Casa de Campo, near La Romana, is the Dominican Republic’s original golf resort, with three Pete Dye courses: Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links. This guide covers each course, who can book tee times, what to know before you play, and the villas to stay in.
Casa de Campo golf: the three courses
All three courses are Pete Dye designs, and all three sit inside the resort.
Teeth of the Dog
Casa de Campo’s signature course plays along the ocean’s edge: 18 holes, par 72 and 7,263 yards from the back tees. The resort ranks it the #1 course in the Caribbean, and it is a regular in GOLF Magazine’s world Top 100. It has reopened after a complete restoration that refined the greens and fairways, renewed the bunkering after Dye’s original design, and upgraded the practice facilities.
Dye Fore
Dye Fore has 27 holes in three nines (Chavón, Marina and Lagos), set high above the Chavón River. Seven cliffside holes drop some 300 feet to the river, with views of the mountains, the marina and Altos de Chavón. From the back tees it stretches to 7,740 yards, and the resort singles out the 12th and 15th, two long cliffside par 3s, as its toughest tests.
The Links
The Links is built for golfers of all abilities: an 18-hole, links-style course that winds through the resort grounds, with wide fairways, undulating greens and views of the Caribbean Sea from several holes. It plays from just over 7,000 yards at the back, and the resort calls it one of Dye’s most playable designs, which makes it the natural pick for mixed-ability groups.
Who can play, and how tee times work
Tee times at all three courses are reserved for registered resort guests, villa owners, residents and their accompanying friends, and the resort does not currently take outside play. That is the practical reason golfers stay inside Casa de Campo rather than nearby. Our concierge confirms how your villa registers you with the resort before you book.
- Booking: through the resort’s golf office or its online tee-time system. Resort guests get preferential rates at Teeth of the Dog.
- Carts and caddies: carts are standard, and players under 17 may not drive one. Walking with a caddie is also offered.
- Dress code: collared shirts with golf shorts or slacks, for players and non-playing riders alike. T-shirts, jeans and tank tops are not allowed.
- Practice and lessons: the Golf Learning Center runs clinics and camps with TrackMan technology.
Beyond golf
Casa de Campo also has its own marina, a polo field, equestrian and shooting facilities, and Altos de Chavón, a recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village with an amphitheater, art galleries and artisan workshops, worth an afternoon on its own. It is the most established, resort-scale option of the country’s three main villa communities, with the infrastructure to match.
Getting there
Casa de Campo sits next to La Romana International Airport. Flights into Punta Cana International Airport mean a longer road transfer than to Punta Cana or Cap Cana themselves, the trade-off for the resort’s golf.
Who Casa de Campo suits
- Golf groups who want three Pete Dye courses, including one of the world’s best, on the doorstep.
- Multi-generational families who’ll use the polo, equestrian and marina facilities beyond the beach.
- Travelers who want resort infrastructure, with dining, culture and activities built in rather than assembled.
If beach access and a shorter transfer matter more than golf, compare Punta Cana or Cap Cana in our full Dominican Republic villa guide.
Villas at Casa de Campo
Starting points: the 8-bedroom Casa del Sol at Las Palmas, the 7-bedroom Barranca 29 Villa Serenity and Villa Palms at Las Palmas, and the 6-bedroom Barranca 14A Casa Zens. See the full set on the Casa de Campo villas page.
Booking a Casa de Campo villa direct
Golf registration, marina privileges and which part of the resort you stay in vary from villa to villa here more than in most resort communities. Book with us and confirm the specifics with our concierge, with every charge itemized in the written quotation.
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Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses does Casa de Campo have?
Three, all designed by Pete Dye: Teeth of the Dog (18 holes), Dye Fore (27 holes in three nines) and The Links (18 holes).
Can villa guests play Teeth of the Dog?
Tee times are reserved for registered resort guests, villa owners, residents and their accompanying friends, and the resort does not currently take outside play. Our concierge confirms how your villa registers you for golf before you book.
Is Teeth of the Dog worth playing?
For most golfers, yes. The resort ranks it the #1 course in the Caribbean, it is a regular in GOLF Magazine’s world Top 100, and it has reopened after a complete restoration.
What should I wear to play golf at Casa de Campo?
A collared shirt with golf shorts or slacks. T-shirts, jeans and tank tops are not allowed, and the rule covers non-playing riders too.
How far is Casa de Campo from the airport?
La Romana International Airport is next to the resort. From Punta Cana International Airport it is a longer road transfer.
What is Altos de Chavón?
A recreated 16th-century Mediterranean-style village within Casa de Campo, with an amphitheater, art galleries and artisan workshops, a genuine cultural stop rather than a resort backdrop.
Is Casa de Campo good for families?
Yes, particularly multi-generational groups. Beyond the beach, the resort has polo, equestrian and marina facilities, plus villas sized for large families.
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