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South Cape Owners Club
Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
18 Holes · Par 72 · No published green fee confirmed by two sources · Coastal
— About
About South Cape Owners Club
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South Cape Owners Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course on Namhae Island in Gyeongsangnam-do, designed by Kyle Phillips. It sits on a cliff high above the sea near the southern end of the Korean Peninsula, and all eighteen holes have views of the water. The routing follows natural coves and bays along elevated bluffs and the shoreline, so many tee shots and approaches carry over water or skirt the cliff edge. The course anchors the South Cape resort on the island.
- Golf Digest ranked the course ninth in its World's 100 Greatest Courses list in 2020.
- Glass-walled halfway houses stand on the cliff edges, including a tea house at the 15th.
- Caddie service comes with every round.
- The resort hosted the Southcape Invitational, which drew about 90 guests on June 7 and 8, 2026.
History of South Cape Owners Club
South Cape Owners Club opened in 2013 with Kyle Phillips as architect, on a cliff-top site on Namhae Island that shaped the whole routing. The course belongs to a larger resort development that also includes suites, a spa and a restaurant, and the clubhouse stands at the clifftop end of the 18th hole.
Signature holes at South Cape Owners Club
The par-3 16th plays over the sea to a green on a cape, and reviewers compare its scenery with the 16th at Cypress Point. The finishing 18th is a par 5 played toward the clubhouse on the cliff.
Playing South Cape Owners Club: tips
Tee times are arranged through the resort, whose reservation line is 1644-0280 from within Korea (+82 1644 0280 from abroad). Caddie service comes with the round, so budget for it alongside the green fee. The course lies on the Namhae peninsula south of Sacheon, and the resort offers rooms for visitors who want to stay on site.
Visit South Cape Owners Club
Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South Cape Owners Club
Where is South Cape Owners Club?
It is on Namhae Island in Gyeongsangnam-do, on a peninsula south of the mainland city of Sacheon, on South Korea's southern coast.
Can I stay at the resort?
Yes. The resort has suites, a spa and a restaurant, so a round can be combined with an overnight stay at the course.
How do I book a tee time?
Call the resort reservation line, 1644-0280 within Korea or +82 1644 0280 from overseas. Caddie service is part of every round, so mention your group size when booking.