When I think of a round of golf, I think of friends, blue skies, a slight breeze, stories and of course bad shots – in fact, plenty of bad shots. Recently I saw a picture for the Women’s Australian Open that brought a smile to my face. Apparently a few weeks ago during the tournament a herd of kangaroos visited the fairway and play had to stop until all of them hopped away!
I started to think about what animals I have seen while I was playing golf and the list was pretty long. So let me start the ball rolling with my list:
- Alligator
- Fox
- Snakes
- Turtle
- Deer
- Beaver – which may have been the cutest and funniest animal I have ever seen!
Now your turn…
- What animals have you seen on the golf course?
- Did you ever stumble upon on animal and get scared?
- Any funny stories that you would like to share?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Roger Austin says:
I have seen all you mentioned – rattle snakes and water moccassins can create issues.
Geese and I hate them.
Saw a bear in Tahoe and was concerned. He was standing on the green on a par 3.
Turkeys they are fun to watch trot across the fairway.
Saw a cow one time. This was in the country.
Saw a bald eagle one time. that was really cool.
Saw a skunk a couple of times. Stayed away.
Lynn says:
A great variety of birds her in FL, including families of Sandhill Cranes and (now in the spring) their little golden chicks. The chicks grow fast, legs lengthen first, then bodies get bigger, then feathers grow in, then the parents give them flying lessons by running down the fairway and flapping their wings until the kids get it and then fly!!
Steve Larson says:
The best golf and animal story I have occurred in Jackson Hole, WY. Kim and I were golfing on one of Jackson’s courses along the river. Kim hit a drive right as a couple of birds took off from the water. Her ball actually struck one of the birds and dropped into the water. The bird dropped too and disappeared. We both stood there in disbelief and tried to figure out how to score that one.
Michael Halberstam says:
I don’t golf much. I’ve seen the occasional squirrel, rabbit and chipmunk. The funniest animals are the ones I can’t identify. Two years ago I saw this two-legged creature with plaid pants and an electric pink shirt. I was almost blinded. That wasn’t the worst one though. This beings partner/mate/consort had the whitest legs and arms I’d ever seen! I needed time to recover so i let another group play through but I warned them to be careful.
Fee Sepahi says:
Hi Merrill,
including your list, I have see chickens, giant frogs and turtles!
Christine Cook says:
The only animal on the course I have heard of would be my son, Cory!
Tom Harrison says:
Merrill, people…sometimes they just act like animals. Barking obscenities when the ball slices!
Larry Gulledge says:
My funniest golf story is about a business associate many years ago while headquartered in Dallas. My friend/associate always teed his ball high and had a very slow back swing that combined with a deep knee bend and dip as he swung at his ball. One day, on the first tee, he went through his normal motion and hit the ball about 20 yards over his left shoulder and behind him. We laughed so hard he became very upset with us and then joined in the laughter.