The first time I shot my age was 5 years ago, when I was 73 years old. I've done it several times a year since,
and IMO the reason is b/c I've worked a LOT on my short game. The other day, I didn't hit the ball any better
than I usually do (8 GIR....about average), but I had the best chipping and putting day of my life! On a normal day I would have been several shots higher.

Close, by 1, many times the past 3 seasons. Never had much of a chance this year, but did shoot 72/73 a couple of the few rounds.
Next year may be easier(Jan. b/day)!!

I'll be 61 in a month and have never shot closer than 20 strokes over that. So I'll say now that I'll probably never shoot my age unless I'm still scooting it around in my mid to late eighties.

    johnnydoom One of the golf magazines came up with a mathematical formula for whether you would be able to do it... I don't remember all the specifics, but I can tell you that unless something drastically changes, your chances approximate zero.

    The reason it is so hard to do is that, in general, golfing scores worsen with age. Sure, you can occasionally shoot 81 now, but when you are 81, even if you are still out there playing, it will have become a lot more difficult to shoot 81.

    I can't remember the percentage of players who are able or will potentially become able to shoot their age, but it was very, very small.

        I needed a birdie on #18 today to shoot my age for the 1st time. I had a 12' putt, hit it right on line and left it short. 72. Personal best on this course. I'm close......

          Got to get much older for that to happen. Lowest score I’ve ever shot was 79, now 13 over my age.

          Closest I've gotten is 2 weeks ago - shot an 80 and that was 3 over...Was really the first I've even thought about doing that. Now, I'll work toward that goal, but not until next season here in Western Pennsylvania...Have some short game work to do...

          Other than a B Langer type, I only see it as possible on a short and easy course for someone in their late 60,s or older!

            Shot a par 71 at Fox Hollow when I was in my late 50’s. I’m 68 now and no way I could possibly shoot a 68 unless I played from a really short tee.

            I haven’t lost much distance, but expect that to come in a couple of years. When I do I have no problem moving up to an appropriate tee in order to have a chance to shoot a decent score.

            Typhoon I’ll start… many times. In fact I think I was 58 when it shot 57 on a par 70 course.

            Maybe I not following correctly. You’re in your early 60’s right? So many times you’ve shot in the low 60’s and a 57? You have to be like a plus 5 handicap or better?

            Fox Hollow is one of the top courses in the Tampa Bay Area. They’ve held many top Pro qualifiers there. The course record is in the low 60’s as I remember.

            The TPC’s course record in Tampa as far as I know is still 61 shot by Fuzzy Zoeller. We saw him do it in the old Champions Tour Outback Pro-Am Tournament.

            Shooting multiple low 60 rounds and a 57 has to be some kind of record for an amateur golfer. Have you contacted the Guinness world record people? Lol

              ode I live in a 55 plus golf community. The course is somewhat difficult due to the greens and what you face when you miss them. It’s amazing how many guys here can shoot their age. These guys have probably always had good swings. They are also good putters and chippers.

              We have the occasional 80+ year old who does it. And the occasional early 70s. But mostly they are between the ages of say 73 to 78. Like @fatshot . That seems to be the sweet spot.

              I’m sure it helps that these guys play the same course 150 times a year, if not more.

                  DonM I’m sure it helps that these guys play the same course 150 times a year, if not more.

                  That helps a lot. I was a member at Fox Hollow for over 10 years. Must’ve playing it well over 1000 times. You get to know everything about the course. The most knowledge playing that many times comes from knowing the greens.