Sunningdale Old Course and Golf Club – Episode #13
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Andy Brown in Golf, Golf Courses
In this episode I visited the British Senior Open Championship presented by Mastercard which was taking place at The Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Course for the first time.
Sunningdale Old Course is arguably one of the best designed heathland courses in the UK. It is located approximately 10 miles from Heathrow Airport and just 25 miles from the centre of London.
Amongst its many accolades Sunningdale’s Old Course has been ranked by Golf Digest Magazine #12 amongst courses outside the United States in 2009. It was also ranked in the most recent Top 100 Golf Courses of the World poll in 2009 as #2 in England, #10 in the UK and #19 in the world.
History of the course
Sunningdale has two stunning golf courses, the Old Course and the New Course. The Old Course, which opened in 1901, was designed by Willie Park Jnr and it has changed very little since then. Sunningdale is also lucky enough to boast a second course, called the New Course, which opened in 1923 and was designed by Harry Shapland Colt
Hosting the Senior Open Championship
Sunningdale Old Course has served as the site of some of the most important and momentous tournaments in Britain. Bobby Jones famously said of this course “I wish I could take this course home with me” after he successfully scored 66-68 over it during qualifying for the 1926 British Open. His round, which consisted of 33 full strokes and 33 putts, with every hole played in either 3 or 4; has often been described as the perfect round of golf. Events held at Sunningdale over the last decade have includes the qualifying competitions for the British Open, multiple Women’s British Opens and in 1987 the Walker Cup was played here for the first time ever on an inland course in the UK.
For 22 years The British Senior Open has been played at links courses around the UK so it was a bold move by the R&A this year to move the competition inland for the first time. It is a decision which has the backing of many of the best golfers in the world class field which includes Watson, Faldo, Norman, Funk, Torrance and Woosnam as it presented them with the perfect inland challenge.
During this episode I also met up with David Edwards who featured in episode 6 at the London Golf Show. He was invited by the European Tour to perform his golf trick shots routine during the Seniors at Sunningdale. During our chat David told me he was enjoying attending the Seniors not only as a performer but also it gave him the opportunity to watch some of the great players he used to play alongside.
The Old Course
Sunningdale’s Old Course boasts being home to some of the best springy golfing turf in the world of golf. Beneath it is ideal sandy subsoil, which is a feature of heathland golf courses. This course was amongst the first successful golf courses to be located away from the seaside, as many people thought that turf wouldn’t grow well in such an inland region. Sunningdale’s glorious fairways are set amidst trees, mostly pine and silver birch, and beautiful blooming heather which is everywhere in the rough.
Every hole at Sunningdale Old Course provides golfers with a combination of fantastic greens, fast-running fairways and stunning views. The standout holes which I feature in this episode are the 5th and 10th holes.
5th Hole
The 5th hole is a superb 419-yard par 4. With its elevated tee, which gives you a fantastic view of the fairway, this is one of the best driving holes I’ve ever seen – I’m not surprised this hole is named in The 500 World’s Greatest Golf Holes.
10th Hole
The 10th hole is a 475-yards par 4. This is another great driving hole with an elevated tee providing fantastic views. It is the longest of the par 4 holes on the back 9, it has bunkers lining the right hand side and the best part is you get an opportunity to enjoy a well-earned drink and sausage sandwich at the half-way hut after you’ve putted in!
If you get a chance I thoroughly recommend you pay a visit to Sunningdale, one of Europe’s top golf courses.
For full details on how to play please visit their website.
Sunningdale Golf Club
Ridgemount Road
Sunningdale
Berkshire
SL5 9RR
Telephone Number +44 (0)1344 620128
Fax Number +44 (0)1344 624154
Website: Sunningdale-GolfClub.co.uk and SunningdaleGolf.co.uk
Email: Contact here
Finally, the Question of the Day:
How old are you and do you see yourself playing golf forever and ever? Leave your comment below and we’ll have fun reading them!
Malc Salmon
03. Sep, 2009
Dear Andy,
Enjoy your tips. Just won Captains day with net 64 which is 1 less than my age.
Cheers.
ray baken
03. Sep, 2009
I am 82 years old.Have played golf for 14 years or thereabouts. Just love it! Keeps me out of TROUBLE! I took the game up late in life but hover between 18 & 20 handicap.
