A question I've been pondering a lot lately. My goal as a super senior has been to shoot my age, which I missed by a single stroke in each of the last three years.
With two knee surgeries including a full replacement in late '23 that hasn't healed well, and a high-impact auto accident in January, I'm trying to come back, but my last four rounds have averaged in the high 80s (81-93), which makes reaching my goal speculative at best, and seemingly impossible presently.
I'm committed to playing the best I can in 2025, but retirement from golf is sneaking into my mind frequently. The comparison of Seve and Langer is apt. What the latter has in spades, discipline, the former's strength was artistry fed by intense passion, which proved insufficient to overcome whatever physical shortcomings he may have had. I wish I was more like Langer, but my temperament has been more similar to Seve's, which does not portend well for golf going forward.