Danica Patrick retired from racing in 2018, but she hasn’t stopped being an athlete.
The 44-year-old former NASCAR and IndyCar driver has been staying active. She plays a lot of tennis, does a lot of skiing and, recently, has been getting into golf. It’s been up and down for her.
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“Then I forgot how to hit my driver to start the year off… Until about 10 days ago. I remembered just as mysteriously as I forgot,” Patrick said in a social media post about her golf game.
“Golf is a funny game… And mostly played by those who just love to be hard on themselves. A game you will never master and repeatedly wonder — why am I doing this to myself?!”
Danica Patrick has been playing well. Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn ImagesDavid Kirouac-Imagn Images.
But lately, Patrick has been playing well.
The former NASCAR and IndyCar recently posted her career-best score. She took to her Instagram Story to brag about it.
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It’s impressive.
Danica brags about her career-best golf score
Patrick revealed that she shot an 83. That came without any breakfast balls, gimmes, etc. It’s an impressive score for someone who’s just starting out.
“Shot a 💯 legit putted out no gimmies no breakfast balls 83 yesterday!!!!!!” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
“And let me tell ya, I missed about 5 very very short putts. 😩 On the other hand, don’t tell my GHIN. 🤣”
Danica on the course.Danica/IG
Patrick has been getting more and more into golf and, with scores in the 80s, she certainly has a lot to be proud about.
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It’s impressive to be that good this early.
This story was originally published by The Spun on May 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
