Dogs allowed to follow owners around at Alberta golf course
Airdrie golf course lets its greens go to the dogs
You can now play along side your pup at the Woodside Golf Course in Airdrie, Alta.
Every Sunday afternoon, pet owners are allowed to bring fido on the fairway for the round.
"We did some research and found that in Europe, about 50 per cent golf courses actually allow dogs on them," said Woodside executive director Chris McNicol.
He believes the only other course in Canada offering this pet program is Predator Ridge in Vernon, B.C.
But don't bother training your pooch to fetch golf balls off the fairway. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
"We do have wildlife on the golf course, we don't want to have a bad interaction that way."
McNichol says he ties his black lab, Franklin, to a golf cart.
"He sits while I hit my shot."
The only other rule is you have to clean up after your furry friend. Doggie poo bags are available at the pro shop, on the first tee, on the 10th tee, and even from the beverage cart.
McNichol says golfing with your dog is also a great time saver.
"It can take four or five hours to play a round and so pet owners go home and they're exhausted and their best friend doesn't get a walk. At least this way, you're killing two birds with one stone."
Golfers can bring their dogs on the course Sundays after 4 p.m. at no extra cost.