LA ROMANA – Dominican President Luis Abinader presided over the grand reopening ceremony of the legendary Teeth of the Dog golf course at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, marking the completion of an extensive 11-month, $15 million restoration project. The comprehensive renovation represents the most substantial enhancement to the championship course since its original inauguration in 1971, solidifying the Dominican Republic’s status as the Caribbean’s premier luxury golf destination.
Resort President Andrés Pichardo emphasized that the restoration carefully balanced modernization with preservation, maintaining the original architectural vision of golf course design legend Pete Dye while ensuring the course’s longevity for future generations of golf enthusiasts. The project received strong endorsement from José Fanjul Jr. of Central Romana Corporation, who highlighted the strategic importance of such investments for the continued development of the Dominican tourism sector.
The restoration effort, masterfully executed by Jerry Pate Design, encompassed complete reconstruction of all playing surfaces including greens, bunkers, tees, and fairways. Significant infrastructure upgrades included state-of-the-art drainage and irrigation systems alongside new cart paths throughout the course. The playing surfaces were reseeded with Dynasty Paspalum grass, specifically selected for its exceptional performance in coastal environments.
A critical component of the project involved implementing advanced coastal protection measures to safeguard the world-renowned ‘Heaven 7’ oceanfront holes, widely celebrated as among the most spectacular seaside golf holes globally. Tourism Minister David Collado noted that projects of this caliber significantly enhance the country’s premium tourism offerings and international competitiveness in the luxury travel market.