Shenzhen (Mission Hills)
The Mission Hills Resort is the only 5-star hotel in China which has been awarded the China Hotel Golden Pillow Award 2005 for being the best business holiday resort. The property is set amidst a backdrop of rolling hills and lakes. Perfectly situated in the heart of the golf courses, the resort houses 315 bedrooms, each with a balcony overlooking an unobstructed view of an entire course. Founded in December 1992, The club boasts 10 18-hole courses designed by international golf stars Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, Annika Sorenstam, Vijay Singh, Nick Faldo, Jose Marie Olazabal, David Duval, Jumbo Ozaki and renowned golf instructor David Leadbetter. Guinness World Records named Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, the World's Largest Golf Club, surpassing Pinehurst in North Carolina, which held the honor since 1997. This resort has also played host to over 20 international tournaments with participants from around the world. Tournaments and events previously hosted by the facility include The World Cup of Golf, the Mission Hills Tiger Woods China Challenge, the inaugural Dynasty Cup, and numerous other international competitions and several APEC International Conferences.
