Would love to take my dogs out for a romp while I play golf. I know I can call courses and ask, but anyone know offhand if any Northern Virginia area courses, or D.C. area courses in general allow this?

I sure hope not. What a nuances that would be.

Sounds like a great idea! I would love to go out golfing, and have worry about a big steaming pile of dog$__t to contend with as i am hitting my golf ball, especially since I walk. Oh, does fido bite? Are there any courses in DC, Virginia are that would allow me to bring my hand gun? I figured it would be nice to shoot some dogs that romp around the course whilst I am playing!

Number 7

Sorry if I am being a little mean spirited here, but come on! Don't you think Geese crap is enough already?

I personally don't bring my dog out on the course, because he would take off with in 2 seconds but thats another story.

My course allows people to bring there dogs, only 1 maybe 2 people do it tops. But there hasn't been any problem as long as the dog isn't barking and chasing stuff and he or she stays with you then it isn't a problem. As far as your question of courses around your area allowing it, I can't help you because I live in northern, ny.



-Will

The community around the golf course I am a member at has no leash law.


It is not a good thing. You want to romp with Fido take the dogs to the woods.

A buddy of mine's folks retired to a country club community in FL (name escapes me). But Sam Snead (he was a member there) was known to go golfing with his golden retriever all the time. This has no relevance to the original question. But I guess if you were the all time wins leader on the PGA Tour you could bring your golden almost anywhere (one of those perks I guess). The rest of us will have to leave Fido at home.

Actually the only dog I ever liked was a dog named Taffy that I owned it was a small poodle .

When I ran the nine hole in Iowa Taffy used to accompany me for a quick round when I played by myself or she loved to watch me hit range balls .

It was strange I could tell her to go get in the cart, she always found the one with my bag. Also when we were playing she never left the seat of the cart without permission.

Oh well

Depends on how well trained your dog is.

If the dog doesn't bark, responds to commands and stays close to you, I don't see what the problem is? As far as dog poop is concerned, believe it or not, a lot of us actually pick up after the dog every single time.

Would that be a natural obstruction, on un-natural? Cause if it was un-natural, you could always pick up you ball, clean it, remove the pooh and than play on. No harm no fowl!

My dog is a pointer/retriever she would go for the ball in a heartbeat. Not to mention all the squirrels would driver her nuts!

I agree. We already have slow play and cell phone's, we sure don't need another reason to stay home. About the first time I step in someone's dog s__t, it could spell trouble.

Not any golf course that I know.
But that does not mean you couldn't buy the golf course and change the local rules, like Celine Dion did one time.
Or better yet, have your pooch wear a pair of antlers, golf course don't mind deer or derr alikes.

Most dogs are simply no where as well behaved as there owners think they are

I would hope not as well, take a golf ball to the park and let them chase it there.

dogs are cool but not on a golf course! it would only cause problems.

Scary thought because I think my dog is a nut!

You would have to be honest with yourself about just how well behaved your dog is. A friend of mine from across the pond said his club allowed dogs, and he would bring his all the time (I believe its the same club Ernie Ells belongs to). I love my dog, and he's very well trained but I'm not a hundred percent sure he wouldn't make a break for it if he saw a squirrel so I couldn't bring him out with me. Wouldn't it be a great feature for us not so perfect golfers who hit it into the woods now and then (or in my case every round) to be able to spray your ball with some type of scent and have your dog find it everytime! Then I might considering playing a 4 dollar ball.

I would be worried about my dog on a course. I would be scared he would get hit by a golf ball. Also my dog is a golden, and he lives to chase balls. I can't even chip in the back yard without him going after my golf balls.

Of course he isn't nearly well behaved enough to take on the golf course!

Are you out of your mind?
Golf courses are for GOLFERS!
END OF STORY..
63Brummie

Ok, I'll bite... You're kidding, right?

A bit far from where the OP is, but I regularly take my pack (4 at present) with me on the course, usually late in an evening for a swift 9 holes.

Sadly, 3 GSDs and a Malinois generally lead to an 'exclusion zone' around me when I play.

One of mine (the eldest GSD) also has a habit of picking up my ball (which I can't get him out of doing, despite best efforts) which means only old balls can be used whilst playing...

I never worry about mud balls nowadays - teeth marks have a noticable effect though.

All of mine are ex-job or failed job dogs, so they're well-trained enough to be off the lead while I'm playing.

The culprit:

Regarding the above post of mine, I NEVER take the hounds on the course during 'normal' hours, and I am always careful that they are allowed to toilet prior to a trot around the course...

Before anyone flames me..

The courses I play at are pretty 'Establishment' and are somewhat old-fashioned British affairs. Cravats are worn in the bar for instance... Dog walking is pretty normal and accepted amongst the membership. Golden Retrievers, Springers and Red Setters are a pretty common sight on the course.

If I were a member of your club I'd ask for a discount on my annual subscription.
talk about inappropriate!
It's quite ironic that those clubs you play at would probably ask someone to leave if they were wearing the wrong shirt.
It's crazy to even contemplate taking a dog on a golf course, if you need company play in a four ball.
63Brummie.

Brummie it doesn't sound like your a dog owner. =(

Dont hit the brown ball!

It is a bit of a niche. If you go to the Berkshire (very vey nice place) just south of london, you will find most ladies or older gents with a black or brown labrador. Just part of the area. Most of the members have one or two followed by the landrover too.

I'd rather see dogs out there than 3 years olds screaming and crying.

I'm a little tired of these dads that take their toddlers to the range and implement the "ignoring the childs tantrum is the best policy - don't give in"

I saw beautiful Australian Shepherd riding shotgun in a cart the other day. Well-behaved and very docile. At peace with the game. He chased a few geese and then jumped back into the cart.

I'd love to be able to bring my Australian shepherd/Border Collie dog with me. He'd love the game. He listens well enough I'd walk through busy city streets without a leash if it weren't mandatory so the golf course wouldn't be a problem. However, I've been around enough dogs and more specifically dog owners who don't have a clue as to how to control a dog that I can see dogs on a golf course as a true disaster. He does get to come along when I practice in a big open field...

Did his dog has the yips too
I'm a huge Sam Snead fan but NO DOGS! even if he has a great backswing
63Brummie.

On of my last rounds there was a dog on the course. Very well behaved, stayed with the group, and ran around. no noise, no barking. You would not have known he was there if he wasn't pointed out to you. In fact, that dog was better behaved than a lot of golfers. It was a GREAT sight to see, and really a perfect match.

If your dog is truly well behaved enough to go to a course, why not? Try a late afternoon round as a test, and prove it works to the folks in the shop. Anyone with enough sense to even thin of this would have the sense to clean up after their dog, I would imagine.

I say GO FOR IT and all you crumudgens can "bite it!" LOL!!!

I am of the opinion that any course that would allow dogs would be considered a "dog track."

LOTS of chemicals on the turf and in the holding ponds at Golf courses. Not good for Fido I'm sure. Sounds like a good way to make one's dog sick.

Take Fido for a walk when you get home.