Brian Sawyer
03. Sep, 2009
Turning 62 in Nov. ’09. Play twice a week – looking forward to playing more. Currently playing in the local Veterans Competition each Mon. Many have a mode of transport (cart, moped, mini-motorbike, motorised buggies).Golf is one of my best forms of exercise as I prefer to walk the courses. Have slipped from 18 to 19 but trying to get back. More practice!
Nate Sklar
03. Sep, 2009
I am currently 63 years old. I play 2-3 rounds of golf per week, and also play tennis and bowl in a league. I’m also working part time, so these activities keep me busy and fulfilled. Thanks for the tips and videos, Andy. You seem like a fine young man.
Terry Knight
03. Sep, 2009
I am 73 and have been playing on and off since 30.
I now have to ride in a cart due to various physical difficulties but still able to swing and enjoy occasional good dat
Ed Soriano
03. Sep, 2009
I started playing golf a few years ago and I’m 54 right now. I’m enjoying my game right now and enjoying with my churchmates. My operative word is “ENJOY IT.” Praise God!
Morris
03. Sep, 2009
73-1/2 and love the game. been playing golf since age 28.
Last few years playiing twice weekly. I have been fighting a wicked slice all those years until recently and still get about 240 yds out of my driver, From the senior tees I play to a 4 handicap. My friend a couple of years younger hits drives 300 plus, Still trying to learn more. Mostly play courses in Ga, NC, & SC. Playing Golf definitly helps longer life.
Ken Pearson
03. Sep, 2009
Well I am only 62 and have had major back surgery several times but I am still confident that I will play socially into the later years of my life. I walk most courses but if they are to hilly or my back is saying no I take the golf buggie. If you take your time ther is no reason not to play well into your later years.
DON
02. Sep, 2009
71 and 1/2 half years old, been playing for 57 years and hope to play another 50. I play 4 or 5 times a week, but must ride because of medical history love this game
John McDonald
02. Sep, 2009
I am 62 and am probably playing the best golf of my life. Last weekend I hit a sand wedge for my third shot on each of the 4 par five holes. On the strengh of that I should play to 90.
John
vernal hardin
02. Sep, 2009
I am 78 years old and am trying to shoot my age.
I have a couple of 79s so far
john havens
02. Sep, 2009
Hi i’m 74 and was playing or practising 4 or 5days a week. Hurt my already bad back in Jan. and couldn’t play till this last week. lost about 30/40 yards off the tee but the rest of the game is still there.7.2 handicap. taught the game for over 30 years. just relax let the body stay loose.and you will play a long time. everybody puts to much tenions on them selves and ends up batting the ball instead of just going thru it. RELAX!!!!!!!!
Howard
02. Sep, 2009
I am 71 and play twice a week My wife and I both enjoy the sport. It has been a great activity in our retirement. Hope to do it into my 80th.
charlie raynor
02. Sep, 2009
although not quit 60 yet(57) i will!!! be playing long into my later years, with a few modifications of course.just improvise and adapt thats what i say. keep swinging.!!
Byron M.
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy, I’m 66 years old. I Live With Terror every day but she let’s me play golf twice a week. (I have a shirt with this saying on the back of it.) My average score is about 84. I hope to keep playing for many, many years. The secret to longevity on the course is to stay in good health, and never, never take your game to seriously. And oh, I find it helps to pray regularly also.
Charles Wahlen
02. Sep, 2009
Andy, enjoyed your video of sunningdale, golf course, i’d love to play it some-day.. As for my age, I was born 01/19/1927, you figure it out.
I was a cancer patient, 08/07/07, did not care about golf for 2 years, my weight went from 235 lbs, down to 160 lbs. , i’m slowly regaining some weight and strength, ..
I didn’t start the game until I was 38 yrs old, and fell in love with it, played on a team at Mission Lakes C.C., was a 9.8 index, and loved Match play… Now i’m trying to get back to the game
AL NOEBEL
02. Sep, 2009
Wow Andy..I’m only 79, but can’t add too much to the above posts. Game is still decent, just have to adjust for a slight lack of distance. Probably 10-15 yds. Heck, we have 14 tools, right? just use a longer club. I know hit a 5/6 rather than a 7.Had a complete left knee replacement which necessitated an adjustment in the swing, but once figgured out, no problem,,Keep up the good work, enjoy your stuff.
