23 women aged 58-77 head to the Bachelor mansion when the show premieres Sept. 24 on ABC'The Golden Bachelor' praises 'energetic and sophisticated' women vying for his heart this seasonFrom the game of football to the game of love. Former NFL player Mel Owens explains why you should watch his season of "The Golden Bachelor." Former NFL player Mel Owens explains why you should watch his season of "The Golden Bachelor." It's "game on" for our new Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens, as he heads to the mansion for a new season of "The Golden Bachelor." Owens called the women vying for his heart "amazing" and said they are the reason viewers should tune in to "The Golden Bachelor."