South Korea Golf Holidays
South Korea's golf is exclusive, immaculate and unlike anywhere else: the volcanic island of Jeju holds Nine Bridges, which hosted the country's first PGA Tour event, alongside Blackstone and Pinx, while the mainland near Seoul has the Jack Nicklaus course built on reclaimed land that staged the 2015 Presidents Cup, a trip best arranged with access handled in advance.
Photo: Nine Bridges, Jeju Island via Google.
Who it suits
Korean golf is a world of its own: corporate owned, beautifully presented and often very private, with high initiation fees and a service culture to match. A South Korea golf holiday suits the curious, well traveled golfer who wants something genuinely different and is happy to plan around access. The natural base for a golf trip is Jeju, the volcanic holiday island off the south coast, where the best courses cluster within a short drive in the shadow of Mount Halla.
The headline is The Club at Nine Bridges on Jeju, designed by Ron Fream and David Dale, which hosted the first three editions of the CJ Cup from 2017 and put Korea on the PGA Tour map. Around it sit Blackstone Jeju and Pinx, while a mainland leg near Seoul can add the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, built on land reclaimed from the sea, that staged the 2015 Presidents Cup. Golf pairs with Jeju's coast and craters and the energy of Seoul.
Courses to build around
Nine Bridges · Jeju
Korea's most celebrated course, designed by Ron Fream and David Dale, etched into pine clad slopes below Mount Halla on Jeju Island. Host of the first three CJ Cups from 2017, the country's first PGA Tour event, a tranquil and immaculate test.
Blackstone Jeju
A dramatic Jeju layout set among volcanic rock and forest, a striking, modern resort course that pairs with Nine Bridges to anchor an island golf trip.
Pinx · Jeju
A scenic resort course on Jeju, mountain and forest golf with the volcanic island's distinctive landscape, an easy add to an island base with rooms and spa nearby.
Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea
On the mainland near Incheon, a Nicklaus championship course built on land reclaimed from the sea, with skyscrapers and a bridge as backdrops, host of the 2015 Presidents Cup.
Seoul area courses
Around the capital sit mountain and parkland courses, often corporate owned and exclusive, useful additions for a mainland leg with the right access.
Beyond the round
South Korea pairs golf with Jeju's beaches, craters and waterfalls, the temples and palaces of Seoul, Korean cuisine and the country's fast, modern cities.
Designers and tournament history verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Nine Bridges was designed by Ron Fream and David Dale and hosted the first three CJ Cups from 2017; the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, built on reclaimed land near Incheon, hosted the 2015 Presidents Cup. Korea's leading courses are largely private and access is by arrangement, so play and green fees are confirmed before booking.
A sample trip, day by day
Arrive on Jeju
Fly into Jeju Island by way of Seoul, settle at an island resort, and open with a coastal dinner below Mount Halla.
Nine Bridges
The marquee round on Korea's most celebrated course, pine forest and immaculate turf on the slopes of Halla.
Blackstone or Pinx
A second Jeju course among the volcanic rock and forest, then the island's craters, coast and waterfalls.
Fly to the mainland
A short flight to Seoul or Incheon, a city evening, and a look at fast, modern Korea.
Nicklaus course, Seoul and home
A round at the Jack Nicklaus Presidents Cup course near Incheon, the palaces and food of Seoul, then transfers home.
Indicative costs and when to book
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| Nine Bridges green fee, visitor access | premium, by arrangement, confirm |
| Jeju resort course green fee | premium, confirm |
| Mainland championship course green fee | premium, by arrangement, confirm |
| Island or city hotel, per night | indicative, confirm |
| Package per head, golf week | indicative, long haul, confirm |
Best time to book: Korean golf is best from April to November, with spring blossom and autumn color the prime windows and a hot, humid summer in between; winter is cold on the mainland though Jeju stays milder. Because the leading courses are private, book well ahead so access and tee times can be arranged. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a South Korea golf holiday
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is in the group, and a concierge will arrange a Korea trip around Jeju and the mainland courses, with access handled, costed to the head, with no obligation.
South Korea golf holiday questions
Which courses should you play on a South Korea golf holiday?
Build around Jeju Island, where Nine Bridges, host of the first three CJ Cups, sits alongside Blackstone and Pinx. A mainland leg near Seoul can add the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, the 2015 Presidents Cup venue built on reclaimed land. Korea's best courses are largely private, so access is arranged in advance.
Is South Korea a good golf destination?
Yes, for the well traveled golfer who wants something genuinely different and is happy to plan around access. Korean courses are immaculate, often corporate owned and very exclusive, with a service culture to match. Jeju Island is the natural golf base, pairing world class courses with volcanic scenery, and a mainland leg adds Seoul and a championship round.
How much does a South Korea golf holiday cost?
Green fees at the leading courses are premium and access is often by arrangement, and it is a long haul trip with internal flights. A week with several rounds, good hotels and transfers typically runs into the mid thousands per head or more. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a South Korea golf holiday?
Korean golf is best from April to November, with spring blossom and autumn color the prime windows. Summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold on the mainland, though Jeju stays milder. Book well ahead so access to the private courses can be arranged.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.