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Originally Posted by beemer
I have a problem and was wondering if anyone else found themselves in this situation. I'm 75 years old and other than a slight loss of distance and what seems to be an inability to make putts, my game is usually between 75 and 85 on most courses. Here's the problem. I've been told that at my age I should just enjoy the game, but for me golf has always been scoring. I have a hard time accepting the higher rounds. As hard as I try I always know exactly where I stand to par. Those that seem to play a different game, and enjoy it, say they just go out and play and enjoy being there. Does anyone else struggle with this??
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For me, it is shotmaking. Beemer, I want to win too, and can't "Just enjoy the game" if my shotmaking is poor. My satisfaction comes from planning and executing within my abilities, whether at practice or play, regardless of how the ball ended up where it lies. We all want to score, and we all can improve our shotmaking. That's what keeps me in it at 61. One shot at a time, and never hit the ball without having a target. It's the best way I know to eliminate some of the higher rounds, and get a few lower ones as well.