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Passport Renewal
If international travel is on your agenda this summer and you’re a U.S. citizen, double-check your passport now and make sure it’s not expired.
The State Department recently issued an advisory on Twitter informing travelers of the lengthy processing times that are now a reality for passport renewals or approvals. The government agency’s standard passport processing is taking anywhere from eight to 11 weeks. And even expedited service will take as much as five to seven weeks.
That means if you’re planning to travel in June (or anytime this summer really), and you need to renew your passport, the time to start doing so is now.
It’s also worth noting that the agency’s processing estimates do not include mailing time, which may add a few more weeks to the entire process.
Equally importantly, passport applications must be submitted by mail. While a pilot program to renew passports online was established in 2022, it was paused earlier this month, according to the State Department website.
“On February 7 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, we temporarily closed our online renewal service to new customers. We plan to periodically reopen the service to new customers in a limited release before a full release later this year,” the website currently states.
When the online program was initially launched it promised to cut the time of passport renewals by 1-7 weeks, reducing the average renewal process from the traditional 8-11 weeks by mail to just 5-7 weeks online.
After the online program started, more than 500,000 customers submitted applications through the portal. The agency is now fine-tuning the program based on customer feedback.
There’s a long list of requirements to be eligible for online passport processing once the program starts again. Some of the stipulations include that you must be at least 25 years old. In addition, your most recent passport must have been valid for 10 years and must have been issued between nine and 15 years ago, according to the State Department website.
It’s also important to note that if you opt to renew a passport online, you are not able to make any changes to your name, gender, date or place of birth.
Article can be found on travelpulse.com.
Top 10 Golf Excuses
- “I haven’t played in a while, I’m a little rusty.”
- “It’s too windy today, it’s throwing off my swing.”
- “The sun was in my eyes, I couldn’t see the ball clearly.”
- “I’m having some back pain, it’s affecting my swing.”
- “This course is tougher than I expected.”
- “I’m having trouble with my grip, my hands are sweating.”
- “I didn’t get a chance to warm up before the round.”
- “My clubs aren’t suited for this course.”
- “The greens are slower/faster than I’m used to.”
- “I keep getting distracted by (insert distraction, such as noise or other players).”
Golf Reservation Center’s Golf Packages, Travel Made Easy
Dominican Republic
Margaritaville Cap Cana
Iberostar Selection Bavaro
Paradisus Palma Real
Falcons at Melia
TRS Cap Cana
Secrets Cap Cana
Melia Punta Cana Beach
Sanctuary Cap Cana
Sports Illustrated Cap Cana
Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Cap Cana
Westin Punta Cana
Tortuga Bay Punta Cana
Casa de Campo Resort
Florida
SAWGRASS RESORT
INNISBROOK RESORT
Puerto Rico
WYNDHAM RIO MAR GOLF
WYNDHAM RIO MAR OCEAN
WYNDHAM RIO MAR ROOM
Mexico
IBEROSTAR PLAYA PARAISO GOLF CLUB
IBEROSTAR SELECTION PARAISO MAIN POOL
IBEROSTAR SELECTION PARAISO ROOM
MAYAKOBA EL CAMELEON GOLF
resort properties within minutes of bucket-list golf
Iberostar Bavaro Golf Club
Another P.B. Dye creation in the popular golf destination of Punta Cana, located in the resort property of the Iberostar Hotels. With many undulations and his ever famous hidden pot bunkers, you will continue to enjoy this P.B Dye design.
November 1 2022 – April 30 2023 | $179.00 |
Includes round-trip transportation, green and cart fees, beverage cart and local taxes. | Per Player |
BAYAHIBE
Bayahibe is a beach resort town about :50 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport. Known for their calm turquoise waters, this destination is another great spot for vacations. A small golf course community called La Estancia sits just down the street from this beach town and offers a picturesque golf course.
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If you are interested in playing Oceanside Golf we recommend making your on-line reservations at www.golfpuntacana.com.
