Dye Fore
Pete Dye's second course at Casa de Campo is the dramatic one. Opened in 2003 and now grown to 27 holes, Dye Fore runs along cliffs that fall 300 feet to the Chavon River, a vertiginous, gorgeous companion to the seaside Teeth of the Dog.
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The verdict
If Teeth of the Dog is the seaside icon, Dye Fore is the inland spectacle. Pete Dye opened it in 2003 and later extended it to 27 holes across three distinct nines, the Chavon, the Marina and the Lakes, each with its own character. The headline is the Chavon nine, strung along a ridge where the holes plunge toward the Chavon River some 300 feet below and the views run for miles to the Caribbean and the marina.
Architecture buffs call it the most underrated course in the Caribbean, and they have a point. It is longer and more exposed than its famous sibling, the wind swirling over the cliffs and the elevation changes asking for committed, well struck shots. Play it for the drama and the photographs, but respect it for the golf, which is as demanding as anything at the resort.
Dye Fore at a glance
- Opened
- 2003
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Type
- Cliffside resort
- Par
- 72
- Holes
- 27
- Yardage
- Up to about 7,770 yds
Designer, opening year, par, holes and yardage verified June 2026 from Casa de Campo and leading course databases. Dye Fore is a Pete Dye design opened in 2003 and expanded to 27 holes across the Chavon, Marina and Lakes nines, a par 72 stretching to roughly 7,770 yards from the championship tees. Indicative 2026 green fees vary by guest status and season; a cart is included and caddies are available. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Chavon nine is the reason Dye Fore exists in golf conversation. Seven holes track the cliff edge high above the river, the ground falling away to the right or left and the wind making every club selection a question. The par 3s here, particularly the long ones played across thin air, are among the most photographed in the Caribbean and among the most nerve testing.
The Marina and Lakes nines trade the vertigo for a different kind of test, with water, sweeping bunkering and the firm paspalum turf that runs through the whole property. Dye uses width and angle to set up the approach, and the greens reward the player who attacks from the correct side of the fairway.
Across all 27 holes, Dye Fore asks for length, ball flight control and a cool head over the exposed shots. It is a bigger, more muscular round than Teeth of the Dog, and pairing the two over a few days is the heart of a Casa de Campo golf trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and outside guests welcome by tee time; choose the nines when you book |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 rates vary by guest status and season; cart included (confirm before booking) |
| Caddie | Caddies available and recommended for the cliffside Chavon nine |
| Booking | Reserve through Casa de Campo golf reservations, ideally well ahead in the winter season |
| On the day | Carts; resort dress code; bring a camera for the Chavon holes |
| Getting there | Casa de Campo, La Romana, about ten minutes from La Romana International Airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Casa de Campo published information. Rates differ for resort guests and outside visitors and change by season, so always confirm current pricing and caddie options directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
As with the rest of the golf here, the place to stay is Casa de Campo, whose hotel rooms and villas sit minutes from all three courses. The artists village of Altos de Chavon, which inspired the course name, overlooks the same river gorge the Chavon nine plays along and is worth an evening for dinner and the view.
Build Dye Fore into a multi course stay with Teeth of the Dog and the Links, and use the resort marina and beach club for the downtime between rounds. A Casa de Campo week is the most rounded golf trip in the country.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Dye Fore.
Play Dye Fore at Casa de Campo
We book Dye Fore across the nines you want, pair it with Teeth of the Dog and the Links, and arrange the villa, dining and transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head.
Dye Fore questions
Who designed Dye Fore and when did it open?
Dye Fore at Casa de Campo was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 2003. It was later expanded to 27 holes across three nines, the Chavon, the Marina and the Lakes.
What is the par and length of Dye Fore?
Dye Fore plays to a par 72 and stretches to roughly 7,770 yards from the championship tees across its 27 holes, with the Chavon nine running along cliffs above the Chavon River.
What makes the Chavon nine special?
Seven holes on the Chavon nine track a ridge that drops about 300 feet to the Chavon River, with long, exposed par 3s and sweeping views to the Caribbean. It is one of the most dramatic stretches of golf in the Caribbean.
Can visitors play Dye Fore?
Yes. Dye Fore welcomes resort guests and outside visitors by advance tee time, and you can select which nines to play when you book. Reserve ahead in the winter high season and confirm current rates directly.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par, holes and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.