For me, my very best, most consistent golf, has happened over the course of the last 8 seasons. Yes, "technology" has kept me in the game despite growing older, less athletic, less flexible.... and also while dealing with age and sport-related injuries and so forth (bad hip, bad back, etc.) Not only has it kept me in the game, but it has elevated my game beyond what I could've possibly imagined just 15 years prior.

Although I'm still considered a "young pup" amongst the average age of the group here, I cannot dismiss the benefit of technology and how it has afforded me the opportunity to play some of my best golf of my life beyond the age of 40.

Just curious to know if I'm the exception, or if perhaps maybe this technology over the past decade has also had a positive impact in your games, as it has mine.

    Like most here, my game has deteriorated with age. Where I used to be a long, inconsistent ball striker, I’m now a short, inconsistent hacker. But, I have shot my lowest score by far last year with a 76, using single length irons. Technology? Probably.

    My scoring is about the same as it was 40 years ago. The only thing really noticeable is that my driving distance has dropped substantially. I think when I was younger I played maybe once a week if that. Now that I am retired and play 2 -3 times per week my scoring is much better. The equipment has definitely gotten better for the average hack particularly with the irons.

    I started playing the game seriously at age 26. Prior to that maybe went out 3-4 times as a kid and a few times for fun when in University.

    I started off scoring low 90's , joined a semi private club in my 2nd season and lowered my cap to 4 in my 3rd season of playing. All my sub 70 scores came in years 3 and 4 when I was a fanatic and played 120 rounds a year.

    I stopped playing for a couple years in early 1990's then picked it up again in 1993. Played very few rounds between 1999-2002 when kids were babies. Over the past 23 years Since , I've averaged averaged 15-20 Rounds a season with a range of 5-55. While i will catch lightening in a bottle and shoot par for 9 and close to par for 18 every once in a while, Scoring has never been as good as it was in the early days when I played lots.

    I dont attribute my higher cap now to age but to not playing much and not taking it as seriously . At 56 , I can still hit it pretty long , ( will still sneak the odd one out to the 290-300 range) in fact with the equipment today probably not much off from my distance back in the 80's. lack of reps and a different focus ( just have fun and dont take it too seriously) .

    After 40! Because I'm a stubborn cuss and it's taken seemingly forever to not overswing. (Well, that and I only began playing this game of exquisite torture when I was 39.) My "best" golf was two seasons back. I could actually put a ball, in play, off the tee with driver at a better percentage (LOL like something over 50%). It doesn't hurt that I play most all my golf at public/municipal courses and you can still get clean approach shots from the rough.

    My best golf was age 45 to 60 then it started to deteriorate due to loss of distance. When in my prime if a typical Par 4 was 325 to 350 yards I hit a 3 wood off the tee and was left with a short iron to the green. At age 75 I now must hit a driver and longer iron/hybrid thus I make less GIR and my scores have increased. It is called getting old.....LOL

    Started golfing at age 50, worked hard at it and had a 10.1
    index by age 52. I am now 70 and my index is 17.2 after a
    few layoffs for cancer treatment. Scores are higher now, but
    I enjoy the game much more than I used to. I am happy just
    to get out on the course considering I was given 6 months
    to live almost 11 years ago.

    I was introduced to the game at age 15 by my Step-father, and I have played off and on since then, with a sabatical after college and the first few years of work. Like others here, I am not the ball striker I once was when younger. However, I play better now than I did when younger, and score better too. Of course, technology has helped, but today, I play the course smarter and more strategically than when younger when all I wanted to do was hit the ball and not worry about score. Then for me, golf was an outdoor social event, and today I want to play the course well. I have changed my focus from distance to a straighter shot that is in control and that lands in the fairway. And Iam now more focused on my putts. So, yes, better after 40, but not longer.

    I'm more consistent since age 40. I don't "completely lose it" anymore. I remember in my 20s, I'd have weeks where I'd duck hook every shot. I switched to a fade at age 30, and the bad spells have gone away. Even now at 53, my bad rounds are 80 instead of 95. But similarly, I don't get superhot and go really low anymore.

    I was better over all when I was younger but there were higher highs and lower lows. Years ago, I could shoot under par for 9 in league after work (rules of golf) or when I played for 5th place and prize cash in an 'Open' tournament by beating the host club's professional in a playoff (kind of neat to have the members drive their carts out to watch and form a gallery rooting against me). Or I could mention to my buddies I was playing like 'Sam Sausage' or 'my swing felt like I had a rattlesnack by the tail' on my way to big numbers.

    Now, as a pre senior, I'm more consistent but the really low scores are far, far in between and if I'm in a competition of any meaning, I am having trouble handling the pressure.

    At 60, I've lost a bit of distance but not much yet. But I've gradually become much better at ball striking and scoring. I tell my wife I've got 10 more years of getting better, then I suspect I'll run out of tee boxes and have similar comments to John/Accufit above.

