Yes, some professional golfers started playing late in life. For example, Jack Nicklaus began playing at age ten and became one of the greatest players ever. Vijay Singh took up the game at 18 and has since won three major championships. Phil Mickelson was introduced to golf by his father when he was ten years old but didn’t take it seriously until college when he became an All-American player before turning pro. These examples show that starting late doesn’t have to be a barrier for those who are passionate about the game of golf.