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Georgia Golf

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Located in the U.S.’ southeastern part, Georgia is bordered by North Carolina to its north, South Carolina to its east, Florida to its south, and Alabama to its west. The state’s entire coastline lies along the Atlantic Ocean. In terms of land area, the state ranks 24th among the other 50 U.S. states. Covering a total area of 59, 441 square miles, a quarter of Georgia’s vast territories are the protected national parks and about forty percent are covered by the lush green forests making it a haven for endless outdoor experiences. Aside from the natural wonders, Georgia also takes pride on its highly acclaimed golf courses designed by top professionals. Golf vacation packages are also available for guests who are planning to spend an exciting vacation while putting to test those swinging skills.

Atlanta

Atlanta was once known as an American Indian village that has now turned into a metropolitan area that has been attracting guests from all parts of the globe. The city is considered as the United States’ 5th highest in terms of visitor arrivals that peaked to 37 million visits in 2007. Atlanta metropolitan area is among the country’s fastest growing with high rise and midrise modern structures replacing the city’s historic “Old South” architectural characteristic. Aside from the famous skyscrapers, Atlanta is also home to some of the world’s best greens designed by the renowned golf professionals.

Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island is a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. It is one of the state’s islands that can be accessed by car through a paved causeway. Each year, the pristine beaches of the island are frequented by vacation goers from across the globe. From the beaches and sandbars, to the bike trails and water parks, Jekyll Island has something for everyone. Guests can also explore the island’s rich flora and fauna and discover the array of reptiles thriving in the inland marshes of Jekyll Island. For the golf enthusiasts, the island is also home to the state’s largest public golf resort along with many other manicured greens.

Reynolds Plantation

Cited as one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Communities” by the renowned Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine; Reynolds Plantation serves as the haven for championship golf holes. The top golf designers and architects that created their unique masterpieces on this gated community include Bob Cupp, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Pete Dye, and Jim Engh. Aside from the greens, Reynolds Plantation also holds Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a AAA Five Diamond resort that ranked 5th among the “Top 100 Golf Resorts” as cited Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.

Homestead Resort Golf

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Year-round fun and adventure in a tranquil setting suits the best description for Homestead Resort. This premier luxury resort was founded ten years prior to the American Revolution and is considered as national historic landmark that has been attracting both the local and foreign visitors from all parts of the globe. The area is said to be home for the state’s largest hot springs, the oldest alpine ski resort, and three championship golf courses designed by famous golf icons like Donald Ross, William S. Flynn, Rees Jones, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. Along with its rich history that extends nearly 2 ½ centuries as well as the majestic sceneries, Homestead is by all means, Virginia’s pride for relaxation and luxury in abundance. The Cascades Course, the Old Course, and the Lower Cascades Course are three of the world’s finest greens that The Homestead offers to its guests.

The Homestead – Cascades Course

The Cascades Course of Homestead has been cited as “The Best Public Course in Virginia for 2010” by GolfWeek Magazine, and among Golf Digest’s  “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses”. Designed by the legendary golf course architect William S. Flynn, the Cascades is set through the varied terrains of the breathtaking Allegheny Mountains that offers the par 72, 6,679 yards of play from the layout’s longest tees. This fabled mountain golf course is also where Sam Snead had his humble beginnings. For those who have just started to develop their golfing skills, the layout may penalize them for unfair hazard placements or forced carries. The course was given a slope rating of 137 and a course rating of 73.0.

The Homestead – Old Course

Home to the nation’s oldest first tee that is continuously operating, the Old Course of The Homestead is an 18-hole facility that boasts of its evolving as well as challenging golf rounds. The layout features the par 72, 6,211 yards of play from the longest tees as well as the challenging rough that would require positioning on the greens. It has the slope rating of 120 and a course rating of 69.7. With the constant updates of Rees Jones and William S. Flynn, golfers will have the challenging tee times on the layout’s abundant fairways that give the mot shots a downhill lie, side hill, or uphill to smallish greens.

