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Although originating in Netherlands, golf in Seoul is becoming more and more
popular with time. The Korean republic is a favorite place for many golf lovers.
The people of Seoul take active participation in the outdoor games. Golf
in Seoul is one of the most widespread outdoor games. The city has got 2
major golf courses in and there are almost 46 more surrounding it.
Seoul is so much associated with golf that it has also got an amateur golf
tournament. This tournament is organized by the Seoul Survivor's Golf Club.
The name of the event is Fil-Am; one of the world's biggest international amateur
golf tournaments. Golf is a sign of caliber and status. Golf in Seoul has changed
the status of the city altogether.
The popularity of Golf in Seoul has increased considerably along the years.
With the increase in popularity of golf all over Korea, Seoul is not left behind.
Namsungdae golf club and Taenung the Yuksa Course are the two major golf clubs
in Seoul.
Golf in Seoul is still exclusive in its own way. Korean golf courses are much
more expensive than the American ones. Se Ri Pak a resident of Seoul, South
Korea has won a lot of golf events all over the world. Only at the age of twenty-five
she has won about 20 golf tournaments across the globe. She is the one who inspired
Eric Fleming to bring up his bi-weekly magazine Seoul Sisters magazine. This
magazine has responded very well among the Korean golf fans.
By the increasing number of Korean fans golf is becoming a favorite pastime
for both the junior and elder members of the city. Soccer and baseball are the
prevalent sports in Seoul but Golf as a sport in Seoul is rising day by day.
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