I wonder if anybody has trained their dog to find their errant golf balls. That could actually be useful.
They're not necessarily my own balls, but a couple of mine are adept at finding them in the gorse.
I'm happy to report that one of my hounds has also mastered the art of picking up range balls and plonking them in the practice ball bag after a session on the field of dreams too. No chomping, no teeth marks, just plain old-fashioned labour saving. Even flicking them up off the face of a wedge is too energetic for me. As they say: why have a dog and pick them up yourself? Or something like that...
Thank God I play at a course who's owners are animal lovers and allow their two dogs Stymie and Waggle to run the course.
I take my rat terrier Bogey with me several times a week, both walking (on a leash) and on a cart (again on a leash tied in the cart). I turn him loose every now and then if we are the only ones on a hole and let him have a little run.
He is a regular in my Saturday morning skins group and he is known by all of the players and no one has ever said a word about him being there. I don't allow to run loose, he is tied to my push cart at all times on the course and he never barks at the tee or the green.
I would like to see someone go to Bay Hill and tell Arnie to take his dog home. Their visit would no doubt be short.
On a side note, how are those Epon Blades, they look very slick.
I love em.
I've hit a lot of blade over the last few months and these are my favorite.
CallawayOnly, on Jul 6 2009, 06:08 PM, said:
Thank God I play at a course who's owners are animal lovers and allow their two dogs Stymie and Waggle to run the course.
I take my rat terrier Bogey with me several times a week, both walking (on a leash) and on a cart (again on a leash tied in the cart). I turn him loose every now and then if we are the only ones on a hole and let him have a little run.
He is a regular in my Saturday morning skins group and he is known by all of the players and no one has ever said a word about him being there. I don't allow to run loose, he is tied to my push cart at all times on the course and he never barks at the tee or the green.
I would like to see someone go to Bay Hill and tell Arnie to take his dog home. Their visit would no doubt be short.
Perhaps you should ask the folks what they think of you bringing a dog to the course. Just because they don't say anything doesn't mean they are happy about it. However, your Dog does not behave the way this puppy does. I can't imagine anyone who is out to play a game of golf, especially a serious game, could tolerate this distraction. I have a feeling you would not be happy about it. Dog lover or not.
I wonder if anybody has trained their dog to find their errant golf balls. That could actually be useful.
They're not necessarily my own balls, but a couple of mine are adept at finding them in the gorse.
I'm happy to report that one of my hounds has also mastered the art of picking up range balls and plonking them in the practice ball bag after a session on the field of dreams too. No chomping, no teeth marks, just plain old-fashioned labour saving. Even flicking them up off the face of a wedge is too energetic for me. As they say: why have a dog and pick them up yourself? Or something like that...
Mat, thats fantastic. Two things I hold dear to my heart are my two pups (once since passed, bless his heart) and the game of golf. Sad to say I have never been able to bring those two together...
Although they have found their fair share of prov1's in and around the house...
A couple that I play with recently got a Puppy and started bringing it to the Golf Course. It rode in the cart the first time and it was "cute."
Now, it runs around, chases the ball when they Putt, tries to pick up the flagstick when it's laying on the ground. Runs around while you're trying to line up a Putt... it's getting worse with each round.
One of them will hold the dog while the other one Putts and then take turns. Slows play up dramatically. VERY distracting.
I don't get why they can't understand that you don't bring a dog to the golf course!!!!
I had a comapart in the clubhouse yesterday with the guy behind the desk. He mentioned that he had told them that they couldn't bring the dog anymore but they still do.
I don't want to lose "friends" over this but I can't take it anymore.
What do I say to them??? How would you handle it??
No problem. I don't play with them. Are you at a golf course or a damn dog park. Tell the retards to leave the mutt at home. Straight and point blank, say" You should leave your dog at home."
I'm a dog owner and regularly take a couple or three of my dogs (I've got five) to the course with me. In several years of doing so, I've never known of a negative aspect to doing so. That said, my dogs are well trained and obedient and I'm not taking them with me when I'm playing in the middle of the day or with others. It's strictly an early morning or evening practice for me, and combines a bit of on-course practice with a bit of exercise for the hounds. I know several other members at my club who also take their dogs with them to the course and, as with my dogs, there are no negative effects upon the course or other golfers whatsoever, since the owners are reasonable and responsible in their handling of the animals concerned. Properly trained and controlled, dogs don't damage the course, aren't a nuisance or distraction and don't hold up play or disturb anyone else. There are also several public rights of way on our course where members of the public are free to walk their dogs on public footpaths or bridleways. Again, the fact is that it's possible for dogs and responsible owners come into close proximity with golfers and cause little in the way of problems; nor has it been a problem for the past several decades that the footpaths and golf course have both been there.
For the anti-dog brigade, why should one person (or two in this case), who clearly take things a bit far ruin the enjoyment of others who are more responsible and result in a 'No Dogs' rule that stops many people from doing something that's convenient and which they enjoy?
As regards the OP's dilemma, I can't see why a quiet word wouldn't make a difference and potentially sort the problem. A dog running wild as I played would certainly distract and annoy me, but my beef would be with them and their lack of responsibilty and control of the animal than it would be with the dog.
I can't beleive you guys are saying its ok for a dog to be on the course!!!!!! A DOG HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH GOLF. Can I bring a snake with me to the course, maybe a goat or a horse? I could mount my golf bag on a mule and he could be my caddie. I mean he is very tamed so it should be ok, right? Animals on the course = INSANE!!!
I LOVE the idea of using a horse for a cart. A good saddlesmith could have you a great set-up. Your horse could eat, when you are waiting and drink from the water hazards. The added bonus for the course is FERTILIZER!!!!!!!! Imagine this...dismount at tee, hit tee shot, remount and gallop to the ball. Probably take 25 minutes off a round. Would poop be a hazard?
I have been on this course and have witnessed the events. The dog was cute at first sat if the cart at first did not leave the cart. Now a couple of weeks into this the puppy shags the balls, takes of with markers, flagsticks, towells,jumps on you while trying to putt, they take turns holding the dog now slowing play to a 5 plus hour round, OMG I can not take it any more either. Next time they show up with cute little tiger I am going to say. "Man I've know you for 8 years, played a lot of golf with you, you have taught me a lot about the game, made me a better driver, putter, chipper, however, I love the dog at home and he is cool, but please for the sake of the game, our friendship and for the safety of the dog not to mention the relationship and reputation with the golf course, please do not bring the dog anymore" If you would like do not invite me, do it early in the am or late in the pm when there is no one in the course. At minimum ask the other of us in the group if we mind before the match, not at the tee box and by the way we have the dog. than we can choose another option for my golf round. I am at the point of my game were I need every shot, neet to concentrate, do not need the stress as I am lining up for a shot as wonder if the dog is going to take the ball or I might hit him with my club, I just do not need the distraction and caos. Just a couple of days before they got the dog I shot a 77, the next round dodging and dealing with the dog I shot a 95. Unacceptable, I can not blame it all on the dog, but I haven't been in the nineties all summer. What a set back. So dogs should not be allowed on course when playing with others or with people in front or behind.
Empty course no one out take the dog with you but do not call me. All players must have clubs and play by ther rules. Riders must stay in cart and have no impact on the game. I guess they fill all the rules apply to others not to them.
Frustrated and done with this issue never again will I play with couple as long as they have the dog. Just leave him home.
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