[Field 3GO] Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo, a True Golf Resort Destination

Korea's First 27-Hole Island Golf Course
Seaside Golf Course with Ocean Views from Every Hole
Hanok-Style Clubhouse, Enjoy Fresh Seafood
Aquaplanet Yeosu, Yeosu Marine Cable Car Popular

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, a golf course being good alone is not enough to be considered the best. There must be good field conditions, food, and attractions. We introduce the ‘Field 3GO’ golf courses that are suitable for spending happy times with golf. This time, it is Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo located in Gyeongho-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.

Seijiwood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo is a seaside golf course where you can enjoy the spectacular views of the South Sea. Photo by Seijiwood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo

◆EnjoyGO= Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo is Korea’s first public golf course with an island golf course. It is a seaside golf course where you can view the sea from every hole. Construction of Yeosu Gyeongdo Golf & Resort began in March 2010, and in time for the 2012 Yeosu World Expo, 9 of the 27 holes and 100 condo units were opened first. In November 2013, 18 holes were opened, and by June 2014, all 27 holes were available.

In January 2017, Mirae Asset purchased the facilities and land of Yeosu Gyeongdo Golf & Resort from Jeonnam Development Corporation for 343.3 billion KRW in a lump sum. In April 2020, the name was changed to Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo. Mirae Asset plans to invest more than 1.5 trillion KRW to build a 6-star resort hotel, golf villas, water park, marina, and commercial facilities by 2029.

The mild climate, sunshine, and beautiful sunsets leave a strong impression. It is regarded as a true resort where even time takes a break. You can enjoy spectacular views of the South Sea from every hole. It is a links course where you can find peace of mind in the dense green pine forest.

The three courses each have their own unique character. There is no chance to get bored. The Geumodo Course offers the blue sea, wind, and the sound of waves along with breathtaking views of the South Sea. The Odongdo Course is a resort-style course with gentle hills and the backdrop of the archipelago, requiring precise distance control. It is a wellness-type health course that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy. The Dolsando Course is a tournament course with distinct scenic changes between pine forests and the sea. It requires challenging and strategic play.

Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo is a golf course where it does not snow even in winter. You can enjoy warm winter rounds at Yeosu Gyeongdo. There are package deals that include 36-hole rounds, rooms, and breakfast. It is a golf course where no-caddy rounds are possible. Two-player rounds are also allowed.

At the restaurant in Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo, you can enjoy seafood from the southern provinces while viewing the course. Photo by Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo

◆EatGO= The clubhouse at Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo is designed in a hanok (traditional Korean house) style. The restaurant offers the fresh scent of the sea and a variety of fresh seafood, allowing you to fully enjoy the culinary delights of the southern region. A feast of abundant southern Korean cuisine unfolds. For breakfast, you can have maesaengi (green laver) and octopus porridge, Korean beef brisket hangover soup, and seaweed and oyster hangover soup. For lunch, you can enjoy live abalone and octopus hot pot, cockle seaweed bibimbap, and nourishing jjangttungeo (mudfish) soup. Stir-fried webfoot octopus, octopus, and black pork, southern-style fermented skate salad, and Yeosu octopus salad are also popular.

You can also try set menus consisting of seasonal fresh sashimi, sashimi salad, jeon (Korean pancakes), shrimp tempura, and spicy fish stew made with assorted fish parts. Only pre-booked group customers can enjoy a private dining space with an atmospheric setting. The Beach Restaurant offers a Mediterranean-style atmosphere with a panoramic view of the sea. It serves natural cuisine made with fresh and top-quality ingredients. It is suitable for couples wanting to create precious memories and family gatherings.

The clubhouse is equipped with various auxiliary facilities, including the Daegyeongdo Hall that can accommodate up to 400 people and a seminar room for up to 35 people. A full renovation of the clubhouse facilities is underway and is scheduled to be completed by February next year. Currently, the locker rooms and sauna are not available.

Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo Condominium, equipped with various convenient facilities, offers customers a perfect rest. Photo by Sagewood CC Yeosu Gyeongdo

The accommodation facilities are perfect. Yeosu Gyeongdo Condominium combines natural materials with modern interior design, providing even more comfort and stability. It offers a unique ocean view created by the tidal differences. You can feel the beauty of the Hallyeohaesang and the warm sunlight of Gyeongdo. It offers ‘perfect rest’ on an independent island. There are various room types including Diamond (6-person room), Gold, Ruby Double, Ruby Twin, Ruby Ondol (all 4-person rooms), and Silver (2-person room).

Aqua Planet Yeosu is the largest marine theme park in Asia. Photo by Aqua Planet Yeosu

◆SeeGO= Aquaplanet Yeosu is located near the 2nd pier of Yeosu New Port in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. It is Asia’s largest premium marine theme park. You can see various marine ecosystems that are not easily accessible in daily life. It is an eco-friendly aquarium powered by solar energy. It operates differentiated experiential exhibition spaces such as ‘Ocean Life,’ ‘Marine Life,’ and ‘Aqua Forest.’ About 300 species and 55,000 marine creatures live there. You can watch feeding sessions in large tanks.

If you ride the Yeosu Marine Cable Car, you can feel your stress disappear. Photo by Yeosu Marine Cable Car

Yeosu Marine Cable Car is also worth trying. It has been the number one in nationwide ridership for eight consecutive years. It was the first in Korea to surpass 10 million riders in the shortest period (6 years). This means one in four Koreans has already experienced it. It is Korea’s first urban-type marine cable car connecting islands and land over the sea. It is the fourth in Asia after Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam. You can feel the thrilling excitement of crossing the sea and enjoy the beautiful South Sea and sky firsthand. It operates 15 crystal cabins and 35 regular cabins. The crystal cabins have floors made of reinforced glass.