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Originally Posted by Fredman
I am wondering, what is your handicap?
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I don't have one. I am a retired PGA professional. I was forced to retire about 12 years ago because of an accident. I didn't play golf or hit a ball for about seven years. After being in The Villages for a few years, I thought that I might be able to play nine holes on the executive course so I started doing that.
About 18 months ago, my injury acted up and I quit playing again. I've been back play for about six weeks now and am finding it very difficult.
I'm almost 69 years old and have had three back surgeries, two shoulder surgeries, surgery for a torn meniscus in my knee, a fractured left calcaneus (heel bone) and recently had a bout with prostate cancer.
My left heel is held together by seven screws and because of the cancer, my testosterone has been shut down.
I'm finding it very difficult to play, but do enjoy hitting a decent shot now and then and it is getting a bit better. Another problem that I have is that my standards are still what they were thirty years ago.
But how well a person can play should have nothing to do with the subject matter. I've played with plenty of people who could barely hit the ball but understood the rule of etiquette. I've played with others who were decent players, but were obnoxious in their disregard for other players.