Clive
02. Sep, 2009
If they have a course in Heaven or Hell (depending on the viewpoint of those who know me) I will play for all eternity, or until I cure the b….y shank
Bert Theobald, from Droitwich.
02. Sep, 2009
I am 81, started playing golf at 67 when I retired. Play 18holes twice a week, but do not improve with age , like a good vintage wine does!!
Shaun Wood
02. Sep, 2009
I started playing at 51 and am now 68 and still playing, currently mostly in Belgium. I plan to visit Taupo this winter (see John Matthews in this list) so maybe I will get to meet and play with him and the scootering nonogenerians!
There seem to be a lot of us about! Long may it last!
Bob
02. Sep, 2009
At 67, have been trying to beat my 3 younger brothers for the past 50 years. They continue to get the best of me, but am gaining lately. Hit my best ever 77 a couple weeks ago. Will visit my 65 year old brother this weekend and hope to get plenty of strokes (he plays to a 2.). We all started as caddies. But they always carried the A Flight golfers’ bags, so they picked up better habits (that’s how I explain my inferior play.). Our father hit his age at 75…that’s the goal.
Delbert Jones
02. Sep, 2009
I am 55 and been playing for only 5 years in Minneasota I love the game and wish I played longer but I will be playing for the rest of my life.
Kelly Myers
02. Sep, 2009
I am 78 years old, 8 handicap. have shot my age or better 137 times, best round after 70 was 67, with a double bogey on #1 hole, 7 birdies and the rest pars. I hope to be playing untill I die. I am on my way to play at noon today.
Have fun, live long and enjoy the game of golf.
Kelly myers. Corpus Christi, Tx.
William Turner
02. Sep, 2009
Eighty seven BUT let me tell you about my father (no, he’s not playing any more…I think). At 92 he was still waling AND pulling his cart (trolley?) up and down a hilly course in Southern Maryland. Often he was asked, “Gus, have you ever shot your age?” His stock reply was, “Oh sure. I do it twice a day…once on the front nine and then again on the back.”
PS: Gus went into that BIG DIVOT at age 94. As for me, I won the Florida State Senior Games Championship at age 70 and was the Medalist, to boot.
Cal
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy;
I will be 70 in two months and still enjoy playing golf even though it causes me to have some pain, one of the things that you will learn to live with as you gain some years.
Yes I am looking forward to playing as long as some of the
people i play with, I live in a retirement comunity where we have 9 golf courses, the average age is probably 80 and it is hard to get a tee time in the summer. I have never been to the UK but the Sunningdale course looks a lot like our courses here in Arkansas USA. have a nice day and live long and play golf.
Ed Sprague
02. Sep, 2009
I am 65. Been playing since I was a junior in high school. For most of my golfing life I have been a 12 to 16 handicap. You would think after playing for 40 years I would get better…. well I did. My last Ginn card came back with a 10 on it. Now I am all puffed up and am thinking about a 9. I might even practice now. Don’t know how long “forever” is but that’s how long I plan on playing.
Tom
02. Sep, 2009
I am soon to be 55. I told my doctor during a physical that I will play as long as I can stand it. I play at best 27 holes two times week. Hope to be doing this for as many years as the good Lord allows. Have blessed day Tom
Charles
02. Sep, 2009
60 years old. My brother is 67 and still plays a respectable game.
Neil Woodhams
02. Sep, 2009
I’m 57 , I have hade multiple surgeries both rotator cuffs, hiatas hernia repair and a old motor vehical accident has left me slightly off balance with arthritis and lower back pain. I started playing golf when I was getting beat up too badly at all the high risk sports (5 years ago). I used the new 4 magic moves you prescribed and I have have had some fantastic results. My lowest score was an 86. I followed the book faithfully and I can keep the ball straight and down the middle and that has to be the approach if you lack distance.
