[Field 3GO] Ildong Lake GC, More Than Just a Course

Prestigious Golf Course Opened in 1995, Thorough Member Management
Perfect Turf Care, True Tournament Course
Direct Operation of Large Clubhouse, Hotel-Grade Cuisine
Healing at Baegun Valley and Jeil Yuhwang Oncheon Near the Golf Course

Golf culture in Korea is gradually changing. It is shifting from a personal hobby to a family leisure activity. Golf is no longer just a pleasure for golfers but a sport to enjoy with family. Due to this change, it is not enough for a golf course to be good alone. There must be good field conditions, food, and attractions. We introduce the ‘Field 3GO’ golf courses suitable for spending happy times with golf. This time, it is Ildong Lake Golf Club located in Ildong-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

Ildong Lake Golf Club is a members-only golf course known for its excellent course management.
[Photo by Ildong Lake Golf Club]

◆EnjoyGO= Ildong Lake Golf Club is a prestigious golf course that opened in 1995. It covers 1,587,849㎡ (about 480,000 pyeong) with 27 holes. There are 18 membership holes (par 72, 7,209 yards) and 9 public holes (par 36, 3,538 yards). It excels in thorough member management, operation, and course maintenance. It focuses on low-emission turf management to minimize environmental pollution and research on mowing residue treatment technology for environmental conservation. It has independently developed an eco-friendly turf management system.

Ildong Lake Golf Club is an eco-friendly course that preserves the natural terrain.
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It is a true tournament course that has hosted major competitions. Starting with the 1996 Samsung World Championship, an LPGA Tour event, it has continuously hosted domestic professional selections and men’s and women’s tournaments including the Asian Tour. Each course offers completely different impressions and delights. The green speed is maintained at 2.8m (9.18ft).

The membership courses are the Mountain Course and the Hill Course. From the club entrance to the course, there are no artificial obstacles installed. About 4,000 pine trees, over 120,000 tons of ponds, and natural rock formations spread like a folding screen. The harmony between mounds and courses is impressive. Adjacent holes are not visible, ensuring independence between holes. The Mountain Course has a masculine feel, while the Hill Course has a feminine vibe.

Ildong Lake Golf Club has a driving range for tournament competitions.
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There is a driving range. It is designed to be open so that players can accurately know the landing point of their shots. Considering the importance of the short game, greens of 40m, 90m, 145m, and 205m have been created. Instead of using artificial obstacles like nets, natural mounds are used.

The clubhouse of Ildong Lake Golf Club is a luxurious space where you can relax while viewing the course.
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◆EatGO= The clubhouse covers 6,942㎡ (about 2,100 pyeong). The comfortable environment and open space are impressive. It is designed so that visitors can relax while overlooking the golf course. It is operated directly. Food and high-quality service comparable to those in hotels are provided. Group events for 20 to 160 people are possible. The large dining hall uses fresh organic ingredients. You can enjoy menus that consider both taste and health. Outdoor parties are also available.

Ildong Gukbap is a popular menu item. It uses domestic Korean beef. There are also Shrimp Arugula Pizza and Crispy Patta. Hot pot dishes such as mushroom and beef tripe are also favored by customers. Course A prepared by a top chef includes salmon salad, old-fashioned fried chicken, beef tenderloin sweet and sour pork, and black pork kimchi stew. Course B includes tiger cheese shrimp salad, abalone & flatfish sashimi, asparagus beef stir-fry, and freshwater eel rice bowl. At the start house, you can enjoy perilla buckwheat noodles, boneless spicy chicken, stir-fried cuttlefish with pork skin, and smoked duck jellyfish cold dish.

If you visit Ildong Lake Golf Club, you can use hot spring water drawn from 800 meters underground.
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At Ildong Lake Golf Club, you can enjoy a premium hot spring bath. Hot spring water is supplied to the bath from 800 meters underground. The water quality contains over 20 types of minerals including lithium, sodium, calcium, silica, fluoride, and iron. After showering, you can feel your skin becoming smooth. A Finnish sauna is also installed to wash away fatigue after a round.

Baegun Valley is a gorge formed by clear and clean water gathering together.
[Photo by Korea Tourism Organization]

◆SeeGO= Pocheon-si has Baegun Valley in Idong-myeon. It is a valley formed by clear and clean water flowing westward from the summits of Gwangdeoksan and Baegunsan. The valley is 10 km long. The rocks mainly observed in Baegun Valley are Mesozoic Jurassic granite. Various geological structures including faults can be observed due to structural movements. In the upper stream of Baegun Valley, vertical and horizontal joints have developed. Ponds and bizarre rock formations blend together to create beauty. The road from Baegun Valley to Gwangdeok Pass is popular as a driving course due to its beautiful surrounding scenery. In winter, the ‘Pocheon Baegun Valley Winter Festival’ is held. Children can experience various winter activities such as Snow Hill Rabbit Chase, tube sledding, spinning sledding, trout and smelt fishing, and top spinning.

At Ildongjeil Sulfur Hot Spring, you can enjoy various facilities such as an open-air bath and a swimming pool.

When visiting Pocheon, hot springs are a must. Ildong Jeil Sulfur Hot Spring, opened in 1996, is located at the entrance of the Ildong hot spring district in Pocheon-si. It uses sulfur hot spring water drawn from 800 meters underground. The water quality is mainly sulfur-based. It is known to be effective for rheumatism, adult diseases, diabetes, hypertension, neuralgia, gynecological diseases, arthritis, and various skin diseases. Facilities include outdoor baths, fire and sweat rooms, hot spring swimming pools, waterfall baths, and saunas.