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[davidy233]

Had a visit to the St Andrews Links Academy this morning, lovely day and once I'd hit my balls I had a wander across the short game practice area to watch some people playing the Old Course and took one of my proper cameras.

The gate at the Academy which leads to the path along the academy is level with the 3rd/15th green and when I was there last week I watched a guy take several shots to escape Cartgate bunker - I've been in Hell bunker and survived but this one really scares me - you don't really get an idea of the scale of it from this (it's massive).



Coming down the 15th were a three ball and I watched them putt and then hit their drive on the 16th - and noticed how well behaved the Springer Spaniel (I think) which was wandering around with them was - here it is checking out why his master's putt hadn't gone into the hole - when the guy hit his drive the spaniel raced down the 16th fairway and waited next to his ball - a very good boy indeed.



And here's a view of the 15th with the dunes of the Jubilee course in the background



Next I had a wander across to have a look at the Balgove - it's a field with very nice greens and some tees and one of my favourite little courses - the turf is absolutely wonderful to walk on - as is most of the Links



And another couple of good boys (or maybe girls)



Been a while since I've owned a dog and I'm not sure whether I will in the future, but I love to see a well behaved dog on the golf course.

 

[Golfnut1957]

Nice pic's, you should think about taking it up professionally

As for the dogs, I love it but if it was mine there would be nothing left of any ball she got hold of. I swear she can destroy one in less than 5 minutes.

 

[Baldy Bouncer]

Dogs shouldn't be anywhere near a golf course.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Dogs shouldn't be anywhere near a golf course.

Umm why ?‍

 

[2blue]

Badly behaved Dogs shouldn't be anywhere near a golf course.

Sorted that for you.......... & the same applies to badly behaved golfers!!

 

[SammmeBee]

Dogs shouldn't be anywhere near a golf course.

When else will they get a good walk?!?

 

[rulefan]

Dogs shouldn't be anywhere near a golf course.

Perhaps golfers shouldn't be on common land

 

[Deleted member 16999]

This has been discussed in the past, quiet periods, Golfer on his own etc, why not?

During a Comp, no, not for me, no matter how well trained or they behave it still needs some attention and looking after.

There’s a time and place.

 

[IanM]

We take ours on courses that allow them when we are on trips away. Always on a lead clipped to the powakaddy. He's really well behaved too.

Heck, an elderly black lab in tow is compulsory at Brancaster!!

 

[SaintHacker]

More to the point why is the bloke in the second picture allowed on St Andrews in those horrendous trousers and with no socks!!!

 

[KenL]

More to the point why is the bloke in the second picture allowed on St Andrews in those horrendous trousers and with no socks!!!

Maybe because St. Andrews Links is not stuck in the past?

 

[SaintHacker]

Maybe because St. Andrews Links is not stuck in the past?

It was a joke. I'm about as far removed from being a dress code snob as its possible to be. If someone wants to make themselves look a completw tit by wearing those then crack on...

 

[howbow88]

I have a cat and I absolutely love her. But I will admit that one day when I have a little bit more free time, I am definitely going to get a dog and take him or her on the course with me. Dogs are great

 

[Britishshooting]

Unfortunately I can’t take my welsh terrier on the course as he wants to be chasing squirrels, savaging balls etc. He has good recall and does as he is told but he’s always wanting to scout out wildlife.

Not at the course I play now but my previous club there were 2-3 guys that would bring their spaniels during evening or early morning rounds when practicing. Never had a single issue, they’d all tend to follow and sit near the bag, non of them even went on the greens.

 

[jim8flog]

We had a members vote some years back about allowing dogs on the course and it was 'no' by a very big majority.

There was an amusing incident a couple of years ago when somebody let their 3 spaniels out of the car and it became a real 'Fenton' moment.

 

[Sats]

If your dog is well behaved, controlled and the dog eggs picked up then I don't see how it affects anyone else.

 

[Tashyboy]

More to the point why is the bloke in the second picture allowed on St Andrews in those horrendous trousers and with no socks!!!

What and no mention of the Wolves on his shirt ?
PS that’s a joke as well ?

 

[SaintHacker]

At least it wasnt a fleece ??

 

[HampshireHog]

I’m not a dog person, but I’ve never seen a badly behaved dog on a golf course.

I wouldn’t want them on the course for comps, but happy to have them around in general.

 

[JohnF]

First thing in the morning or late at night then why not. If it’s busy or a comp surely you would think a dog owner would take their dog out, I know I wouldn’t