The Homestead – Lower Cascades Course

The Lower Cascades Course of The Homestead is all about competitive golfing and a relaxing golf vacation destination. Designed by the older Robert Trent Jones, the layout features the wide-open fairways, runway tee boxes, exaggerated breaks on severe green contouring, and the strategically placed bunkers, all placed on the 6,579 yards of golf. This 18-hole par 72 course was given a slope rating of 127 and a course rating of 72.2. Majority of the holes at Lower Cascades are set in a beautiful valley with a few that winds up onto the ridges. When playing from the back tees, golfers would be required to take the long and straight approach shots all the way through the course’s undulating greens.

Jacksonville Golf

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Stunning natural beauty with unpretentious metropolitan style is what Jacksonville is all about. Considered as Florida’s largest city, the city is home to sky scrapers, several other notable structures, and the United State’s largest urban park system. With the majestic views from the Atlantic Ocean and St. John’s River, the city is often flocked by guests who want to unwind or take a relaxing golf vacation with nature’s finest beauty. Aside from the array of parks that provides endless water adventures, Jacksonville’s vast lands also hold some of the world’s exceptional golf courses that have been attracting golfers from all parts of the globe. Some of the well-loved greens in the city include the Conservatory at Hammock Beach, St. John’s Golf and Country Club, the Amelia National Golf & Country Club, the Oak Marsh Course, and the TPC Stadium at Sawgrass.

Conservatory at Hammock Beach

Considered as a signature masterpiece of Tom Watson, the Conservatory at Hammock Beach is all about the undulating greens and dramatic elevations that are not common in Florida. This 18-hole layout is also highlighted by babbling brooks, man-made waterfalls, and the veneered field stone works. Watson also added bunkers of coquina shell and white sand, sod-faced bunkers, and at each hole, the six tee boxes. Golfers of all ability levels will surely have the exciting tee times at this British links-style golf.

St. John’s Golf and Country Club

St. John’s Golf and Country Club is a Clyde Johnston masterpiece that offers a gigantic 7,200 yards of play. This 18-hole layout is set in a pine forest and features five sets of tees and a family tee. The course has also added the electric cab carts with GPS, windshields, bag protectors, the 10,000 square foot of putting green, a chipping green, practice bunkers, and the double-sided driving range.

Amelia National Golf & Country Club

Formerly known as the Royal Amelia, the Amelia National Golf & Country Club has been cited among Jacksonville’s best-conditioned courses. This 18-hole challenging golf facility features the well-manicured rolling fairways, the Tif Eagle-covered greens, and the smooth bunkers that require every golfer’s control and accuracy. Tom Jackson also added the strategically arranged golf holes that exude an authentic traditional Scottish links course. The layout’s 5th and 13th holes can be located along Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport’s borders.

Oak Marsh Course

The Oak Marsh Golf Course is among the classic designs of Pete Dye which was built in 1972. This challenging 14-hole course features the small bulk headed greens and tight fairways that meander through the islands’ moss draped heritage oaks and the serpentine salt marsh creeks. The course already served numerous golf competitions including the PGA Section Championship in 1991 and the Society of Seniors Championship in 1992. The Oak Marsh was also cited as one of the prestigious “Top 75 Resort Courses in the U.S.” by Golf Digest.

TPC Stadium at Sawgrass

The TPC Stadium at Sawgrass, redesigned by the famed Pete Dye, has been considered as the stadium golf’s debut. The course features the numerous moguls and pot bunkers, watery oppositions on each of the holes, and the waste areas. This par-72 layout has already received a number of citations including the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” by GOLF Magazine, and the “America’s 100 Best Modern Courses” by GOLFWEEK.

