To old to turn pro?

Question

A brief history of my golf thus far.
Played for only one year as a 11 year old and had a handicap of 15.
Didn't play golf again formally until i was 21/22 and with my first 4 rounds i was given a handicap of 11.
Within 12-18 months i had that down to 3 and was representing my club in pennants on a weekend.
Basically then i had a business opportunity which took all my time and energy for the last 10 or so years and golf sadly became a nonexistant pastime.
I now am 35 and after nearly 10 years without so much as touch a club i have rejoind my local golf club and after my 5 cards now for my handicap rounds i have a handicap of 7, so after nearly no play for 10 years i have been able to maintain some level and was able to even shot 1 round of 3 over.
My question is now after providing some background for people to go on, i have the time and i have the drive for the 500balls a day practice has time passed my bye is it to late for me to take that shot at becoming a professional golfer?

Answer 1

Stop living in a dream world my friend, you of all people having played off of 3 can see the difference between yourself and even the 2, 1 and scratch players, and even these players couldn't compete with the pros's, ( who play off +2,3,4 !! ) you have to be born with the talent, and it's impossible to make up the gap through just hard work. If though by any chance you suddenly start going round in 6-7 under par, give me a call and I will caddie for you !

Answer 2

Im not sure if anyone has ever done it before.. but that doesnt meen he shouldnt try.. Hockey is an extremely hard sport to both learn and play..(which is why it isnt as popular in US) Skating alone is a challenge, there are not many athletes in the NBA, NFL, etc.. that could strap on skates and learn to skate like a pro. Let me put it this way.. most pros get put on skates between 4-8. Sidney Crosby and Ovechkin for example were playing hockey by 6 years old or earlier, but then again they are the best in the world and are getting paid 10 million plus a year without endorsements because of it.. Hockey is also extremely expensive to play.. im from canada, and alot of us up here start playing hockey and either quit or cant afford it..

Answer 3

The USGA considers anyone who is playing in a tournament for cash a pro.

What kind of "pro" do you want to be?

On television? It would be very hard to reach this level. Not impossible just very hard. Start playing in state and regional levels and you will soon discover there are LOTS of good golfers. I played in a tournament with my 1.4 handicap this summer and was in the 3rd flight.

Running a club or giving lesson? It would be very easy (sort of) for you to be a club level pro. You won't get rich and the hours are long but you can be a PGA Class A pro if you do all the classwork and can pass the PAT (Players Ability Test). You will need to shoot 75 or better twice during the PAT tournament to qualify. Contact your PGA section and let them know what you are wanting to do and what they suggest. They should be able to give you the needed information.

Good luck. I wish you the best.

Answer 4

Allen Doyle turned pro at age 46. He has done fairly well on the Champions Tour. Your handicap will have be a 1 if you want to play on that level.

Answer 5

Dont Ever Let A Dream Die, Whether You Are Good Enough Or Not Give It A Shot Whats The Worst That Could Happen, Do It Bro!!! Good Luck To Ya.

Answer 6

i played in a pro-am not so long ago, and the pro was awesome. but he didnt play in the pga or anything, he was a club pro somewhere else in the country. i asked him why he didnt compete - he said that whilst he played off scratch, there were always 3/4 holes where he would balls up. and would ultimately cost him in most competitions

Answer 7

Live the dream, I dare you. Any pro-ams in your area? You don't have to go to Q School if you can consecutively post 3 (or is it 4?) 72's or better.

I know a young man about your age who has the same ambition, you two should compare notes.

Answer 8

My Husband (who is a golf addict) says, you are never too old to take a shot. He reckons if you can put the practice in then go for it you only get one chance in life. it is better to have tried and failed then to have never tried at all.
Life is short grab it by the irons and woods and go for it!
Good Luck and enjoy!

Answer 9

You are never to old for a life changing experience. Life ends when your spirit does. Has your life ended? If not, go on with your bad self! =] Goodluck

Answer 10

These guys are good.Take some lessons from a respectable pro tell him what your intentions are and see what he says if he says yes then try to qualify as an amateur status if you think your that good.