| Nine Bridges - Bridging of East and West at Jeju's | | | | some of which are steep, brick-walled type similar |
| Best | | | | to those found on great Scottish links courses. No |
| You step up onto the tee box and soak in the | | | | two holes in succession move in the same |
| picturesque contours of the terrain that surrounds | | | | direction, which means each hole presents its own |
| the green, lingering for just a little longer to enjoy | | | | challenge considering the persistent winds on Jeju |
| the magnificent layout. This must be the signature | | | | Island. |
| hole, where architectural ingenuity has been made | | | | Built over 3 years at a cost of approximately |
| to create an unforgettable impression with the | | | | US$100 million, no stone is left unturned when it |
| visiting golfer. | | | | comes to the luxurious elements of the resort. |
| The problem with The Club at Nine Bridges is that | | | | The club's spacious locker room includes a |
| you have too much to remember of your | | | | traditional Korean bath with three stone tubs - |
| experience there. Instead of a sole signature hole, | | | | each of a different temperature - as well as |
| there are eighteen distinct, memorable and | | | | modern showers and complimentary shoe care. |
| outstanding ones carved out from the volcanic | | | | After retiring from the day's game, guests can |
| land of Jeju, an island located about an hour's flight | | | | retreat into one of the 67 cottages or five villas |
| time south of Seoul. | | | | designed by Jean-Michel Gathey. The largest villas, |
| Since its completion in August 2001, Nine Bridges | | | | finely fitted with a melodious blend of Asian |
| has staged 4 LPGA championships and has had | | | | culture and Western convenience, have 4 |
| over a dozen accolades added onto its honour roll, | | | | bedrooms within its 5,600 square feet compound |
| including being ranked the number 1 golf course in | | | | and overlook the beautiful 18th green. |
| Korea no fewer than 6 times by various golf | | | | You can also expect the most delectable |
| publications. In addition, it is currently ranked a | | | | gastronomic fares at Nine Bridges. Apart from |
| respectable 55th place in the Top 100 Golf | | | | satisfying the Asian palate, top chefs from the |
| Courses in the World by Golf Magazine (US). | | | | U.S. were also initially imported to impart culinary |
| The charm of Nine Bridges lies in its ability to | | | | skills in Western cuisine to the staff there. |
| integrate what Mother Nature has put forth | | | | Access to play this immaculately manicured |
| before the course architects - Ronald Fream and | | | | course is limited to members and their guests |
| David Dale - into the fine championship design to | | | | only. Now is as good a time to make the right |
| produce a golf course of unrelenting pace and | | | | acquaintance in Korea. |
| balance. It is characterised by over 100 bunkers, | | | | |