Pinx Golf Club
Theodore Robinson's 27 hole highland course sits on the southern slopes below Mount Halla, the centrepiece of Jeju's Biotopia and Podo Hotel resort. Opened in 1999, it was the first Korean course named in the Golf Digest world top 100, a standard 18 playing par 72 over about 6,900 yards.
Photo: Pinx Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Pinx is the course that put Korean golf on the world map. When Golf Digest named it inside the global top 100, it was the first course in the country to earn that recognition, and the setting explains why. Theodore Robinson, an American architect with more than 170 layouts to his name, used the volcanic highland of southern Jeju to fine effect, the holes rising and falling across the slopes below Mount Halla with the island's pine and the distant sea framing the round.
It is 27 holes in three nines, part of the wider Biotopia development that pairs the golf with the design forward Podo Hotel and the Glass House and Genius Loci buildings by the architect Itami Jun. That blend of serious architecture, mountain scenery and a layout of real quality makes Pinx the marquee golf experience on Jeju and a fitting anchor for a trip to Korea's resort island. Access is exclusive, so plan the round well ahead.
Pinx Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1999
- Designer
- Theodore Robinson
- Type
- Highland resort
- Holes
- 27 (three nines)
- Par
- 72 for 18
- Yardage
- About 6,900 yds
Designer, opening year, holes and par verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Pinx is a Theodore Robinson design opened in 1999, 27 holes in East, West and North nines, each par 36, a standard 18 playing to par 72 of about 6,900 yards. It is an exclusive resort course; visitor green fees are premium and vary by season and weekday versus weekend, recently indicatively in the region of 250,000 to 400,000 Korean won (2026). Always confirm current rates and access directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The defining quality at Pinx is elevation and outlook. Robinson routed the nines across the rolling volcanic terrain so that holes climb and tumble with the land, and the changes in level put a premium on judging the uphill and downhill yardages correctly. On clear days the sea and the bulk of Mount Halla fill the horizon, and the round feels as much like an event as a game.
Conditioning is immaculate, as you would expect of a flagship resort course, and the greens are generous in size but full of movement, asking for a thoughtful approach and confident putting. The three nines give the club flexibility and the visitor variety, so a stay long enough to play more than one combination is well rewarded.
Pair the golf with the architecture of the surrounding Biotopia estate and Pinx becomes more than a course; it is a destination in its own right, the kind of distinctive, well made highland golf that justifies the journey to Jeju.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Exclusive resort course tied to the Podo Hotel and Biotopia; visitor play by advance reservation, staying guests prioritised |
| Green fee | Premium; indicatively about 250,000 to 400,000 Korean won by season and day, often with cart and caddie (2026) |
| Booking | Reserve well ahead through the resort or a Korea golf specialist; a Podo Hotel stay eases access |
| On the day | Caddie and cart are standard; allow for the highland setting and changeable Jeju weather |
| Getting there | Southern Jeju near Seogwipo, about 40 minutes from Jeju International Airport |
| Best months | April to June and September to November for mild, clear highland conditions |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; Pinx is exclusive and rates change by slot and season, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the resort itself. The Podo Hotel, the boutique property at the heart of the Biotopia estate, puts the first tee minutes away and wraps the golf in some of the most admired contemporary architecture in Korea. Staying on site is also the surest route to a tee time at an otherwise exclusive course.
For a wider Jeju trip, the resort town of Seogwipo on the south coast offers a broader range of hotels, dining and the island's waterfalls and coastline, all within easy reach. Jeju rewards a few days, pairing the golf at Pinx with the island's volcanic scenery and relaxed pace.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Pinx Golf Club.
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Pinx Golf Club questions
Who designed Pinx Golf Club and when did it open?
Pinx Golf Club was designed by the American architect Theodore Robinson and opened in 1999, one of the last courses he created in a long career of more than 170 designs worldwide.
How many holes does Pinx Golf Club have?
Pinx has 27 holes split into East, West and North nines, each a par 36. A standard 18 hole combination plays to par 72 at about 6,900 yards.
Why is Pinx Golf Club significant?
Pinx was the first Korean golf course to be named in the Golf Digest world top 100, a landmark for the country's golf and a marquee draw on Jeju Island.
Can visitors play Pinx Golf Club?
Pinx is an exclusive resort course tied to the Podo Hotel and Biotopia development. Visitor play is by advance reservation at premium green fees, so book early and confirm access and rates directly before travelling.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, holes and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.