Golf Holidays in South Korea
South Korea is home to some incredibly vibrant cities, mainly focused around Seoul and Busan, on top of the picturesque national parks and scenic stretches of coastline. One of the most popular holiday destinations for Koreans and international visitors is Jeju Island, which features a volcanic Hallasan commanding the centre of the island and a 224-kilometer forested national park filled with wildlife. South Korea also boasts some breathtaking golf courses that feature in the top 100 in the world and also hosts on the PGA Tour for The CJ Cup at Nine Bridges on Jeju Island.
South Korea is blessed with an incredibly diverse landscape, which provides stunning views for visitors to admire and picturesque golf courses. The number one golf course in Korea, at South Cape Owners Club, also features in the top 100 golf courses in the world and shows off exactly what South Korea has to offer in the golfing world.
However there is more to do here than play golf, explore the capital city in Seoul, explore the various national parks, attend one of the local baseball games or sample some of the local food specialties with the delicious street food.
Located just off the southeast coast, Namhea Island is the perfect setting for the picturesque golf club, designed by the same person who created Yas Links in Abu Dhabi and Kingbarns in Scotland.
Founded back to 1986, the stunning Lakeside Country Club boasts a huge facility with a 54-hole golf complex, comprising of the East, South and West Golf Courses. The Country Club is also very accessible just an hour south of Gangnam.
The 72 at Sky 72 stands for the number of holes available at the incredible facility, with the 18-hole Ocean course features as one of the favourites. The location is easy to get to being nearby Seoul’s International Airport.
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea and is the most populated city in the country. Anyone who is visiting South Korea absolutely must spend at least 3 or 4 nights in Seoul as there is plenty to explore, from taking relaxing strolls down the paths next to Han River, trying out the local street food, or hike up one of the nearby national parks for panoramic views over the city.
Busan is the second most populated city in South Korea and can be easily accessed by plane, bullet train (KTX) or simply driving down from Seoul. Either way it is worth the visit as you can experience one of the biggest cities whilst being by the coast and having access to some beautiful beaches to relax on. Travel to Taejongdae park to explore the magnificent cliffs facing the open sea and some amazing views of the coastline to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Just over an hour flight from Seoul with multiple airlines flying every day, it couldn’t be easier to visit the majestic Jeju Island. The volcanic island boasts amazing scenery which is perfect for hiking and exploring and was formed by volcanic eruptions which occurred over a million years ago. Jeju also attracts warmer weather than Seoul and Busan, which makes it an attractive spot to visit all year round.
South Korea has some of the best public transport in the world with extensive bus routes, subway lines and airports. However if you require a car to get around during your trip, take a look at some of the key drive times around South Korea.
Drive Times by Car
1 hr
10 mins
1 hr
45 mins
With direct flights available with British Airways to the capital city of South Korea in Seoul, it couldn’t be easier to visit the fascinating country. So take a look at the key flight details and when the best time of year is to visit.
Flights & Weather
11 hrs
Incheon International Airport
May-June, Sep-Oct
18 - 28° C