    I sure wish I knew then what I know now. Mainly, stop swinging at 100%. Doing so leads to better ball striking no matter your age and swing speed.

    My best career scores are happening in my 60's. My driving accuracy is better and my short game is better. Just gotta play the appropriate tees.

    I started at age 13. I was a 1.6 at age 21. My best score was 65 somewhere in that time frame. I’m about a month away from turning 47 now. I got down from an 11 to an 8 last summer. Best score was 77 I had at least one round of 90 and most scores were 81-85. I would say my best scores are way back there out of sight. I’m fending off fusion low back surgery so just going to work and still playing is a success enough for me. I meet with the surgeon in a week and plan on telling him I will call ya when I cannot swing a club.

    After 40, but that's also when I started playing a lot more. I also took some lessons. But I haven't played a lot the last 4-5 years so It's gone back down.

    I started playing in my 20's. I'm almost 54 and I am absolutely playing my best golf right now.

    PA-PLAYA
    I've been playing this great game since I was 12 years old....about sixty years now. During most of my adult years
    I was raising a family, coaching Little League teams, working two jobs to make ends meet on a school teacher's salary. So my golfing consisted many years of simply playing nine holes a week in a golf league and relying on what natural athletic ability I had to get by. Once the kids grew up and went off to college, I was able to play more regularly, but it's mostly been since I retired that I've had the chance to play twice a week and the commitment and time to practice regularly. While my scores haven't improved drastically, I have developed a short game, and have become more consistent than any time in my life. I'm also learning grudgingly to move up to a more appropriate
    tee box when holes are too long for me. While I do notice some distance creep, technology has helped to keep
    me close to where I want to be. Still enjoying every minute of it!!!!!!!!

      Good question..

      Technology (graphite shafts and balls) has helped my game especially as I age.

      At 28 I was 5 hdcp, then playing golf was minimal because of family and more so work. At 70 my game isn't quite what it was when I was best BUT with Forward tees my loss of distance is somewhat compensated for.

      My game today is quite enjoyable, from scoring (high 70's to low 80s) to playing, course management, consistency and the personal challenge.

      As a student of the game for over 50 years I still wake up everyday ready to challenge par and improve my game.

      I have used equipment from the 80s to current and I have found little difference, basically I lack the fitness level to take advantage of the technology.

      I started playing at around 8-9 years old, and peaked out between 40 and 60, probably because of regular participation in company golf leagues. At age 58, I actually won one of 19 regional Toyota Skills Challenge contests and an all-expenses trip to the national championships at Myrtle Beach. I think I was the oldest of the finalists, and it caught up with me; finished 19th!

      Now, I have only played 6 holes in the last 4 months, due to a hip replacement. Going to try a full round this coming Monday, but I know I'm going to have some trouble on a couple of holes with forced carries. I was up to an 18+ handicap before the surgery, so I'm thinking my best golf is behind me at this point, but still having fun.

      At age 39 my wife and I paid a visit to some of her relatives in Minnesota. A couple of her uncles were going out to walk 9 holes and asked me to accompany them. Heck! I couldn't even spell golf!! In my western boots, western style sleeveless with snap buttons shirt, Pall Mall's in the chest pocket, and a Caterpillar belt buckle we headed to a local course. Followed along with them stepping in the goose poop and tried to hit a few balls with their clubs. Came back home. Went to a local pawn shop and traded an old S&W K15 Combat Masterpiece for a complete set of clubs. One of the most expensive errors in judgement I've ever made!!!! Have spent literally thousands of dollars on golf since then.
      After hacking it around with the old MacGregor pawn shop clubs, I began the never-ending search for the newest and best and latest and fanciest and most played on Tour and ......... For a few years I would have put Steve to shame with the number of clubs I owned or went through. Working full time, was never able to dedicate the time and patience necessary to hone the game. Yet, played rounds all over the U.S. as I traveled for business.

      Fully retired just a year ago at the age of 70. Began playing 7 days/week. Logged 141 rounds into our course computer during our handicap season which runs from March 1 to November 15. With the rounds before and after the handicap season, played close to 200 rounds in 2017. Ended up with a USGA handicap of 8.0.

      Scoring the best I have in my life at age 70/71 is due to the short game. Play every day and the short game becomes your strong suit. At this age, I can no longer hit it out there with the young flat-bellies. I can out chip and out putt them!!

      So, score wise, I'm playing my best golf at age 70/71. However, it is a game I have enjoyed over 40+ years, met many great people, made many good friends, and come to love. I have nothing but respect and accolades for this Game... this frustrating @#$%& GAME!!!!!!

        limpalong Ended up with a USGA handicap of 8.0.

        I'm looking forward to teeing it up with you sometime this season. It looks like 2 a side for me so bring some dimes and quarters. 😎