Kiawah Island Golf

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A barrier island set 15 miles off south of Charleston is Kiawah Island, a popular beach and golf resort that is already considered as a major tourist destination in the United States. The island boasts of its spacious villas, highly acclaimed greens, famous beaches, and many other exciting attractions. Being hailed as one of East Coast’s premier golf destinations, the island has 5 award-winning golf layouts designed by Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, and Tom Fazio. With the courses that go through the dense woods all the way to the island’s breezy oceanfront, Kiawah is often flocked by golfers of all ability levels who want to experience not just quality  but also a quiet golf vacation destination and refuge. The Oak Point, the Cougar Point, the Osprey Point, the Turtle Point, and the Ocean Course are among the finest golf courses that the island boasts about.

Oak Point

The Oak Point is Clyde Johnston’s masterpiece that is set on the grounds of what was Kiawah Islan Golfknown as an old cotton and indigo plantation. Frequently dubbed as course with the Scottish-American style, this par-72 layout offers the fair test to both the experienced professionals and novice golfers. This stay and play facility also features a new clubhouse that is near the 18th green with the best views of the Haulover Creek.

 

Cougar Point

Stretching at a yardage of 6,861 from the back tees, the Cougar Point is nestled on the former site of Marsh Point Golf Course. The new design that was made by Gary Palmer is about 600 yards longer as compared to the old course. The layout also features the 3-hole stretch midway that runs through the front nine, the acres of spartina grass, and the dramatic par-4 18th hole. Aside from the majestic views of the Kiawah River, golfers can also see the countless wading birds while on play.

Osprey Point

The Osprey Point is a Tom Fazio classic layout that is characterized by variety and playability. The Kiawah Island Golflayout features the fingers of saltwater marsh, 4 large natural lakes, and the dense maritime forests comprised of the century-old live oaks, palmetto palms, pines, and magnolias. Tee times would include the par-4 453-yard ninth as well as the pair of threes that are longer than 200 yards. The layout also features the modernized cart paths as well as an immaculate driving range.

Turtle Point

The Turtle Point is a Jack Nicklaus gem where premier events like the 1990 PGA Cup Matches were held. The layout is considered as low-profile design wherein the green settings and fairways are blended with the area’s existing landscape with the absence of artificial mounding and other radical features. It also features the 412-yard 15th which is known as the hardest hole that the course takes along.

The Ocean Course

Designed by the famous Pete Dye, the Ocean Course has already hosted several major golf Kiawah Island Golfcompetitions including the “War by the Shore” of the Ryder Cup. In 2002 and 2003, Dye made some significant changes like moving the 40 yards 18th green toward the ocean as well as relaying all the tees and greens. A clubhouse was also added in order to provide guests with an ultimate golf vacation experience.

Daytona Golf

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Being home to the famous NASCAR racing and the miles of white sand beaches, Daytona has always been a known year-round vacation destination. With the millions of local and foreign guests that flock the city each year, Daytona’s metropolitan area is now rapidly evolving into a family oriented Mecca that provides endless fun and adventure at any season of the year. The city is also home to the array of historical sites including the Oceanfront Boardwalk, the Main Street Pier, and the Oceanfront Park’s Clockwater. Also adding to the appeal of Daytona are the amazing golf courses designed by top golf course architects and designers. Some of the city’s finest greens that come with amazing golf vacation packages include the Indigo Lakes Golf Club, the Cypress Head Golf Club, the LPGA International – Champions Course, the LPGA International – Legends Course, and the Debary Golf and Country Club.

Indigo Lakes Golf Club

Challenging holes with over 7,100 yards of play from the back tees is what the Indigo Daytona GolfLakes Golf Club is all about. This par-72 layout was designed by the famous Lloyd Clifton and features Florida’s largest greens. All throughout the plush layout as well as the sloping and slightly elevated greens are the bunkers that add up to the challenge. In 1994, the course served as the home for the Sprint Championship of the LPGA Tour. The layout also features a driving range, chipping area, putting green, and the sand trap.

Cypress Head Golf Club

The Cypress Head Golf Club is the masterpiece of two renowned golf architects, Mike Dasher and Arthur Hills. The entire layout is set in Florida’s abundant topography that features wetlands, thick forests, and water to provide golfers of all ability levels the incomparable challenging tee times. The course also offers the widely spaced tee areas that allow over 6,800 yards of play.

