The 10th hole on the original layout at Dye Fore is a long par 5 overlooking the beautiful Chavón River. However as stunning as this hole may look, this is quite a daunting hole full of trouble!
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Golf Tips: Dye Fore, hole #14 by Eric Lillibridge
The 14th hole of the Dye Fore is beautiful. Behind the tee boxes you can see the new bridge of the “Autopista del Coral” highway crossing over the Chavón River, whilst in front, the view of the river as it meanders towards the sea is gorgeous. There is abundant wildlife to admire here too – […]
Golf Tips: Teeth of the Dog, hole #17 by Eric Lillibridge
The 17th hole on the Teeth of the Dog is one of the most difficult holes of the course and in fact all of Casa’s golf courses, especially for right handed golfers. The reason for this is the beautiful Caribbean Sea… a very intimidating sight just feet off the fairway, immediately to the left of […]
Golf Tips: Dye Fore, Hole #18 by Eric Lillibridge
The Dye Fore is undisputedly one of the most scenic places in Casa de Campo. And although the 18th hole on the Chavón 9 is by far one of the most challenging holes, it’s beautiful vistas makes it one of the most charming.
Golf Tips: Dye Fore Lakes, Hole #5 by Eric Lillibridge
When former US President George W. Bush was playing this hole of the Dye Fore in 2011, he hit a great drive down the middle of the fairway, then went on to hit a fabulous shot right at the flag. When the ball hit the green it bounced right above the pin and proceeded to […]
Golf Tips: Teeth of the Dog, hole #15 by Eric Lillibridge
As you approach hole #15 of the Teeth of the Dog, the first thing you see as you drive the cart along the winding path lined with bamboo on the left and past Oscar De La Renta’s old home on the right, is the breathtaking clear blue water of the Caribbean sea.
Golf Tips: Hole #8, Teeth of the Dog by Eric Lillibridge
The visually stunning hole #8 of the Teeth of the Dog is one which has helped the course claim the title of the Caribbean’s best golf course on multiple occasions- and one of the holes affectionately referred to by course designer Pete Dye as the “seven holes created by God”. This is the last of […]
