Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo
Pete Dye's oceanfront masterpiece on the Dominican coast — the number-one course in the Caribbean, with seven holes on the sea, open to guests of the Casa de Campo resort.
Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo in photos
Can I play Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo?
Yes, but only as a resort guest. Tee times at Teeth of the Dog are reserved exclusively for registered Casa de Campo hotel guests, villa owners, residents and their accompanying friends — there is no outside pay-and-play. Book a stay at the resort and you gain access to Pete Dye's Caribbean masterpiece, ranked the number-one course in the region.
How to book: Arrange tee times through the Casa de Campo golf concierge once you have booked a resort room or villa; the course is guest-only, so the stay is the first step. Caddies are mandatory and reserved with your round. Book well ahead for the November–April high season, and note the course reopened in late 2025 after a major restoration.
About Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo
Teeth of the Dog, opened in 1971, is Pete Dye's Caribbean masterwork and consistently rated the finest course in the region. Carved along the coral shoreline near La Romana, its seven oceanfront holes — the source of Dye's quip that God designed them — give it a drama few courses can match, while the inland holes twist through Dye's trademark angles and bunkering. A US$15-million restoration reopened the course in late 2025, sharpening one of golf's great tests. Play is exclusive to Casa de Campo guests, villa owners and residents, so a resort stay is the key that unlocks this bucket-list round.
Signature hole
Seven holes hug the craggy coral shoreline of the Caribbean — the oceanfront par-3 5th and 7th, with the sea in play off the tee, are the images that define the course, inspiring Pete Dye's famous line: 'I created 11 holes and God created seven.'
What makes it special
Seven holes on the sea
Pete Dye routed seven holes hard against the Caribbean's coral coastline — the course's signature and its soul.
The Caribbean's No. 1
Long ranked the top course in the region and a fixture on world top-100 lists.
Freshly restored
A US$15-million restoration reopened the course in late 2025, its biggest transformation since 1971.
Need to know
Best time to play
The dry high season from November to April offers the finest weather and firmest conditions; summer is hotter and more humid, and the June–November hurricane season carries some storm risk alongside lower demand.
Dress code
Collared shirts and proper golf attire; soft spikes.
Good to know
Resort guests only, with mandatory caddies (fee plus tip) and cart and range included; allow around 4.5 hours. Fresh off a 2025–26 restoration, the course is in superb shape — reserve rounds and caddies through the golf concierge when you book your stay.
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Getting there
Nearest airports
La Romana International (LRM) ~10 min; Punta Cana (PUJ) ~1 hr; Las Américas/Santo Domingo (SDQ) ~1.5 hr.
On arrival
La Romana's international airport is barely 10 minutes from the resort gate, making arrival effortless; Casa de Campo also arranges transfers from Punta Cana (about an hour) and Santo Domingo. Within the vast resort, carts and shuttles move guests to the golf clubhouse.
Stay near the course
You must stay at Casa de Campo to play — choose from the resort's hotel rooms or its extensive private villas, all of which grant golf access and concierge tee-time booking.
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Can the public play Teeth of the Dog?
No — play is reserved for registered Casa de Campo resort guests, villa owners, residents and their accompanying friends. There is no outside pay-and-play, so you must stay at the resort.
How much does it cost to play?
Around US$400 for resort guests and about US$550 for other eligible players for 18 holes, including cart and range; caddies are mandatory at extra cost plus tip.
Are caddies required?
Yes, caddies are mandatory at Teeth of the Dog and are booked with your tee time, with their fee and a customary tip on top of the green fee.
When is the best time to play?
November to April is the dry high season with the best conditions; summer is hotter and humid, with lower demand but some hurricane-season storm risk.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
- Official site — Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo
- Casa de Campo — Teeth of the Dog — GolfPass
- Casa de Campo — Wikipedia
Guide updated 2026-07-27.