How old is too old?

jobeenfitz

I'm off to live in the south of Spain in three months. I have never played golf. Have occasionally played Pitch n Putt.

I am 52 years young and wondering is it too late to take up golf?

Where I am going to live is right beside a golf course and would be a great way of spending some of my time as I am heading off alone.

Would really appreciate any helpful opinions, especially from anyone who has taken up the game late.

Thanks.

Speak Now

Never too old to take up golf IMO.

moycullen14

jobeenfitz wrote: »

I'm off to live in the south of Spain in three months. I have never played golf. Have occasionally played Pitch n Putt.

I am 52 years young and wondering is it too late to take up golf?

Where I am going to live is right beside a golf course and would be a great way of spending some of my time as I am heading off alone.

Would really appreciate any helpful opinions, especially from anyone who has taken up the game late.

Thanks.

I'm afraid it is too late. However, I have a possible solution.

I work in IT and it's never too old to take that up.

So, how about I go and live in Spain, playing lots of golf, and you take my job in IT? I'll also throw in a wife and a few kids, mortgage, etc - just to keep you going. :-)

Seriously, never too late to start. You couldn't be any worse at it than some of us who have been playing for decades!

spacecoyote

I've played golf with 70-80 year old men who can still find their way around a course with ease, so a 50-something year old could still have a good 30 years or so of golf left in them.

Go for it

jobeenfitz

I'm encouraged now, thanks all!

Senna

Absolutely its never to late, many people start when they retire from work. Also a great way to meet new people while in Spain.
I envy you soooo much.

benny79

Everyone needs a hobby & what better one then golf!

FixdePitchmark

Your story is interesting. Any more info - just out of nosiness.

It is a great idea - and know many men who started golf in 50s - the only regrets most of them have is, that they did not start earlier.

If you are on your own - it will be a great way to get to know people.

I'd almost go as far as to say - get a feel for things and join if you like it.

The great thing about spain versus Ireland - is the year long golf. There are great driving ranges too - typically the pro runs these and you can get food and beer at them. In fact, the driving ranges I went to over there were far better than here. By just going to them - the pro will get to know you and maybe the best tip ever in golf - is to get 5 lessons to start.

The great thing about golf at the start - are there are so many goals to target.

A first par
A first Birdie
Break 120
Break 100
Break 90

In fact golf can be far more rewarding when you have achievable goals.

Anyway - the great thing about golf is - you are forced to meet people in a way.

I'd imagine it is far too easy too go the pub for that reason in a new country.


Anyway - best of luck. Golf is not for all, but if it gets you , it is the best sport("game") of them all.


By the way - the fact you have played pitch and putt - gives you a far better head start than you think.

Golfgraffix

Played golf today with a guy in his early 60's. Retired two years and had never played before. Plays off 26 and plays twice a weekand says he loves it.

My own Dad started in his late 40's, 82 this year and still plays once a week !

J

Milkers

You're already ahead of most 52 year old golfers - you've no bad habits! Absolutely go for it and invest in a bit of good coaching from the off.

stockdam

You'll not regret it