Playing for Life with Amy Garza, MD | Unlock Better Golf in Midlife (Start Here)

1. Unlock Better Golf in Midlife (Start Here)

May 19, 20262 min read
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If you’ve noticed your golf game isn’t what it used to be, you’re not alone. Whether it’s energy slumps, loss of distance, or even confidence issues after a couple of bad holes, midlife brings a lot of changes. In this episode, I break down why you might be feeling off, and how it’s connected to changes happening in your body.

You may have been told that it’s just aging, or that it’s all in your head, but I’m here to tell you that there’s way more going on. Hormonal shifts, metabolism, and even mental stress can affect your performance. You’ll learn why your golf game isn’t just about your swing, and how factors like energy, focus, and stamina are directly influenced by what’s going on inside your body.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why your body’s changes are showing up on the course, and how optimizing your health can have a huge impact on both your performance and your life. It’s time to feel better, play better, and take control of your health for the long run.

To celebrate the launch of the show, I'm giving away a bundle of gifts to a lucky listener who follows, rates, and reviews the show. This bundle is full of some of my favorite things for bringing vitality to the course, and are a must for playing your best golf in midlife. Enter by midnight on Friday May 22, 2026.


What You’ll Learn from this Episode about How to Unlock Better Golf:

  • Why hormonal shifts could be affecting your golf game without you realizing.

  • The role your metabolism and energy levels play in your performance, and in your life.

  • Why your mental focus, drive, and stamina are nothing to do with your technique.

  • How midlife changes in hormones can impact your energy, focus, and confidence on the course.

  • The importance of looking at your health, not just your swing.

  • How optimizing your body’s health can improve your game and quality of life.

  • Practical steps to see where improving your health today can help you play better tomorrow.

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Disclaimer: I'm a doctor, but I'm not YOUR doctor. This is for education purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be construed as personal medical advice. Use it to have a smarter conversation with your own doctor.

Amy is a Board-certified in anesthesiology. Certified in Age Management Medicine, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Peptide Therapy. Certified life coach. Founder, CEO, and physician at AgeWell, with locations in Austin and Amarillo, Texas. Former Division I collegiate golfer.

Amy Garza, MD

Amy is a Board-certified in anesthesiology. Certified in Age Management Medicine, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Peptide Therapy. Certified life coach. Founder, CEO, and physician at AgeWell, with locations in Austin and Amarillo, Texas. Former Division I collegiate golfer.

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