127 Golf Dog Names

Do you love to hit the links and enjoy a round of golf? You could turn your favorite pastime into a name for your pup with these 127 golf dog names.

Golf Related Dog Names

Let’s kick off our list with golf terms that serve as some of the best golf dog names. These words are commonly used on the course and could be the right fit for your new four-legged friend.

• Ace
• Albatross
• Birdie
• Bogey
• Bunker
• Caddie
• Chip
• Chunk
• Condor
• Cuppy
• Dimple
• Divot
• Dormie
• Drive
• Duff
• Duffer
• Dunes
• Eagle
• Fairway
• Flier
• Flub
• Fluffy
• Fore
• Gimme
• Green
• Major
• Mulligan
• Pace
• Par
• Pistol
• Putt
• Sandy
• Score
• Scramble
• Stinger
• Waggle
• Wedge
• Tee

Famous Golfers

Another idea for golf dog names is to use the name of a famous golfer. But, again, you could go with the first name or the last name, depending on what sounds right for your puppy.

The following names represent the most popular players in the game throughout history. Perhaps one of these golfers is your favorite, and you’d like to share the name with your dog.

Or maybe there’s a lesser-known golfer you like who could also serve as inspiration for a name.

• Annika – Annika Sorenstam
• Arnie – nickname for Arnold Palmer
• Babe – Babe Didrikson Zaharias
• Bear – Jack Nicklaus’ nickname
• Ben – Ben Crenshaw
• Bobby – Bobby Jones
• Brooks – Brooks Koepka
• Bryson – Bryson DeChambeau
• Byron – Byron Nelson
• Bubba – Bubba Watson
• Champ – Cameron Champ
• Daly – John Daly
• DJ – Dustin Johnson
• Freddy – Fred Couples
• Fuzzy – Fuzzy Zoeller
• Hogan – Ben Hogan
• Huck – Tom Watson’s nickname
• Mo – Old Tom Morris
• Money – Colin Montgomerie
• Nelly – Nelly Korda
• Nicklaus – Jack Nicklaus
• Norman – Greg Norman
• Pepper – Dottie Pepper
• Phil – Phil Mickelson
• Player – Gary Player
• Rickie – Rickie Fowler
• Rory – Rory McIlroy
• Sammy – Sam Snead
• Sergio – Sergio García
• Seve – Seve Ballesteros
• Spieth – Jordan Spieth
• Tiger – Tiger Woods
• Vijay – Vijay Singh
• Watson – Tom Watson

Golf Brands

The game of golf is all about the brands. Golfers love to sport the latest and greatest looks, and the following brands are commonly associated with the game.

Do you like to wear any of these? Or does one sound catchy and cool?

You could find the perfect pick in this list of brand-related golf dog names.

• Adams
• Bertha
• Bridgestone
• Callaway
• Callie
• Cameron
• Cleveland
• Cobra
• Miura
• Mizuno
• Nike
• Parsons
• Ping
• Scotty
• Srixon
• Taylor
• Titleist
• Vice
• Volvik
• Wilson

Top Golf Courses

Another idea for golf puppy names is to look at the top golf courses in the world. The following courses are well-known locations for some of the most prestigious tournaments.

These options represent a unique, cool twist on the typical golf dog name.

• Augusta
• Arcadia
• Bandon
• Caledonia
• Cypress
• Fisher
• Pebble
• Merion
• Pinehurst
• Royal
• Shadow
• Torrey
• Whistling
• Wolf

Other Fun Golf Dog Names

The inspiration isn’t over yet! Here are more fun options that play on the golf theme.

Some names are from famous movies, while others represent slang terms in the sport.

Check them out and see if one is right for your proud new pet.

• Bagger – Bagger Vance or Sandbagger
• Beach – slang for sand trap
• Chubbs – Chubbs Peterson from Happy Gilmore
• Fringe – section of fairway
• Gilmore – Happy Gilmore
• Hacker – term for a poor golfer
• Happy – Happy Gilmore
• Hazard – area of course with difficult obstacle
• Jaws – area around the hole
• Links – a golf course style
• Nassau – A type of golf wager
• Obie – out of bounds
• Rough – areas outside the fairway
• Ryder – the Ryder Cup tournament
• Shooter – Shooter McGavin from Happy Gilmore
• Scramble – tournament format
• Scratch – as in scratch golfer, someone who has around a zero handicap
• Shank – when the ball isn’t hit with the club face
• Slice – a golf ball that curves away to the right
• Waggle – loosening your body before a shot
• Yip – swing issues

Final Thoughts: Golf Inspired Dog Names

The game of golf is an excellent lifelong sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. So if you love golf, it only makes sense to give your pup a name based on your favorite pastime.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a fair-weather fan who only golfs occasionally or if you hit the links weekly. Anyone can give their puppy a golf name.

As you look through the list of ideas, take note of any that sound interesting. Then, make a list or click on the heart icon to the left.

From there, read through all the ideas and remove any that aren’t a total fit. You’ll know it in your gut if a name isn’t right.

Next, same the name out loud. Can you imagine calling for your pup with this name?

These tips will help you find the perfect golf-inspired dog name!

More Name Ideas?

Do you have any more ideas for golf names? If so, share your thoughts in the comments below!

We’re always looking for feedback and new name ideas for our site.

Golf is a fantastic game and provides a lot of inspiration for dog names, and we’re sure you have ideas we didn’t even think of.

Jessi Larson

Jessi is a marketing strategist for Fortune 50 companies who loves to research and write about all things dog. She is the proud mom to Toby, a giant Labrador Retriever who thinks he’s a lapdog. He inspires her to be a better pet parent and to share advice with other dog owners.