[Field 3GO] Blueone Sangju, the Optimal Course for Exercise and Relaxation

Natural Harmony of Mountain Ranges, Valleys, Lakes, and Forests
Maintaining the Best Lawn Condition at Baekhwasan Foothills
European Residential Alpine Style Resort
Best of Nakdonggang Gyeongcheondae and Bicycle Museum

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 Blue One Sangju Golf Resort located in Moseo-myeon, Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk.

Blue One Sangju is a healing course where anyone can comfortably enjoy a round. Photo by Blue One Sangju

◆EnjoyGO= Blue One Sangju is a European-style golf resort, the birthplace of golf. It is always listed among the top 10 golf courses for consumer satisfaction. It is a non-membership 18-hole golf course. The area is 330,000 pyeong (approximately 1,090,000 square meters) with a total length of 7,367 yards. The teeing areas are planted with Kentucky bluegrass, the fairways with Jangseongjoongji, and the greens with bentgrass. The 75 bunkers are filled with Jumunjin sand. There are 7 ponds. The course consists of East and West courses. It is located at an altitude of 310 meters, which is the most suitable elevation for living. It is an optimal golf course for exercise and relaxation.

The flow of mountain ranges and valleys is preserved, and lakes, ridges, and forests naturally harmonize with the course. You can enjoy a cozy and comfortable round. The natural rock formations, blue sky, and beautiful wildflower paths are impressive. It is situated at an average elevation of 310 meters at the foot of Baekhwasan Mountain (933m). It is cool enough that there is no tropical night phenomenon even in midsummer. The turf is always maintained in the best condition.

Although the altitude of the area where the course is located is somewhat higher than the surrounding regions, the natural course design harmonized with the terrain is impressive. Although built on rugged mountainous terrain, it feels as comfortable as if floating above the clouds. The total elevation difference across the course is within 35 meters, giving a feeling close to flat land. The course specifications meet the standards for international competitions. The fairway width ranges from 80 to 100 meters. Anyone can comfortably and leisurely take tee shots.

Blue One Sangju Driving Range is a practice field with natural grass and a distance of 300 yards. Photo by Blue One Sangju

It has a driving range made of natural grass. The range is 300 yards, and there are putting and bunker shot practice facilities. You can warm up before the round and practice posture correction and shots after completing 18 holes. It operates on a coin system. Each hitting bay has a photo matching the number of the hole, creating an atmosphere as if practicing on that hole. There is a practice green in front of the start plaza to check the green speed.

If you visit Blue One Sangju, a European-style clubhouse stands out. Photo by Blue One Sangju

◆EatGO= When entering the Blue One Sangju clubhouse, you can feel the solemnity and quiet charm of Europe, the birthplace of golf. It is a place where rest and business coexist. It is a place to chat with acquaintances. Seminar rooms, banquet halls, pro shops, and convenience stores are also available. In the main dining hall, you can experience joyful tastes and memories. Fresh seasonal ingredients are used, and the chef’s refined dishes are served.

At Blue One Sangju Start House, you can enjoy simple dishes. Photo by Blue One Sangju

In the main dining hall, you can have Ugeoji hangover soup and seaweed soup for breakfast, and bibimbap in a stone pot, soybean paste stew, pork belly kimchi stew, and seafood soft tofu stew are popular for lunch. After the round, you can enjoy smoked salmon salad and Yuringi (fried chicken with sauce) as side dishes. The assorted wild mushroom beef and octopus hot pot for four, spicy crab stew with small crabs, and stir-fried wild ginseng with pork belly are also delicious. The course menu combining Chinese, Western, and Korean cuisines is highly recommended. At the start house, there are seafood and chive pancakes set, soup tteokbokki and fried dishes, assorted fish cake soup, sausage vegetable stir-fry, and salads.

Blue One Sangju Golftel is a high-end alpine-style villa. Photo by Blue One Sangju

Accommodation is available at the golf-tel. It is a high-class villa-style residence in the European Alpine style. It creates an elegant and noble atmosphere. There are a total of 50 rooms, including 15 detached villa-style rooms (149.26㎡) and 35 tower-style rooms (64.65㎡). The villa-style golf-tel offers independent spaces with a quiet and cozy atmosphere. There are independent bedrooms and yellow soil rooms. From the golf-tel windows, you can enjoy a refreshing view of the golf course. The night view illuminated by lighting is another attraction.

Gyeongcheondae is considered the "Number 1 Scenic Spot of the Nakdong River." Photo by Sangju City

◆SeeGO= Gyeongcheondae located by the Nakdong River is the best. It is the most beautiful scenery among the 1,300-ri (approximately 510 km) waterway of the Nakdong River, which originates from Hwangji in Taebaeksan Mountain. It is known as ‘Nakdong River’s No.1 Scenic Spot.’ There is Cheonjubong Peak, which reminds one of a crane soaring into the sky after drinking Nakdong River water, and an observatory where you can enjoy views of the rocky cliffs and winding river. Within the Gyeongcheondae tourist area, there are an observatory, wooden bridge, suspension bridge, Sangdo filming set, and a snack bar. The walking trail, which combines a stone wall path in a pine forest and 108 stone pagodas, includes a yellow soil ball barefoot experience area.

At the Bicycle Museum, you can also rent couple bicycles and unique bicycles. Photo by Sangju City

The Bicycle Museum is great for families. About 500 bicycle-related stamps are exhibited in the basement level 1. The first floor features Sangju’s bicycle shops and cycling-related exhibits. The second floor has classic, unique, leisure bicycles, world bicycles, and a 5G VR experience zone. With just 15 minutes invested, you can use the 4D theater that accommodates 24 people. Bicycles are also available for rent, including children’s bikes, unique bicycles, and couple bicycles. The bicycle circuit road is about 500 meters long.