Mission Hills Golf Club Shenzhen — World Cup Course
China's original championship resort course — a Jack Nicklaus design at the sprawling Mission Hills complex that hosted the 1995 World Cup of Golf and welcomes any visiting golfer.
Mission Hills Golf Club Shenzhen — World Cup Course in photos
Can I play Mission Hills Golf Club Shenzhen — World Cup Course?
Yes — Mission Hills Shenzhen is a vast, public-access golf resort, and the Jack Nicklaus-designed World Cup Course is open to resort guests, members of affiliated clubs and visitors booking in advance. It is the easiest of the marquee Asian courses to play: reserve a tee time or a stay-and-play package and you are on. It hosted the 1995 World Cup of Golf and was the first course in China accredited by the US PGA.
How to book: Book in advance directly with the resort or through a golf tour operator; rounds can be bought as green-fee-plus-package deals, and guests staying at Mission Hills hotels get access to the courses. Carts and caddies are compulsory and charged on top of the green fee, and Stay & Play packages often provide the best value.
About Mission Hills Golf Club Shenzhen — World Cup Course
Completed in 1994 to a Jack Nicklaus design, the World Cup Course is the flagship of Mission Hills Shenzhen, the enormous multi-course resort in Guanlan between Shenzhen and Dongguan. It was renamed in honour of the 41st World Cup of Golf, which it hosted in 1995, and became the first course in China to be accredited by the US PGA for major professional competition. Water hazards and Nicklaus's strategic bunkering define a testing but fair championship layout of nearly 7,300 yards. Crucially for travellers, the whole complex is built for public and resort play, so the World Cup Course is genuinely open to visitors — book a tee time or a stay-and-play package and you can walk the same fairways as World Cup champions.
Signature hole
Nicklaus's water-guarded closing holes give the World Cup Course its championship bite, framing the finish that saw the United States win the 1995 World Cup of Golf.
What makes it special
World Cup pedigree
Host of the 1995 World Cup of Golf and the first course in China accredited by the US PGA for major competition.
Nicklaus design
A Jack Nicklaus championship layout of water hazards and strategic bunkering stretching to nearly 7,300 yards.
Truly accessible
Part of a vast public-access resort, so any visitor can book a round — the most attainable of Asia's big-name courses.
Tournament pedigree
- World Cup of Golf (1995)
Need to know
Best time to play
Autumn to spring (October–April) offers the most comfortable golf; the subtropical summer is hot, humid and prone to heavy rain and typhoons.
Dress code
Standard golf attire — collared shirt, tailored trousers or shorts; soft spikes and neat dress expected.
Good to know
Carts and caddies are compulsory and add to the cost; the World Cup Course is one of a dozen at the complex, so combine it with others over a multi-round stay. Rounds are well-run and service-oriented, with excellent practice facilities.
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
Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) ~40 min by car; Hong Kong International (HKG) ~1.5 hrs via the border.
On arrival
The resort is in Guanlan, between Shenzhen and Dongguan. It is around 40 minutes by car from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, or roughly 90 minutes from Hong Kong across the border; the Mission Hills metro station and resort shuttles also serve the complex.
Stay near the course
Stay at the on-site Mission Hills Resort hotel for tee priority, spa and mineral springs, and easy access to the resort's many courses; central Shenzhen is a short drive for a city base.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Mission Hills Resort Dongguan
Dongguan
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Dongguan Mankater International Hotel
Dongguan
A taste of the luxury stays near Mission Hills Golf Club Shenzhen — World Cup Course — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
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Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
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Explore ShenzhenFrequently asked questions
Can visitors play the Mission Hills World Cup Course?
Yes. Mission Hills Shenzhen is a public-access resort, and the World Cup Course is open to resort guests, affiliated-club members and visitors booking in advance — a tee time or stay-and-play package is all you need.
How much does it cost?
Indicatively around ¥1,780–2,270 (roughly US$250–320) for resort guests depending on the day, plus a compulsory cart and caddie (about ¥450). Rates are approximate, seasonal and can be higher for non-resort players.
Do I need a handicap?
No handicap certificate is generally required for the World Cup Course; standard golf attire and etiquette are expected, and carts and caddies are compulsory.
When is the best time to play?
The cooler, drier months from October to April are ideal; midsummer is hot, humid and prone to heavy rain and typhoons.
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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 China (official)
- Mission Hills Golf Club — Wikipedia
- Mission Hills Shenzhen (World Cup course) — Where2Golf
Guide updated 2026-07-27.