Shek O Golf & Country Club

Shek O Golf & Country Club
石澳高爾夫球會

Course Data

Location	Hong Kong
Yardage	4653 yards Par 65
Course Rating	64.8
Playing Date	17 Oct. 2003
Designer	Not known
Opened	1921
Caddy	Yes
Golf Cart	No

Rating

Overall Rating

3.25

Course Layout	2
Difficulty Level	3
Greens Condition	3
Fairways Condition	3
Landscaping & Views	5
Level of Satisfaction	4

view

The course is over 80 years old and is characterized by of no par 5s and 7 par 3s. There are 11 par 4s, most of them are short in distance, two or three of which you might hit greens in one. However, there are 4 par 3s over 200 yards, all very challenging, so the overall difficulty is increased because of this. The limited natural terrain has led to many holes being designed poorly. The ocean views that can be seen from each of first 9 holes are breathtaking.

1st　 Par 3　210 yards

1st　Par 3　210 yards

A downhill par 3 with an elevated green. If you hit too far to the right, the bush on the right side of the green will catch your ball. You can see the beautiful ocean behind the green.

3rd　 Par 4　414 yards

3rd　Par 4　414 yards

The is the only hole over 400 yards. The width of the fairway at the landing area from the tee is narrow, about 40 yards, and there is an OB right behind the green.

6th　Par 3　201 yards

6th　Par 3　201 yards

A slight uphill par3 with a hazard between the tee and the green. The ocean running along the right side of the entire hole is impressive.

9th　 Par 3　209 yards

9th　Par 3　209 yards

A slight downhill par 3 with danger on the right side of the green.

12th　 Par 3　175 yards

12th　Par 3　175 yards

The magnificent clusters of trees that can be seen behind the green makes this hole very pretty. There are bunkers on the right & left front sides of the green. On the right side of the green there is bush and an OB at the back.

18th　Par 4　299 yards

18th　Par 3　299 yards

The green is located to the right of the clubhouse. The approach shot to the green is about 10 yards uphill.

19th hole

Need to be accompanied by a member. I have played 3 times before and the greens were in much better condition last time I played here 3 years ago in 2000. The course is not crowded at all due to the small number of members. The clubhouse is totally relaxing and the views from there are wide-open and breathtaking. This is not a championship course but you can relax during and after your play thanks to the friendly atmosphere.