Playing golf in a fivesome is inherently mistaken.
There is one exception … if a furry buddy is the fifth member of the foursome.
I assumed I had skilled all of it in golf till my buddy Ben requested if he may carry his new canine, Astrid, to my foursome’s weekly twilight 9 adventures. Having by no means performed golf with a pooch, I used to be each excited and anxious in regards to the novelty of all of it.
I texted Ben that it won’t be the most effective concept to carry an undisciplined, excitable younger canine onto the course with none superior coaching however added that we might make it work. I’m glad we did. Bringing a canine alongside for a spherical invitations a extra informal vibe.
Whenever Ben wanted to hit a shot, we took turns holding the leash. Astrid was nice, regardless of the temptations of the deer, floor squirrels and rabbits that come out at nightfall. She did not bark a lot and was ok that we let her off the leash a pair occasions for a wholesome dash or two. I extremely suggest giving doggy golf a strive, so long as your course is open to the concept. Make positive you test first.
In honor of National Dog Day Saturday (Aug. 26), now’s the right time to share 5 suggestions that might make bringing your canine to the course for the primary time a hit:
