31.6% of Public Golf Courses in Korea Operate No-Caddie or Caddie-Optional Systems

Korea Public Golf Course Professional Managers Association Holds Meeting
Announcement of Various Statistics and Discussion of Industry Issues
Introduction of New Domestic Turfgrass Varieties to Address Abnormal Climate Conditions

It has been found that 31.6% of public golf courses in Korea operate either a no-caddie system or a caddie-optional system.

The Korea Public Golf Course Association held a meeting of the Public Golf Course Professional Managers Association at Arista Country Club in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on the 18th, where various statistics were announced and current industry issues were discussed. According to the association’s statistics, a survey of 329 public golf courses nationwide showed that 13.7% have implemented a full-time caddie-optional or no-caddie system, while 17.9% operate a time-specific caddie-optional or no-caddie system.

Kim Taeyoung, Executive Vice President of the Korea Public Golf Course Association, is giving a greeting at the monthly meeting of the Public Golf Course Professional Managers Association. Provided by the Korea Public Golf Course Association

The association distributed the November Public Golf Course Management Brief to its member companies, which includes information on new Korean turfgrass varieties developed by the National Institute of Forest Science to address abnormal climate conditions, statistical data on caddie operations and visitor numbers, golf course policy materials, and key information on course management.

Kim Taeyoung, Executive Vice President of the association, stated, “Caddies play a vital professional role in golf, such as facilitating play and ensuring safety. However, the number of golf courses operating no-caddie and caddie-optional systems is increasing due to a decline in applicants and the need to reduce costs for users. Since many golf courses in Korea are located in mountainous terrain, it is crucial to prioritize safety, especially regarding cart operation and ball-related accidents, when playing without a caddie.”

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