Consistently ranked by golf experts among the top 50 courses in the world, Teeth of the Dog is the star in the triad of courses at Casa de Campo. The course features several signature formations along seven oceanfront holes and is considered extra challenging due to cross breezes.
This spectacular course incorporates beautiful natural surroundings to create a true golfers paradise with stunning cliffs, gorgeous waterfalls and abundant vegetation. Eight holes have stunning views of pristine beach and the Caribbean Sea, but it is hole No. 13 – a spectacular 249-yard par 3 challenging players to shoot over a blue expanse and onto a [...]
Considered the Pebble Beach of the Caribbean with of its 12 holes bordering the Atlantic Ocean, this was Robert Trent Jones’ last course, and to many, his best. Playa Grande services three resorts in the Rio San Juan area, making for an exceptionally busy course in high season. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of [...]
Robert Trent Jones designed this course for the recreational golfer. The flat, conditioned course has exceptional greens despite serving 14 resorts (nearly 40,000 rooms) within the Playa Dorada resort complex. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of Course: 6,730 yards Slope: 134 (Blue Tees); 130 (White Tees); 120 (Red Tees) Green Fees: US$75/18; $50/9 Cart: [...]
This spectacular new eco-conscious course features views of the Caribbean with four holes playing along the ocean. The 18th hole, or “Blow Hole” is said to resemble the infamous 18th hole at Pebble Beach and, according to Dye, the 7th hole is “golfer’s purgatory”. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of Course: 7,152 yards Slope/Rating: [...]
Despite a penchant for unconventional designs, this course by six-time Spanish champion Jose “Pepe” Gancedo is appropriate for all levels. Beginner and intermediate golfers can improve their game on this player-friendly course that also provides a challenge for players with a low handicap. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length of Course: 7,714 yards Slope rating: [...]
Rounding out Casa de Campo’s golf triad, Pete Dye’s links-style design brings Scottish play to the Caribbean. This course poses many challenges to staying dry, with several lagoons and lakes and five holes completely surrounded by water. Number of Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length of Course: 6,461 yards Slope rating: 124/70 (Back Tees); 116/66.3 (Middle Tees); [...]
Located about 40 minutes east of Santo Domingo, this signature course is designed around natural coral rock formations and features sloping hillsides, wide fairways, and huge waste bunkers. A beguiling 13th hole with cascading waterfall requires the player to carry a hazard in order to reach the green safely. The Golf Academy offers clinics and private [...]
The most recent addition to the Casa de Campo golf triad is said to rival the #1 course in the Caribbean and the only regional course listed among the top 100, Teeth of the Dog. The unique course features spectacular views of a 300-foot deep river gorge, Mediterranean village, mountains and the Caribbean Sea from nine [...]
This course is set amid pine trees 2,000 feet high in the Cordillera Central mountain range, where temperatures tend toward the cool and fresh. Number of Holes: 9 Par: 3 Length of Course: 2,911 yards Slope/Rating: 128/68.6 Reservations: Call for availability Amenities: Pro Shop. Restaurant. Golf lessons. Shoe rental.