Would You Golf With a Goat?

SENECA, OR — Goats have really made a comeback over the past few years. Formerly found winning blue ribbons at state fairs and 4-H events across the state or clearing pesky invasive shrubbery from private vineyards and the like, goats are now being used in a variety of unorthodox ways across Oregon.

From goat-infused yoga, which has actually spread around the world since its informal introduction at a birthday party in 2016, to goat golf caddies most recently, it seems there really is no limit to a goat's usefulness.

To see for yourself, take a trip to Seneca in east-central Oregon and stop by The Retreat and Links at Silvies Valley Ranch (or watch the video above) and witness the latest in goat innovation.

Tygh Campbell, the owner of Silvies Valley Ranch, reportedly came up with the idea for goat caddie bags.

Looking to put some of his 300+ goats to work, Campbell enlisted the help of Akbar Christi, founder of the Beaverton-based golf accessory manufacturer Seamus Golf.

Already providing a plethora of golfing accessories, from club head pouches to money clips, Christi gladly accepted the challenge of creating a caddie bag that could fit to a goat. And what's more, when he finally came up with a finished, functional product, it also included holsters for six cans of beer and a pouch for peanuts (which are for the goat, of course).

For more information on the goat caddie program, or to make your reservation at Silvies, click here.

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