Jeju Island and Gangwon-do "Best Winter Golf Travel Destinations"

Analysis of Product Application Rates by XGolf Amid COVID-19 Situation "Jeju 35%, Gangwon 23%, Jeonnam 16%, Gyeongbuk 9%"

Jeju Island is the most preferred winter golf travel destination for domestic golfers. Photo by Teddy Valley Golf Course

[Asia Economy Reporter Nowrae Noh] ‘Jeju Island and Gangwon Province’.

These are the preferred golf travel destinations for domestic golfers. XGOLF, the largest golf booking service in Korea, analyzed golf tour products applied for in January. Jeju Island (35%) and Gangwon Province (23%) recorded the highest application rates. They were followed by Jeonnam (16%), Gyeongbuk (9%), and other regions (17%). Due to COVID-19, domestic golf courses are thriving even in winter. With overseas travel difficult, people are enjoying winter golf domestically.

Jeju Island is the optimal place to enjoy both golf and travel. Although the strong winds are a downside, the climate is warm. Unlike inland areas, the travel distances between golf courses are short. Instead of using typical packages, golfers can choose their preferred golf courses, making it popular. There are many tourist attractions around the golf courses. It is also perfect for family trips. The opportunity to experience various foods is an additional plus.

From January to October last year, the number of visitors to Jeju Island golf courses was 2,406,120. This is a 25% increase compared to the same period the previous year. February, the winter off-season, saw an explosive increase of 52.4%. Jeju Island is experiencing a booking frenzy overlapping with travel demand. Almost all golf courses have a 90% reservation rate. Except for Club Nine Bridges and The Pinx, almost no golf courses are closed. They are bustling with golfers throughout the winter.

Gangwon Province is represented by Goseong Seorak Sun Valley and Gangneung Maple Beach. Seorak Sun Valley is located near the seaside, making it warmer than inland areas. In winter, you can enjoy rounds while admiring the snowy scenery gently covering Seorak Mountain. Maple Beach is protected from the cold northwesterly seasonal winds by the Taebaek Mountains. The warm currents of the East Sea flow, resulting in higher temperatures compared to the metropolitan area. It is composed of bentgrass, allowing you to play on green fields all year round.

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