b'Dogs can be your co-pilot, on and off the courseby Yvonne Pepin-WakefieldI love to golf, and I love my dogs, which is a combination that can present challenges when traveling to play courses beyond my homebase. I dont enjoy bringing them along, even on dog-friendly courses. Its hard enough to keep my eye on the ball, let alone keep an eye on my pets.Leaving pets in a vehicle to play 18 is not an option, and hotels sometimes have pricey pet policies that include not leaving Fido alone in a room. Fortunately, Paws Under the Pines (pawsunderthepines.com), a dog-focused property, solved this dilemma when I decided to try out two courses on Oregons coast.Located in Tierra del Mar, a scenic seaside community about an hour and a half from Portland, Paws Under the Pines is a short-term rental that caters to furry clients and does not charge pet fees. A half-acre fenced yard offers freedom to roam. But it is the dog room that allowed me the freedom to sample the fairways at The Mook at Alderbrook and Neskowin Beach Golf Course without having to fret about my pets.While dogs are allowed in all areas in this spacious retreat, there is a dedicated room designed to safely secure your pet. After breakfast and a beach walk with my two terriers, Henry and Zachary, they were left in this well-appointed room with all the amenities a dog could need, including a comfy couch with blankets. Now, I was free to play the first of two of the nearby courses on my getaway agenda.The Mook at Alderbrook was first. This 101-year-old, 18-hole course is a 35-minute drive from Paws Under the Pines. In 2023, Patrick Zweifel, part of a four-couple management group, assumed ownership, and took on revamping the abandoned course that was originally home to dairy herds.30 PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLFER|SEPT 2025'