Wayne Gilchrist
02. Sep, 2009
I truely love your videos. My dad was born is Clydebank Scotland. And I have always longed to go play over there. I am 56 playing better then ever hitting longer and straighter wether technology or not don’t care. Barring any further back or knee problems I should be playing into my 80′s or longer. I live in Texas now so the weather is warm and we play almost all year round.
Ken
02. Sep, 2009
I have been trying to play this silly but very adictive game for 40 years. am 72 and intend playing for as long as I can stand up and find my way too and from the course.
dougie cadden
02. Sep, 2009
Andy thanKs for the vid i have just turend 60 I stll play the same as I was in my 40 just a little shorter on my drives c u Dougie
Bob Nichols
02. Sep, 2009
I have never been a ‘good’ golfer. I started in my back yard in my early thirties. Soon was playing bogie golf. I still play about once a week getting in 40 -45 rounds a year. I will be 79 in Dec 09. I’ve lost a few strokes since my 30′s but my handicap (I calculate it from data at USGA website) is in the upper 20′s.
Try this for feeling better with age:
L-Arginine hcl 400mg
L-Ornithine hcl 300 mg
L-Lysine hcl 100 mg
L-Glutamine hcl 300 mg
L-Glycine hcl 100 mg
You can add
Ornighine Alphaketoglutarate 100mg
and Colostrum (bovine) 300 mg
if you wish.
You can take twice as much per day without problems.
Best taken on an empty stomach at bedtime.
Happy Golfing.
Alex Rubio
02. Sep, 2009
I am 62 years old. I try to play at least twice a week. I enjoy playing and hope to play until I can’t walk anymore. I really enjoy reading all your communications and tips. Some have really helped me play somewhat better. Especially my short game. Andy keep up the good work!!!!!
Neri Infante
02. Sep, 2009
I am 71 and play 3-4 times a week at the beautiful Gavea Golf Club here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’s a spectacular course climbing the hills on the outskirts of Rio with breathtaking views of the beaches. It’s a difficult course, but many 80+ members play regularly, most of them using electric carts.
I hope the good Lord will grant me the health to keep on enjoying this frustrating game well into my 90s!
Regards.
Neri
John Matthews
02. Sep, 2009
I am 72 and play most days. I go to New Zealand for 6 months in November,I join the local golf club in Taupo and play with their Seniors, I am the youngest in the group by 8 years, known as young John; there are at least 3 in their 90s. What is strange to see is a lot of Seniors use scooters and hook their wheels and clubs on the back!! its such an unstuffy country. regards JM
ronald mountcastle
02. Sep, 2009
At 67 years old i hopefully have many years left to play this beautiful game,though i may struggle with my breathing at times due to suffering from COPD it is not going to stop me.
Russ Perry
02. Sep, 2009
I am 56 years old. Not as old as most of the people that have replied to this post, so I am encouraged that I can play for at least 30 more years.
B Guinnup
02. Sep, 2009
Just turned 60 and walk 9 holes 3/4 days a week and hit balls just about every day..Swing a weighted club everyday and will play golf till it hurts to much to swing a club and then I’ll take up fishin..:)
Gerry McEvoy
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy, I am 74 and play with the RGAs (retired gentlemen assc.) every Mon., no buggies, and with my friends mid-week, weather permitting. Hope to keep playing long into my 80s. Enjoy reading your golf tips.
Derek Webb
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy
I’ve just had my 75th birthday. Started playing when I was 66 but can’t get off 28 handicap. playing stapleford I usually blank out 4 or 5 holes yet still get between 28 and 32 points. I guess consistency is the problem. Hit the ball well of the tee but can’t chip and put! Thanks for your encouragement – will carry on regardless.
Derek.
Anthony Mandia
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy, I’m 21 years old, so far the youngest, and I can truly say I plan on playing golf till’ the day I die. When I die, it will be on the golf course, with a 7 iron in hand (my favorite club). You want to play golf until you’re in your 90′s? Run 3-4 times a week, and eat healthy. If running doesn’t work for you due to bad joints or what have you, try walking, it will help!
