Shanghai: Golf’s New Haven of China?

Shanghai is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world. It grew to importance over the last two hundred years or so largely because of its good geo-political position and the penchant of its people for free trade. It was the financial center before WWII and it is re-emerging in present day China to be even a bigger one for sure. And along with its new status, other cultural activities including sports have variously taken their places befitting a mega-city. Already, natives Liu Xiang of the 110-meter hurdles fame and Yao Ming, the giant king-pin of the NBA Rockets are house-hold names.

Riding along on the ‘rising wave of the Dragon’s back’, golf is not to be left out; some say‘…nowhere is the popularity of golf more evident than in China’s largest city, Shanghai!’ With over 25 golf courses and numerous driving ranges, this city has become one of China’s leading destinations to enjoy the game.

The international golf scene in Shanghai has exploded in recent years. It now hosts a variety of high profile international golf tournament attracting the best players in the world to the city. The annual HSBC Championship which is touted to be the next Major (and it will be the first in Asia when happens), was previously won by Tiger Woods. Phil Mickelson won it last year and quite narrowly missed it this year (2008) to Sergio Garcia, to name a few of who’s-who in golf visiting this city.

So whether you play like an amateur or fast emerging to be a ‘Dragon Woods of China’, there are plenty of golf opportunities here, not least for a good golf vacation. And we have all the golf packages to suit your needs. Whether you are here for a business trip, a short transit stop or for a purposeful holiday, we can easily organize for you an enjoyable golf package in Shanghai.