Play Three Pete Dye Classic Layouts Including 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 perfect to enjoy its three celebrated layouts and world-class amenities.
The legendary resort is home to a trio of lauded Pete Dye-designed layouts: Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links. Since opening in 1974, 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.
The 2nd Annual Couple’s Golf & Spa Retreat will be held Oct. 21 – 25. The event includes three days of competition in shamble, scramble and best ball formats with participants also enjoying the resort’s luxurious spa and myriad amenities including lodging. The all-inclusive four-night stay starts at $1,774 (per person, double occupancy).
Held Nov. 23 – 29, the new Sancocho Golf Open is a unique celebration of the many delights of the Dominican Republic bringing together the country’s incredible cuisine, the world’s best rum and cigars as well as exceptional golf on the resort’s trifecta of layouts. For golfers, the all-inclusive six-night / five-round package starts at $2,500 (per person, double occupancy) and is loaded with extras. Non-golfer packages start at $1,900 (per person, double occupancy).
On Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas invites all golfers to participate in its 15th Annual Casa de Campo Twosome Championship. Featuring 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 $2,353 (per person, double occupancy).
The Casa de Campo Women’s Getaway with Suzy Whaley is a four-day / three-night event from Dec. 4 – 7. Whaley – recent President of the PGA of America, renowned PGA Professional and one of the game’s top instructors – will host the fun 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.
For each event, Casa de Campo also 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.
For more information on all events, call 809.523.8115 or email m.leonardo@ccampo.com.do.
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“We are excited for our guests to visit us here in paradise and enjoy our outstanding schedule of autumn golf events to finish 2020 in style,” says Jason Kycek, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “Fall is the perfect season here in the Dominican Republic to savor an extraordinary vacation and experience our top-rated golf courses, superlative accommodations, luxury amenities, and wide range of activities few resorts can match.”
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.
Also, the government of the Dominican Republic, in a historic move, is providing complimentary travel and health insurance to all tourists staying in the country through Dec. 31, 2020. The insurance will cover all emergency hospitalization, medical, lodging, and airline ticket change fees if one becomes ill with COVID-19 while here on vacation. The insurance will be provided at no cost to visitors and is fully paid for by the government.
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 serviced by JetBlue (direct flights from New York – JFK three times weekly) and seasonally by American Airlines (non-stop service from Miami). 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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