Patrick
02. Sep, 2009
I’m a “born again” golfer. I was lucky to learn to swing when I was 18 because an injury kept me from rugby for a season. I played a fair bit in my twenties and then a busy job and family arrived so no golf for 36 years!. I am now rising 68 and at 11 my handicap is almost back to where it was all those years ago. My motto is “You don’t slow up because you get old. You get old because you slow up” So I don’t see myself stopping any time soon
David Parsons
02. Sep, 2009
I am now 74 and two weeks before my 74th birthday I shot 74 gross around my home course (Formby). Oh how I wish it had been two weeks later – it may never happen again!!. I have played for 60 years and intend to continue as long as my mind and body allows. My best handicap when I was younger was 5, but now, unfortunately, it has reached double figures. I say to all golfers, just keep going – its a wonderful game in beautiful surroundings with good friends. What more could we want?
walter erskine
02. Sep, 2009
77 and still hacking away.My friends are all in their eighties and my neighbour is 91 and has just bought himself a new ride on buggy.Hows that for ambition.
wre
thom birmingham
02. Sep, 2009
I will be 70 this Dec and have Parkinson’s but still manage to play . Sometime only 9 holes and will continue to play as long as I am able.
Jake Warner
02. Sep, 2009
I am 76 years old and play 4 to 5 times a week and if i live 76 more years i will still play 4 to 5 times a week if i can still stand.
Keep up the good work,I love your episodes of the courses in the U.K.
Donal
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy,
I am 61 yrs old and love the game passionately since early 1970′s.I do not know what I would do without it.I am forever on the lookout for any little tip that improves my game
Mark
02. Sep, 2009
Ok well I am the youngster at 51
I would hope that I will also play until I need to tee off at the pearly gates (some time yet)
But just a comment, Some of the best times I have ever had on the golf course is playing with the older guys and girls, fantastic attitudes, relaxed about most things and have unlimited patience, and most have a life time of great stories to tell.
It does not matter how good the Hcp is, they just play to enjoy, not the same when I play with our younger more competitive members.
I am sure this rubs off on my game, as I have shot my best scores in this illustrious company.
Keep up the good work
Ted Lewis
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy!
I am 72 and play a couple of times a week with a group of guys in the same age bracket – we have a couple of 80 plus chaps who play regularly with us.
I believe that diet and simple stretching exercises will keep you playing for years. Gary Player in his book “Golf Begins At 50″ illustrates a number of stretching exercises which seniors should follow whether they play golf or not.
Roger
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy,
I am 71 and playing twice a week with three mates. I don’t have an official handicap but work out my own and now calculate this as 24. I also play table tennis and enjoy square dancing so the best way to grow old gracefully is to carry on as long as possible doing all those activities you love, golf in particular.
Great videos by the way.
john l
02. Sep, 2009
Im 69 next week and still playing 3 days a week current handicap 8. I am looking forward to shooting my age sometime soon hope its before im 90
Geoffrey Cassen
02. Sep, 2009
I was 77 on 19th August and still play twice every week off 17 handicap (in the good old days I played off 8!).
I first started playing when I was 12, so I am now celebrating 65 years of golf!
Is this a record?
Anne Wilks
02. Sep, 2009
Hey what about the ladies!
Seniors’ morning is Monday and one of the best attended. At 67 I am on the younger end.
I am middle of the road handicap but with ambition to get down to silver division, only a couple to go, and I’ll keep going as long as I can. It’s a daft game and love it.
Leslie
02. Sep, 2009
We were shouted a drink by our local legend on our vets day 1st September. Turned 91 as played to his age well over 1000 times and is in the guiness book of records .
Ricky Braybrooke
02. Sep, 2009
I am 74 playing with a 12 handicap. Play 4 times a week won our seniors comp yesterday, best round this year 76. I train every day, have a concept indoor rower installed in my conservatory which is linked to the internet so I compete worldwide, am currently 4th in the world rankings in my age group for the 30 minute row. I also run 10k once or twice a week and 2 days just do 3k. I have a 44 year old lady friend who now enjoys the running and rowing with me. I don’t intend to stop any of my activities.
Jacques Pierard
02. Sep, 2009
Just turned 70 last july and got my handicap down to 17, the lowest ever for me, i play 3 to 4 times a week (18 holes) on foot , no caddie coming along, i wish i had one because my putting hurts my score!!!
