Mission Hills Haikou — Blackstone Course
A jaw-dropping course carved through black volcanic lava rock on tropical Hainan — the World Cup and World Celebrity Pro-Am host at Mission Hills Haikou, open to any visitor.
Can I play Mission Hills Haikou — Blackstone Course?
Yes — Blackstone is the flagship course at the vast Mission Hills Haikou resort and is open to visitors as well as resort guests. It hosted the 2011 World Cup of Golf and the World Celebrity Pro-Am, yet ordinary golfers can book a round. A caddie is compulsory (standard in China) and advance booking is recommended.
How to book: Reserve through the Mission Hills resort, its website, or a Hainan golf-tour operator; resort guests get preferential tee times and package rates. Green fees are all-inclusive of caddie, shared buggy and locker. Weekends and Chinese holidays are busiest.
About Mission Hills Haikou — Blackstone Course
The Blackstone Course is the flagship of Mission Hills Haikou, a colossal resort on the tropical island of Hainan whose Schmidt-Curley layouts were carved from black volcanic lava fields. Designed by Brian Curley and Lee Schmidt and opened in 2010, Blackstone plays to a burly par 73 of more than 7,800 yards, with fairways cut in a single sweep of turf between jagged lava outcrops, dense jungle and wetland areas on the back nine. It hosted the 2011 World Cup of Golf, has staged the star-studded World Celebrity Pro-Am since 2011, and became host of the DP World Tour's Hainan Classic in 2024. Part of a ten-course resort with a spa and volcanic mineral springs, it welcomes visitors and resort guests alike for one of Asia's most distinctive rounds.
Signature hole
Blackstone is defined by its black volcanic lava rock — fairways are cut in a single sweep of turf between jagged lava outcrops and dense jungle, with the wetland-laced back nine and raised volcanic terrain giving the course its unmistakable, otherworldly character.
What makes it special
Golf through lava rock
Fairways run in a single turf cut between jagged black volcanic outcrops and jungle for an otherworldly look.
World Cup pedigree
Hosted the 2011 World Cup of Golf and, since 2011, the celebrity-packed World Celebrity Pro-Am.
Ten-course mega-resort
Set within Mission Hills Haikou, with hotel, spa and volcanic mineral springs beside the course.
Tournament pedigree
- World Cup of Golf (2011)
- World Celebrity Pro-Am (2011–present)
- Hainan Classic — DP World Tour (2024–present)
Need to know
Best time to play
October to April is the pleasant dry season; Hainan is warm year-round, with summer hotter and more humid.
Dress code
Collared golf shirt, tailored trousers or shorts and soft-spike golf shoes.
Good to know
A caddie is compulsory and a shared buggy and locker are included in the all-in green fee; the resort has ten courses, a huge clubhouse, spa and mineral springs. Blackstone plays long and demanding at over 7,800 yards, so allow a full round of 4.5 hours or more.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Haikou Meilan International (HAK) ~15–20 min by road.
On arrival
The resort lies just south of Haikou on the tropical island of Hainan, only about 15–20 minutes from Haikou Meilan International Airport. Most visitors arrive by taxi, resort transfer or hire car; Hainan is reached by direct flights from across mainland China and parts of Asia.
Stay near the course
Stay on-site at the Mission Hills Resort Haikou, an integrated complex with hotel rooms, spa, volcanic mineral springs and multiple courses steps from the first tee. Haikou city hotels are a short drive away if you prefer to be in town.
★★★★ 4-starTap for live prices Tulou Boutique Hotel
Haikou
★★★★ 4-starTap for live prices Renaissance Haikou Hotel
Haikou
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou
Haikou
A taste of the luxury stays near Mission Hills Haikou — Blackstone Course — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
Plan your golf trip
Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
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Explore HaikouFrequently asked questions
Can visitors play the Blackstone Course?
Yes. Blackstone is a resort course open to visitors and resort guests alike; you book a tee time in advance and a caddie is included.
How much does it cost to play?
Around RMB 3,600 (roughly USD 500) for 18 holes for resort guests, inclusive of caddie, shared buggy and locker, with lower off-peak and stay-and-play package rates.
When is the best time to play?
October to April is the pleasant dry season; Hainan is tropical and warm year-round, with hotter, more humid summers.
Is a caddie required?
Yes — a caddie is compulsory, as at most Chinese courses, and is included in the all-in green fee along with a shared buggy.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
- Mission Hills Haikou — Official site
- Mission Hills Haikou — Blackstone — Planet Golf
- Hainan Classic — Wikipedia
Guide updated 2026-07-27.