List of top golf courses in China

Are you an avid golf player? If yes, you might want to plan a golf holiday. China is a perfect place to indulge in sightseeing and experience a memorable golfing trip. While indulging in the game, people can enjoy the picturesque locations in the country.

Today, China is one of the world's most vast and diverse nations. The country has undergone many changes and became one of the world's economic, industrial and technological superpowers. It is entirely linked by road, air and rail.



A short golf tour in China can be quite an incredible experience as it is a very tourist friendly place. Like-minded business professionals usually crack deals while playing a wonderful game of golf.  A business can invite guests for a meeting and golfing in China. About 100 golf courses are under construction and more than 400 golf courses are running successfully. Cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing and Guangzhou boast truly exceptional golf courses which are known for their superb amenities. Golfing in China is very simple because all the clubs are easily approachable.

1.    The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula

• The 36 holes golf course
• Designed by Tom Weiskopf
• Located on the east coast of Hainan, an island
• Traditional seaside golf course in Asia

The Dunes course is especially famous for its natural sand design and was ranked the third place in top 10 New International Golf Courses by U.S golf magazine in 2010. The native bunker-style blends with the natural surroundings and is complemented by a stunning and modern Clubhouse and world-class Golf Academy.

2.    Spring City Golf – Lake Resort

• Mountain course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Lake Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
• Premier integrated golf resort in Kunming, China
• Received 80 world class awards

The spring-like weather and cold temperature of Kunming city provide stunning lake views and a mountainous backdrop.  It is an excellent venue for corporate meetings, championships and major tournaments. This lake course is awarded as "100 Best Golf courses outside the U.S". Spring city golf and lake resort operates on the core values like passion, integrity, customer-focus, accountability and safety.

3.    Mission Hills Shenzhen

• China's top-rated golf resort
• An 18 holes resort
• Stretches over 20-square kilometer golf complex

It is a widely popular golf and leisure resort. In 2004, according to "Guinness World Records", it was declared as the world's largest golf club. Mission Hills, Shenzhen is the promoter, underwriter and host of the numerous golf championships and tournaments that include Asian Amateur Championship and Omega Mission Hills World Cup from 2007 to 2009. It has 12 other golf courses designed by Greg Norman, David Leadbetter and Jack Nicklaus.

4.    Jinshi Golf Club

• Designed by Peter L.H. Thompson and Zhu Zongying
• Located in Dalian, Northeast China
• Popular as "Dalian Golden Pebble Beach Golf Club"

Jinshi Golf Club is China's first waterfront golf course that is located on the dramatic peninsula and picturesque coastline near Huanghai Sea. It was listed in the world's top ten courses due to its excellent design, unique hill features and natural coastal landscape.

Golf courses in China offer a number of complementary services like fitness centers, laundry services, health spas, medical assistance, bath pools and much more. The personnel of these resorts are qualified, courteous and well trained providing world-class hospitality service to their customers. The golf courses can make your golf tour in China memorable and go above and beyond your expectations.

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