Lotte Sky Hill Jeju C.C. ☆ Follow

Lotte Sky Hill Jeju C.C. is a 36-hole championship golf resort located on Jeju Island, South Korea, set within a sprawling 520,000-pyeong estate. The course layout is divided into four distinct nine-hole courses: the Sky Course, Hill Course, Ocean Course, and Forest Course. Together, these courses offer a total length of 14,423 yards, providing a comprehensive test of golf across varied terrain and strategic challenges. The Sky Course serves as the flagship layout, featuring holes that navigate the natural topography of the island. Notable among these is the fourth hole, a par 5 that offers multiple tee options and fairway management choices, allowing players to navigate around natural streams and bunkers. The course is characterized by its integration with the surrounding landscape, including views of Marado Island and the Jusan Mountains, and utilizes the unique volcanic rock formations typical of Jeju. The greens often present optical illusions due to the island's topography, with slopes that may appear uphill but are actually downhill, or vice versa, demanding precise distance control and club selection. Strategic hazards define the difficulty of the resort, with bunkers and natural water features placed to challenge accuracy. The third hole on the Sky Course, for instance, features a stream separating the fairway from the green, requiring a precise second shot to avoid the surrounding bunkers. The resort’s design emphasizes a connection with nature, with many holes framed by natural forests and stone walls that reflect the local architectural heritage. The layout encourages strategic play, where course management and avoiding the numerous bunkers are critical to scoring well.