Eden-Valley at Eden Valley Country Club

Eden Valley Country Club sits in the rolling terrain of Yangsan, in South Korea's South Gyeongsang province, roughly an hour north of Busan. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, the American architect whose international portfolio expanded significantly across Asia during the latter decades of his career. Jones brought his characteristic design philosophy to the site: strategic bunkering, large undulating greens, and an emphasis on both visual drama and shot values that reward accuracy over distance.

The routing takes advantage of the natural topography common to this region of southeastern Korea, where valleys and ridges create natural elevation changes and framing for holes. Jones typically incorporated water features and sculpted hazards into his Asian designs, and Eden Valley reflects this approach with ponds and streams that come into play on several holes. The layout demands thoughtful club selection and course management, particularly on approach shots where the generous but contoured putting surfaces can create challenging two- and three-putts if the ball finishes on the wrong tier.

Eden Valley serves a membership base in the Busan metropolitan area and the surrounding industrial corridor. The club operates within South Korea's well-established golf culture, where country clubs often function as significant social and business venues. The course has contributed to the region's golf infrastructure, which has grown considerably since the 1980s as the sport gained popularity throughout the country.