GOLF has been a great help to recover fully after a brush with cancer!
I will play as long as my body will allow me to do so.
Jacques from Belgium.
John Waitzer
02. Sep, 2009
I am 53 years old and I wish I would have been told of your new 4 magic moves when I started playing at 12 years old. I hope to really enjoy the game now .
John
Peter Moore
02. Sep, 2009
I am 76 and love the game even though I have only been playing for about 6 yrs and my average tee shot is about 180 yds I intend to play the game forever. I LOVE IT.
Martin Schofield
02. Sep, 2009
Enjoy your video of your courses over there. Live in NZ am 69 yrs old. Golf not getting any better thro a wet winter, but will keep up this game as long as i can. Need to think a bit more about my golf game, the trees always seem to get in the way nowadays. Thank goodness summer is coming. Also a keen scuba diver for the crayfish and scallop catch.
barry turner
02. Sep, 2009
I am 65 years,play 5 times a week and play off 5.
Trevor Heath
02. Sep, 2009
49 – but still feel as fit as a teenager
hope to play golf for a very long time.
Also a keen squash player.
Henk Gauw
02. Sep, 2009
I am a very young 64 playing golf once a week with friends who are close to 70.
Ron Greenfield
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy…
Thanks fpr the video.
At 61 I’m only a young pup compared with the guys above, I have just taken early retirement from teaching and I try to play golf at least once every week.
I am moving to Louisiana, USA in November where I hope to play golf for as long as god lets me.
Will be looking forard to your email as another link to ‘home’.
Regards
Ron Greenfield
The English Toastmaster
Jean Murrey
02. Sep, 2009
Yes, it is nice to be nice and nice to be old and not have to work and be able to play golf all day and every day. I now live in New Zealand and have just watched this video which brought back memories of the England Ladies Open which has been held at Sunningdale several times.
I am 63 years old and have been playing golf for about 15 years at weekends mainly until I retired and came to New Zealand where I now play at what is commonly known as the best golf links course in the Southern Hemisphere at Pararaparaumu Beach Golf Club. Tiger came and played in our Open in 2001 and did not enjoy the course. The weather was foul for most of the week which did not help the Club’s finances nor Tiger’s game which included a 4 putt on one of the greens.
I play to play for at least another 10 years or more. and thank you for sending me the video.
Jean Murrey
Peter & Joanne
02. Sep, 2009
The wife and I are 75 and 76. We try to get out at least two or three days a week to strike the ball. A lot depends on weather, since we live in the middle of the Sonoran desert, where summer temperatures often exceed 40 C from June through August. We go to the range on odd days to practice, and I can say that your New Four Magic Moves has given me considerably more distance off the tee box, and keeps my ball a lot nearer to the middle of the fairways. We enjoy your videos and emails and hope to play Sunningdale the next time we visit our son living in Woking.
peter pellegrini
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy im 80yrs old play off 21 handicap play 4 times aweek and dont look like hanging up the clubs any soon. still walking the course.
Declan
02. Sep, 2009
Although I am myself a 43y.o. supremely untalented golfer, I know of two who took up the game in their sixties. Both became single-figure handicappers, one was playing off 4 within 27 months.
Hope for us all yet!
BobbyJoe
02. Sep, 2009
Andy, enjoy your videos and knowledge you impart on the game. I am turning 75, play a couple times a week with a local retired group. We play many different courses within a 50-75mi radius and have fun and we all love the game. My only problem is I wish the game loved me back as much as I love it. But, I hope to play into my 90′s. My old Mom, if she makes it to February 2010 will be l00 years young. I hope I have her genes, in fact, I hope I have ALL her genes. She is the last surviving sibling of 10 and I am the last survivor in our immediate family. Hope to see you on the fairways…………..Many Thanks.
Kenneth Cushwa
02. Sep, 2009
I am 65 and shoot on the average of 78 to 85 a round at least three times a week after having two strokes three years ago. Lost 40 pounds of weight and feel relly good now and hoping to get back to scratch golf in the future.
Plan on playing for a long time to be around.
siong
02. Sep, 2009
I am 70 and I play for the fun of the game, I can hardly break 110
Pete Hogelin
02. Sep, 2009
Buck O’Neal, spokesman for the Negro Baseball Leagues passed away this pass year at 95. 95 walking the course and a shooting his age!!!! Extracted from a “Sports Ilustrated” article printed last year.
