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If dogs are not a problem, Why does Sunningdale and other illustrious Clubs ban dogs during comps?
Well behaved Dogs on the course??
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USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
You could have shared my pouch, it's big enough for 2
my hands never got quite that cold.
Luckily.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
You my friend are just an absolute bam!
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Deleted member 16999
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It's a genuine question, why?
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
You could have shared my pouch, it's big enough for 2
That said, it's nice to know the offer was available.
Duckster
Tour Rookie
But they are allowed and encouraged to come on the course. The half way house even has it's own doggie goodies!
Just what is your massive problem with dogs on the course? Ones that's are attended and looked after, trained on how to behave?
DO you think they should ban all wild animals from golf courses. I mean, god forbid an owl decides to hoot on your backswing, or even worse a persons cat decides to wander on the course. Might as well all go home.
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Deleted member 16999
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Asked a serious question, not sure why you feel the need to rant, I don't have a massive problem with dogs on the course and there have been numerous people with the same opinion, Feel free to answer the question.
richart
Major Champion
No problem with dogs at my course, and have never seen any mess. Foxes are a different matter.
Duckster
Tour Rookie
So they aren't allowed during comps. Could be due to footfall on the course at the time. How many comps do they have every week?
And are they banned? I've honestly not seen anything about that part of things. But I have seen that they do have small ceremonies when the dogs pass away.
I'm not having a rant, I just want to know what you have against dogs on the course?
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Deleted member 16999
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It was snelly's post earlier that said they were banned during comps at the more prestigious courses.
As for being against dogs, I'm not, I understand they are getting fresh air and covering 4-5 miles, but in my experience the ones I've seen look absolutely bored, no fun at all for the dog, They walk along side the owner/trolley, sit or lie down then repeat, I get they're loved and very well trained,
Duckster
Tour Rookie
That's fair enough. I've grown up in the country, with both parents coming from farming backgrounds, so I know a difference between trained (working) dogs and non trained (pets) dogs.
I understand that there is a huge difference between the two.
I'm just a dog fan. I like dogs and I like clubs that allow them, granted at certain times, on the course. I think it's a big stepping stone to getting not just dogs, but families on the course. I'm also not saying that it should be the only exercise for the dog, that'd be daft, but it's a good starting point.
*Please note, that my club is a no dog on the course club. But does allow them on the premises, which I think's a touch weird.
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Deleted member 16999
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Thank you for the response, I know from personal experience a dog is so much more than just a pet to some people, I have no issues with dogs, my point from the beginning was for the welfare of the dogs,
Craigg
Q-School Graduate
There's an old saying..." It's no good knocking when there's nobody in"
Duckster
Tour Rookie
Your welcome. It's nice to have opinions with each other that aren't just squabbling like some of the threads. You sir are most welcome at my gaff when ever you want.
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You too matey, Forum is good fun, but there's no doubt at times what is typed in one way by the poster is read totally differently by the reader, some people are better at expressing themselves and putting point their point across! Unfortunately I struggle at both😃
huds1475
Journeyman Pro
Excellent website Dave. Their videos are 'well boss', in an old school way, and their books section has never let me down.
Found my golf course bible on there (true links) and most inspirational golf book too (preferred lies).
Always feel a bit nerdy checking it out but definitely proper.
As for dogs....
Big fan, just not a viable ownership proposition nowadays. The heydays of dog ownership was the 80's when you didnt have to bag their 'output'. Picking up warm turds doesn't really appeal to me so don't have one.
Not allowed at our place, assume because they're quite protective of a few of our resident wildlife, and rightly so.
If a I played somewhere else and they allowed them, I wouldn't be bothered.
Entertaining thread by the way :thup:
North Mimms
Tour Winner
I'm not a dog person at all, but one of our friends has the best behaved dog who loves to go on the course with him.
She will walk alongside (not on lead) and the moment he stops his trolley, she will lie down beside it and stay they until he is ready to set off again.
Occasionally she will rush off into the trees and undergowth to have sniff and a rootle about, then come bounding back and lie down by trolley again.
She's quite delightful.
I was so sad that when our friend came to play our course that they would not allow him to bring his lovely dog, but I guess a lot of people want to bring dogs who haven't been trained to behave
She will walk alongside (not on lead) and the moment he stops his trolley, she will lie down beside it and stay they until he is ready to set off again.
Occasionally she will rush off into the trees and undergowth to have sniff and a rootle about, then come bounding back and lie down by trolley again.
She's quite delightful.
I was so sad that when our friend came to play our course that they would not allow him to bring his lovely dog, but I guess a lot of people want to bring dogs who haven't been trained to behave
North Mimms
Tour Winner
TheJezster
Tour Rookie
Wow, people have the strangest opinions on here sometimes.... I'm in the don't care camp I think. I like dogs, I'd have no problem playing with a dog or bringing mine if I had one. Animals on grass, hmmm... Not too much of a news story there is there?
Do they have to wear a collar in the bar?
yes, but as long as its not a denim one