LPGA International – Champions Course

Daytona GolfThe Champions Course of the LPGA International is among the signature courses of the famous Rees Jones that has become the all-time favorite among the tour players. This 7,088-yard traditional links style layout features the strategic mounding, the natural marsh areas, vast expanses of sand bunkers, the undulating greens, and beautiful lakes. Golfers of all skill level are provided with multiple options of shots in order to have the well-deserved and rewarding golf rounds.

LPGA International – Legends Course

Playability and variety is what the Legends Course of the LPGA International offers. Designed by the famed Arthur Hills, this par-72 layout is nestled in a superb natural setting with narrow pine corridors, natural wetlands, strategically placed water hazards, and the small greens. In order to get the appropriate challenging rounds from the proper tees, golfers of all handicap levels are challenged to make use of their minds ahead of their muscles.

Debary Golf and Country Club

The Debary Golf and Country Club is a Lloyd Clifton masterpiece that was rated with four Daytona Golfstars by Golf Digest. This semi-private golf facility is also considered as protected habitat for the birds with the dense woods and vegetation. The course also features the true rolling greens, undulating fairways, and a water hazard on its 9th and 18th greens. With the challenging holes and picturesque backdrops, the Debary has been consistently considered as a qualifying site for the U.S. Open.

Crystal Springs Golf

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The Crystal Springs Resort has been considered as the most expansive resort in the Northeast that serves as a four-season vacation destination. Nestled in the lush greens of Vernon Valley and the beautiful range of Kittatinny Mountain, the resort is ringed by rolling farmlands and pristine lakes. With the majestic landscape, golf course designers and architects made the resort a haven of beautiful masterpieces creatively designed for the golfers at heart. Included in the resort’s seven amazing golf courses are the Ballyowen Golf Club, the Black Bear, the Cascades, Crystal Springs, Great Gorge, the Minerals Golf Center, and the Wild Turkey.

Ballyowen Golf Club

Among the 21,000 golf layouts that were evaluated by Conde Nast’s GolfWorld Magazine, Ballyowen Golf Club was picked as one of the United States’ “Top 50 Public Courses”. The course was masterfully and skillfully sculpted on sprawling acres above the plateau overlooking the Wallkill River and surrounded by craggy knolls and rolling farmland. Inspired by the Celtic style, architect Roger Rulewich created a virtually treeless golf course that features the plush green fairways, pristine white bunkering, and the towering mounds.

Black Bear

Rated  “very good to excellent” by Zagat, the Black Bear course serves as every recreational golfer’s paradise. The entire golf course was designed by David Glenz, the PGA “Teacher of the Year”, and Jack Kurlander, a famed developer. This 6,673 yard layout features the teeing area covered with natural grass that is about 100,000 square feet, bunkers, the synthetic multi-tiered launching stations, and the wide array of target greens. Black Bear is also home to the David Glenz Golf Academy.

Cascades

The Cascades is the newest golf course in Crystal Springs Resort and the third masterpiece of golf course architect Roger Rulewich in the resort. The course that stretches to 3,627 yards features the junior tees in order to provide enjoyable tee times for those who are new to golfing. Golfers can now take the challenging rounds of swinging at the resort’s highly acclaimed 117 holes set in an amazing golf vacation destination.

Crystal Springs

Considered as New Jersey’s most challenging layout, Crystal Springs was also recognized among the finest greens in the northeastern portion of the United States. Almost every year, Crystal Springs is listed on the “Top 10 Public Golf Courses in New Jersey” of Golf Digest. This highly acclaimed 6,800 yards golf course features the fairways and greens framed by sculpted mounds as distinct in a Robert von Hagge design.

Great Gorge

The Great Gorge, designed by the famous George Fazio, is a 27-hole complex that is comprised of 3 separate 9-hole layouts namely the Quarryside Course, the Lakeside Course, and the Railside Course. Rated four stars by Golf Digest, Great Gorge provides golfers of all ability levels the experience that no other places in this world can offer.