Rich Gunderson
02. Sep, 2009
Sunningdale was great…..I started playing golf seriously three years ago..I am now 64 and play 2-3 times a week. I walk about half of that. Love playing, thats all that matters, although I do keep score.
Ben Snaider
02. Sep, 2009
I am 72 and enjoy the game as it keeps me young. i see no reason why I won’t be playing at 82.
joe studholme
02. Sep, 2009
Enjoy your weekly inputs. Am 70 in 2 weeks and have been away fom the game since March having torn a rotator cuff tendon in left houlder. Have just had all clear from the surgeon so can get back to hitting a ball and intend to do so until I die. Till the accident I was hitting the ball straight and at least as far as 20 years ago and heading down towards 10 h/cap for first time in years thanks to the new 4 magic moves. Keep up the good work and good luck.
Gary Louks
02. Sep, 2009
I am 67 years young and did’nt start playing seriously until I turned 60, and now I wonder why. I truly love the game and plan on playing many more years. I hope it’s into my 90′s.
John qualls
02. Sep, 2009
I’m 79yrs. young, I try to stay in shape. When I go out of the door each morning. I do 7 or 8 overhand chin ups. Not many my age can do that. I try also do 25 or 30 push ups each morning.
I don’t think God will ever let me shoot my age.
Thanks for the good pictures you send my way.
You have to be one of the nicest person I know through email.
Regards
JQ
Steve
02. Sep, 2009
Hi
I am 75; been playing since 7 years old and am now retired in Arizona, USA.
I play 5-7 days a week year round; and play to an 6-8 handicap (depends on my putter) on my local public course.
It is an executive 18 hole par 3 course; with 3 lakes.
Regards;
Steve
Donald
02. Sep, 2009
Hi! 70 years old in November. I had total knee replacements in both knees and back trying to pick-up where I left off fifteen years ago.
Bob Wright
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy;
I am 71 years young and going strong. Shot 77 this week on a 6300 yd course not long. Usually in the low 80s and I think I wont quit as long as I can swing a club. We play about 4 days a week here in the San Francisco area year round. The weather is perfect for golf. Hope to shoot my age before 75. Keep up the good work. I have enjoyed your site and articles very much. BOB
Rainer Trimpl
02. Sep, 2009
Hi I am 65 years youg and I play golf 3 to 4 times a week, my best game is 77. I hope I will play in to my 90s.To all the old timers, keep playing and have fun
Kenneth Egan
02. Sep, 2009
I also am 69 years old–been playing the game for 57 years. Took a break raising children adn playing serious tennis, but a neck injury ended that, and I’m back to golf. Live in Bend, Oregon, the home of Golf Digest’s best new course in the U.S. in 2008, Tetherow, designed by Bruce McKay Kidd(Bandon Dunes/St. Andrews #12 designer). Both parents made it into the 90′s, and I expect to play for many years. Just got the new FXiQ(Calloway) and hitting the drives 230-250 and straight. Really excited about golf again..it’s fun, but humbling. Shoot in the mid 80′s, take a cart, and have a nap after(they are good for you).
Phil Nawrocki
02. Sep, 2009
Good Video. I just turned 58. I live in Mesa, Arizona and I hope to play golf into my 70′s and beyond.
Simon Fernandez
02. Sep, 2009
I’m 47. I currently have a pinched nerve around my C5, C6,C7 vertebra. My legs are weak and I find it difficult to walk and have pins and needles in my hands. Xrays revealed an old trauma and narrowing of the spaces. I’ve been to a chiropractor.. he couldnt fix it. He’s going to refer me to a neurologist. I guess I will be off golf for a while.
Keith
02. Sep, 2009
I’m 70 and usually play with a senior’s club but have played most of the courses in the Canadian Rockies and in Arizona and Hawaii. I usually use a pull-cart and,if tee time permits ,will go to the gym for a light work-out before playing. I never think about how long I will be playing; just keep plugging along. Still ski too.
