National Dog Day! Yes, it’s finally August 26, the day set aside for the four-legged furry or non-furry ‘man’s best friends’ to be in the spotlight. Interestingly, even golfers have their dogs, among other pets, which can help or support them after a really rough day on the course. And, it’s natural to be curious about the professionals who depend on their pups.
There are a lot of PGA Tour professionals and LIV Golf pros whose love for their dogs is well-known in the community. But only some stand out among the same. And as the athletes and people worldwide celebrate the occasion, let us take a quick look at some of the professionals and their furry friends.
PGA Tour and LIV Golf Pros and their pets
1. Tiger Woods: Everyone knows Bugs and Lola. The 15-time major champion had introduced his two dogs in the 4th episode of the ‘At Home With Tiger Woods’ series. The 48-year-old, back in 2015, had a total of three dogs, including Bugs, Yogi, and Taz. Yogi was an all-white Labradoodle, while Taz, a Border Collie like Bugs. The little Australian Shepherd Lola, meanwhile, was adopted by the family in 2019 when Yogi and Taz passed away. Not only do the Woods’s dogs keep him company, but they also fetch his golf balls whenever the athlete practices his putts and swings.
2. Brooks Koepka: When it comes to the four-legged furry friends in the golfing community, Cove takes a special place. Koepka’s pet dog has been a part of the family even before the birth of their child, Crews Sims Koepka. She had been a constant source of support and comfort for the actress even when she was pregnant, as Jena Sims once shared a story on her Instagram handle. The golfer’s wife had mentioned how Cove loves being with her when she is pregnant while kissing a belly like a dolphin does. “I think Cove is also a dolphin then?” she wrote with much love for her family member.
3. Collin Morikawa: The golfer part of Jay Monahan’s circuit welcomed Koa, his dog, to the family on February 10, 2021. Part of Morikawa’s life since just a few days old, the Multi-gen Goldendoodle also has an Instagram account by the name of Koa.the.doodle where the dog dad posts pics of the furry friend doing various activities.
4. Justin Thomas: “Dogs are the best,” said Justin Thomas while alluding to his Sheepadoodle named Franklin. The PGA Tour Pro and his furry friend have been spotted many times over the years playing along with each other. The golfer had also shared a video of Franklin running around the trees as the four-legged friend finds himself distracted by the lizards. “He’s been obsessed with these trees,” said the pro, “Whenever he gets near them he just is…infatuated with the lizards going up them.”
5. Dustin Johnson: The LIV Golf Pro has always had two dogs, along with his wife Paulina Gretzky. Back in 2018, the golfer had adopted a cute black puppy named Harry as they welcomed him to the family, which already had one Labradoodle named Daisy. Fast forward to the present, and the couple currently have two dogs in their home; Daisy and a Goldendoodle named Charlie.
These are but some of the athletes in the men’s golfing world who have a close bond with their upper friends. Even many of the LPGA Tour pros, including Nelly Korda, Michelle Wie West, and Lexi Thompson, among others, have shared their fondest memories with their dogs on their social media handles. Truly a special bond, they share!
