I still play compeitively and beat up on people at local tournaments [8D]. To be honest with ya I dont' see myself getting as close as I was. I'm allright with that though. I own a small 9 hole golf course. I love every facet of the business. I'm leaning more and more away from playing competitive golf and leaning towards running the golf course, giving lessons, mowing fairways, etc... It's all good.
NY.....I was elected to membership in 1994 (August). I've seen my playing days (SERIOUS competition) come and go, too. I qualified and played in my state's Mid-Am, last year. I made the cut....and finished in the middle of the field. I got home....realized how much time I was spending.......and came to the conclusion that I played about as well as I play, now. I've played 4 rounds, since that day. Not interested.
I feel the same way you do. I needed to find another passion that consumed me. Hello hunting.