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01Montber CC, a prestigious club in Pocheon surrounded like a folding screen by Myeongseongsan and Mangmubong.
Located in Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Mont Blanc Country Club (Mont Blanc CC) is a large 36-hole golf course built by preserving the magnificent natural topography of Sanjeong Lake, Myeongseongsan Mountain, and Mangmubong Peak. True to its name, which means "blue mountain" in French, it is a representative prestigious course in the Gangbuk area where players can enjoy the game amidst the pleasant air of a high altitude of approximately 420 meters above sea level and the beautiful mountain scenery that changes with the seasons.
Montber CC has recently completed course naming revisions and clubhouse renovations, providing an even more luxurious environment. The names formerly known as the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter courses have been reorganized into the 18-hole members-only 'Myeongseongsan Course (OUT/IN)' and the 18-hole public 'Mangmubong Course (OUT/IN).' The Myeongseongsan OUT and IN courses correspond to the former Printemps and Été courses, respectively, while the Mangmubong OUT and IN courses correspond to the former Auton and Yver courses.
02Clubhouse Renewal and Course Features
The access road to Mont Vert CC leads from the golf course entrance to the clubhouse via a lush forest drive course of approximately 3.3 to 3.5 km. Upon entering the clubhouse, a beautiful fountain and panoramic views of the course come into sight through the floor-to-ceiling windows. In particular, the flow of traffic, locker rooms, showers, and check-in counters for users of the membership (Myeongseongsan) and public (Mangmubong) courses are completely separated, allowing for a more relaxed and pleasant check-in experience.
The members-only Myeongseongsan Course demands bold and challenging play, featuring a blend of mountainous terrain elevation changes, valleys, and bunkers, while the public Mangmubong Course features diverse fairway undulations, doglegs, and water hazards, making strategic club selection and landing spot positioning essential. For non-members, green fees are approximately 240,000 KRW for Myeongseongsan and 199,000 KRW for Mangmubong on weekdays, and 300,000 KRW for Myeongseongsan and 259,000 KRW for Mangmubong on weekends (cart fee of 100,000 KRW is separate).
Additionally, the third round night tee time, which opens in the spring, is prepaid and operates at a green fee of approximately 140,000 won. However, since the clubhouse is not open during the third round night tee time, it is recommended to prepare drinks or simple snacks in advance before playing.
03A hearty meal before an early morning tee-off: Great breakfast spots
For golfers facing an early morning tee-off, the most important thing is a restaurant for breakfast that will fill their stomachs comfortably and heartily. Sanjeonghosu-ro, near the entrance to Mont Blanc CC, is well-equipped with Korean restaurants that open from dawn.
1. Myeongga Ssangyong Haejangguk
Located approximately 3.8km (a 6-minute drive) from the golf course (377 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si), Myeongga Ssangyong Haejangguk opens at 4:30 AM every day, offering an optimal route for first-shift rounders. You can enjoy warm haejangguk and squid set meals accompanied by neat side dishes such as seasoned bean sprouts, dried shredded squid, green laver, and cucumber. It is also notable that a lost ball vending machine is installed at the entrance for golfers who urgently need balls.
2. Ogongyuk Chwinamul Gukbap
This is a restaurant specializing in savory beef and wild greens soup with rice that warms your stomach before teeing off. You can freely take side dishes such as vinegar-seasoned wood ear mushrooms, stir-fried seaweed stems, stir-fried fish cakes, and radish kimchi from the self-service bar, making it a great place to enjoy a neat meal without any pressure before early morning golf.
3. Old-fashioned Traditional Soybean Paste House
Located at 374 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Yetnal Traditional Doenjang Jip serves home-style Korean dishes starting early in the morning (opening at 5:30 AM), including savory soybean paste stew, fermented soybean paste stew, Hanwoo beef and radish soup, and soybean paste stir-fried pork. The food is light and not overly spicy, making it a great choice for a light meal before a round of golf.
04Exploring Pocheon's representative restaurants after a round
There are also a variety of great restaurants around Sanjeong Lake where you can enjoy an after-party with your companions while sharing scorecards after finishing the 18 holes.