Dye Fore – a Course Where Eagles Fly
Another Pete Dye creation at Casa de Campo, “Dye Fore” has spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, mountains, the Chavon River below and the Altos de Chavon artists’ village. Visually, the course is intimidating and the par 3’s are incredible! Although very playable from the white tees, this course will stand the test of time as it measures 7,700 yards from the championship tees. This course is the first planted from its inception, with two new grains of grass that thrive on salt water. Now Dye Fore offers 27 holes of exciting play.
DATES OF TRAVEL | PRICING |
January 01 2024 – April 30, 2025 | $599.00 |
- Round-trip transportation is included when you select your hotel or villa lodging.
- Rate are pler player in USD$
- Rental Clubs are available at all Casa de Campo courses: $95.00 USD per set, per day – Irons: T100’s, T200’s or T300’s with the New TS drivers, woods and hybrids
- Non-Golfers (Riders) are welcome, an additional transportation fee of $35.00 will be charged by driver (must be paid in cash)
- Rider Fees at golf course are extra and paid directly to the course. Please note that on busy days, a rider may be denied access to the course due to volume of golfers. This is managed on a day to day operation, no pre-reservations are accepted.
- All Caddie Fee’s including tip are paid in cash directly to the caddie.
- Rates below include the tip per group:
- 1. One Player – $50
- 2. Two Players $50 total for both players
- 3. Three Players $80 total for all three players
- 4. Four Players $80 total for all four players
- 5. Walking Caddie Carrying a Bag $80 per bag carried.
- Rates below include the tip per group:
If you are a guest inside Casa de Campo, please reserve at www.casadecampoteetimes.com
Please visit our partner company GOLF PUNTA CANA to reserve and view real tee-time availability @ www.golfpuntacana.com
Teeth of the Dog
Pete Dye: “I created eleven holes and God created seven!” By far Dye’s personal favorite, the “Teeth of the Dog” opened in 1971 as a 6,888-yard, par 72-layout, with par 3’s celebrated by Golf Magazine. It attracts and challenges the best professionals and amateur golfers from around the globe. In the February 2000 issue of Golf Magazine, ranks the “Teeth of the Dog’s” hole #7 one of the “Top 100 Holes of the World.
Playing on the “Teeth’s” seven waterholes is fun — with challenging shots where you might find your ball bouncing off the rocks like a pin ball and the strong Caribbean breezes challenging every stroke. With the magical location combined with Dye’s personal touches, you will see why “Teeth of the Dog” is one of the best in the world, offering trademark railroad ties–utilizing native wood, vast waste areas, peninsula green & tees, hand-sculpted putting surfaces, unique assortment of pot bunkers and elevated bunkers.

Please note caddie fees are not included.
DATES OF TRAVEL | PRICING |
May 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 Please note Teeth of the Dog will be closed from January 20 – December 22, 2025 (Open Tuesday, December 23, 2025), due to a complete maintenance program and a brand new club house experience. | $699.00 |
If you are a guest inside Casa de Campo, please reserve at www.casadecampoteetimes.com
- Round-trip transportation is included when you select your hotel or villa loding.
- Rate are pler player in USD$
- Cart & Green Fees are included.
- Rental Clubs are available at all Casa de Campo courses: $95.00 USD per set, per day – Irons: T100’s, T200’s or T300’s with the New TS drivers, woods and hybrids
- Non-Golfers (Riders) are welcome, an additional transportation fee of $35.00 will be charged by driver (must be paid in cash)
- Rider Fees at golf course are extra and paid directly to the course. Please note that on busy days, a rider may be denied access to the course due to volume of golfers. This is managed on a day to day operation, no pre-reservations are accepted.
- All Caddie Fee’s including tip are paid in cash directly to the caddie.
- Rates below include the tip per group:
- 1. One Player – $50
- 2. Two Players $50 total for both players
- 3. Three Players $80 total for all three players
- 4. Four Players $80 total for all four players
- 5. Walking Caddie Carrying a Bag $80 per bag carried.
- Rates below include the tip per group:
Please visit our partner company GOLF PUNTA CANA to reserve and view real tee-time availability @ www.golfpuntacana.com