Clubs and Courses
There are currently about 500 golf courses in the country, the first of which was constructed in 1984. Mission Hills is one of the leading firms, owning courses around the country. Its Mission Hills Golf Club near Shenzhen has 12 courses, making it the world's largest golfing complex.
| Club or Course name | Province | Year opened | Holes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Golf Club | Hong Kong | 1889 | 63 | |
| Mission Hills Shenzhen | Shenzhen | 1992 | 216 | With twelve courses, it was the world's largest golf facility in 2004 |
| Mission Hills Haikou | Hainan | 180 | When fully built out, the resort will have 22 courses (396 holes). | |
| Sheshan Golf Club | Shanghai | |||
| Yalong Bay Golf Club | Hainan | |||
| Caesars Macau | Macau | Owned by Caesars Entertainment Corporation |
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