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.