240+ of the Best Golf Dog Names for Your Champion Player Pup
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Hold on to your golf caps readers – we’re about to go on a golf-themed adventure as we explore a range of fantastic golf dog names that are sure to get tails wagging on the fairway and beyond.
Golf, a game of precision and patience, lends itself to a multitude of creative possibilities when it comes to choosing a dog name. Whether you fancy a name that pays tribute to legendary golfers, iconic courses, or even golf lingo that brings a smile to your face, there's a golf inspired name waiting to be discovered for your four-legged golfing buddy.
In our extensive collection of golf dog names, you'll find monikers that encompass the grace of a birdie soaring through the sky, the determination of a putt rolling towards the hole, and the joy of a well-struck drive. So, get ready to tee off into the wonderful world of golf-inspired names, and find the perfect dog name that will have your puppy feeling like the top dog on the green!
Over the past few years, we have curated more than 20,000 dog names.
In just a few easy steps, you can discover a wide array of wonderful names, each selected to match your dog’s size, color, gender, personality, and beyond. Plus, there's the option to save your top picks and share them with friends or family.
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♀️ Female Names Inspired by Golf Players for your Furry Friend
This is the perfect list if you are looking for a golf name for your female dog. Naming her after any one of these legendary golfers will have her strutting her stuff with pride across the course as you play. We love the name “Lexi”.
| Amy | Amy Alcott |
| Angela | Angela Stanford |
| Annika | Annika Sorenstam – lady golfer renowned for being one of the most successful female golfers in history |
| Ariya | Ariya Jutanugarn |
| Azahara | Azahara Munoz Guijarro – Spanish female golfer |
| Betsy | Betsy Rawls |
| Catriona | Catriona Matthew |
| Cristie | Cristie Kerr |
| Jin | Jin Young Ko – lady golfer (top ranked) |
| Juli | Juli Inkster |
| Karrie | Karrie Webb |
| Laura | Laura Davies |
| Lexi | Lexi Thompson |
| Lilia | Lilia Vu – one of the world's top golf players |
| Lorena | Lorena Ochoa |
| Louise | Louise Suggs |
| Lydia | Lydia Ko |
| Meg | Meg Mallon |
| Michelle | Michelle Wie |
| Mickey | Mickey Wright |
| Nancy | Nancy Lopez |
| Nelly | American golfer Nelly Korda |
| Pak | Pak Se-Ri – South Korean golfer |
| Patty | Patty Berg |
| Shanshan | Shanshan Feng |
| Stacy | Stacy Lewis |
| Yani | Yani Tseng |
♂️ Male Golf Inspired Dog Names for your Champ
Here are the best golf dog names inspired by some of the best in the business. All these golfers are iconic in their own right and are sure to be household names. We love the name “Tiger” and “Jack” is one of the most classic dog names ever.
| Arnold | Arnold Palmer – one of the most famous golfers |
| Ben | Ben Hogan – famous golfer |
| Brooks | Brooks Koepka |
| Casper | Billy Casper – one of the most famous golfers |
| Corey | Corey Pavin Jack Pavin's son |
| Dustin | Dustin Johnson |
| Ernie | Ernie Els |
| Faldo | Nick Faldo – one of the most famous golfers |
| Gary | Gary Player – best golfer from South Africa – one of the big three golfers |
| Hogan | Ben Hogan – famous golfer |
| Jack | Jack Nicklaus – best golfer of all time |
| Jordan | Jordan Spieth |
| Lee | Lee Trevino – American golfer |
| Nelson | Byron Nelson |
| Nicklaus | Jack Nicklaus – best golfer of all time |
| Norman | Greg Norman |
| Padraig | Padraig Harrington |
| Phil | Phil Mickelson |
| Rory | Rory McIlroy |
| Sam | Sam Snead |
| Sergio | Sergio Garcia |
| Seve | Seve Ballesteros |
| Tiger | American golfer Tiger Woods – one of the most famous golfers |
| Tom | American golfer Tom Watson – one of the most famous golfers |
| Tony | Tony Jacklin |
| Vijay | Vijay Singh |
| Walter | Walter Hagen |
| Watson | Gerry Lester Bubba Watson – professional golfer |
🎖️ Golf Dog Names Inspired by the Nicknames of Famous Golfers
All of the most famous golfers in the world have been bestowed funny nicknames relating to either their style of play, famous shots or quirky on-course behaviors. And the best part? They make fantastic names for your golf dog. We can’t even pick a favorite, they’re all so great.