Minerals Golf Center

The Minerals Golf Center was designed by Robert Trent Jones to provide the best 9-hole family-friendly layout in New Jersey. Cited as one of the “Top 12 Short Courses in America” by Golf Range Magazine, this majestic layout features the well manicured bentgrass fairways, 2 sets of cups in every hole, and the array of family-oriented amenities. This scenic golf is located at Hamburg Mountain’s base.

Wild Turkey

The Wild Turkey is considered as the 2nd Roger Rulewich design in Crystal Springs Resort. Classified by guests as a combination of the two other Rulewich masterpieces in the resort, Wild Turkey still stood on its own merit being cited by NJGCOA as one of “New Jersey’s Top New Public Courses”. Golfers can now experience Ballyowen’s sheer expansiveness and Crystal Springs’ multi-elevated nature in a uniquely designed layout.

Fort Lauderdale Golf

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Known as the “Venice of America”, Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city that features the intricate and expansive canal system that has been attracting both the local and foreign guests from across the globe. As a major yachting center, the city is also home to famous beaches and boats with thousands of resident yachts as well as a hundred marinas and boatyards. Aside from the city’s top notch beaches, Fort Lauderdale also boasts of its Las Olas Boulevard shopping, gondola rides, historic riverfronts, and the majestic golf course masterpieces of renowned golf icons. Some of Fort Lauderdale’s challenging greens that makes a perfect golf vacation destination include the Heron Bay Golf Club, the Club at Emerald Hills, the Plantation Preserve, the Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, and the Palm Aire Country Club – Palms Course.

Heron Bay Golf Club

The Heron Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole championship layout designed by Mark McCumber, a PGA TOUR professional. Cited by Golf Magazine as one of the city’s “Top Ten Places to Play”; the layout features over a hundred bunkers and an array of tees that will provide golfers with a variety of golf playing option. The course also boasts of its multi-tiered practice facility that comes with realistic target greens, complete short game area, and high quality practice balls.

Club at Emerald Hills

Cited by ESPN as one of “America’s Top Golf Courses”, the Club at Emerald Hills is a challenging layout that features the well protected undulating greens, the lush rolling fairways and water that comes into play on the layout’s 12 holes. After undergoing extensive renovations in 1989, the course has already served as a host to golf competitions including the 2003 U.S. Amateur Qualifier and the 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier. This amazing layout was also cited as Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play for the Last Ten Years”.

Plantation Preserve

Set in a 211-acre parcel of land, the Plantation Preserve is a highly recognized championship golf Florida Golfcourse that offers a par-72 7,000 yards of play. Aside from the well-designed greens, guests can also explore the linear park trail that features the 2 trailheads that wind through the acres of wetland preserve and the golf course. The course was also cited as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the golf courses program of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Hillcrest Golf & Country Club

The Hillcrest Golf & Country Club is a championship layout that was redesigned by the famed architect Joe “Gentleman” Lee in 2000. He added the new sand traps, mounding, improved tee boxes, and new lakes to the course while maintaining its classic features. This par-72 layout also offers the Tif-Eagle greens, pristine lakes, and the lush landscaping that will surely attract discerning golfers.

Palm Aire Country Club – Palms Course

Originally designed in 1959 by William Mitchell, the Palm Aire Country Club – Palms Florida GolfCourse underwent renovations in 1996 that was handled by Lori Viola and Karl Kitten. The course now features the modernized system that will keep the rough areas and fairways in top-notch condition as well as the new car paths. Among the golf competitions that were held in the Palms include the Florida Open and the Nike South Florida Classic.

