Teeth of the Dog Golf Course at Casa de Campo
La Romana
Teeth of the Dog is the headline course at Casa de Campo and one of the most iconic rounds in Caribbean golf. Designed by Pete Dye, this dramatic 18-hole course is carved through coral rock and rugged coastline, giving UK golfers the kind of oceanfront golf that feels genuinely worth the long-haul journey. Casa de Campo describes it as the number one course in the Caribbean, with seven holes running alongside the ocean.
The course plays to 7,263 yards from the back tees, but the real challenge is not just the length. Coastal wind, raised greens, bunkering, coral edges and the constant pull of the Caribbean Sea all make club selection and course management essential. The ocean holes are the stars, especially the stretch where fairways and greens sit right beside the water, creating that proper “remember this forever” golf holiday moment.
Teeth of the Dog has recently been revitalised, with refined greens and fairways, renewed bunkering inspired by Dye’s original design, improved conditioning and upgraded practice facilities. That makes it even more appealing as the centrepiece of a Dominican Republic golf holiday.
For Hashtag Golf Travel clients, Teeth of the Dog works best as part of a luxury Casa de Campo stay, paired with Dye Fore and The Links for extra variety. Add in warm weather, beaches, restaurants, villas, spa time and marina life, and this becomes far more than one famous round. It is a proper Caribbean golf experience.
La Romana Airport
5km
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Time Zone:
GMT-4
Currency:
RD$ (Dominican Peso)
Temperature:
22°C - 31°C
Cost of a Beer:
£3.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£55
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About The Area
Higüey is a great choice for golfers who want to combine Dominican Republic sunshine with culture, local character and easy access to some of the Caribbean’s best golf. Set inland in La Altagracia Province, it offers a different feel from the beach resorts of Punta Cana and Cap Cana, making it a useful base or day-trip stop for travellers who want to see more of the real Dominican Republic between rounds.
The city is best known for the Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, one of the country’s most important religious landmarks. Its striking modern architecture, huge concrete arch and stained-glass interior make it one of Higüey’s standout sights, and a popular cultural visit for those staying in the east of the island.
For golf, Higüey works best as part of a wider Punta Cana, Cap Cana and La Romana itinerary. Punta Espada in Cap Cana is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course with eight holes playing beside or over the sea, while Corales Golf Course offers a dramatic Tom Fazio design with Caribbean coastline, cliffs, coves and lakes. Further west, Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog is a Pete Dye classic, with seven holes set along the ocean.
Away from the fairways, golfers can enjoy beaches, resort dining, boat trips, local markets, nature parks and Dominican culture. Hashtag Golf Travel can help shape the right Dominican Republic golf holiday around Higüey, Punta Cana, Cap Cana and La Romana, balancing world-class golf with proper Caribbean relaxation.
