Sheshan International Golf Club
The most exclusive and serene golf destination in Shanghai is the Sheshan International Golf Club. The 18-hole championship course plays host to the annual WGC-HSBC Championship event, and the golf club has won awards for being the best maintained and having the best clubhouse. Facilities include a Sauna Massage Center and a Red Wine Cigar Bar.
The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula
Tom Weiskopf is a master course designer, and The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula is one of his finest works. The course rests entirely on natural sand and has gentle contours, memorable holes designed strategically along the South China Sea, boulder outcroppings, and artfully sculpted transition areas and bunkers.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club
As the only snow mountain course in Asia, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club sits 3100 meters above sea level on a plateau. The 18-hole course has an exquisite layout, with the first and last nine holes customized uniquely based on landscapes and natural landforms. Features include a children’s playground, swimming pools, and tennis courts.
Dalian Goldstone Golf Course
If you enjoy the sea breeze, you will love the Dalian Goldstone Golf Course, surrounded by mountains on one side and the sea on three sides. The location automatically presents a fun challenge of playing against the raging sea waves and breeze, especially when they are strong. Nonetheless, you will enjoy the two 18-hole courses and facilities like children’s playgrounds, beach baths, restaurants, etc.
Boao Golf & Country Course, Hainan
Last but not least is the Boao Golf & Country Course in Hainan, proudly the first Links-style course in China. The 18-hole course features a 7019-yard-long fairway and 72 poles, and a round of golf will take you through scenic views of sand pools, coconut trees, blue sea water, and distant mountains. Facilities include boutique stores, dressing areas, and restaurants.
Parting Shot
China is, by all means, a country that has plenty of golfing destinations. You can enjoy rich cultural heritage, great weather, jaw-dropping natural sceneries, and some of the most delicious unique dishes on the planet. The ten courses above will give any golf lover the best time as they learn some Chinese vocabulary and discover what makes this nation great!