Golf in La Romana
La Romana on the Dominican Republic's south coast is home to Casa de Campo — the original Caribbean golf resort and still the gold standard. Three Pete Dye courses, a polo club, a world-class marina, and the famous Altos de Chavón cultural village make La Romana a complete resort destination built around golf. The jewel is Teeth of the Dog, ranked #1 in the Caribbean for over 50 years.
For golfers planning a La Romana golf trip, Villa Espada at Cap Cana provides an excellent base with easy access to multiple top-rated courses and concierge tee time service.
Top Golf Courses in La Romana
- Teeth of the Dog — Pete Dye, 1971. #1 in the Caribbean. 7 ocean holes. Must-play.
- Dye Fore — Pete Dye, 2002. River canyon and ocean views. Completely different from Teeth of the Dog.
- The Links — Pete Dye, 1997. Links-style inland course at Casa de Campo.
Practical Tips & Planning Advice
- Access via La Romana Airport (LRM) — 15 minutes from Casa de Campo
- Punta Cana (PUJ) is 90 minutes — more flights, easy day-trip access from Cap Cana
- Replay round strongly recommended at Teeth of the Dog
- Caddie is mandatory at all Casa de Campo courses
Best Time to Golf in La Romana
Casa de Campo golf is excellent year-round. November to April is peak season. The trade winds that affect the seven ocean holes at Teeth of the Dog are most predictable in winter.
Regardless of season, morning tee times are recommended across all Caribbean destinations to avoid afternoon showers and play in the best light.