[Herald Business — Kim Myung-sang] Kumho Resort, which operates the Asiana Country Club (Asiana CC) in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is upgrading course quality and facilities to improve playability and operational efficiency.On April 27, Asiana CC announced upgrades to create a more premium playing experience. The work follows the "quiet luxury" lifestyle trend and centers on environmentally friendly course management and enhanced clubhouse functions.
The property comprises East and West courses. The East course is designed for long distances and greater difficulty, while the West demands precise shot-making. The club highlights the integration of natural scenery with careful course maintenance.
This year, Asiana CC prioritized course quality. It is replacing the greens on nine East-course holes with a new turf variety called Pure Distinction. Scheduled for completion in May, Pure Distinction offers better disease resistance and lower maintenance requirements than the current Dominant strain. Asiana CC plans to replace all greens across the property by 2028 to improve green speed and visual quality.
The club also upgraded accessibility and support facilities. In March, the West course repaved a 7.6㎞ (4.72 miles) stretch of cart path with asphalt concrete and improved guide lines to enhance safety. The clubhouse reconfigured five first-floor banquet rooms to provide spaces for relaxation and small gatherings.
A Kumho Resort spokesperson said, "Asiana CC is raising overall course standards, including green quality, to strengthen the premium value members will notice. We will continue to enhance our competitiveness as a distinguished golf club through differentiated course-quality management and member-focused operations."
