La Romana · Dominican Republic · 90 Min from Villa Espada
Casa de Campo Golf
Three Pete Dye masterpieces. One legendary resort. A 90-minute private drive from your villa.
Three Pete Dye masterpieces. One legendary resort. A 90-minute private drive from your villa.
Casa de Campo resort in La Romana is home to three Pete Dye golf courses — including Teeth of the Dog, widely regarded as one of the finest courses ever built. No other resort in the Caribbean can match this concentration of Dye genius.
Seven ocean holes. Top 40 in the world. The course that put Caribbean golf on the map. Pete Dye's acknowledged masterpiece, opened 1971, fully restored 2024–25.
27 holes above the Chavón River gorge. Cliff-top drama, 300-foot elevation changes, and Caribbean panoramas. Pete Dye's most visually theatrical Dominican design.
Pete Dye's Scottish links-style inland course at Casa de Campo. Wide fairways, pot bunkers, and strategic demands of classic links golf in a tropical setting.
The drive from Villa Espada Cap Cana to Casa de Campo takes approximately 90 minutes through the Dominican Republic's beautiful interior — a scenic journey that is part of the experience. Your private luxury chauffeur picks up your group at the villa door and delivers you directly to the Teeth of the Dog or Dye Fore clubhouse.
Most Villa Espada golf groups dedicate at least one full day to Casa de Campo. The most popular itinerary: morning tee time at Teeth of the Dog, post-round lunch at the clubhouse or Casa de Campo Marina village, afternoon round at Dye Fore, then chauffeur back to Villa Espada for a sunset dinner prepared by your private chef.
For groups who want to experience all three Pete Dye courses, a two-day Casa de Campo trip is an extraordinary option — your butler can arrange overnight accommodations at Casa de Campo resort if desired, with the group returning to Villa Espada on day two.
Arrange My Casa de Campo TripCasa de Campo green fees vary by season and course. Teeth of the Dog is the most expensive, typically ranging from $300–$400+ per round depending on season. Dye Fore and The Links are somewhat less expensive. Your butler obtains current rates and books at the best available pricing when arranging your day trip.
All Casa de Campo courses require caddies. Walking caddie fees are approximately $100 per bag, paid in cash directly to the caddie. Tipping 15–20% beyond the fee is customary for good service. The caddie corps is the best in the Caribbean — especially valuable at Dye Fore where elevation changes make local knowledge essential.
November through April is peak season. Teeth of the Dog tee times should be booked several weeks in advance during this period. Morning times are typically reserved for Casa de Campo members — guests play from late morning. Your butler handles all booking logistics and will advise on optimal timing.
Bring your own clubs or rent at the pro shop. Pack extra golf balls (ocean holes at Teeth of the Dog and gorge holes at Dye Fore will claim a few), plenty of sunscreen, a hat, and cash for caddies and tips. The clubhouse has a full pro shop if you forget anything. Dress code is standard resort golf attire.
Depart Villa Espada at 8:00 AM. Morning round at Teeth of the Dog. Lunch at the Casa de Campo clubhouse or Marina village. Afternoon round at Dye Fore. Private chauffeur returns you to the villa by sunset for dinner prepared by your private chef. This is the most popular itinerary and delivers the full Pete Dye contrast — ocean at sea level followed by gorge from 300 feet above.
For groups who want the complete Casa de Campo experience, your butler arranges an overnight stay at the resort. Day one: Teeth of the Dog in the morning, Dye Fore in the afternoon. Day two: The Links in the morning, then chauffeur back to Villa Espada by early afternoon. This itinerary lets you experience all three Pete Dye designs without feeling rushed.
If your group only has time for one Casa de Campo round, play Teeth of the Dog. It is the course that put Caribbean golf on the map and remains one of the world's great golfing experiences. Your butler will secure the best available tee time and arrange the 90-minute chauffeur each way. Allow a full day including travel.
Casa de Campo is approximately 90 minutes by private vehicle from Villa Espada Cap Cana. Your butler arranges luxury chauffeur service door to door — you are dropped directly at the Teeth of the Dog or Dye Fore clubhouse and picked up after your round. The drive passes through the scenic Dominican countryside.
Casa de Campo has three Pete Dye-designed courses: Teeth of the Dog (18 holes, ocean-side masterpiece ranked among the world's best), Dye Fore (27 holes above the Chavón River gorge), and The Links (18 holes, Scottish links-style inland course). Together they represent the finest concentration of Pete Dye design in the Caribbean.
Golf at Casa de Campo is available to resort guests, villa owners, residents, and their accompanying guests. Villa Espada guests access the courses through advance booking arrangements made by your personal butler. You do not need to stay overnight at Casa de Campo to play — the day trip from Villa Espada is the most popular option.
Caddies are mandatory at all Casa de Campo courses. Walking caddie fees are approximately $100 per bag, paid directly in cash. A 15–20% tip beyond the fee is customary for good service. The caddie corps at Casa de Campo is widely regarded as the best in the Caribbean and their local knowledge is invaluable.
Yes. Many Villa Espada guests dedicate a full day for two rounds (morning Teeth of the Dog, afternoon Dye Fore) with lunch in between. For all three courses, your butler can arrange an overnight stay at Casa de Campo resort so your group can play The Links the following morning before returning to Villa Espada.
Casa de Campo is the Dominican Republic's original luxury golf resort, established in 1974 on the southern coast near La Romana. The resort is home to Pete Dye's three most celebrated Caribbean courses: Teeth of the Dog (1971), Dye Fore, and The Links. Together, these courses represent the most concentrated collection of Pete Dye design excellence outside the United States.
Golf at Casa de Campo is available exclusively to registered resort guests, villa owners, residents, and their accompanying friends. Villa Espada guests access Casa de Campo courses through advance booking arrangements made by their personal butler. Peak season (November–April) requires booking tee times several weeks in advance, particularly for Teeth of the Dog. Morning tee times are reserved for Casa de Campo members only; guests typically play from late morning onward.
All golf at Casa de Campo is played with mandatory caddies, who are paid directly in cash (approximately $100 per bag for a walking caddie). The caddie corps at Casa de Campo is widely regarded as the best in the Caribbean — particularly valuable at Dye Fore, where elevation changes and gorge-adjacent holes make local knowledge essential.
Stay at Villa Espada Cap Cana. Your butler arranges the private chauffeur, tee times at Teeth of the Dog and Dye Fore, caddies, and lunch. Everything handled.