Topography is one of the key factors in the location of golf courses. The ideal site should have moderate topographic relief, such as moderate hills, slopes and valleys.

These can give the course a rich sense of hierarchy and interest, make the hole design more varied, enhance the challenge of playing.

Taking the mountainous terrain as an example, Yunnan Yulong Snow Mountain Golf Course is a successful example. It is located in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, backed by the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The course takes full advantage of the natural terrain of the mountains, and the fairway winds through the mountains, rising and falling, with a maximum drop of 200 meters. The high altitude makes the air thinner, and the golf ball travels farther, making it harder to hit.

At the same time, the surrounding snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and other natural landscapes are integrated, and the scenery is different in the four seasons.

The mountain flowers bloom in spring, the grass is green in summer, the forests are dyed in autumn, and the snow-capped mountains are white in winter. Attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to come to experience.

The representative of the seaside terrain, St Andrews Old Course is located in the small town of St Andrews on the east coast of Scotland. As the birthplace of golf, it has a typical Links-style, flat and open terrain, and strong sea breezes.

The course is close to the North Sea, and the unique coastal dune landscape adds natural obstacles and challenges to the course.

The famous “Road Hole” has an ancient stone wall and road on one side of the fairway and the sea on the other. There is also a huge bunker behind the green, which is extremely difficult to hit.

The surrounding strong town atmosphere and profound golf culture not only attracted many golf enthusiasts to come to pilgrimage, but also successfully held several top-level events such as the British Open.

Of course, the terrain should not be too complex or steep, otherwise it will greatly increase the construction cost and maintenance difficulty, and may endanger the safety and comfort of players.

A standard 18-hole golf course usually covers an area of 60-100 hectares, but the specific area will vary depending on the terrain and design needs. For example, mountain golf courses may require larger areas to plan fairways and greens due to terrain limitations.

At the same time, a site with natural features such as lakes, rivers and woods is more ideal.

Water can be used as an obstacle to increase the difficulty of playing, and can beautify the landscape of the course. The trees both enhance the beauty and act as a natural divider, enhancing the independence and privacy between the holes.

Suggestion: In topographic and geomorphic surveys, professional mapping teams should be hired in advance. The terrain of the site is mapped in detail and contour maps are drawn in order to accurately analyze the relief and trend of the terrain.

For areas with complex terrain, the cost of construction and the difficulty of later maintenance should be fully assessed. Make a reasonable construction plan. If the site lacks natural geomorphic features, moderate topographic transformation can be considered.

Such as making mounds, digging artificial lakes, etc., to increase the interest of the court, but pay attention to controlling the cost and the impact on the ecological environment.