Mission Hills: The Largest Golf Resort in the World
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by fredaltvater in Uncategorized
Mission Hills Golf Resort is located near the town of Shenzhen in the People’s Republic of China. It boasts 11 regulation 18 hole golf courses and one par 3 course. Mission Hills surpassed Pinehurst in 2004 as the largest golf facility in the world according to the Guiness Book of World Records.
The 12 courses offer 216 holes of diverse golfing perils and all of the courses have different designers comprised from a list of Who’s Who in World of Golf including:
- Jack Nicklaus
- Greg Norman
- Annika Sorenstam
- Ernie Els
- Vijay Singh
- Nick Faldo
- Jose Maria Olazabel
- David Duval
- Jumbo Ozaki
- David Leadbetter
- Pete Dye
- Zhang Lian-wei
Mission Hills Golf Club was established in 1992 and has hosted over 50 international golf events. It hosted the Omega World Cup from 2007 to 2009.
The Shenzhen area has a predominantly subtropical marine climate with average temperatures in the 72 degree range making the area perfect for golf outings and getaways. Temperatures average in the mid to high 80’s during the summer months, May through October.
During the rest of the year temperatures rarely dip below 68 degrees in the daytime hours and seldom reach 54 degrees at night. June – August are the rainy months with average rain levels throughout the balance of the year.
Mission Hills is located in the north-central portion of China near the Mongolian border and offers a wide range of activities for golfers and non-golfers alike. The Mission Hills Spa will pander a frustrated golfer and soothe his achy muscles, as well as, his injured psyche. The Mission Hills Resort, Country Club features the largest tennis center in Asia with 51 tennis courts, and a 3,000 seat stadium court.
If you are looking for a unique golf destination with beautiful surroundings that includes a full range of non-golf activities, plus affords you the opportunity to travel to a timeless land of mystery and a culture much different from your own. Consider exploring the possibility of Mission Hills in Shenzhen, China. You won’t be disappointed.
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