As an avid golfer and a dog parent to my own pup, Birdie, I always feel a little guilty every time I'm getting ready for a round. The minute I take my sticks out, her little face drops—and she gives ...

Growing up, I never quite got the hype around golf. It seemed like something reserved for retirees in Florida or executives at country clubs closing business deals. That is, until I met a friend on a ...