Florida Golf

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Dubbed as “The Sunshine State”, Florida serves as the haven for guests who want to experience a warm getaway during the winter season. Some of Florida’s finest attractions include the beaches as well as the renowned theme parks like Universal Studios, Disney World, Sea World, and Busch Gardens. Throughout the state also lies the array of fantastic greens that any golfer could ever want. Designed by top golf course architects and designers, these layouts were uniquely created to give golfers unique yet challenging courses that are beyond compare. If you want to spend a great vacation without spending much, consider the golf vacation packages that will suit your budget. Daytona, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and Miami are among the best places in Florida to be in when it comes to challenging golf.

Daytona

Attracting more than 8 million visits each year, Daytona is home to the 23-mile stretch of amazing white sand beaches as well as NASCAR, which made Daytona the “World Center of Racing”. Historically, the city is also known as having the hard packed sand on its beaches that allow motorized vehicles to run through the shorelines. These days, with the rapid changes that have been taking place in the city, Daytona is now considered as a haven of family oriented resort destinations. The city also boasts of its renowned golf courses designed by Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arthur Hills, Bill Amick, and Lloyd Clifton.

Fort Lauderdale

A coastal city set in the Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale is considered as the “Venice of America” due to the city’s expansive canal system. Located in the County of Broward, the city has been notable for its boats and beaches that are often flocked by people from the different parts of the globe. The city is also home to some of the world’s well designed and challenging golf courses. With the warm climate and rich natural beauty,  golfers find Fort Lauderdale’s finest greens very hard to resist.

Jacksonville

This city boasts of the picturesque views of Atlantic Ocean’s natural beauty that has been attracting both the local and foreign guests. Jacksonville is also home to United States’ largest urban park system with the vast 80,000 acres in more than 337 locations set all throughout the city. Aside from the parks, the city also holds over 25 golf courses that can cater to all kinds of golfer abilities. Whether you opt for the oceanside resorts or try something traditional at popular public courses, Jacksonville is an experience you will never forget.

Miami

Set off 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 106 miles from Naples, Miami is considered as a major city in the United States’ southeastern portion. As the 4th largest urbanized U.S. city, Miami is also a well-known major center of commerce and international trade. The city also serves as one of the important leaders in performing arts as well as film and education. Golfers from  across the globe also flock the city to experience the challenging greens with well designed holes that will surely match every ability level.

Charleston Golf

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Popularly known as a seaport city in South Carolina, Charleston is also the state’s oldest and 2nd largest city that was established in 1670. “Charles Towne” as it was formally called has also been dubbed as the Holy City with the prominence of church steeples evident in the city’s low-rise cityscape. For several decades, Charleston City has languished economically and its tourism industry has greatly improved with the increasing number of local and foreign visitors from all over the world. Among the exciting places to visit in the city include the overwhelming golf courses like the Harbor Course of Wild Dunes Resort, the Links Course of Wild Dunes Resort, the Crowfield Golf & Country Club, the Links at Stono Ferry, Charleston National Golf Club, Coosaw Creek, and the Dunes West Golf Club.

Wild Dunes Resort – Harbor Course

The Harbor Course of the Wild Dunes Resort was designed by the famous Tom Fazio and is considered as one of the state’s best golf courses. Perfectly nestled through the marsh vistas and the glistening dunes with the crashing waves, this award-winning layout will surely test every golfer’s skill level with the bodies of water that come into play nearly on every hole.

Wild Dunes Resort – Links Course

Considered as Tom Fazio’s first solo layout, the Links Course of Wild Dunes Resort has been ranked as one of the world’s best greens. This highly acclaimed layout features the rolling fairways framed with rustling palms and moss-bearded live oaks, the massive humpbacked sand dunes, as well as the well designed finishing holes situated along the Atlantic Ocean that recalls the ancient Scottish heritage of golf.

Crowfield Golf & Country Club

Stretching at nearly 7,000 yards of play, the Crowfield Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship layout designed by the famed Bob Spence. It is set through the hilly and undulating Crowfield landscape that offers challenging tee times. The course also features the 5 sets of tees that will surely challenge the swinging skills even  of the professional golfers.

