Asia's golf triumvirate of Japan, South Korea, and China offers the continent's most sophisticated and diverse championship golf experiences. Japan's century-old golf tradition showcases architectural masterpieces like Hirono Golf Club and Kawana Hotel's dramatic Pacific clifftop setting, whilst South Korea's modern resort courses like Nine Bridges and South Cape Owners Club blend stunning natural landscapes with world-class design. China's rapid golf development has produced spectacular layouts including Shanqin Bay and Mission Hills' twelve championship courses, creating a dynamic golf scene across Asia's economic powerhouses with exceptional supporting destinations throughout Southeast Asia.
Kinki (Kansai), Japan
Hirono Golf Club has played host to all the major Japanese championships and, although it measures a mere 6,925 yards from the back tees, it’s a supreme test of golf.
All Areas, China
All Areas, South Korea
Chubu, Japan
Kinki (Kansai), Japan
All Areas, China
Kanto, Japan
Kanto, Japan
South Korea
Constructed in a manner unlike anything that’s been built before in China, the Shanqin Bay golf course just might become the benchmark for those still to come... assuming the authorities do not commandeer the fairways.
The course at South Cape Owners Club is a Kyle Phillips design, set out on a dramatic cliff top property, with ocean views available from all eighteen golf holes.
There are two courses on the Izu Peninsula at the Kawana Resort and the Fuji course is universally considered to be the best.
Naruo shares all the traditional aspects of Japan’s older golf clubs. The continuity in tradition here is maintained by the 700 members whose average age is 71.
Set out across reclaimed land on Chongming Island in the estuary of the mighty Yangtze River, the 2011 Jack Nicklaus-designed Links layout at Lanhai International Golf Resort was completely re-built by Ogilvie, Clayton, Cocking and Mead in 2018 creating Yangtze Dunes.
Yoshiro Hayashi won the Japan Open Golf Championship here at Abiko Golf Club way back in 1950, but the club hosted the Japan Women's Open Golf Championship as recently as 2009.
Yokohama Country Club was founded in 1960 and over the following six years architect Takeo Aiyama designed and built both the East and West 18-hole layouts.
You’ll need an invite to play here at Tokyo Golf Club but if you are lucky enough to receive one, take it immediately. This is a world-class golf course that is mature way beyond its years.
The Club at Nine Bridges is located on Jeju Island, the volcanic island south of South Korea’s continental landmass sometimes referred to as Korea’s Maui.