| Aquaman | Woody Austin |
| Babe | Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias |
| Bam Bam | Brittany Lincicome |
| Big Easy | Ernie Els |
| Big Momma | Joanne Carner |
| Black Knight | Gary Player |
| Boom Boom | Fred Couples |
| Bubba | Gerry Lester Bubba Watson |
| Buffalo Bill | Billy Casper |
| Bulldog | Corey Pavin |
| Cheetah | Dustin Johnson |
| Chi Chi | Juan Rodriguez |
| Doc | Gil Morgan |
| Fuzzy | Frank Urban Zoeller |
| Gentle Ben | Ben Crenshaw |
| Giant | Craig Smith – he was 6 ft 8 |
| Golden Bear | Jack Nicklaus – “Bear” for a male, “Goldie” for a female |
| Goose | Retief Goosen |
| GrandMaster Funk | Fred Funk |
| Hawk | Ben Hogan |
| Huckleberry | Huckleberry Dillinger was Tom Watson's nickname |
| King | Arnold Palmer |
| Lefty | Phil Mickelson |
| Lumpy | Tim Herron |
| Merry Mex | Lee Trevino |
| Mr. T. | Tiger Woods |
| Peanut | Kim Mi-Hyun |
| Pink Panther | Paula Creamer |
| Popeye | Craig Parry |
| Shrek | Louis Oosthuizen |
| Walrus | Craig Stadler |
| Wild Thing | John Daly |
| Yogi | Steve Lowery |
⛳ Dog Names Inspired by Golf Courses Around the World
A golf name that honors one of the iconic golf courses is a great way to go if you are a golfing fan. We love the name “Shadow” for a black dog or what about “Kingston” for the leader of the fairway?
| Abu | Abu Dhabi Golf Club is one of the most iconic golf courses on the Persian leg of the European circuit |
| Andrew | St. Andrews in Scotland is considered the home of golf – one of the most famous golf courses in the world and Tiger Woods favorite course |
| Augusta | Augusta National in Georgia, USA is one of the top golf courses in the world |
| Bandon | Bandon Dunes Golf Resort |
| Barnbougle | Barnbougle Lost Farm Golf Resort, Australia |
| Beth | Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York |
| Cabot | Cabot Links – golf course in Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Cape | Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand is one of the world's most photographed golf courses |
| Cypress | Cypress Point Club, Peebble Beach, California |
| Diamante | Diamante Dunes Golf Course in Mexico |
| Dune | Diamante Dunes Golf Course in Mexico |
| George | St. George's Hill Golf Club, UK |
| Kauri | Kauri Cliffs Golf Course, New Zealand |
| Kingston | Kingston Heath Golf Club, Australia |
| Leopard | Leopard Creek Country Club, South Africa |
| Merion | Merion Golf Club, USA |
| Pebbles | Pebble Beach Golf Links in California is one of the top golf courses in the world – Arnold Palmer favored this course |
| Pine | Pine Valley in New Jersey, USA regularly tops best gof courses in America lists |
| Quaker | Quaker Ridge Golf Course in New York |
| Royal | Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland |
| Shadow | Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas |
| Tokyo | Tokyo Golf Club |
| Troon | Royal Troon Golf Club, Scotland |
| Wickham | Cape Wickham Links – golf course in Australia |
| Yas | Yas Links, Abu Dhabi |
🏆 Dog Names Inspired by Golf Tournaments for your Furry Friend
Do you dream of winning the Ryder Cup and enjoying all the prestige and glory – then why not live vicariously through your dog by naming him “Ryder”? We also think “Cazoo” is one of the best golf inspired dog names you could find.
| Cazoo | Cazoo Classic |
| Champion | The Open Championship |
| Dunhill | The Alfred Dunhill Championship |
| Genesis | The Genesis Invitational |
| Hero | Hero Indian Open |
| Jonsson | Jonsson Workwear Open |
| Major | The Majors are the most prestigious tournaments in golf |
| Master | The Masters Tournament was won by Jack Nicklaus 6 times |
| Omega | Omega European Masters |
| Player | The Players Championship |
| President | The Presidents Cup |
| Ryder | The Ryder Cup |
| Steyn | Steyn City Championship |
🏌️Golf Themed Dog Names Derived from Popular Golf Equipment
The equipment used by golfers provides an excellent source of inspiration for some awesome golf dog names. “Socks” is a good old classic pet name, but if you’re after something a bit different, we adore the dog names “Knickers” and “Lob”.
