The BMW Ladies Championship has been one of the most anticipated events on the LPGA calendar. After overcoming numerous challenges, the 2025 event promises to be exceptional. As per the official announcements from BMW Korea, there is now a confirmed location as the official venue for the championship.

For the very first time that the event will be taking place in Jeollanam-do. This is the only regular LPGA Tour event held in Korea, and BMW has highlighted the country’s diverse landscapes through the tournament. The company recently confirmed it will extend its partnership with the LPGA, ensuring the BMW Ladies Championship remains in Korea through 2029.

With the event secured, attention now turns to the history of the Pine Beach Golf Links, the championship’s renowned venue.

History Of The Pine Beach Golf Links

The Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam is one of the most scenic golf courses in the world. One of the biggest USPs of the venue is its seaside layout. The course also has coastal views along with a unique design that often proves challenging for players. Its impeccable design and beauty have the venue ranked among the top 10 golf courses in Korea. In fact, the venue is also featured in the Top 50 list of the Asia Pacific. 

The course consists of a total of 27 holes. David Dale and Gary Roger Baird were the main architects who gave the venue such a scenic and distinguished finish. They built several greens and tee boxes alongside the beach. Adding to that, they also did the same on top of cliffs, followed by some sloping fairways and bunkers that are quite intimidating. One of the most interesting parts of the venue is Beach Nine. It directly runs along the water and also has a four-hole closing stretch. 

Inside the Pine Beach Golf Links

Pine Beach Golf Links has become a standout destination for golfers worldwide, known for its challenging layout and luxurious facilities. Much of its global appeal stems from CEO Heo Myung-ho.

Myung-ho perceived the unique idea of making Pine Beach a different golfing destination from the regular domestic courses. While Myung-ho took up the responsibility of the Pine Beach back in 2019, he was already an established name in the golfing world. 

For over two decades, the CEO has been serving towards the betterment of golf as a sport.  Ever since taking up Pine Beach’s responsibility, Myung-ho continued to up the luxury quotient of this venue. The various changes included renovated rooms and replaced turf with high-end Bentgrass.

All these efforts ensured that golfers from all around the world get the luxurious facilities for the price they are paying. To further promote the venue, Myung-ho and his team consistently upload YouTube content in Korean and English to market their brand to a global audience.

With the BMW Ladies Championship 2025 taking place at Pine Beach, Myung-ho’s efforts have finally borne fruit as the LPGA gets ready for a memorable tournament.