Cliff-top drama above the Chavón River gorge. The most visually arresting golf experience in the Dominican Republic.
If Teeth of the Dog gave Caribbean golf its ocean drama, Dye Fore gave it its mountain panorama — and for many seasoned golfers who have played both, Dye Fore is the more surprising and, in many ways, the more visually staggering of the two Pete Dye masterpieces at Casa de Campo.
Dye Fore plays from elevated clifftop terrain above the dramatic Chavón River gorge — a geological feature that drops hundreds of feet to the river below and extends to the Caribbean Sea beyond. Holes that hang over the edge of these cliffs offer views in every direction: gorge below, ocean beyond, tropical mountains behind. It is a visual experience unlike any other golf course in the Caribbean.
The course plays 27 holes across three nine-hole circuits — the Lakes nine, the Chavón nine, and the Marina nine — each offering a distinct character. The Chavón nine, with its cliff-edge holes directly above the gorge, is the showpiece. Elevation changes of 300 feet or more affect club selection dramatically, making the local caddie corps not just helpful but essential.
Where Teeth of the Dog is celebrated for its ocean holes, Dye Fore is celebrated for its drama — the visual theater of the gorge, the elevation, the wind, and the extraordinary sense of golfing on the edge of the world. Many serious golfers who have played both consider Dye Fore the more "unforgettable" experience, even if Teeth carries the greater historical reputation.
The showpiece. Cliff-edge holes directly above the Chavón River gorge — 300-foot drops, Caribbean Sea in the distance, and the most dramatic visual golf in the Dominican Republic.
Ocean and marina views, playing at elevation with the blue Caribbean visible across multiple holes. Dye's strategic bunkering and green complexes are at their most creative here.
Water comes prominently into play across multiple holes. Classic Dye strategic design — risk/reward decisions, spectacular bunkering, and elevation changes that demand careful club selection.
Many Villa Espada guests dedicate a full day to Casa de Campo — morning round at Teeth of the Dog, lunch at the clubhouse, afternoon round at Dye Fore. The contrast between Pete Dye's ocean-level masterpiece and his cliff-top gorge course is one of the great golfing contrasts in the world. Two completely different design philosophies. Two completely different visual experiences. Same legendary designer. Same private chauffeur.
Plan This Day TripDye Fore at Casa de Campo is Pete Dye's second legendary course at the resort, and in many ways his most technically remarkable Dominican Republic design. Where Teeth of the Dog hugs the ocean at sea level, Dye Fore commands the landscape from above — playing from elevated clifftop terrain above the Chavón River gorge with views that extend to the Caribbean Sea, the mountains, and the resort below.
The course plays 27 holes across three distinct nines: the Chavón nine (the showpiece, with the most dramatic gorge-edge holes), the Marina nine (ocean and marina views), and the Lakes nine (strategic water hazards). Most golfers playing Dye Fore for the first time choose to combine the Chavón and Marina nines for the full 18-hole experience — though three-nine days are possible for the dedicated golfer.
From Villa Espada Cap Cana, the drive to Casa de Campo takes approximately 90 minutes. Your butler arranges private chauffeur service, books tee times well in advance (particularly for peak season), and coordinates caddie assignment. The knowledgeable local caddies at Casa de Campo are particularly valuable at Dye Fore, where the elevation changes and gorge-side holes require expert local knowledge for club selection.
Stay at Villa Espada Cap Cana. Your butler arranges the drive, tee time, and caddie. Combine with Teeth of the Dog for the ultimate Pete Dye day.