Casa de Campo (Teeth of the Dog) - Dominican Republic

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Sport, Golf, PGA, Course

Date: 27th September 2026

Description: Journey to the Dominican Republic's southeast shore and discover one of golf's most storied destinations. This immersive guide traces the origins of Casa de Campo from its sugar-and-stone beginnings to Pete Dye's audacious carving of the legendary Teeth of the Dog along the coral coast, offering a hole-by-hole exploration of the course and its inland companions. Beyond the fairways, readers will find insights into tropical playing conditions, the artistic enclave of Altos de Chavón, and everything needed to plan the trip. A must-read for golf enthusiasts and travelers drawn to the game's most breathtaking landscapes.

Summary

Ch1. The Southeast Shore: La Romana and Its Landscape

Ch2. Sugar, Stone, and the Making of Casa de Campo

Ch3. Pete Dye and the Coral Coast Commission

Ch4. Teeth of the Dog: Hole by Hole Through the Coral

Ch5. The Inland Companions: Links and Dye Fore

Ch6. Playing Conditions: Wind, Turf, and Tropical Strategy

Ch7. Altos de Chavon and the World Beyond the Fairways

Ch8. Practical Matters: Getting There, Staying, and Teeing Off