# Gunwi Opens 81-Hole Park Golf Course, Plans 180 Holes by 2027

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- Published: 2026-10-18T06:13:05.785Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Gunwi County has completed the first phase of its Samguk Yusa Park Golf Course, a 81-hole facility designed to draw park golf players from across South Korea.

## Key points

1. The first phase, with 81 holes, held its completion ceremony on October 16.
2. A second phase will add 99 holes, bringing the total to 180.
3. Official opening is planned for the first half of 2027 after a trial period.

## What is the Samguk Yusa Park Golf Course?

Gunwi County in North Gyeongsang Province held a completion ceremony on October 16 for the first phase of the Samguk Yusa Park Golf Course in Ui-heung-myeon. The 81-hole course is the first stage of a larger project. According to the county, about 200 people attended, including Mayor Kim Jin-yeol and Gunwi County Council chair Seo Dae-sik.

## What happens next?

The county plans to add 99 holes in a second phase, bringing the total to 180. The course will first be trial-operated after facility maintenance and operational preparation. The official opening is planned for the first half of 2027.

## Why does it matter?

The county said the course is meant to improve sports access for residents and attract park golfers from across the country. The goal is to bring visitors who spend money on lodging and dining, supporting the local economy.

## Tournament alongside the ceremony

The 5th Gunwi County Mayor's Cup Park Golf Tournament was held on October 16 and 17 alongside the ceremony.

## For international fans

Park golf is a low-impact sport popular with older adults in South Korea, played with a hard ball and a club on a course with multiple holes. The course is still in its trial period, so visitors should check the county's official channels for current details on access and fees before planning a trip.

## FAQ

### When will the Samguk Yusa Park Golf Course officially open?

The official opening is planned for the first half of 2027, after a trial operation period.

### How many holes will the course have?

The first phase has 81 holes, and a planned second phase will add 99 holes for a total of 180.

## Sources

- [경북일보](https://www.kyongbuk.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=4087466)

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