| Byron | Iron Byron is a device to test clubs and balls |
| Club | the most important piece of golf equipment |
| Driver | the longest golf club |
| Flange | the angled head of a wedge or putter |
| Irons | there are 3 types of these golf clubs long, mid and short |
| Knickers | type of golf pants that end just past the knee |
| Lob | the lob wedge is a type of golf club |
| Pistol | a putter grip |
| Polo | type of shirt worn by golfers |
| Putter | The club used to finish the hole |
| Socks | golf socks |
| Spike | the spikes on golf shoes that give traction |
| Spoon | old fashioned term for a 3 wood |
| Wedge | the pitching wedge is a type of club used in golf |
| Woods | there are 7 of these golf clubs |
💼 Golf Dog Names Inspired by Golf Brands for Golf Enthusiast Dog Owners
The world’s most accomplished golfers use these brands to ensure they win, so go on, give your pup the winners choice by choosing one of these golf related dog names. We love the dog names “Scotty” and “Wilson”, but without a doubt our top pick has to be “Noodle” (extra points if your pup is a Poodle!).
| Adams | they were best known for their hybrids |
| Aldila | high end brand |
| Ben Ross | Ben Ross Golf – excellence made affordable |
| Bertha | a line of Callaway clubs |
| Bettinardi | make putters and wedges |
| Callaway | they make pretty much all types of golf gear and accessories |
| Carnahan | Carnahan Golf – budget wedges |
| Cobra | one of the most dynamic golf brands |
| Forgan | this company got its start at St. Andrews |
| Giga | Gigagolf – sells all types of clubs |
| Henry | Henry Griffitts – makes all types of clubs |
| Honma | designs their clubs in Japan |
| Kasco | Japanese company |
| Kirk | Kirkland is a golf ball brand |
| Louis | Louisville Golf – they make hickory golf clubs |
| Lynx | a UK company |
| Mizuno | golf ball brand |
| Nike | Nike has a line of golfing products |
| Noodle | golf ball brand |
| Odyssey | a brand owned by Callaway |
| Ping | one of the best golf brands for low range handicappers – Bubba Watson uses Ping clubs |
| Scotty | Scotty Cameron – make extremely expensive, high-end putters |
| Srixon | known for their golf balls |
| Taylor | Taylor Made is a golf club brand – Tiger Woods used these |
| Wilson | the brand that Arnold Palmer used |
🦅 Golf Related Terms That Make the Best Golf Dog Names
Here is a great list of golf dog names inspired by some of the most well-known and popular golf terms. We love the name “Flop” for a pup with long floppy ears like a Basset Hound.
| Ace | one of the golf terms all golfers want to use – means a hole in one |
| Albatross | scoring 3 under par – very rare |
| Birdie | scoring one under par – one of the well known golf terms |
| Bogey | one of the golf terms you hope to never use – it's when you are over par |
| Bunker | proper golf term for a sand trap |
| Caddy | carries the clubs and gives the golfer assistance |
| Chip | a short low shot played around the green |
| Divot | the piece of grass that is dug out when striking the ball |
| Eagle | scoring 2 under par |
| Fescue | golf term for when you have to hit a shot out of tall grass |
| Flop | a high soft shot played around obstacles |
| Fore | a warning that is shouted out for an errant shot |
| Green | one of the terms everyone knows – refers to the putting surface |
| Hook | a shot that curves from right to left |
| Leaf | Leaf rule – when a ball rests in a pile of leaves the player takes a free drop rather than incurring a penalty |
| Mulligan | only used in friendly games – a second shot when you tee off badly |
| Par | How many shots you get for each hole – ideally you want to be scoring one under par or better |
| Sandman | term for a golfer who excels at bunker shots |
| Scratch | a scratch golfer has a handicap of 0 |
| Shank | a shot hit off the neck or heel of the club |
| Slice | a shot that curves from left to right |
| Stinger | a golf shot that flights the ball at a lower trajectory and reduces spin |
| Tee | the starting point of each hole |
| Yips | a condition where a muscle spasm or mental block prevents a golfer from making an easy shot – usually happens on the putting green |
| Zinger | a long, powerful shot |
😁 Funny Golf Related Dog Names for Everyone who Loves Playing Golf
Golf sure is a funny game and you will see why when you read through this list of golf dog names. While “Bobbitt” isn’t necessarily a golf inspired dog name, its adoption into golfing terms is highly amusing and a definite conversation starter wherever you may go. We think “Waggle” is a great golf dog name for a pup who is always shaking his rear end.
