The Korea Golf Course Management Association, which allowed the cancellation of rain and water drinks to be brought in, held a meeting to improve the golf course operation system
Sep 19, 2025
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Representatives from member companies of eight regional councils, including Chairman Choi Dong-ho, attended the meeting to discuss the deficiencies of the current system and seek ways to improve it.
First of all, regarding the integrated pricing plan of Green Pee and Cart B, the industry agreed on the necessity of introducing the system, but agreed to respect the autonomous operation of individual golf courses as there were concerns that it could be seen as a rate hike.
Regarding the reservation cancellation and penalty system, they all agreed on the principle of allowing cancellation in unavoidable weather conditions such as rain and lightning, and agreed that it is appropriate to strengthen the penalty imposition standard to 'Cancel 7 Days Before'.
In addition, it was pointed out that the collective sale of reservation agencies at some golf courses could lead to consumer damage, and industry consensus was formed that the real name verification process for reservations and companions needs to be strengthened.
Regarding the issue of bringing in food, it is decided to allow industrial products such as water and beverages, but to refrain from bringing in cooked foods that are at risk of food poisoning. In addition, he emphasized that complaints about food and beverage prices can be explained by structural factors such as labor costs and management costs unique to golf courses.
In the tax sector, the need for property tax reduction and investment tax credit was raised. In particular, there were many opinions that related tax standards need to be reorganized in that welfare facilities such as cart storage and employee dormitories could be subject to tax benefits.
The issue of serious manpower shortages was also addressed as a key agenda item. In addition to the current H-2 visa, a plan to expand the employment of foreign workers to E-9 visas and to make safety and language education mandatory for each job will be prepared and proposed to related ministries.
Finally, in discussions on the regulatory system and standard terms and conditions, there are many opinions that the three classification system of golf courses should be simplified to two and that each golf course should recognize regional specificity and operational diversity, so they agreed on the need for standardized terms and conditions to be improved.
Choi Dong-ho, president of the Korea Golf Club Management Association, said, `The golf industry is a daily sport enjoyed by more than 5 million people and an important pillar of the tourism and service industries.' Based on the voices of the field, we will prepare a reasonable system improvement plan and actively deliver it to the government and related organizations" he said.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