Links at Stono Ferry

With the majestic sceneries amidst the centuries-old live oaks and low country breezes, the Links at Stono Ferry serves as a quiet refuge for guests who want to unwind away from the hustles of the city life. The course was voted as the “Charleston Area Golf Course of the Year” in 2003. Among the many features that attract golfers from all parts of the globe are the front nines that wind through the waste area-lined fairways and the heroic back nines that goes along with the scenic views and the 18th hole new island green.

Charleston National Golf Club

A golf resort of impeccable taste and high standards is what Charleston National Golf Club is all about. The layout is considered as the only Rees Jones masterpiece in Charleston that has been opened to the public. It features the rolling greens that were sculpted out of a marshland that is often complimented with the cool ocean breeze. Rees Jones also considers the course as “one of the elite venues in golf” that offers the superb all-year round tee times.

Coosaw Creek

A short drive away from Charleston is the award-winning Coosaw Creek, which is a classic design of Arthur Hills. The course was already a recipient of various citations including the Golf Magazine’s “Must Play” and Golf Digest’s “4 Stars” rating. The layout features the subtle mounding, gentle rolling fairways, and the gradual elevation changes.

Dunes West Golf Club

The Dunes West Golf Club is perfectly nestled on the historic Lexington Plantation. This Arthur Hills masterpiece offers the 6,871 yard par 72 play set through the Bermuda-covered dunes with the Spanish moss-draped 200 year old oaks. It also features the finest golf facilities to give local and foreign golfers from across the nation a truly world-class golfing experience and an exciting golf vacation.

Casa de Campo Golf

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Mother Nature at its finest is what this amazing Caribbean getaway is all about. Casa de Campo, as popularly known in the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, offers 7,000 acres of relaxing respite away from the hustles of city traffic and long work hours. Set in an enormous geographic location coupled with an impressive historical legacy, Casa de Campo is often flocked by both the local and foreign vacation goers to spend some time with nature while getting a glimpse of the high mountain ranges, tropical rainforests, green valleys, sundry sanctuaries, and the sparkling seas. This beacon for travel is also home to some of the world’s finest golf courses including the Teeth of the Dog, the Dye Fore, and the Links Course.

Teeth of the Dog

The Teeth of the Dog is a Pete Dye classic masterpiece that ranked as the #1 course in the Caribbean as well as the 43rd among the world’s top 100 Courses as cited by Golf Magazine. The “Teeth” layout features the devilish dogleg and the signature obstacles that include the elevated greens as well as the “trick of the eye” trees that challenge both the amateur and the best professional golfers. The course’s top-notch caddies are also ready to assist every golfer all throughout the terrain. Even without the proper heavy machinery to design the area, pickaxes, chisels, and sledgehammers were used by the tireless Dominican crew in order to come up with a truly- inspired masterpiece.

The Dye Fore

Considered as Pete Dye’s latest Casa de Campo gem, The Dye Fore is the Teeth of the Dog’s rival that offers the staggering 7,740 playable yardage. The course also features the 18 picturesque holes, 7 of which are cliff-side holes that goes along with the 40 mph gusting winds, and the 12th and 15th as the world’s greatest par three. The layout also provides guests with the spectacular views of the Caribbean’s highest mountains, the Caribbean Sea, the Chavón River, as well as the artists’ village of Altos de Chavón to complete an exciting golf vacation. With the intimidating greens and incredible par threes, golfers of all ability levels can experience the best tee times that no other courses in the world can offer.

The Links Course

A Pete Dye masterpiece that runs through a moderately hilly track that features the guinea grass and tall bahia grass roughs, The Links Course has been thought to be reminiscent of the traditional Scottish and British courses. The layout features several lakes and lagoons with wading birds and the multiple traps that will take out the best golfer in you. To add up to the challenge, the course offers 5 holes where water features come into play. From the back tees, this golf course provides the par 71 6,461 yards of play that was given the course rating of 124 and the slope rating of 70. Caddies are also available to assist golfers all the way to the final shots.