| Arnie | for Arnie's Army – this is what the fans of Arnold Palmer were known as |
| Barkie | hitting a tree and still making par |
| Bughugger | a shot that never leaves the ground |
| Chicken | the chicken stick is your go-to safety club |
| Chippie | chipping in from around the green |
| Chunk | hitting the ground very hard and taking a huge divot out of the turf |
| Dew | dew sweepers – people who get up really early to be first on the course |
| Dimples | the little holes all over golf balls |
| Duck | Duck hook is a really very bad snap hook, often accompanied by your golfing buddies making quacking sounds |
| Duffer | an inexperienced golfer |
| Flier | a shot that flies too far |
| Fluffy | when the ball is sitting high in the rough so there is space between the ball and the ground |
| Flusher | a put that circles the whole cup before going in |
| Freshy | fresh air shot – when you swing and miss the ball completely |
| Hacker | an inexperienced golfer |
| JJ | James Joyce – a putt that is impossible to read |
| Kennedy | Ted Kennedy – a shot thats hit way to the left |
| Mud | Mud ball – when your ball is caked in mud so you cannot predict which direction it will go |
| Platypus | hitting the ball out of bounds and still making par |
| Rocket | the hosel rocket is the most disasterous of all the shanks, where a player hits the ball off the hosel (the rounded base of the shaft) instead of the clubface and the ball flies off unpredictably |
| Rough | “Ruff” – the tall grass at the edges of the fairway |
| Rush | Rush Limbaugh – a shot thats hit way to the right |
| Sharkie | hitting the ball in the water and still making par |
| Snakeraker | a shot that never leaves the ground |
| Snowman | an 8 on the scorecard, because it resembles a snowman |
| Three-Jack | the dreaded three putt |
| Waggle | a motion or several motions designed to help golfers relax |
| Wormburner | a shot that never leaves the ground |
🎬 Best Golf Dog Names Based on Fictional Golf Characters from Popular Movies and Books
There have been a number of excellent golfing movies over the years that have a great selection of golf dog names for your sporty dog. We love the names “Shooter” and “Happy” from the iconic movie Happy Gilmore.
| Al | Al Czervik – Caddyshack |
| Bagger | Bagger Vance – The Legend of Bagger Vance |
| C-Note | Christopher “C-Note” Hawkins – Who's Your Caddy? |
| Chubbs | Chubbs Peterson – Happy Gilmore |
| Cosmo | Cosmo Kramer – Seinfeld |
| Danny | Danny Noonan – Caddyshack |
| Dorf | Dorf on golf |
| Gilmore | Happy Gilmore |
| Happy | Happy Gilmore |
| Joe | Joe Anthony – The Caddy |
| Jones | Bobby Jones – The Legend of Bagger Vance |
| Judge | Judge Smails – Caddyshack |
| Junuh | Rannulph Junuh – The Legend of Bagger Vance |
| Kenny | Kenny Lee Puckett – Dead Solid Perfect |
| Luke | Luke Chisholm – Seven Days in Utopia |
| Pat | Pat Pemberton – Pat & Mike |
| Pops | Edwin “Pops” Masterson – Tiger Woods PGA Tour Series |
| Potter | Gary Potter – Happy Gilmore |
| Puckett | Kenny Lee Puckett – Dead Solid Perfect |
| Roy | Roy McAvoy – Tin Cup |
| Shivas | Shivas Irons – Golf in the Kingdom |
| Shooter | Shooter McGavin – Happy Gilmore |
| Simms | David Simms – Tin Cup |
| Spackler | Carl Spackler – Caddyshack |
| Ty | Ty Webb – Caddyshack |
Final Thoughts
We hope we have helped to make the dog naming process a little easier with our comprehensive list of golf inspired dog names. Let us know your favorite dog name in the comments below.
I’m Shelley, a content creator and copywriter from Wicklow in the Irish countryside. I am a big animal lover, so writing about dogs is a dream come true! I’m the crazy lady who will stop you in the street while you’re out walking your dog to give it cuddles. I adore all dogs, but I would have to say the big slobbery ones are my favorite.
