(LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic) – Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic Teeth of the Dog ranked No. 20 in Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses in the World” – has been named as the inaugural host venue of the Latin America Amateur Championship’s (LAAC) new golf academy to promote the education and growth of the game in Latin America.
Founded by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship moves annually to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the game’s rising talent in the region.
Casa de Campo and its Teeth of the Dog layout has a strong connection with the LAAC having hosted the event on three occasions: 2016, 2019, and 2022. The celebrated Pete Dye masterpiece will host the LAAC once again in 2028.
The LAAC Academy, set to take place from July 26 – Aug. 2 at Casa de Campo’s world-class Golf Learning Center, is designed as a week-long training program where players will receive top-notch instruction in key areas of elite competition including nutrition, short-game skills, sports psychology, strength and conditioning, swing analysis, and technical swing improvement. The LAAC Founding Partners cover all expenses to allow a full range of players to participate.
Casa de Campo’s Golf Learning Center
“We are very grateful that such a wonderful place as Casa de Campo allows us to establish our first academy for the Latin America Amateur Championship there, and we are truly excited about the future and what this will mean for the championship,” says Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National.
“We are honored that Casa de Campo has been selected as the inaugural site for the Latin America Amateur Championship Academy as this exciting collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to the development of golf in the region as well as our dedication to offering world-class facilities for emerging players in Latin America,” says Jason Kycek, Casa de Campo’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We are thrilled to be part of this innovative program that will make a significant difference in the future of golf and to continue our ongoing partnership with the founding partners.”
The resort’s Golf Learning Center is a “must visit” when on property. Highlighted by Trackman and BODITRAK technology, it features two indoor hitting bays for rapid game improvement, year-round training, individual and group golf lessons and schools, and expert club-fitting and repair. Residing on 21 acres of “pure grass,” the PGA Tour-quality facility also showcases practice greens for honing putting, chipping and pitching skills as well as unlimited use of the pristine outdoor range for full shots. On-course instruction is also available.
For more information on Casa de Campo Resort & Villas please call 800.877.3643, email golf@ccampo.com.do or visit: www.casadecampo.com.do/.
