17 Places in China to Go Golfing in 2021
China has not always been the ideal place to play golf. In fact, golf in China was once banned under Chairman Mao’s leadership. However, it is currently the fastest growing sport in the republic, and there are many stunning golf courses where players indulge in the sport.
Here is a review of the top 17 places in China to go golfing in 2017.
Stone Forest Golf Course, Kunming
Stone Forest Golf Course is one of the best golf courses in China. The course features a challenging landscape that puts amateurs’ as well as professionals’ skills to the test. What’s more, it is surrounded by the breath-taking beauty of the Stone Forest, a vast area covered by towering stone peaks.
Spring City Golf and Lake Resort, Kunming
This golf course is comprised of two courses featuring 18 holes each: a mountain and lake course. The lake course, in particular, ranks among the 100 best golf courses in the world according to Golf Digest. The golf courses are surrounded by natural hot springs, and it is adjacent to a luxurious resort.
Mission Hills, Shenzen
Mission Hills is the largest golf club in the world according to the Guinness World Records. It boasts of 12 courses designed by renowned golf players including David Leadbetter and Greg Norman. The golf club hosts, promotes, and underwrites the Asian Amateur Championship and the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
Sheshan International Golf Club
This is the first and most exclusive golf club in Shanghai. It holds several titles including the Best Championship Course, Best Clubhouse in Asia, and Best Maintained Course in Asia. It also hosts the WGC-HSBC Championships.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club
Set on the foot of the iconic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, this golf course is one of the most unique in China. It has 18 holes and holds the world record for 72 par spread over an area of 8,548 yards. It also enjoys favorable weather throughout the year.
The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula
This golf course ranked third among the top 10 new international golf courses in 2010. It is built entirely on natural sand and features challenging holes, artfully designed bunkers, and several transition areas. It also overlooks the raging waters of the South China Sea.
Dragon Lake Golf Club
Dragon Lake Golf Club features a Scottish design. It is surrounded by the Dragon Lake and features a fair landscape dotted by several trees.
Mission Hills Haikou
Mission Hills Haikou is inspired by some of the best international golf courses. The course features 18-hole championship golf courses that are ideal for beginners as well as pros. What’s more, its setting is stunning as it is built on ancient lava rock.
Jinshi Golf Club
Jinshi Golf Club boasts of being the first Chinese waterfront gold course; it is built adjacent to the Dalian peninsular coast line. It combines the picturesque beauty of the coastline with hills in the background and world-class architectural design to become one of the most inviting golf courses in China.
Pine Valley Golf Resort & Country Club
The only way for you to visit this golf club is through invitation; hence it is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in China. It overlooks the Badaling Great Wall and is run by an international standard management team.
Shanghai Links Gold & Country Club
This golf course is located just 30 minutes away from Shanghai. It features a flat landscape with few hidden hazards, so it is ideal for amateurs as well as professionals. It is built close to a residential area and enjoys lovely weather throughout the year.
Weihai Point Golf Resort
The combination of refined architectural design and beautiful raw nature makes this one of the most appealing golf courses in China. It covers an area of 6,235 yards and over 12 holes designed for professionals and amateurs alike.
Tiger Beach Golf Links
Tiger Beach Golf Links took over four years to design and develop, and the result was a Scottish0like golf links. The course’s sand dunes are designed to frame the wholes, the fairways are fast and firm, and the pot bunkers are positioned around picturesque fescue.
Lion Lake Country Club
Lion Lake Country Club enjoys a flat landscape that is ideal for new players. It features a rugged sandstone landscape dotted by pools of water to add to the challenge and surrounding beauty.
Shadow Creek Golf Club
You will not have to go far to enjoy a round of golf if you are in Beijing as the Shadow Creek Golf Club is located close to the airport. It is designed by renowned designer Steve Nicklaus and features creative contours and a friendly landscape.
Sunshine Golf Club
Sunshine Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior. It offers a contrast o two landscapes: the front landscape that is relatively flat and the rear landscape that is hilly.
Luxehills International Country Club
This golf course was designed by Mark Hollinger and has been open since 2005. It is one of the best golf courses in China and the wider Asia region; in fact, it was chosen to host the Volvo China Open in 2011.