Albert M G Garcia
02. Sep, 2009
I am 61 years played golf for past 15 years and now with Index 7.0. I hope to play golf till I am physically able and would like to die while golfing.
I try to be fit so that I can enjoy my golf with minimum injuries.
I golf at least twice a week, but that said, once I played for 10 consecutive days and loved it.
hope to golf everyday as some of the chaps are now enjoying…
Albert M G Garcia
02. Sep, 2009
I am 61 years played golf for past 15 years and now with Index 7.0. I hope to play golf till I am physically able and would like to die while golfing.
I try to be fit so that I can enjoy my golf with minimum injuries.
I golf at least twice a week, but that said, once I played for 10 consecutive days and loved it.
hope to one day golf everyday as some of the chaps are now enjoy
James Skadden
02. Sep, 2009
I’m 65 and plan to play at least as long as one of my foresome, and he turns 90 in February!
Ian Davidson
02. Sep, 2009
I’m a young 65 & hope to keep playing for a lot longer. Even if the golf gets a bit ordinary I still enjoy the exercise! – (our course in the Blue Mountains of Australia is quite hilly but I still walk around it) – I ‘ll be sad to give it up but lower back problems are emerging
Jane Hopkinson
02. Sep, 2009
We have a lady aged 94 (95 in December 09) who plays golf twice a week, 18 holes around our very challenging Keysborough Golf Course in the sand belt Melbourne. She walks at least one of these times and holds a handicap of 37 now. We are all very much in awe of Win. Our next senior lady is 85 who plays 3 times a week and walks the long course every time.! It has been very difficult for everyone this winter with winds around 100kmh. Congratulations to these “girls”
Jorge Gaete
02. Sep, 2009
I am or will be 60 in 3 month and I am just coming back from a very bad accident almost deadly, thanks to great doctors and the grace of God I am alive and playing again.
Went from a 7 hdp to being happy with breaking 100 but life is good.
I hope I will play until my last days golf is good for me.
I never played sunningdale although I was close to it on my way to Scotland, maybe next time if there is one.
Keep on playing and be happy. Fairways and greens.
Jorge.
Ginger Primus
02. Sep, 2009
I am 65 and finally beat my dad last year – he is 97. He hopes to get back to the course this year after recovering from a fall. Ginger
serge gagnon
02. Sep, 2009
I am 68 years YOUNG, and would like to play as long as I could stand up.
Dennis Anderson
02. Sep, 2009
I am 65 almost 66 walking and carrying my bag (and that’s not my Wife!) — I play Golf 4-5 times a week and also Tennis (men’s doubles) another 4-5 times a week.
Mike Green
02. Sep, 2009
I am 69 years of age. Starting playing at the ripe old age of 62. My best score is 76. I an currently an 18 handicapper. My experience is trial and error. Thought of taking lessons but I just want to play with my natural ability and continue to have fun with golfers of all ages, meaning I have not discovered a Pro that can improve me naturally. I love your videos and use a lot of your information to improve my game. Continue the good work! The oldest gentleman I have played with was 92, he played bogey golf :0)
Don Degan
02. Sep, 2009
Hi Andy,
Thanks for the video. I turned 69 last week on the 28th of August and I don’t have any plans to ever stop playing golf.
I am retiring from work in October and hope to play as often as I can God willing.
Kind Regards,
Don Degan
Cape Cod, MA USA
PS I enjoy all of your emails, so please keep them coming.
Marshall Marlow sr
02. Sep, 2009
Thanks for the Inspiration. People like you make life fun no matter the age. Keep up the good work,Marshall
Darrell Jansa
02. Sep, 2009
I am currently 71… play every day.. have a 12 handicap which I lie about as I will not turn in a score over 90.. I wish to play with better players and if I lose I can handle that…… I have the skills and still play from the tips.. It’s just the three or four errant shots a round that put me in the high 80′s instead of 78-79…… God… I hate this game ! DJ
Carl
02. Sep, 2009
I am 75 years of age. I have quite a few of my golfing buddies older in years than myself. The eldest is 95. He, as I, play 18 holes 4 to 5 days per week. Just about all of us ride carts now however.
George Duke
02. Sep, 2009
I am a “young “68..hope to shoot my age in a few more years.