Winner Aaron Jarvis Conquered Pete Dye’s Acclaimed Teeth of the Dog to Secure Coveted Invitations to 2022’s Masters Tournament, The Open Championship and U.S. Amateur Championship
LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic– Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences – congratulates Aaron Jarvis of the Cayman Islands on his memorable triumph at the 2022 Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) held on its acclaimed Teeth of the Dog course, Jan. 20 – 23.
Played for the third time on the classic Pete Dye design, the thrilling finish came down to the wire as the 19-year-old Jarvis posted a final round of three-under-par 69 to finish on seven under par for the championship and secure a one-stroke victory over a chasing pack of Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira and Vicente Marzilio of Argentina, Brazil’s Fred Biondi and Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico.
Jarvis secured a place in the 2022 Masters Tournament, The 150th Open at St. Andrews, The 127th Amateur Championship, the U.S. Amateur Championship and the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open. In this seventh rendition of the LAAC, the win by Jarvis was the first for a player from the Cayman Islands.
Founded by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship moves annually to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the game’s rising talent in the region.
“What an exciting finish to the Latin America Amateur Championship played on our wonderful Teeth of the Dog layout,” said Andres Pichardo Rosenberg, president of Casa de Campo. “The championship was exceptional and a perfect showcase of our incredible Caribbean weather as we welcome one and all to visit us for a bucket-list golf getaway in paradise.”
In 2002, 27-hole Dye Fore joined Teeth of the Dog as Casa de Campo’s second course. Its three nines – Chavon, Marina and Lakes – are distinct. Chavon features seven holes running atop cliffs dropping 300 feet, Marina meanders down to a harbor ringed by restaurants and shops, and Lakes is artfully crafted across tumultuous terrain.
Located in the interior of the property is the resort’s third Dye layout, The Links. The moderately hilly track with tall Bahia grass framing bunkers and undulating greens presents spectacular Caribbean views. Slightly over 7,000 yards from the back tees and playing to a slope of 126, it is considered one of the most-forgiving courses Dye has designed and is ideal for players of all abilities.
Casa de Campo additionally features its world-class Golf Learning Center. Residing on 21 acres of “pure grass,” the PGA TOUR-quality facility is highlighted by Trackman and BODITRAK technology. It features two indoor hitting bays for rapid game improvement, year-round training, individual and group golf lessons and schools, expert club-fitting and repair, and multiple practice greens for honing putting and short games as well as a pristine double-sided outdoor range for full shots.
Throughout the COVID pandemic, the five-star resort has initiated its “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 continue to remain a top priority for its guests. A full list of the 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/.
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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