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Episode 112: Teeth Of The Dog Renovation and Pete Dye's Legacy
Episode 112
Sunday, 21 June, 2026

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.Chapters00:00 – Intro02:20 – Gilles Gagnon's Journey Into Golf06:50 – The Early Days of Casa de Campo10:15 – Working Alongside Pete Dye14:30 – Pete Dye's Design Philosophy23:20 – The Teeth of the Dog Renovation30:00 – Celebrity Guests & Presidential Golf Stories37:00 – How Pete Dye Changed His Own Courses43:30 – What Makes Casa de Campo Special49:00 – Life Inside the Resort Community57:30 – More Pete Dye Stories & Memories01:02:00 – Final Thoughts🔗 Links & Resources🌐 Top 100 Golf Courses Website:https://www.top100golfcourses.com/🧢 Official Merch:https://shop.top100golfcourses.com/✈️ Lockhart Travel Club:https://www.lockharttravelclub.com/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/officialtop100/👍 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thetop100golfcourses#golf #golfpodcast #top100golfcourses