The Club at Nine Bridges
One of Asia's most exclusive clubs — a Golfplan-designed Jeju Island gem beneath Hallasan that hosted the PGA Tour's CJ Cup and is realistically played only by invitation or arrangement.
The Club at Nine Bridges in photos
Can I play The Club at Nine Bridges?
Only in limited circumstances — The Club at Nine Bridges is one of Asia's most exclusive private clubs, with a small, largely Seoul-based membership and no open public tee sheet. Realistic access is as a member's guest or through a specialist inbound golf tour operator that has arranged rounds; you cannot simply book a tee time online. It is famous as the former host of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup.
How to book: There is no direct public booking. Travellers who play here typically do so as a guest of a member or via a high-end golf tour operator that packages Jeju itineraries and has club access. Arrange months ahead, and expect proper golf attire and club etiquette to be required.
About The Club at Nine Bridges
Opened in 2001 to a design by Ronald Fream and David Dale of Golfplan, The Club at Nine Bridges sits high on Jeju Island in the shadow of the Hallasan volcano, its parkland fairways threaded with ponds, creeks and immaculate bentgrass greens. Developed by Korea's CJ Group, it staged the inaugural CJ Cup on the PGA Tour from 2017 to 2019, cementing its status among the finest courses in Asia. Membership is small and largely Seoul-based, and there is no open public tee sheet, so honest access is limited — as a member's guest or through a specialist tour operator that has secured a round. For those who get in, it is a world-class, meticulously maintained experience.
Signature hole
The water-guarded par-5 18th is a heroic closer used to decide the CJ Cup, while the pond-and-creek framed Highland and Creek nines make for a spectacular, strategic finish beneath Jeju's Hallasan volcano.
What makes it special
CJ Cup host
Staged the PGA Tour's CJ Cup from 2017 to 2019, the first regular Tour event held in South Korea.
Golfplan design
A Fream and Dale layout of ponds, creeks and pristine conditioning, consistently ranked among the world's top 100.
Genuine exclusivity
A small, private membership means playing here is an achievement in itself, usually only by invitation or arrangement.
Tournament pedigree
- CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges — PGA Tour (2017–2019)
Need to know
Best time to play
Late spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer the best weather; Jeju summers are warm and wet, and winters can be cold and windy at elevation.
Dress code
Proper golf attire required — collared shirt, tailored trousers or shorts to club standard; smart, conservative dress in keeping with a high-end private club.
Good to know
Caddies and carts are standard in Korean golf and the club is immaculately presented; play is unhurried and service is exceptional, but be prepared for the exclusivity and formality of a leading members' club.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Jeju International (CJU) ~40–50 min by car.
On arrival
Fly into Jeju International Airport (frequent flights from Seoul Gimpo and other Asian hubs), then drive around 40–50 minutes south-west to the Andeok area of Seogwipo. A private transfer or hire car is the practical way to reach the club.
Stay near the course
Jeju's south coast around Seogwipo has luxury resorts, and the club's own villa accommodation may be available to guests; many golf travellers combine Nine Bridges with other Jeju courses over a multi-day stay.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Lotte Resort Jeju Artvillas
Seogwipo
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Marriott Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels & Resorts
Seogwipo
A taste of the luxury stays near The Club at Nine Bridges — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
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Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
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Explore SeogwipoFrequently asked questions
Can the public play The Club at Nine Bridges?
No, not on an open basis. It is a highly exclusive private club with no public tee sheet; realistic access is as a member's guest or through a specialist golf tour operator that has arranged a round.
How much does it cost?
Indicatively around ₩350,000–510,000 (roughly US$260–380) covering green fee through to a weekend round with caddie and cart, but for non-members pricing is by arrangement and access, not cost, is the real hurdle.
Is this the CJ Cup course?
Yes — the inaugural CJ Cup was played here on the PGA Tour from 2017 to 2019 before the event later moved elsewhere.
When is the best time to visit Jeju to play?
Late spring and autumn give the most reliable weather; the elevated site can be cold and windy in winter and wet in midsummer.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
- The Club at Nine Bridges (official)
- The Club at Nine Bridges — Top100GolfCourses
- Nine Bridges — GOLF Top 100 Courses in the World
Guide updated 2026-07-27.