South Cape Owners Club
A jaw-dropping Kyle Phillips clifftop course on Namhae Island where every hole overlooks the sea — a luxury stay-and-play resort open to visiting golfers.
South Cape Owners Club in photos
Can I play South Cape Owners Club?
Yes — South Cape is a luxury stay-and-play resort, and while it markets itself to an owners/members community, the Kyle Phillips clifftop course is accessible to resort guests and visitors booking a round or package. The most reliable way in is to reserve accommodation at the resort and play as part of your stay. Every one of the eighteen holes has an ocean view, making it one of Korea's most spectacular rounds.
How to book: Book through the resort directly or via a Korean golf travel operator, ideally as a stay-and-play package including a night in the resort's suites. Reserve well ahead for weekends and peak season; caddies and carts are standard, and green fees vary by day and season.
About South Cape Owners Club
Opened in 2013 as the centrepiece of a luxury resort on Namhae's Changseon Island, South Cape Owners Club is a Kyle Phillips design routed across dramatic clifftops above the South Sea, with ocean views from all eighteen holes. Bluegrass fairways, fescue roughs and bentgrass greens frame a memorable back-nine stretch that includes two celebrated waterside par 3s. Though pitched at an exclusive owners' clientele, the resort operates as a stay-and-play destination, so visiting golfers can play by booking a round or, more reliably, an overnight package. Add architecturally striking suites, fine dining and a spa, and it ranks among the most spectacular golf resorts in Asia.
Signature hole
The run of clifftop holes on the back nine steals the show, headlined by a stunning pair of ocean-carry par 3s — the short 14th and the longer 16th — playing across inlets of the South Sea.
What makes it special
Ocean from every hole
All eighteen holes overlook the South Sea, an almost unheard-of feature that puts it among the world's most scenic courses.
Kyle Phillips clifftops
The architect behind Kingsbarns routes a bold, strategic layout along the cliffs, peaking with two stunning waterside par 3s.
Design-led stay-and-play
Architecturally acclaimed suites, dining and spa make the resort a destination as much as the golf.
Need to know
Best time to play
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) bring the best weather and sea views; summers are warm and humid, and winter can be windy on the exposed coast.
Dress code
Proper golf attire — collared shirt and tailored trousers or shorts to club standard; smart, resort-appropriate dress expected.
Good to know
Caddies and carts are standard in Korea and included in the golf operation; the exposed clifftop routing can be breezy, so allow for wind, and expect a polished, high-end resort experience.
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
Sacheon (HIN) ~1 hr by car; Gimhae/Busan (PUS) ~2 hrs.
On arrival
Namhae sits off South Korea's southern coast, linked by bridge to the mainland. From Busan it is around two hours by car, or roughly an hour from Sacheon; a hire car or private transfer is the practical option, with the resort on Changseon Island reached via the coastal roads.
Stay near the course
Stay on-site in South Cape's design-led suites and villas for the full clifftop experience and easiest tee access; the resort also has acclaimed dining and a spa, making it a destination in its own right.
A taste of the luxury stays near South Cape Owners Club — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
Plan your golf trip
Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
Search hotelsFlights
Get to Namhae — search fares to the nearest airport.
Find flightsTournament tickets
Rather watch the pros? Book golf tournament tickets.
See golf ticketsThings to do
Tours and experiences around Namhae.
Explore NamhaeFrequently asked questions
Can visitors play South Cape Owners Club?
Yes. Although it courts an owners/members clientele, it operates as a luxury resort and visiting golfers can play the course, most reliably by booking a stay-and-play package or a round through a Korean golf travel operator.
How much is a round?
Indicatively around ₩330,000–450,000 (roughly US$240–330) depending on the day and season, with caddie and cart charged separately. Treat pricing as approximate and confirm when booking.
Is it worth staying overnight?
Yes — staying on-site secures the easiest tee access and lets you enjoy the resort's design-led suites, dining and spa, and the clifftop setting at its best.
When should I visit?
Spring and autumn offer the finest weather and sea views; the exposed coastal site can be windy, so pack for breeze.
More golf courses to play
The Club at Nine Bridges
Seogwipo, South Korea · Parkland
Golf guide
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach, United States · Coastal
Golf guide
St Andrews — Old Course
St Andrews, Scotland · Links
Golf guide
Carnoustie Golf Links — Championship Course
Carnoustie, Scotland · Links
Golf guide
Trump Turnberry — Ailsa Course
Turnberry, Scotland · Links
Golf guide
Royal Portrush Golf Club — Dunluce Links
Portrush, Northern Ireland · Links
Golf guideSources & pricing note
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.
- South Cape Owners Club (official)
- South Cape Owners Club — Top100GolfCourses
- South Cape Owners Club — Planet Golf
Guide updated 2026-07-27.