While there are many golf courses in South Korea, they are generally expensive, and it's often difficult to book a tee time on weekends. From April to June and From September to November every year, playing golf in Shandong China is very popular in Korean. Flying to Shandong to play golf has become a new trend. There are so many reasons to come to Shandong to play golf!

Convenient Transportation

Shandong is very close to South Korea, with Qingdao being approximately 600 kilometers from Seoul, and the flight takes just 1 hour. It's even closer to Weihai, where it only takes 45 minutes flight from Seoul.

High Comfort Level

Shandong boasts beautiful coastal scenery and pleasant weather. The latitude is similar to Korea, and the time difference is negligible.

Cost-Effective Golf Play Fee

Playing golf in Shandong offers great value for money. The weekday price for an 18-hole golf course ranges from 75,000 to 230,000 Korean Won (approximately 400 to 1,200 Chinese Yuan), while the weekend price ranges from 75,000 to 270,000 Korean Won (approximately 400 to 1,400 Chinese Yuan).

*Media survey conducted a holiday exploration in South Korea indicated that the most porpular destinations for Koeran golfers were Jeju Island in South Korea, Weihai in China, and Fukuoka and Beppu in Kyushu, Japan. and the total cost of three days and two nights package for Weihai was 690,000 Korean Won, Kyushu was 810,000 Korean Won, and Jeju Island was 860,000 Korean Won.

High Cultural Integration

With many Korean companies located here, Qingdao is a city where Koreans frequently reside. It's more like a city without clear nationality. "Take a breath of fresh air, bathe in the sea, have a drink, and get drunk" is a saying that both Chinese and Koreans often said. Many Koreans consider Qingdao their "second hometown."

Complete Facilities

Authentic Korean food can be found in supermarkets, Korean restaurants line the streets, and various public places have Korean signage. In Qingdao, Koreans can live comfortably as they do in Korea. Koreans are everywhere! Even on the golf course, you can see Korean signs everywhere!

What are the differences between playing golf in Shandong and in South Korea? What should you pay attention to? How do you book tee times? Do you need to tip? Is there an online Korean booking platform available? BaiGolf's editors will answer all your questions!

目录

一. 关于预订：

1. 一般需要提前多久预定

2. 球费怎么支付，球场支持国外信用卡吗

3. 机场到球场，或者高铁站到球场有接送服务吗

4. 球场有会韩文或英文的球童吗，球童需要给小费吗，小费标准是多少

5. 第一次在青岛或烟台打球推荐哪里

6. 一场球的打球时长，球车有车差吗

7. 球场是否有球会餐厅，消费标准如何

8. 球场可以租杆吗，租杆有什么品牌，可以收寄球包吗

9. 球场有住宿和打球的套餐吗

二. 关于取消：

1. 单订球和套餐取消，分别要提前多久

2. 当天因为天气原因，能否特殊申请取消？

三. 其他：

1. 能否推荐威海的住宿打球套餐

2. 能否使用滴滴打车，能否安排酒店到球场的接送

3. 球场附近的景点能否推荐

I. About Booking:

1. How far in advance do I need to book?

In general, golf courses in Shandong typically require booking one day in advance, with most courses not supporting same-day bookings, which are charged at the regular visitor rate. For popular courses, it's advisable to book at least one week in advance, while for others, three days in advance is recommended. Booking method: Download the BaiGolf app for convenient and fast booking. (Available in Korean with 7x24-hour English customer service)

2. How do I pay the green fees, and do the courses accept international credit cards?

Green fees: Can be paid through the BaiGolf app or website, and international credit cards are accepted.

Caddie tips and other personal expenses: Need to be paid on-site at the golf course. Tips are usually given in cash or transferred via WeChat Pay or Alipay to the caddie's personal account. Expenses at the golf course (such as dining, purchasing golf equipment, cart rental, etc.) need to be paid at the front desk of the golf course, with most courses accepting international credit cards.

3. Is there shuttle service from the airport to the golf course, or from the railway station to the golf course?

Shuttle service is generally not included, but you can take a taxi or pre-book a vehicle through BaiGolf to get to the golf course.

Golf tour packages usually include shuttle service. Shuttle service is generally not included for single bookings.

4. Are there caddies who speak Korean or English at the golf courses? Do caddies require tips? What is the standard tip?

Most caddies at Weihai Point Golf Resort can speak basic Korean. At Weihai Weigao Tianan Golf Club, if you need caddies who are fluent in Korean, you need to book caddies in advance and pay an additional fee of 100 yuan per person.

Tips are required for caddies at every golf course. It is generally recommended to give 200 yuan for one-on-one service and 300 yuan for one-on-two service. During peak season, there may be one caddie for four players, but tips are still paid per player. (For reference only, actual prices may vary)

Translation app recommendation:

Naver Papago, which is more accurate in translating Korean than Google Translate, and has various features such as text, voice, conversation, and image translation. If you encounter menus or road signs that you don't understand, simply take a photo and upload it to translate quickly.

5. Where do you recommend playing golf for the first time in Shandong?

There are currently 22 golf courses operating in Shandong, covering coastal, mountain, wetland, and plain golf courses. Qingdao, Weihai, and Yantai are the regions that are more popular among Korean golf friends on BaiGolf.

Recommended golf courses in Weihai:

Top recommendation is Weihai Point Golf Resort, a must-play golf course in Shandong. It is the only mountainous golf course in Asia with a sea view at every hole, incredibly beautiful. Many holes follow the cliffs by the sea, with strong winds and easy ball loss. Many Koreans come here to play golf, and there are automatic golf carts available. Enjoy the sensation of hitting the ball as far as possible to the end of the sea here!

Weihai Weigao Tianan Golf Club, this golf course is easier to score on, with good course maintenance. One of the main features is the hot springs here, and authentic Korean food! Now the cherry blossoms are also blooming, very beautiful!

