Lawrie Calling It A Playing Career: "I'm kind of almost pleased that I'm 51 and not 22 the way it's going."

Scotland’s Paul Lawrie is calling it a playing career at this week’s Aberdeen Standard Investment’s Scottish Open but plans to continue what has already been one of the more impressive off-course careers. From his Aberdeen golf center, his foundation, this summer’s Tartan Pro Tour and managing five players, the 51-year-old former Open Champion has already carved out multiple off-course roles.

From a BBC story at Renaissance Club, host of this week’s rescheduled Scottish Open:

"To have played 620 events is not a bad innings considering I turned pro [in 1986] with a five handicap and didn't think I'd play any," he added. "I haven't been a great player, but I've been decent and that's all you can ask for.

"I'm kind of almost pleased that I'm 51 and not 22 the way it's going. Technology has been unbelievable. My body is in bits and I'm still hitting it the same distance as I did when I was 22."

Oh he’s so modest. Those hours in the gym have done it! Come on, you know it Paul.

This short but enjoyable Sky video interview with Lawrie adds a bit more context to his retirement announcement.