Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023
Golf Slang: "Shot my age"
You may hear older golfers say, "I'm just trying to shoot my age today". This is generally a good thing.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: Golf Terms
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You may hear older golfers say, "I'm just trying to shoot my age today". This is generally a good thing. As you get older, it gets tougher to shoot low scores in golf, so if a golfer who is 84 years old shoots an 84, that's an excellent score!
I shot my age today!