Pacificlinks Acquires GOLF Magazine

Pacificlinks Acquires GOLF Magazine

Pacificlinks Acquires GOLF Magazine

Nov 21, 2025

Pacificlinks has announced the acquisition of GOLF Magazine, a legendary golf publication that has been part of the game since 1959. Through this acquisition, Pacificlinks aims to build a stronger global platform for golf knowledge, course standards, and player experience.

This milestone was highlighted at the “GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026” event, officially held on November 21st and hosted by Pacificlinks Korea (PLK). The event introduced the refreshed direction of the brand in Korea and reinforced the role of GOLF Magazine under the Pacificlinks umbrella.

More Than a Media Acquisition

The acquisition of GOLF Magazine by Pacificlinks is more than a traditional media deal.

It combines:

  • The international golf network and memberships of Pacificlinks, and

  • The editorial expertise, reviews, and course rankings of GOLF Magazine,

to create a connected golf ecosystem where courses, players, and information work together to deliver better experiences across borders.

Under Pacificlinks, GOLF Magazine is positioned to become:

  • A trusted source of global golf insights

  • A platform that helps define and communicate course standards

  • A storyteller that shares golf experiences from different regions around the world

GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026

The GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026 event was one of the first key milestones after the acquisition.

During the event, the Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026 rankings were announced, based on a combined evaluation by expert panels and experienced golfers. The assessment covered criteria such as:

  • Course design and layout

  • Course conditioning and maintenance

  • Operations and service quality

  • Overall playing experience for golfers


The rankings serve not only as a list, but also as a quality benchmark that reflects how Korean golf courses are rising to global standards.

Perspective from Pacificlinks Thailand

For Pacificlinks Thailand (PLT), this acquisition represents an important opportunity to deepen connections within the global golf community.

PLT sees strong potential to:

  • Connect golfers in Thailand with top-quality courses and content abroad

  • Use GOLF Magazine’s insights and evaluation standards

    to bring more value and understanding to members and partners in Thailand

  • Support golf as not only a sport, but also a culture, lifestyle, and travel experience

Pacificlinks Thailand is proud to be part of this significant moment and looks forward to working together with Pacificlinks and GOLF Magazine to strengthen golf connections between Thailand, Korea, and the international community.

This milestone was highlighted at the “GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026” event, officially held on November 21st and hosted by Pacificlinks Korea (PLK). The event introduced the refreshed direction of the brand in Korea and reinforced the role of GOLF Magazine under the Pacificlinks umbrella.

More Than a Media Acquisition

The acquisition of GOLF Magazine by Pacificlinks is more than a traditional media deal.

It combines:

  • The international golf network and memberships of Pacificlinks, and

  • The editorial expertise, reviews, and course rankings of GOLF Magazine,

to create a connected golf ecosystem where courses, players, and information work together to deliver better experiences across borders.

Under Pacificlinks, GOLF Magazine is positioned to become:

  • A trusted source of global golf insights

  • A platform that helps define and communicate course standards

  • A storyteller that shares golf experiences from different regions around the world

GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026

The GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026 event was one of the first key milestones after the acquisition.

During the event, the Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026 rankings were announced, based on a combined evaluation by expert panels and experienced golfers. The assessment covered criteria such as:

  • Course design and layout

  • Course conditioning and maintenance

  • Operations and service quality

  • Overall playing experience for golfers


The rankings serve not only as a list, but also as a quality benchmark that reflects how Korean golf courses are rising to global standards.

Perspective from Pacificlinks Thailand

For Pacificlinks Thailand (PLT), this acquisition represents an important opportunity to deepen connections within the global golf community.

PLT sees strong potential to:

  • Connect golfers in Thailand with top-quality courses and content abroad

  • Use GOLF Magazine’s insights and evaluation standards

    to bring more value and understanding to members and partners in Thailand

  • Support golf as not only a sport, but also a culture, lifestyle, and travel experience

Pacificlinks Thailand is proud to be part of this significant moment and looks forward to working together with Pacificlinks and GOLF Magazine to strengthen golf connections between Thailand, Korea, and the international community.

This milestone was highlighted at the “GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026” event, officially held on November 21st and hosted by Pacificlinks Korea (PLK). The event introduced the refreshed direction of the brand in Korea and reinforced the role of GOLF Magazine under the Pacificlinks umbrella.

More Than a Media Acquisition

The acquisition of GOLF Magazine by Pacificlinks is more than a traditional media deal.

It combines:

  • The international golf network and memberships of Pacificlinks, and

  • The editorial expertise, reviews, and course rankings of GOLF Magazine,

to create a connected golf ecosystem where courses, players, and information work together to deliver better experiences across borders.

Under Pacificlinks, GOLF Magazine is positioned to become:

  • A trusted source of global golf insights

  • A platform that helps define and communicate course standards

  • A storyteller that shares golf experiences from different regions around the world

GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026

The GOLF Magazine Korea Reboot & Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026 event was one of the first key milestones after the acquisition.

During the event, the Korea Top 30 Courses 2025–2026 rankings were announced, based on a combined evaluation by expert panels and experienced golfers. The assessment covered criteria such as:

  • Course design and layout

  • Course conditioning and maintenance

  • Operations and service quality

  • Overall playing experience for golfers


The rankings serve not only as a list, but also as a quality benchmark that reflects how Korean golf courses are rising to global standards.

Perspective from Pacificlinks Thailand

For Pacificlinks Thailand (PLT), this acquisition represents an important opportunity to deepen connections within the global golf community.

PLT sees strong potential to:

  • Connect golfers in Thailand with top-quality courses and content abroad

  • Use GOLF Magazine’s insights and evaluation standards

    to bring more value and understanding to members and partners in Thailand

  • Support golf as not only a sport, but also a culture, lifestyle, and travel experience

Pacificlinks Thailand is proud to be part of this significant moment and looks forward to working together with Pacificlinks and GOLF Magazine to strengthen golf connections between Thailand, Korea, and the international community.