Weihai Rongcheng Shidao Golf Club, one of the top ten golf courses in China. Large green areas, significant elevation differences, many inclines and ravines, and speeds of over 10, so be careful!

Recommended golf courses in Qingdao:

Qingdao International Golf Club, a classic golf course in Qingdao that is very popular. Considered the most beautiful golf course in Qingdao, with challenging hills inside. The shape of the greens and the course terrain are very similar to golf courses in Korea, and the fountains on the course are very interesting to photograph. In summer, there is night golf held under the sunset, which is very atmospheric. The only golf course in downtown Qingdao, very accessible. There are many attractions around the golf course: Ba Da Guan scenic area, Lu Xun Park, Wu Si Square, and you can enjoy Qingdao beer and seafood in Old Town Qingdao.

Qingdao Ten Times Golf & Hot spring Resort, this is also a golf course that Koreans love, with sea hot springs, sauna, and open-air swimming pool. A mountainous golf course with large elevation differences, providing a very impressive visual impact. Good service and scenery, you can overlook the city from here, and the cherry blossoms have just bloomed! This golf course has a double-decker driving range, very suitable for practice.

Shandong Qingdao Ridge Sea Hot Springs Golf, this golf course has fairways that are not too long, spacious, and flat, with good chances of winning birdie shots! Although it has a hillside golf course atmosphere, this course also has a beach style, with many bunkers and obstacle areas.

Recommended golf courses in Yantai:

Chateau Junding Golf Club, a relatively simple golf course, with moderate challenges. Good value for money!

Foguang Golf Course of Yantai, a mountainous golf course with significant elevation differences, narrow fairways, known as the most difficult golf course in Shandong. Truly worthy of being called "Buddha's light"! When playing here, make sure to bring enough golf balls.

Nanshan International Golf Course, interesting back nine holes, with a high level of difficulty.

Nanshan Holly Sunshine Golf Course, a very interesting golf course, worth a visit.

For more detailed information, please refer to the article:

English version: Shandong Golf Courses Directory & Recommended Course Rankings

6. How long does it take to play one round of golf, and are golf carts available?

When playing, adhere to the principle of walking fast and playing slow, and do not exceed 3 minutes to search for a ball; under normal conditions, the time to complete 18 holes is 4 hours and 15 minutes, and players should maintain a reasonable playing speed; if there are fewer players in the following group or they play fast, they should give way to the following group to pass first.

The cost of golf cart rental depends on the price of the golf club and is usually paid at the club. At Qingdao International and Shandong Weihai Tianyi, the cost is 100 yuan/18 holes. Tianan charges 130 yuan/18 holes. Weihai Hot Spring charges 100 yuan/18 holes. At Jinhu HanYa, it costs 400 yuan/18 holes for a group of 2, 200 yuan/18 holes for a group of 3, with one caddie for four players. Shidao Bay charges 120 yuan/18 holes. Haodangjia charges 100 yuan/18 holes. At Danling Cuiguan, Cuigu, Nanshan International, Shengdi, Sunshine, the cost is 100 yuan/18 holes. At Junding, it costs 110 yuan/18 holes. At Qingdao International/Linghai, it costs 100 yuan/18 holes. There is no golf cart rental fee at Huashan and Guoyunhu.

7. Do golf courses have clubhouse restaurants, and what are the spending standards?

Most golf courses have restaurants, with food prices ranging from approximately 30 to 80 yuan per dish (about 5,600 to 15,000 won). Jinhu offers Korean-style breakfast, and many golf course restaurants also offer traditional Korean dishes: spicy beef soup, seafood pancake, kimchi pancake. Korean pork belly, soybean paste stew, oxtail soup, etc. It is worth noting that Shidao Bay was once named the best gourmet golf club in China, with Lu's seafood cuisine being very famous.

8. Can golf clubs be rented, and can golf bags be mailed and received?

You can rent golf clubs at all golf courses, with prices ranging from 200 to 500 yuan, and more information can be found on the additional information page of the BaiGolf website or app. Golf bags can be sent and received, but you need to contact BaiGolf customer service in advance to obtain shipping information.

II. About Cancellation:

1. How far in advance do I need to cancel single bookings or package bookings?

Package bookings generally require cancellation one week in advance. If it's a special promotional package, reservations cannot be canceled once successfully booked.

For single bookings, cancellations typically need to be made at least 24 hours in advance on weekdays and 48 hours in advance on holidays. Please refer to the information on the BaiGolf official website and app for specific details.

2. Can I make a special request for cancellation on the same day due to weather conditions?

① If the golf course is open and operating normally without weather-related closure, and guests choose to abandon playing golf, cancellations are not supported. Depending on the golf course's policy, different amounts of penalties may be charged for cancellations.

② If weather conditions (such as severe weather like lightning and thunder) result in the closure of the golf course, guests can negotiate with the golf course to apply for a free cancellation. The final decision will depend on the golf course's response.

III. Other:

1. Can I use Didi (ride-hailing service) for transportation, and can I arrange transportation from the hotel to the golf course?

You can use Didi for transportation. Generally, it's easy to hail a ride in the downtown area or from hotels, but some golf courses may be more remote. It's advisable to arrange transportation in advance to avoid any inconvenience. If you need BaiGolf to arrange transportation, it's recommended to consult at least 2-3 days in advance to arrange the vehicle.

2. Can you recommend attractions near the golf course?

Please refer to the following articles:

Shandong Weihai Travel Guide

Shandong Yantai Travel Guide

Shandong Qingdao Travel Guide

Collection of Shandong attractions favored by Koreans

山东威海旅游指南

山东烟台旅游指南

山东青岛旅游指南

韩国人爱去的山东景点合集

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