Golfapalooza XIX — Casa de Campo, DR

Day-by-Day

The Itinerary

Day 1 • Monday, April 26

Arrival & First Swings

Fly in, check into the villas, and shake off the travel with an afternoon warmup round. 9 holes on The Links — the most playable of the three Dye designs, a great way to get your eye in before the big rounds ahead.

⛳ The Links — 9 holes (PM)

Day 2 • Tuesday, April 27

Dye Fore Day

Full day on Dye Fore — Pete Dye's 27-hole masterpiece perched atop cliffs dropping 300 feet to the Chavón River. Three distinct nines: Chavon, Marina, and Lagos. Play 18 or push it to all 27. Golf aficionados call it "the most underrated course in the Caribbean." Caddies required.

⛳ Dye Fore — 18 or 27 holes

Day 3 • Wednesday, April 28

Teeth of the Dog — Round 1

Teeth of the Dog in the morning — the #1 course in the Caribbean, freshly reopened after a complete 2025 restoration. Seven holes along the edge of the Caribbean Sea, railroad ties, Pete Dye's signature pot bunkers, and greens that demand your full attention. Afternoons are free — optional golf TBD.

⛳ Teeth of the Dog (AM) + Optional Golf (PM)

Day 4 • Thursday, April 29

Teeth of the Dog — Round 2

Back on Teeth of the Dog, late morning. You'll want another shot at it — the course plays differently as the light changes and the trade winds pick up. The famous "Heaven 7" ocean holes are even more dramatic the second time around, because now you know what's coming. Caddies required.

⛳ Teeth of the Dog (Late Morning)

Day 5 • Friday, April 30

Depart

Pack up, say goodbye to the villas, and head home — hopefully with a legitimate GHIN score to show for it.

Where We're Playing

Three Pete Dye Masterpieces

★ #1 in the Caribbean • Top 100 Worldwide

Teeth of the Dog®

Pete Dye's 1974 masterpiece carved from coral rock and rugged Caribbean coastline. Seven of its 18 holes play directly along the ocean — the legendary "Heaven 7." Just completed a full restoration in 2025, emerging sharper and more breathtaking than ever.

⚠ Caddies required — $100/bag (cash, includes tip)

Played: Apr 28 AM Played: Apr 29 Late AM

★ "Most Underrated Course in the Caribbean"

Dye Fore

27 dramatic holes across three distinct nines — Chavon, Marina, and Lagos — perched on cliffs 300 feet above the Chavón River. Panoramic views of the Dominican mountains, the Marina, and the Caribbean Sea. Golf Digest Planet Golf ranks it #3 in the DR.

⚠ Caddies required — $100/bag (cash, includes tip)

Played: Apr 27 — 18 or 27 holes

★ Warmup Round • Arrival Day

The Links

The resort's most accessible Pete Dye design — moderately hilly, with tall Bahia grass framing sculpted bunkers and undulating greens. Spectacular Caribbean views from several holes. Considered one of the most playable courses Dye ever designed, over 7,000 yards from the tips.

ℹ Caddies optional (recommended)

Played: Apr 26 — 9 holes (PM)

Getting There

Travel & Logistics

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Flights — Two Airport Options

Punta Cana (PUJ) — Major international hub, most direct flight options from the US. About 50 minutes from Casa de Campo.

La Romana (LRM) — Small regional airport. Much closer — only 10 minutes from the resort, but far fewer flight options. Check availability.

Airport transfers to/from Casa de Campo are included in your trip cost.

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Lodging — Four Private Villas

We have 4 private villas reserved with total capacity for up to 24 players. Rooms are a mix of single and shared — price is the same either way.

View an example villa →

4 nights included in your trip cost. Check-in: April 26. Check-out: April 30.

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Food & Drink

All food and drink — including alcohol — is included in your trip cost. Casa de Campo's resort restaurants and bars are included throughout your stay. The only thing you're buying is your flight and caddie fees on Teeth and Dye Fore.

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Dress Code & Gear

Collared shirts required on all courses — no t-shirts, tank tops, jeans, jean shorts, or cut-offs. Appropriate shorts or slacks only.

Bring your clubs — international customs can cause delays. Titleist rental sets are available at $100/set/day if needed.

Caddie fees are paid in cash directly to your caddie ($100/bag including tip on Teeth & Dye Fore). Bring USD cash.

What It Costs

Pricing & Registration

$3,059

Per person — all-inclusive

✓ 4 nights in private villa accommodations

✓ All golf — Links, Dye Fore, Teeth of the Dog ×2

✓ All food & non-alcoholic beverages

✓ All alcohol (included at resort restaurants & bars)

✓ Airport transfers (PUJ or LRM → resort)

✓ Green fees, cart, driving range on all rounds

✕ Flights to Punta Cana or La Romana (book your own)

✕ Caddies on Teeth of the Dog & Dye Fore (~$100/bag cash)

$500 Deposit to Reserve Your Spot

Deposit is non-refundable. Only sign up if you're committed. If you back out, you'll need to find someone to take your spot — or forfeit the deposit. Balance due TBD closer to the trip.

Spots are limited to 24 players (minimum 20). Priority given to previous Palooza participants.

Who's In

The Roster

14 confirmed, 10 spots remaining. Giving current group first right of refusal before opening to the extended list.

1 Sackmann

2 Hoffman

3 Williams

4 Page

5 Lucky

6 Namde

7 Bernard

8 Palombaro

9 Premakumar

10 Patel

11 Johnson

12 Barrord

13 Slater

14 Herb

15 Open

16 Open

17 Open

18 Open

19 Open

20 Open

21 Open

22 Open

23 Open

24 Open

Before You Go

Need to Know

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Deposit is Non-Refundable

Only sign up if you're committed. If life happens and you can't go, it's on you to find a replacement — or you forfeit the $500. Don't register speculatively.

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Bring USD Cash for Caddies

Caddies are required on Teeth of the Dog and Dye Fore. Fee is $100/bag (cash only, includes tip), paid directly to your caddie. Optional on The Links, but recommended. Plan accordingly.

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Real GHIN Required

No fake handicaps this year. Get a real GHIN, log your scores, and show up with an honest number. If you don't have one, get it sorted now — not in April.

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Dress Code Enforced

Collared shirts required on all courses. No t-shirts, tank tops, jeans, or cut-offs. Appropriate shorts or slacks only. This is Casa de Campo — dress the part.

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Book Flights Early

Aim for Punta Cana (PUJ) for the most options, or La Romana (LRM) if available — it's only 10 min from the resort. April 26 arrival, April 30 departure. WEPPians: put in your off requests now.

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Bring Your Clubs

International customs can delay shipped bags. Travel with your clubs when possible. Titleist rental sets are available on-site at $100/set/day if needed.