{"id":14126,"date":"2025-06-12T09:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalhemisphere.com\/eng\/?p=14126"},"modified":"2025-06-10T09:15:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:15:25","slug":"teeth-of-the-dog-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalhemisphere.com\/eng\/teeth-of-the-dog-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth of the Dog Renovation: Everything You Need to Know Before December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What\u2019s happening with Teeth of the Dog in 2025?<\/h2>\n

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas has officially announced the complete restoration of its most iconic course: Teeth of the Dog\u00ae<\/strong>. Ranked as the No. 1 golf course in the Caribbean, it was originally designed by Pete Dye<\/strong> over 50 years ago. The renovation, led by Jerry Pate Design<\/strong>, is scheduled for completion in December 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The goal: preserve the original spirit of the course while adapting it to modern golf. This isn\u2019t just a cosmetic update \u2014 it\u2019s a complete reimagination of the layout to elevate playability without betraying Dye\u2019s essence.<\/p>\n

Why renovate a golf legend?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be honest: the course was already 50 years old and needed an update<\/strong>. But not just for maintenance. Golf has changed. New technologies have made clubs more powerful and players are hitting longer.<\/em><\/p>\n

In this context, keeping a legendary course unchanged is like owning a vintage car and never servicing it. It makes sense to update distances, reposition tees, and rethink bunkers<\/strong> to match today\u2019s golf.<\/p>\n

And yes, the oceanfront setting is stunning, but it also demands care. Being so close to the sea requires special maintenance, which will be greatly improved with this renovation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Preserving Pete Dye\u2019s legacy while adapting to today\u2019s golf<\/h2>\n

The mission of the project is clear: honor Pete Dye\u2019s original design<\/strong> while updating the playing experience. According to Robert C. Birtel, Director of Golf Operations at Casa de Campo:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of this renovation is to allow for better maintenance, faster playability, and to set the course up for a bright future \u2014 all while preserving what makes Teeth of the Dog so legendary.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And honestly, this course is a beauty \u2014 one that experienced golfers truly appreciate<\/strong>, not just for the views, but for the challenge.<\/p>\n

All the changes you\u2019ll see in the new Teeth of the Dog<\/h2>\n

Repositioned tees:<\/h3>\n