If you are planning a golf trip to South Korea,
Pine Beach Country Club is one of the most well-known coastal golf courses in the country and is often recognized as an LPGA golf course Korea, having hosted tournaments with LPGA-level course conditions.
It’s not close to Seoul, and getting there takes some effort—but that’s exactly what makes the experience more special and less crowded.
👉 In this review, you’ll find:
✔️ How to get there (essential for international golfers)
✔️ Golf package pricing in Korea (1-night, 2-day deals explained)
✔️ Course conditions and overall difficulty
✔️ What the stay is really like (rooms, food, and atmosphere)
▶ Where is Pine Beach CC? (Nearest Airport & Travel Time)
Pine Beach CC is located in Haenam, a coastal area in the southwest of Korea.
📍 Location: 224, Si-ro, Hwawon-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
✈️ Best airport option
Muan International Airport
👉 About 1–1.5 hours by car
✈️ Alternative route
Incheon International Airport
👉 About 4–5 hours by car
✔️ Important tip:
Unlike many countries, top golf courses in Korea are often far from major cities.
So travel time is something you need to plan in advance.
▶ How Golf Packages Work in Korea
If you’re new to golf in Korea, this part is important.
Most courses like Pine Beach CC are not booked as single rounds.
👉 Instead, you book a “golf package”
✔️ Typical 2-day package includes:
- 36 holes (2 rounds)
- 1 night accommodation
- Dinner & breakfast
- Golf cart
✔️ Extra:
- Caddie fee (mandatory in Korea)
👉 This system is very common in Korea, especially outside major cities.
▶ Price: Pine Beach CC Golf Package
✔️ Total price (2 players): KRW 1,860,000 (~$1,300 USD total)
✔️ Per person: Around $800 USD (all included)
✔️ Caddie fee: KRW 150,000 ($110 USD)
✔️ Real experience (important)
During my round, part of the course condition wasn’t ideal.
👉 The club refunded KRW 240,000 without me asking.
👉 Why this matters:
Service quality and fairness are a big part of golf culture in Korea.
▶ Course Condition: LPGA-Level Coastal Course
Pine Beach CC is known for its ocean views and tournament-level setup.
✔️ Fairways
- Very well maintained
- Firm and consistent
✔️ Rough
- Thick and challenging
- Missing the fairway is clearly punished
✔️ Greens
- Firm due to coastal wind
- Requires precise approach shots
✔️ Why LPGA matters
Courses prepared for LPGA-level events are designed to test precision and consistency.
👉 That’s exactly what you feel here.
✔️ Signature experience
The course sits right next to the ocean,
and several holes require you to play with strong coastal winds.
👉 Simple summary:
“Challenging but fair, with true tournament-level character.”
▶ What the Stay is Like (Important for Golf Travelers)
✔️ Accommodation style
- Clean, modern hotel-style rooms
- Not ultra-luxury, but very comfortable
✔️ What to expect
Most 2-day golf trips in Korea follow this schedule:
👉 Afternoon round → dinner → sleep → morning round
So you don’t spend much time in the room.
👉 Real takeaway:
“More than enough for a golf-focused trip.”
▶ Optional Stay Extension: Ocean View Resort Near Jindo
If you’re already traveling this far south,
👉 it’s worth adding 1–2 extra days to your trip.
I stayed at Sol Beach Jindo, and it’s a great option.
✔️ Stunning ocean views
✔️ Relaxed resort atmosphere
✔️ Surprisingly good dinner buffet
👉 It’s a completely different vibe from a golf course stay—more like a proper vacation.
🔎 If you’re curious about the full stay review,
check the link below.
▶ Unexpected Experience: Dinner Atmosphere
✔️ Course-style dinner featuring sashimi as the main dish
✔️ Live saxophone performance
✔️ Cocktail service during dinner
👉 The food may not be unforgettable, but it’s clean, well-prepared, and thoughtfully presented—adding to the overall resort-like experience rather than just a typical golf course stay.
▶ Local Food Tip (Near Pine Beach CC)
If you’re looking for local food near the course:
👉 Shinchang Sundaegukbap Haenam Main Branch
✔️ Korean pork soup (Sundaeguk)
✔️ Ocean view
✔️ Popular spot (expect waiting time)
👉 Simple advice:
Skip tourist-heavy areas and try local spots like this.
▶ Final Thoughts: Is Pine Beach CC Worth It?
✔️ Pros:
- Excellent course condition
- Scenic coastal layout
- Well-organized golf package system
✔️ Cons:
- Remote location
- Travel time required
If you are planning a golf trip in Korea,
👉 Pine Beach CC is one of the best options outside Seoul, especially if you want:
✔️ Tournament-level course quality
✔️ Scenic coastal golf
✔️ A complete golf + stay experience
💡 Final tip
Korean golf is not just about playing a round.
👉 It’s about the entire experience (golf + stay + service)
And Pine Beach CC delivers that very well.
🔎 Looking for another luxury 2-day golf package in Korea?
Check out my full review of South Cape Owners Club below.