China has witnessed a significant growth in golf in recent years, and several golf clubs across the country offer world-class facilities and challenging courses. Here are some of the best golf clubs in China:
- Sheshan International Golf Club (Shanghai): Home to the WGC-HSBC Champions, Sheshan International is a prestigious club with a championship course designed by Nelson & Haworth.
- Mission Hills Golf Club (Shenzhen): Known as one of the world's largest golf resorts, Mission Hills features multiple courses designed by renowned architects. The resort hosts various professional tournaments.
- Shenzhen Golf Club (Shenzhen): Established in 1985, Shenzhen Golf Club is one of China's oldest golf clubs, offering a challenging course surrounded by lush greenery.
- Lake Malaren Golf Club (Shanghai): Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Lake Malaren is a private club with two championship courses—Masters and Sheshan. It has hosted international events.
- Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (Kunming): Known for its stunning mountain and lake views, Spring City offers two championship courses—Lake Course and Mountain Course.
- Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club (Shanghai): A private club with a championship course designed by Pete Dye, Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club has hosted professional tournaments.
- Shanghai Links Golf & Country Club (Shanghai): Set along the Yangtze River, Shanghai Links features a challenging course and is known for its high-quality facilities.
- Sun Valley Golf Club (Zhuhai): Nestled in the hills of Zhuhai, Sun Valley offers a picturesque course with scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Loch Palm Golf Club (Hainan): Located on Hainan Island, Loch Palm is known for its tropical setting, featuring lakes and palm trees.
- Kunming Country Golf Club (Kunming): With a mountainous backdrop, Kunming Country Golf Club offers a challenging course surrounded by natural beauty.
- Faldo Design Mission Hills (Haikou): A part of the Mission Hills resort in Haikou, this course is one of the designs by golf legend Nick Faldo.
- Jinji Lake Golf Club (Suzhou): Situated near the picturesque Jinji Lake, this club offers a serene and challenging golfing experience.
- Shanqin Bay Golf Club (Hainan): Designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, Shanqin Bay is known for its seaside location and natural dunes.
- Dalian Jinshi Golf Club (Dalian): With a coastal setting, Dalian Jinshi Golf Club offers a links-style course with sea views.
- Blue Bay International Golf Club (Hainan): Located on Hainan Island, this course is part of the Blue Bay resort and features coastal and mountain views.
- The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula (Hainan): A links-style course designed by Tom Weiskopf, The Dunes offers a challenging layout and views of the South China Sea.
- Lanhai International Country Club (Shanghai): Lanhai features two championship courses—East Course and West Course—and is known for its upscale facilities.
- Reignwood Pine Valley Golf Club (Beijing): Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Reignwood Pine Valley is one of the premier golf clubs in the Beijing area.
- Shanghai Binhai Golf Club (Shanghai): Located along the coast, this course offers sea views and a challenging design.
- Orient (Wujiashan) Golf & Country Club (Shanghai): Set in the suburbs of Shanghai, Orient Golf & Country Club offers a peaceful and challenging golfing experience.
These golf clubs in China provide a range of experiences, from coastal courses to mountainous layouts, showcasing the country's growing prominence in the world of golf.
