Nam Seoul Country Club
A long established championship club on the southern edge of Seoul, opened in 1971 and best known as the longtime home of the Maekyung Open. A par 71 of about 7,039 yards through mature, tree lined parkland that has tested Korea's best for half a century.
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The verdict
Nam Seoul Country Club has been part of the fabric of Korean tournament golf for more than fifty years. Opened in 1971 in Seongnam, on the southern fringe of Seoul, it is a mature parkland club whose reputation rests above all on one thing: it is the longtime host of the Maekyung Open, one of the country's most important men's professional events. Generations of Korean and visiting tour players have made their names on these fairways, which gives a round here a genuine sense of competitive history.
From the championship tees the course stretches to par 71 over about 7,039 yards, a proper test framed by the established trees that define the southern Seoul golf belt. It is classic, tree lined parkland rather than modern resort spectacle: tight, demanding driving lines, well protected greens and a layout that rewards accuracy and course management over raw power. For the travelling golfer, the appeal is playing a course with real tournament pedigree, set conveniently close to the capital and easily folded into a Seoul region itinerary.
Nam Seoul Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1971
- Tournament
- Maekyung Open host
- Type
- Parkland, 18 holes
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 7,039 yds
- Green fee
- Members
Opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases and tournament records. Nam Seoul Country Club opened in 1971 and plays to par 71 over about 7,039 yards from the championship tees, with shorter members and forward setups; it also has a par 3 course. It is best known as the longtime host of the Maekyung Open. The club is private with no published public green fee, and any guest access is arranged through a member. Figures and policies change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Nam Seoul is a course that defends itself with trees and position rather than length alone. The driving lines are framed tightly by mature woodland, so finding the fairway from the tee is the first job on almost every hole, and a wayward drive is quickly punished. From there the premium shifts to controlled approaches into greens that have been set up over decades to identify the best ball strikers in Korean professional golf.
Stretched to its full 7,039 yards for the Maekyung Open, the course becomes a stern examination, but from the members tees it plays as a fair and rewarding parkland test for a visiting group. Conditioning is to the high Korean standard, the greens run true, and the closing holes carry the weight of decades of tournament drama, the kind of finish where a national title has been decided.
It is not the flashiest course in the Seoul region, and that is part of its charm. Nam Seoul is a serious, traditional championship club whose value lies in its pedigree and its honesty: play it well and you have earned it. Paired with the area's other great clubs, it makes a fitting stop on a Seoul golf trip with real history behind every shot.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; outside play is limited and generally needs a member or a specialist introduction |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest rate is arranged through the club (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Arrange well in advance through a member or a Korea golf specialist; weekend access is especially restricted |
| On the day | Caddie and cart are standard at Korean clubs; a championship eighteen plus a par 3 course on site |
| Getting there | Seongnam, Gyeonggi province, on the southern edge of Seoul and easily reached from the city |
| Best months | May, June and September to October for the most comfortable playing conditions |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Nam Seoul is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit through a member or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in central Seoul, with the Gangnam district a particularly convenient choice for the southern golf belt. From there the full range of international hotels, dining and culture is on hand, and Nam Seoul and the other prestige clubs south of the river are a short transfer away.
For a golf focused trip, Nam Seoul sits naturally on an itinerary of the Seoul region's championship parkland courses, paired with the airport side layouts to the west. Treat it as the tournament pedigree round on a wider Korea golf tour.
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Nam Seoul Country Club questions
When did Nam Seoul Country Club open?
Nam Seoul Country Club opened in 1971 in Seongnam, on the southern edge of Seoul, and has long been one of the established championship clubs in the Gyeonggi region.
What is the par and length of Nam Seoul Country Club?
The championship layout plays to par 71 over about 7,039 yards from the back tees, with shorter members and forward setups. The club also has a par 3 course.
What tournament is held at Nam Seoul Country Club?
Nam Seoul Country Club is best known as the longtime host of the Maekyung Open, one of Korea's leading men's professional tournaments, played on the Korean Tour and historically co sanctioned with the Asian Tour.
Can visitors play Nam Seoul Country Club?
Nam Seoul is a private members club and outside play is limited, generally arranged through a member or a Korea golf specialist. Always confirm access directly well in advance of any planned visit.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access arrangements verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.