1. 'Sanbital Sondubu', a tofu specialty restaurant with a 40-year tradition
Located at 295 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Sanbital Sondubu is a restaurant specializing in soy-based dishes with a 40-year tradition, featured on various TV programs such as *Wednesday Food Talk* and *Saengsaengjeongbo*. Open daily from 6:00 AM, except for Thursdays when it is closed, it is a popular destination for golfers seeking breakfast or a place for after-work lunch gatherings.
Popular menu items include the savory homemade soft tofu set meal (15,000 won), hearty tofu and mushroom hot pot, spicy stir-fried pork (25,000 won), and cheonggukjang. The combination with barley bibimbap, made by mixing barley rice with various vegetables, gochujang, and sesame oil, is excellent. After your meal, you can keep your receipt to receive a discount at the adjacent cafe that operates alongside the restaurant.
2. Pocheon's famous Idong Galbi specialty restaurants 'Wonjo Hyangto Idong Galbi' & 'Chogagok'
For a must-visit Idong Galbi restaurant during a round of golf in Pocheon, there is 'Wonjo Hyangto Idong Galbi' (1182 Hwadong-ro, Ildong-myeon, Pocheon-si), located a 20 to 25-minute drive from the golf course. It operates daily from 10:30 to 21:00 without any days off and features a tranquil tiled building and spacious interior, making it suitable for group gatherings. Crispy salad, fresh lettuce wraps, and savory pickled onions are neatly arranged on the table.
In addition, 'Chogaoak' near Sanjeong Lake features a charming thatched-roof exterior and a wood-toned interior serving special marinated short ribs aged at low temperature for 48 hours, making it a great place to dine while enjoying the natural scenery outside the window.
3. The harmony of charcoal-grilled duck and buckwheat noodles, 'Golden Duck Charcoal Grilled Chicken Galbi'
Located a 5-minute drive from the Mont Blanc CC clubhouse, Hwanggeum Ori Sutbul Dakgalbi (1F, 324 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si) serves raw duck stir-fry and a raw duck half-and-half set (129,000 won for 4 people, including 2 servings of buckwheat noodles). Along with the lightly grilled duck meat, the savory perilla oil buckwheat noodles are considered a delicacy among golfers.
4. Nourishing Grilled Eel 'Udumji Pungcheon Eel'
Located about a 5-minute drive from the golf course (Building 8, 446 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si), Udoomji Pungcheon Eel is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. You can enjoy thick and substantial Pungcheon eels for 79,000 won per kilogram, making it the perfect place to recover your energy after a physically demanding 18-hole round.
5. Clubhouse 2nd Floor Restaurant
If you wish to enjoy a leisurely meal without leaving the premises, the restaurant on the second floor of the Mont Blanc CC Clubhouse is a great choice. It is open to both golfers and general visitors, and you can use the free public parking lot (Mangmubong). You can enjoy a classy meal while gazing at the panoramic golf course and the seasonal scenery of Myeongseongsan Mountain through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
05A cafe & bakery near Sanjeong Lake perfect for a break
There are also nearby cafes where you can enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee or buy snacks after your meal.
1. Udoomji Bakery
Located at 450-8, Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, this large bakery cafe is open from 9:30 to 19:00 on weekdays and 9:30 to 20:00 on weekends. It offers a variety of bread options, including salt bread, and features a well-maintained, spacious garden with walking paths filled with a pond, fountain, and hydrangeas. With four cute alpacas living there and offering a carrot-feeding experience, it is a great place to stop by with family or for a drive.
2. Cafe Yemong
Located near the roadside of Mont Blanc CC, Cafe Yemong features a spacious private parking lot, making it convenient to visit by car. It is the perfect space to relax amidst a calm and atmospheric interior, offering signature iced Americanos and refreshing grapefruit lemon drinks.
Pocheon Mont Blanc CC stands out with its stunning natural scenery and meticulous renovation management. Plan a wonderful golf trip to Pocheon with a well-planned itinerary that extends from strategizing the course to an early morning hangover soup, post-round Ildong galbi and handmade tofu hot pot, and finally to a bakery cafe.
