Former Golf Champion Swings Club at Age 100
Sugar Land resident Anita Weiner returned to the course for a milestone swing on her 100th birthday.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Golf
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Anita Weiner, a former Texas Senior Women's Golf champion, recently returned to the course at TPC Houston to swing a club at age 100. Using an electric mobility device, Weiner achieved her birthday wish to play golf for the first time in eight years.
Why it matters
The event highlights the use of adaptive mobility technology in helping senior athletes overcome physical limitations to participate in sport. Weiner has long been a dedicated advocate for the growth of women's collegiate golf.
Anita Weiner previously held a golf handicap of 7 during her competitive career and began playing the sport at age 52. The Stand Up and Play Foundation, which provided the mobility unit, has distributed 300 to 400 total units to date.
The players
Anita Weiner
She is a former Texas Senior Women's Golf champion and a long-time advocate for the development of women's collegiate golf.
Anthony Netto
He is the co-creator of the VertaCat, an electric mobility device designed to help individuals with physical limitations stand and participate in activities.
Rice University
This institution launched its inaugural women's varsity golf program in the fall of 2026.
Stand Up and Play Foundation
This organization provides mobility technology to veterans and first responders to help them remain active in sports.
The details
Anthony Netto, co-creator of the VertaCat electric mobility device, fitted Weiner into the equipment to allow her to stand and swing. Weiner, who stopped playing golf at age 92, last competed in the Texas Senior Women's Golf Championship in 1995.
Timeline
Anita Weiner won the Texas Senior Women's Golf Championship in 1995.
Weiner began advocating for Rice University women's golf in the early 2000s.
The golfer last played the sport eight years ago.
Anita Weiner celebrated her 100th birthday on October 24, 2026.
She swung a golf club at TPC Houston on October 28, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The return of a former champion to the course parallels the recent growth of the sport at the collegiate level. Weiner's efforts follow the momentum established by Rice University's inaugural women's varsity golf program launched this past fall.
The use of the VertaCat mobility device shows how adaptive technology can extend a golfer's ability to remain on the course well past age 92. This demonstration provides a practical example of how specialized equipment can bridge the gap for athletes dealing with mobility challenges.
The takeaway
Maintaining physical activity and pursuing passions like golf can remain possible deep into one's later years through the use of assistive technology. Seniors looking to stay active should research local adaptive golf programs that provide access to mobility-enhancing equipment.
Further reading
Find more coverage of the sport in the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 26 Houston.
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