In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James speaks with Gilles Gagnon, the long-time ambassador of Casa de Campo and one of the most recognisable figures in Caribbean golf.
Gilles reflects on his remarkable journey from a hockey-playing kid in Montreal to becoming an integral part of one of the world's great golf destinations. The conversation explores his decades-long friendship with Pete Dye, the creation and evolution of Teeth of the Dog, and the philosophy that made Dye one of the most influential architects in golf history.
The discussion also covers the recent renovation of Teeth of the Dog, the growth of Casa de Campo from a remote resort into a global golf destination, and some unforgettable stories involving presidents, celebrities, and golf's biggest personalities.
Play fast, lunch slow.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro 02:20 – Gilles Gagnon's Journey Into Golf 06:50 – The Early Days of Casa de Campo 10:15 – Working Alongside Pete Dye 14:30 – Pete Dye's Design Philosophy 23:20 – The Teeth of the Dog Renovation 30:00 – Celebrity Guests & Presidential Golf Stories 37:00 – How Pete Dye Changed His Own Courses 43:30 – What Makes Casa de Campo Special 49:00 – Life Inside the Resort Community 57:30 – More Pete Dye Stories & Memories 01:02:00 – Final Thoughts
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