Practice and Getting started

Question
Hello, my name is Logan. I am a 24 yr old college student, graduating this year thankfully, and will begin my career in teaching next year. It has been a dream of mine to become somewhat of a pro golfer. I started golfing when I was 14 yrs old, and usually shoot mid high 80s, to the mid 90s. I have become obsessed the past few years with wanting to better my game, and actually have some practice routines in place to follow. Is it too late for me to become a pro golfer? I am hoping to gain some advice on a practice routine that could fit into my life schedule, and plan on an all year around approach. Thank you for your time today, and look foward to hearing your response.

Answer
Hi Logan:

Let me respond to your points in order.  Plus, I have some short game practice sheets I will send that can help structure your practice sessions for you.  You say you will begin your career in teaching...as in a school teacher....education?  If so, I commend you.  You then say it's been a dream of yours to become "somewhat" of a pro golfer.  You shoot from 85-95.  Is it too late for you to become a pro golfer:  Yes.  Reality check says you are about 15 years too late to get started and you have no experience in tournament golf.  Don't mean to be blunt, but you have about a 1% chance to ever compete for money, let alone actually compete on a "tour" of some kind, let alone the PGA Tour.  You must realize most all Tour players begin when they are very young and eat, breath and sleep golf.  They are winning golf tournaments from a very early age and continue to do so at every level they rise to.  They practice and play golf between 5-10 hours every day, every week of every year.  They are the best players in the world...literally. So if you cannot give it that much time and effort, then you simply cannot expect to compete.  If you can, I would love to be your agent!!!  But history says it's pretty much next to impossible starting where you are, but that doesn't mean you cannot become a real good player.  If you are becoming a teacher and are getting ready for your career, why not set a goal of becoming a single digit handicap golfer.  That would be quite an achievement.  Plus, you could play in a ton of great amateur events and gain some great tournament experience.  Your short game will be the fastest way to success.  Use your sheets and get to work.  Sounds like you have a lot to catch up on.  Please send me your personal email address and I will send over the practice sheets to you right away.  Take care.

Eddie Kilthau
PGA Professional