Why is golf banned in China?

In 2004, the central government banned the construction of new golf courses, citing the drain on the country’s land and water resources. Experts estimate there were around 200 courses in China at the time. Even with the ban, perhaps no country in the world has built as many courses since.

Are there any Chinese PGA golfers?

Even if Yuan misses out on the top 25, there are an additional 25 PGA Tour cards handed out at the three-tournament end-of-season Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Only two Chinese golfers, Marty Dou Zecheng and Zhang Xinjun, have earned a PGA Tour card.

Where can I play golf in China?

China’s Best Golf Courses

1. The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula. Location: Wanning, Hainan Island, South China.
2. Spring City Golf & Lake Resort.
3. Mission Hills Shenzhen.
4. Jinshi Golf Club.
5. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club.
6. Sheshan International Golf Club.
7. Mission Hills Haikou.
8. Pine Valley Golf Resort & Country Club.

What do they call golf courses in China?

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Which is the largest golf course in China?

In the province, the leader in course construction is Mission Hills, having created 10 courses. Under construction since 2006, the Mission Hills Haikou is a multibillion-dollar project. This 80 km² complex (1.5 times the size of Manhattan), opened in 2011, will contain 22 golf courses and luxury hotels when fully built out.

Are there any golf courses in Hainan China?

Hainan is exempt from the nationwide ban on the creation of new golf courses. In the province, the leader in course construction is Mission Hills, having created 10 courses. Under construction since 2006, the Mission Hills Haikou is a multibillion-dollar project.

When was the first golf tournament in China?

The first golf course constructed in China opened in 1984. It was the Chung Shan Hot Springs in Zhongshan, based on a design by Arnold Palmer. The first international tournament held in China was the 1995 World Cup at Mission Hills in Guangdong province. China’s first regularly scheduled tournament was the 2004 BMW Asian Open.

Where is Mission Hills Golf Club in China?

The Mission Hills development on China’s mainland actually is two facilities in one, Dongguan and Shenzhen/Mid-Valley, connected by a fleet of buses that shuttle golfers and staff the 10 kilometers between properties.