Juniors to Enjoy Free Access to 3 Courses at Shenzhen and
Haikou as Group Reaffirms its Commitment to Junior Golf Development throughout
the Region (Shenzhen, 2 January) – Mission Hills Group today announced
that all junior golfers under the age of 16 will benefit from free access to
three of the resort operator’s golf courses in 2013. Starting 1 Jan, green fees
for junior golfers from all over the world will be waived for the Zhang Lian
Wei course in Shenzhen and the Stepping Stone and Double Pin Courses at Mission
Hills Haikou.
The move seeks to foster junior golf as the sport prepares
for its return to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
But it’s not just local golfers that stand to benefit as Vice
Chairman of Mission Hills
Group and Secretary General of One Asia, Tenniel Chu
pointed out: “We very much hope that this will benefit junior golf development
right across the region as people increasingly see China as a top golfing
destination for junior development tournaments and golf leisure. For the
past twenty years, Mission Hills has been committed to promoting and
popularizing the sport of golf in China and across the region and junior golf
development has always been a central pillar of our strategy. With golf now set
to return to the next Olympics, these exciting developments will provide a
clear pathway for junior golfers to play their way to Brazil in the next four
years.”
Mission Hills has always been an active promoter of the
junior game in China and has been involved with a number of initiatives to
bring the world’s leading players, instructors and events to China.
In 2009, Mission Hills joined with Masters, R&A and APGC
to stage the Asian Amateur Championship. In 2011, Mission Hills partnered with
Nike Golf to create Mission Hills Nike Golf Junior Championship which saw Tiger
Woods providing juniors with tuition and motivation. Additionally together with
Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Sir Nick Faldo and Annika Sorenstam, Mission Hills
has co-founded and host many junior golf tournaments and development programs
across the region. China’s 14-year-old prodigy, Guan Tianlang, the champion
from these tournaments, has qualified for the 2013 Masters and in April will
become the youngest player ever to participate in the tournament.
Dominic Wall, Director Asia-Pacific of
The R&A commented "This is a wonderful initiative for junior golf and
Mission Hills must be congratulated for showing leadership in this area. With
course accessibility among juniors being such a key issue in the Asian region,
this will no doubt lead to many more children having the opportunity to pick up
a club for the first time and try out the game."
The Zhang Lian-wei course acclaimed as “World’s Leading
par-3 Course” by the U.S. Golf Magazine for its innovative course design and
unique style. Stepping Stone Course is a true pitch and putt course, seamlessly
blending in with the native surrounds of lava rock and thick vegetation. The
Double Pin course incorporates a unique and distinct feature of two pins on
each green.
For more information, visit www.missionhillschina.com Enquiries and Bookings
Tel: Haikou +86 898 6868 3888 # 63333
Email: rsvnhn@missionhillschina.com
Tel: Shenzhen +86 755 2802 0888 # 38152
Email: golfacademy@missionhillschina.com
Tel: Dongguan +86 769 8728 8888 # 88660
Email: dggolfacademy@missionhillschina.com About Mission Hills Group
Mission Hills Group (www.missionhillschina.com), owner and operator of Mission Hills in the heart of the
Pearl River Delta and the tropical island of Hainan, is the pioneer in China’s
fledgling hospitality, sports and leisure industry.
Founded in 1992, Mission
Hills is recognized as the leading golf brand in the world and synonymous with
high-end, luxurious and exquisitely-designed residences. Mission Hills has been
the major driving force behind the sports and leisure industry in China. Its
three world-class integrated leisure and wellness resort destinations have
hosted more than 100 international tournaments. Mission Hills has also been
accredited the “World’s Largest Golf Club” by the Guinness World Records.
Mission Hills’ properties
sprawl over 40 sq.km. They include 22 championship courses designed by renowned
players and architects from five continents, five-star resorts, award-winning
spas and volcanic mineral springs, an international convention center, golf
academies and Asia’s largest tennis facility. Mission Hills is also the
official training headquarters of China’s Tennis and Golf Associations.
The Group’s “golf and
more” leisure philosophy has catalyzed its tourism-related business expansion.
Mission Hills Centreville and Mission Hills ▪ Lan Kwai Fong ▪ Haikou are
family-friendly metropolitan leisure complexes and low-carbon town centers.
Hubs for business, leisure, wellness and entertainment, their highlights
include 1,000-plus international anchor brands featuring the latest fashion
labels, finest jewelry and watches; trendiest restaurants, cafes and bars;
state-of-the-art multiplex cinemas; ice skating rinks; bowling alleys;
world-renowned auto showrooms; and many other exciting offerings. A total of
six hotels are showcased in these developments, among them Marriott
International's Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance hotel brands.
Today, Mission Hills
Group has achieved many milestones and become the preeminent conglomerate in
the sports, tourism, leisure and entertainment industry. The next breakthrough
in the Group’s evolution will occur as it brings its tried and true branding
and golf management services to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Yunnan, Chongqing and
other destinations.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Sundi Shi
Mission Hills China
Telephone: (86 755) 2802
0888 Ext. 36022
Email: sundishi@missionhillschina.com |