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The Club At Nine Bridges

The Club At Nine Bridges

Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of

Sustainable Golf Pledge

We are committed to social and environmental responsibility, in and through golf.

We recognize the importance of playing our part to protect and restore nature, conserve resources, take climate action and strengthen communities.

We will seek to use our reach to raise awareness and positive action amongst golfers, partners and the wider public.

We will make an important difference, and help golf become a valued leader in sustainability.

GEO Certified

Through becoming GEO Certified we have achieved the most widely regarded and credible sustainability distinction in golf.  The international certification was earned after successfully meeting the industry-standard best practices and demonstrating our commitment to make sustainability of central importance to our golf facility.  We're proud of our social and environmental value - and looking forward to doing even more on our sustainability journey.

2019, 2022, 2025, for renewal 2028

Notable Observations

  • 58.75ha of Documented Habitat The site includes 31.4ha native woodland, 2ha wildflower meadow and 1ha wetland, totalling 58.75ha of habitat area. In 2021, a new environmental effect evaluation identified 1,091 species.
  • Protected Stream Preserved Through Course A creek running between holes 3 and 8 is designated as a protected stream by Cheju-Si and is preserved and managed by the maintenance team, with diverse habitats present around it.
  • Habitat Management Plan in Place A manual habitat management plan has been developed and is being used by the course team to guide ecological management.
  • Treated Wastewater Recycled for Irrigation All treated wastewater is sent to the 18th hole lake (5.4ha) and recycled for irrigation. Rainfall is also captured and reused.
  • Groundwater Abstraction Regulated and Reported Groundwater is abstracted from three permitted boreholes (one for drinking water, two for irrigation), with abstraction reported and paid for according to Seogwipo-Si regulations.
  • Drone-Based Turf Condition Monitoring Drones were adopted in 2025 to predict grass condition, with accumulated data now being used to inform course maintenance decisions.
  • Community Invitational Engagement The club hosts a Community Invitational twice per year, with 1,100–1,200 Cheju citizens participating.
  • Active Charity and Volunteer Events The club hosts volunteering events such as Children’s Day and Christmas activities, runs charity bazaars, and donates raised funds to the local community.
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“Nine Bridges is in UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites, so it was planned very carefully at the beginning of the project. There is a preserved stream in the middle of the course, so lots of species are observed by golfers. Nine Bridges has been renovating for several years to host the CJ Cup with playability and sustainability as key objectives. Non-maintenance areas have increased while fairways have been reduced. Nine Bridges also started using drones to predict grass condition and prevent disease in advance. I really value Nine Bridges’ efforts on sustainability. As a result of these efforts, I’m sure Nine Bridges will become a positive asset for Cheju Island.”

YS Baek (GEO accredited independent verifier)
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