Does your club allow dogs on the course?

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We had a request from 2 members that are dog owners to have a trial about dogs on the course. Since it was announced the club have had a lot of emails mostly from people against allowing it. Personally I love dogs but having heard some of the arguments I fully understand why many are against it. My previous club allowed them. So simple question, does your club allow members to take their dogs on the course?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

We don’t allow them but would have no issues if well behaved dogs were allowed

Played with plenty of the years who had their dog with them

 

[GreiginFife]

No. It’s generally accepted that not everyone likes dogs.

 

[jim8flog]

We had an EGM about the issue many years ago and the overwhelming vote was not to allow them.

 

[kp17]

No they don’t allow, I don’t think they should either. Dog owner too.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Mine doesn't.

I've played on other courses that allow it and have only had good experiences. Saying that I do understand that not everyone likes dogs and it could put them in an uncomfortable position.

 

[RichA]

My old club was very dog friendly. Never witnessed or heard any complaints about it. My new club is not.
Our local fancy, expensive, James Braid course is apparently also dog friendly.
I'm retiring early in December and first stop will be Dogs Trust to rehome a mutt or two. It's the main reason I'm going back to the old club later this year.

 

[sjw]

I'm all for well-behaved dogs on the course. If you've got a dog that doesn't bark all the time, and will stay with a bag on a short lead and just get on with it, then that should be no problem

 

[patricks148]

Both my current clubs do, but My previous didn't, which was a bit of nonsense as every man and.. his dog would walk over the course while member s couldn't.

 

[nickjdavis]

I tried taking our Labrador when he was young out for a round of golf one evening when the course was quiet.

He spent a lot of time in the ponds by the 4th and 5th holes chasing geese, took the biggest imaginable dump in the middle of the 6th fairway, and then, after being otherwise well behaved, decided that my 20ft putt on the tenth was HIS ball. The sound of scampering legs from behind me, with his claws doing a canine version of hollow tining, was my only warning, before he grabbed the ball just as it was about to disappear down the hole. He ran off with it through a hedge and must have dropped the ball somewhere in the local farmers field as I never saw it again.

Back on the lead on the 11th hole I made the mistake of attaching him to my trolley. I launched a monster drive....which he proceeded to do his best to follow...dragging my trolley with him, scattering the contents of opened pockets everywhere. Although he meant no harm and was just enjoying an evening romp in the countryside, I would never take him on the course with me, nor wish his playful, fun loving demeanor on anyone else trying to play a serious round of golf.

On the flip side, I've played with blokes who have taken their dogs with them and for all I know they could have been educated at a Swiss finishing school such was the level of discipline and good behaviour.

 

[IanM]

Neither of my courses do. Shame as its a good option to have. Wouldn't take a dog in a comp unless pp's were OK with it.

 

[chico]

Only had the dog out on a quiet evening but my kids were there too and they looked after him. As I've realised my dog is mental I wouldn't take him with me without them to look after them.

 

[garyinderry]

My course don't allow it.

I've never seen any our there and phoned recently to ask if I could take my dog out. Raging.

 

[garyinderry]

Did take him out to a local course beside me late one evening last year. He was as good as gold. He's not a barker. Quiet chilled 9 holes with the dog. Was lovely.

 

[Skytot]

My course doesn’t but when I’ve been up in Northumberland, Seahouses & Dunstanburgh allowed dogs

 

[KenL]

Yes, but not in medals or ties.
Dogs are a very positive presence on our course. They must be kept on a lead and nobody brings a dog that is a pain. I’m looking forward to wee Teddy joining me for a few holes soon.
You can take a dog onto Muirfield too.

 

[KenL]

I tried taking our Labrador when he was young out for a round of golf one evening when the course was quiet.

He spent a lot of time in the ponds by the 4th and 5th holes chasing geese, took the biggest imaginable dump in the middle of the 6th fairway, and then, after being otherwise well behaved, decided that my 20ft putt on the tenth was HIS ball. The sound of scampering legs from behind me, with his claws doing a canine version of hollow tining, was my only warning, before he grabbed the ball just as it was about to disappear down the hole. He ran off with it through a hedge and must have dropped the ball somewhere in the local farmers field as I never saw it again.

Back on the lead on the 11th hole I made the mistake of attaching him to my trolley. I launched a monster drive....which he proceeded to do his best to follow...dragging my trolley with him, scattering the contents of opened pockets everywhere. Although he meant no harm and was just enjoying an evening romp in the countryside, I would never take him on the course with me, nor wish his playful, fun loving demeanor on anyone else trying to play a serious round of golf.

On the flip side, I've played with blokes who have taken their dogs with them and for all I know they could have been educated at a Swiss finishing school such was the level of discipline and good behaviour.

Sounds a bit irresponsible, sorry. Worrying wildlife is a total no no.

 

[GreiginFife]

Yes, but not in medals or ties.
Dogs are a very positive presence on our course. They must be kept on a lead and nobody brings a dog that is a pain. I’m looking forward to wee Teddy joining me for a few holes soon.
You can take a dog onto Muirfield too.

I’m sure that they are a very positive presence for those that like dogs.

 

[KenL]

I’m sure that they are a very positive presence for those that like dogs.

But, it is only in social games and people know who if anyone would bring a dog. All they do is walk along beside a trolley.

 

[GreiginFife]

But, it is only in social games and people know who if anyone would bring a dog. All they do is walk along beside a trolley.

You are not the only people on the course or around the clubhouse etc.