Recommendations for Korea/Japan

[GreensDruid]

We are planning a family trip to Korea and possibly Japan this summer. Initially I was planning on stopping over in Hawaii and playing some golf but that is proving difficult due to airline restrictions. I am able to stop over in Japan however and I'm wondering what golf is like there and whether it's worthwhile to try to play.

On another thread I see that someone has recomended Jeju Island in S. Korea and I may try to make it down there. What about Japan? I'd be grateful for any suggestions/recommendations.

[gotgolf?]

This is a pretty late reply, but can be used as a reference for anyone coing to Korea to play golf in the future.

Golf in Korea is viewed as a relatively high end luxury sport (more so than other countries) and it will be hard if not impossible to find a tee time for $15 - $20 USD that we all enjoy stateside. Most club require membership but there are public courses, which are still pretty hefty in price, that are available on a first book first serve basis. If you are able to enjoy golf during the week during non-peak hours I would definitely recommend OAK VALLEY (usuall tee time price is around $90 but there is a discount for weekdays and early birds). The scenery at this course is amazing and the course is pretty decent. Actually I think there are more than 1 public courses at this resort.

Also for Korea keep in mind that most courses require mandatory caddies - for the sake of preventing slow play and damage of the course. This will add another $50 to your bill. Yes, golf in Korea is expensive!

I can try to give more details if anyone else is interested in playing a round of golf here. I don't get out too much myself.

[Guest]

hi gotgolf,

for japan check out these guys, i just had a holiday with them:
www.nisekogolf.com

the courses are great value and the weather is perfect. Very close to Sapporo so you can have some family time before you fly out!

this is an article that i found about the area:
http://www.golf-in-japan.com/bennetts.php