Does your club allow dogs on the course?

[JT.]

We’re dog friendly and it’s a nice thing when they’re well behaved.

Took my lunatic border collie once (who walks round our village off lead with no issues), lasted 7 holes, before I apologised to my mates and walked off the course…..

I’m now happy that dog walks and golf are two different events (as I’m sure my mates are ).

 

[Backache]

We’re dog friendly and it’s a nice thing when they’re well behaved.

Took my lunatic border collie once (who walks round our village off lead with no issues), lasted 7 holes, before I apologised to my mates and walked off the course…..

I’m now happy that dog walks and golf are two different events (as I’m sure my mates are ).

I have seen very well behaved dogs on courses.
But this is why I wouldn't take mine.
He's great walking on or off lead, but he still enjoys playing and golf balls would be impossible to resist.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I know of two dogs killed on a course.
One run over in the car park, the other jumped in front of a downswing and was hit on the head.
Not sure how authentic this is but there was a story circulating in Surrey @ 1970's about a small dog going through the fairway trailed gang mowers

BTW golf courses generally have rabbits, hares, squirrels, foxes and badgers.
Most 'well behaved dogs off the lead ' would probably be unable to resist at least one of them.
Leash tied to the trolly could also lead to some fun.

 

[KenL]

I know of two dogs killed on a course.
One run over in the car park, the other jumped in front of a downswing and was hit on the head.
Not sure how authentic this is but there was a story circulating in Surrey @ 1970's about a small dog going through the fairway trailed gang mowers

BTW golf courses generally have rabbits, hares, squirrels, foxes and badgers.
Most 'well behaved dogs off the lead ' would probably be unable to resist at least one of them.
Leash tied to the trolly could also lead to some fun.

Any dog on a golf course should (must) be kept on a lead. That is the rule at my club.

 

[louise_a]

I have never seen a dog on our course with someone playing golf, we do have a lot of dog lovers on our council so maybe they would allow it if someone asked. A childhood friend who I follow on Facebook takes his dog on the course whenever he plays judging by the photos he posts I think he plays at Cuddington, in Surrey.

 

[AliMc]

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

Never heard of a complaint in all of the 43+ years I've been a member

 

[GreiginFife]

Never heard of a complaint in all of the 43+ years I've been a member

Not sure how that changes my statement.

 

[AliMc]

Not sure how that changes my statement.

Sorry I wasn't disagreeing with your statement, just confirming that they can be a positive presence and that I hadn't heard anyone complaining otherwise

 

[GreiginFife]

Sorry I wasn't disagreeing with your statement, just confirming that they can be a positive presence and that I hadn't heard anyone complaining otherwise

They absolutely can be. For those that like dogs.

To clarify, I like dogs. But I have two regular playing partners that don’t like dogs and don’t like seeing them on the course. One is severely allergic to certain dogs hair.

 

[Bruce Lynn 2]

We’re dog friendly and it’s a nice thing when they’re well behaved.

Took my lunatic border collie once (who walks round our village off lead with no issues), lasted 7 holes, before I apologised to my mates and walked off the course…..

I’m now happy that dog walks and golf are two different events (as I’m sure my mates are ).

What is your course?

 

[KenL]

Sorry I wasn't disagreeing with your statement, just confirming that they can be a positive presence and that I hadn't heard anyone complaining otherwise

I was going to join a wee nine hole course last year. Perfect for a few holes at night with my wee dog who is great on the course. Enquired, no dogs allowed so changed my mind.

 

[rudebhoy]

We have a couple of members who bring their dogs along. They are always on the lead and pretty calm which is surprising given one of them is a Cocker. I don’t have a problem with that at all.

I went out on my own one late afternoon when the course was quiet. Some idiot in front of me had brought along two Springers who were off the lead and charging about like mad things. Very distracting.