Teeth of the Dog: The Complete Golfer's Guide (2026)

Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo has been ranked the #1 golf course in the Caribbean and Central America for over two decades. Designed by Pete Dye in 1971, it features seven holes carved along the rocky Caribbean coastline — the most oceanfront holes of any course in the Western Hemisphere.

If it's on your bucket list, here's everything you need to know to plan the perfect round.

Quick Facts

Designer	Pete Dye (1971)
Holes / Par	18 holes, Par 72
Yardage	7,471 yards (championship), 6,057 (forward)
Ocean Holes	7 holes along the Caribbean
Green Fees	~$350-400 (resort guests, incl. cart + caddie)
Caddies	Mandatory, included in green fee
Best Time	October-April (dry season, cooler mornings)
Booking	Book 2-4 weeks ahead for preferred tee times

The Signature Holes

Teeth of the Dog has 18 memorable holes, but these are the ones you'll be talking about at dinner:

Hole 5 (Par 3, 155 yards) — The first oceanfront hole. Tee shot carries entirely over the rocky coastline to a green surrounded by coral and crashing waves. Wind is the hidden defense — take one extra club.

Hole 7 (Par 3, 225 yards) — The longest and most photographed par 3 on the course. A massive carry over the ocean to a narrow green. From the tips, it's one of the most intimidating tee shots in Caribbean golf. Play it from the forward tees and enjoy the view.

Hole 8 (Par 4, 440 yards) — Dogleg left along the coast. Your drive flirts with the ocean on the left, and the approach plays to a green perched on the cliff edge. Birdie feels like an eagle here.

Hole 15 (Par 3, 160 yards) — Another ocean carry par 3 with the green sitting directly on the water. Wind direction changes everything. Your caddie's club suggestion is gospel.

Hole 16 (Par 4, 385 yards) — The most dramatic finishing stretch begins. Drive must avoid the ocean left and bunkers right. The approach is to a green with the Caribbean as a backdrop. Pure Pete Dye.

Course Strategy Tips

Listen to your caddie. They play this course daily and know every wind pattern, slope, and hidden break. Trust their club selection — it will save you 3-5 strokes.
Play the right tees. The tips are 7,471 yards with ocean wind. Unless you carry it 280+, play the blues (6,571) or whites (6,057). You'll have more fun.
Morning rounds are better. Less wind, softer greens, and cooler temperatures. Book the earliest tee time you can.
Bring extra balls. The ocean holes eat golf balls. Bring at least 6-8 more than you normally would.
Stay hydrated. Caribbean heat sneaks up on you. The beverage cart comes around, but bring a water bottle.
Take photos on 5, 7, and 16. Your caddie knows the best photo spots and will offer to take your picture. Say yes.

Green Fees & How to Book

Green fees at Teeth of the Dog are approximately $350-400 per round for guests staying inside Casa de Campo. This includes a golf cart and mandatory caddie. Non-resort guests pay significantly more (if they can get a tee time at all).

Staying inside the resort through Sardell Realty guarantees you resort guest rates and priority tee time access. We book your preferred morning slots before you arrive — just tell us your dates via WhatsApp.

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Tell us your dates and group size — we'll book Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore, and The Links, plus set you up in a fairway villa or marina apartment.

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What Else to Play

Most golf groups at Casa de Campo play all three courses over a 3-5 night stay:

Dye Fore (27 holes)

Pete Dye's second course at Casa de Campo features 27 holes with dramatic 300-foot cliff-top views over the Chavón River and the Caribbean. Three distinct nines (Marina, Chavón, and Lagos) offer variety and some of the most Instagram-worthy holes in golf. Green fees are slightly lower than Teeth of the Dog.

The Links (18 holes)

An inland links-style course opened in 2012. Open fairways, strategic bunkering, and a different challenge from the oceanfront courses. Great for a warm-up round on arrival day or a casual final round before you fly home.

Where to Stay for a Golf Trip

For the best golf trip experience, stay inside the resort so you're minutes from the first tee:

Fairway Golf Estate — On the fairway. Walk to the course. 5 bedrooms, sleeps 12. Rates on request.
Las Palmas Tropical Estate — 5-bedroom villa with private pool. The ultimate group villa. Rates on request.
Barranca Estate — 8 bedrooms for the full crew. Pool, tennis, and enough room for 16 golfers. Rates on request.

Included services vary by property and reservation. Tell us what your golf group needs and we will reconfirm what can be coordinated for the requested dates.

Getting There

Fly into La Romana International Airport (LRM) — just 15 minutes from Casa de Campo. Direct flights from Miami (AA, JetBlue) and New York JFK. We arrange private airport transfers for $50-80.

You can also fly into Santo Domingo (SDQ), about 90 minutes by car, or Punta Cana (PUJ), about 60 minutes east.

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