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Review of the Links at Casa de Campo Golf Course in the Dominican Republic
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After coming off of a round at Teeth of the Dog -- Casa de Campo's most famous golf course -- the Links looks like the cow pasture that you often get on for a quick twilight round back home. It is actually a pretty good course -- same designer (Pete Dye), different style and different scenery -- but much of what you would expect from a resort that is trying to provide a fabulous golf experience for vacationers.

The Links at Casa De Campo Golf Course Experience

The links at Casa De Campo is not as long as Teeth of the Dog or Dye Fore but it does pack a bit of a punch. The reality, however, is that this is essentially a nice resort course. You get some scenic water holes and some eye-catching landscape, but for the most part challenges must be sought elsewhere.

For the cost of a round at the Links at Casa De Campo I am going to need a little more than average. If you are on a golf package that includes multiple days of golf, all you pay is for the cart if this is your afternoon round. This course, while nice, should be considered an afterthought when placed alongside Casa De Campo's other two (world famous) courses.

The Links at Casa De Campo Golf Course Hole Highlights

Hole 10, Par 4 392 yards: While walking up the fairway from the tee box take a look at the green and notice that the bunkers and the small mounds look a lot like the waves of the ocean. That is as close as you’ll come to seeing the water on this inland course. This par four is a birdie hole.

Hole 7, Par 5 551 yards: This is a nice long par 5 that can be attacked. Obviously if you wander off the tee you will find yourself in someone’s yard, so be careful.

Hole 16, Par 3 160 yards: This should be an easy hole but somehow I managed to put a ball in the water to the right and in the waste area behind the green. A difficult chip out of the muck and I was craving a Dominican beer.

The Links at Casa De Campo Golf Course Insights

Do not opt for the Links instead of Teeth of the Dog or Dye Fore when you are at Casa de Campo; instead, add in an extra 9 holes to your day and play a quick round at the Links. It’s not bad, it’s just not great. If you are on vacation you should be searching for great.