Ta Shee Golf and Country Club
Robert Trent Jones Jr. reshaped Ta Shee into 27 holes of championship golf across the Daxi hills, a par 72 reaching about 7,150 yards that became Taiwan's marquee tournament course. The Johnnie Walker Classic and the BMW Asian Open have been decided here, with Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Ernie Els among those who have walked its fairways.
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The verdict
Ta Shee is the course Taiwan puts forward when the world's best come to play. Robert Trent Jones Jr. took a rolling site in the Daxi hills southeast of Taoyuan and built a 27-hole complex of three nines that combine into a full championship test, a par 72 that stretches close to 7,150 yards and has the length, the bunkering and the green complexes to hold a European Tour standard field. For years it was the only course in Taiwan recognized at that tournament level, and the roll call of events it has staged tells you why.
For the traveling golfer it is the headline round on a Taiwan itinerary. The design is generous enough off the tee to be enjoyable from the forward markers and demanding enough from the back to feel like the real thing, with water and sand placed exactly where a loose shot finds them. Access is private and best arranged ahead through a member or a tour operator, but the reward is a round on the course where Tiger Woods and Ernie Els once contended.
Ta Shee at a glance
- Redesign
- Late 1990s
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Jr.
- Type
- Championship parkland
- Par
- 72
- Holes
- 27 (three nines)
- Yardage
- About 7,150 yds
Designer, configuration, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Ta Shee Golf and Country Club and leading course databases. Robert Trent Jones Jr. redesigned the course into a 27-hole complex of three nines combining to a par 72 of about 7,150 yards. Ta Shee is a private members club; there is no published public green fee, so always confirm access and any guest rate directly before planning.
The holes worth the trip
The Trent Jones Jr. hand is everywhere at Ta Shee: wide, shaped fairways that funnel toward favored sides, large greens with bold internal movement, and bunkering set to catch the player who takes on the wrong line. The three nines each have their own character across the rolling terrain, so the combination you draw changes the round, but the standard never drops.
Water is the recurring theme, fronting and flanking greens on the par 5s and the longer par 4s, asking for a committed second or a smart lay up rather than a half hearted swing. The par 3s vary nicely in length and angle, several of them played over hazard to greens that reward the high, soft approach. This is tournament golf, so the premium sits on driving in play and controlling distance into receptive but exacting greens.
The closing holes of the championship rotation are where the events were won and lost, long and water guarded, demanding two good swings under pressure. Play Ta Shee from a sensible tee and it is a rich, varied day; play it from the back and you feel exactly what the professionals faced. Either way it is the most complete golf in Taiwan.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitors generally play as a member's guest or through a golf tour operator, with weekdays the most realistic window |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any visitor or guest rate, plus caddie and cart, is arranged on booking (indicative, 2026). Confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Arrange well in advance; a Taiwan golf specialist or member introduction is the surest route to a tee time |
| On the day | Caddies are standard at Taiwan clubs; carts are used on the hilly routing; expect a full clubhouse and practice setup |
| Getting there | Daxi District, southeast of Taoyuan, roughly an hour from Taipei and close to Taoyuan International Airport |
| Best months | October to April for cooler, drier golf; the summer months are hot and humid with afternoon storms |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Ta Shee is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base in Taipei, a short drive north, where the hotels, dining and transport links are at their best and the high speed rail and airport put the rest of the island within reach. Taoyuan itself offers closer, more convenient stays near the airport for an early tee time at Ta Shee.
Taiwan rewards a multi course trip, and Ta Shee pairs naturally with the other strong layouts within easy reach of Taipei and Taoyuan. Build a few rounds around it and a Taipei base gives you world class food and culture between your golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Ta Shee.
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Ta Shee questions
Who designed Ta Shee Golf and Country Club?
Ta Shee was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr., who reworked it in the late 1990s into the 27-hole championship layout that became Taiwan's leading tournament venue.
What is the par and length of Ta Shee Golf and Country Club?
Ta Shee is a 27-hole complex of three nines that combine to a par 72 of about 7,150 yards from the championship tees, set across the rolling Daxi hills of Taoyuan.
What tournaments has Ta Shee hosted?
Ta Shee has hosted leading international events including the Johnnie Walker Classic and the BMW Asian Open, drawing players such as Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Ernie Els.
Can visitors play Ta Shee Golf and Country Club?
Ta Shee is a private members club. Visiting golfers generally play as a member's guest or through a golf tour operator, and weekdays are the most realistic window. Always arrange access in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, configuration, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.