Late Summer / Fall Tournaments Include Play on Pete Dye’s Celebrated Teeth of the Dog
(LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic) – Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including the iconic Teeth of the Dog course – is showcasing an array of golf events for later this summer and fall ideal to enjoy its world-class golf and resort amenities in grand style.
The legendary seaside resort is home to a trio of acclaimed Pete Dye-designed layouts: Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links. Since opening in 1971, Teeth of the Dog is widely recognized as the No. 1 course in the Caribbean. Golf course architecture aficionados call Dye Fore “the most underrated course in the Caribbean.” The Links showcases Dye’s genius for creating thrilling green complexes.
Slated for Sept. 15 – 19, the 40th Annual Casa de Open is highlighted by four nights’ luxury accommodations as well as tournament play on Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links. The format is a 54-hole individual stroke play competition using the Stableford scoring system. Men and women will compete in flights defined by index and age. The storied tournament will also feature the first annual “Country’s Cup.” The all-inclusive stay-and-play is loaded with extras and starts at $1,655 (per player, based on double occupancy).
This Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas invites all golfers to participate in its 16th Annual Casa de Campo Twosome Championship. Featuring six nights’ superior accommodations and numerous additional fun activities, the event will be played on the property’s three outstanding golf courses with two rounds on Dye Fore, one round on The Links, and two rounds on Teeth of the Dog. Ideal to also enjoy all the many amenities Casa de Campo offers, prices start at $2,474 (per person, double occupancy).
The Casa de Campo Women’s Getaway with Suzy Whaley is a four-day / three-night event from Dec. 3 – 6. Whaley – recent President of the PGA of America, renowned PGA Professional and one of the game’s top instructors – will host the joyous Caribbean get-together. The stay-and-play is all-inclusive and starts at $1,799 (per person, double occupancy). The many highlights include unlimited green fees on all three courses and personal instruction by Whaley at the resort’s state-of-the-art Golf Learning Center.
The 1st Annual Casa de Campo Spanish Cup is organized exclusively for Spanish golfers and will take place Dec. 3 – 10. With superior lodging for seven nights, the event includes rounds on all three of the resort’s Pete Dye-designed layouts including Teeth of the Dog with additional unlimited play on Dye Fore and The Links during the stay. Prices start at $2,910 (per person, double occupancy).
For each of the above events, Casa de Campo additionally offers an array of fully appointed villas perfect for golf groups and families. The villa options range from three to 11 bedrooms with stylish living areas, a private pool as well as endless creature comforts. From secluded Garden Villas highlighting the area’s abundant flora to the tranquil splendor of the Caribbean coast in an Oceanfront Villa, each style offers contemporary designs.
Daily breakfast, private maid service and full access to a wide range of on-site activities are additional highlights of villa stays. Non-golfer packages are also available for each event.
“Our incredible array of golf tournaments and events are the perfect vehicles to join us here in paradise and savor of the world’s elite resort destinations,” says Gilles Gagnon, Casa de Campo’s senior golf sales director and director of golf emeritus. “In addition to loads of fun, the events provide for extraordinary vacations while experiencing our celebrated golf courses, exceptional accommodations, luxury amenities, and a full offering of activities few resorts anywhere can equal.”
In the aftermath of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the legendary resort initiated its new “Casa Cares” program touching virtually every area of the property including significant investment in new equipment and employee training. The robust health and safety practices will continue to remain a top priority extend to updated procedures for its golf courses as well. A full list of the new measures may be found here.
For more information on Casa de Campo Resort & Villas please call 800.877.3643, email golf@ccampo.com.do or visit: www.casadecampo.com.do/, facebook.com/casadecamporesort instagram.com/casadecampodr, twitter.com/casadecampo.
About Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, 7,000-acre Casa de Campo attracts affluent travelers with 63 holes of exceptional golf. The Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links courses – Conde Nast Traveler, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine and Golfweek award winners – are designed by the legendary architect Pete Dye. They are complemented by spacious hotel rooms, suites and luxury villas. Expertly prepared cuisine from around the world, a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, Polo & Equestrian Club, the La Terraza Tennis Center, 245-acre Shooting Club and Altos de Chavon – an artisan’s village modeled after a 16th century Mediterranean city – are other on-property highlights.
Getting There: La Romana International Airport (LRM) is five minutes from Casa de Campo and caters to private jet service from around the globe. A short drive from the resort, Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Punta Cana (PUJ) operate daily direct flights from all major North American airports.
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