(LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic) – Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic Teeth of the Dog ranked No. 54 in Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses in the World” and No. 1 in the Dominican Republic – hosted World Golf Hall of Fame legend Lorena Ochoa on Sept. 4 – 6.
Ochoa visited Casa de Campo as an official guest of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. In addition to teeing it up for the first time on the resort’s celebrated Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog course, the Mexican golfing great hosted a golf clinic at the resort’s world-class Golf Learning Center.
Ochoa, a former world No. 1 player and two-time major champion, was joined at the clinic by the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Tourism, David Collado; Leo Matos, Executive Vice President of Central Romana Corporation; and Andrés Pichardo Rosenberg, President of Casa de Campo Resort & Villas.
The exclusive gathering highlighted the historic milestones that cemented Ochoa’s legendary status including her 27 LPGA Tour titles, her record-shattering streak of 158 consecutive weeks as the world No. 1 player, and her induction into the prestigious World Golf Hall of Fame. During the session, Ochoa shared insights from her career, offered technical tips, and spoke about the core values that guided her successful professional journey.
The event also brought together young golfers from the Casa de Campo Golf Academy and the Dominican Golf Federation, giving the youngsters a unique opportunity to interact with one of the most influential figures in Latin American golf history.
“I am thrilled to be at Casa de Campo and to have had the chance to play Teeth of the Dog for the first time,” says Lorena Ochoa. “It is a spectacular course with an incredible history, and the holes along the ocean are truly breathtaking. Sharing this moment with the children and young golfers was also deeply meaningful to me, as they represent the future of the sport, and it is always a joy to pass along some of my experience.”
“It is a true honor for Casa de Campo Resort & Villas to host a legend of Lorena Ochoa’s caliber, particularly at such a significant milestone following the historic restoration of our Teeth of the Dog course, “ says Andrés Pichardo Rosenberg. “Seeing one of the greatest players of all time enjoy Pete Dye’s legacy creation while inspiring the next generation of Dominican golfers reinforces our commitment to remaining the premier golf destination in the Caribbean and worldwide.”
Since its opening in 1971, Teeth of the Dog has stood as Pete Dye’s definitive Caribbean golf masterpiece. Its seven oceanfront holes, globally renowned as the “Heaven 7” make it a one-of-a-kind course and a bucket-list experience for amateur golfers, resort guests, professional players, and international golf personalities.
In addition to Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo features two additional Pete Dye gems – Dye Fore and The Links – to round out their world-class golf offerings. The high-tech Golf Learning Center is tailored for players of all skill levels.
Beyond golf, the acclaimed resort delivers a comprehensive luxury Caribbean experience, featuring private villas, a five-star hotel, a Marina, Minitas Beach Club, Altos de Chavón, a luxury spa, world-class dining, and a diverse array of sports, cultural, and recreational activities.
Lorena Ochoa’s visit underscores Casa de Campo’s status as a hub for international golf icons and highlights the resort’s enduring commitment to growing the sport, inspiring youth, and promoting the Dominican Republic as a global benchmark for golf tourism.
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
The 7,000-acre Casa de Campo attracts affluent travelers with 63 holes of exceptional golf. 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.
