Ducks and even alligators are sometimes encountered while playing a round of golf

             Geese are common visitors to golf courses and occasionally a row of ducks may stroll across the fairway

         Beautiful water fowl and lowly lizard all are part of a golf course habitat

No, it's not an alligator.
It's surreptitiously on its way to be water in the next photo

Hidden by the bushes is the otter at right of center in the photo

Various birds of different feathers are comfortable on a golf course

 Sand and water are fine for birds but not for golfers

 This gander was willing to pose and show
his disdain for being disturbed