Mission Hills Olazabal
The Olazabal Course is Jose Maria Olazabal's signature layout at the vast Mission Hills complex on the Shenzhen and Dongguan border, a par 72 stretching to about 7,320 yards. Defined by deep, sculpted bunkering from a master of the sand, it hosted the Omega Mission Hills World Cup from 2007 to 2009 and is rated among the strongest tests in Asia.
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The verdict
Mission Hills is the largest golf complex in the world, and the Olazabal Course is its championship centrepiece, designed by the two time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal with the Schmidt Curley team and stretching beyond 7,300 yards for tournament play. Olazabal, one of the finest bunker players the game has known, filled the layout with deep, dramatic sand, more than 150 bunkers in all, including a famous cluster guarding the 15th.
It is a course built for big events, and it delivered, hosting the Omega Mission Hills World Cup, often called the unofficial Olympics of golf, from 2007 to 2009. Carved through subtropical jungle with natural streams and undulating fairways, it asks for length, nerve and a sharp short game around its sculpted greens. The Mission Hills courses are open to resort guests, the conditioning is tournament grade, and a round here anchors any golf trip to the Pearl River Delta. Green fees are indicative and change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Mission Hills Olazabal at a glance
- Opened
- 2004
- Designer
- Jose Maria Olazabal
- Type
- Championship jungle parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,320 yds
- Green fee
- Resort guests (indicative, 2026)
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 against Mission Hills and leading course databases; the Olazabal Course is a Jose Maria Olazabal design, a par 72 of about 7,320 yards that hosted the Omega Mission Hills World Cup from 2007 to 2009. Play is generally reserved for guests of the Mission Hills resort; resort guest green fees were around 1,780 RMB on weekdays plus cart and caddie in recent seasons. Fees are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Olazabal Course plays long and muscular through subtropical jungle, the fairways rolling between tree lines with streams and lakes in support, but it is the bunkering that gives the course its identity. Olazabal scattered more than 150 hazards across the property, deep and steep faced, framing landing areas and pressing tight against the greens so that recovery demands the kind of sand technique its designer made famous.
The 15th is the signature, ringed by a small army of bunkers that turn a missed green into a genuine card wrecker, the clearest statement of Olazabal's love of the sand. Elsewhere the half par holes give long hitters something to chase while exposing the player who attacks without a plan, and the greens are large and contoured enough to make the approach club selection matter.
The closing holes return through more water and sand toward the clubhouse, a finish with the length and teeth to have decided a World Cup. The Olazabal Course rewards the powerful, accurate driver and the player with a tidy short game, and it gives back a true championship experience at the heart of the world's biggest golf resort.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Generally reserved for guests of the Mission Hills resort; book play as part of a stay |
| Green fee | Resort guest rate around 1,780 RMB on weekdays plus cart and caddie in recent seasons (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Arrange through the Mission Hills resort or a China golf specialist alongside your accommodation |
| On the day | A caddie and cart are standard; a smart golf dress code applies across the complex |
| Getting there | Mission Hills on the Shenzhen and Dongguan border, roughly an hour from Hong Kong and Shenzhen airports |
| Best months | October to April for the cooler, drier season, avoiding the humid southern summer |
Green fees and access verified June 2026 from course and operator listings; rates are indicative and change by season and year, and play is tied to a resort stay, so always confirm current pricing and access directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Mission Hills resort itself, whose hotels, spa and dining sit alongside the courses and make early tee times effortless across the multi course complex. Staying on site is also how most visitors secure access to the Olazabal Course and its neighbours.
For a wider trip, Shenzhen and Hong Kong are both close enough to combine city time with the golf, and the high speed rail links make transfers simple. Mission Hills is an ideal anchor for a Pearl River Delta golf tour, pairing the Olazabal Course with the many other layouts on the property.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Mission Hills Olazabal.
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Mission Hills Olazabal questions
Who designed the Mission Hills Olazabal Course?
The Olazabal Course was designed by the two time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal with the Schmidt Curley team, a par 72 of about 7,320 yards defined by more than 150 deep, sculpted bunkers.
What tournaments has the Olazabal Course hosted?
The Olazabal Course hosted the Omega Mission Hills World Cup, often called the unofficial Olympics of golf, from 2007 to 2009.
What does it cost to play the Olazabal Course?
Resort guest green fees were around 1,780 RMB on weekdays plus cart and caddie in recent seasons. Fees are indicative and change by season, and play is generally tied to a resort stay, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play the Mission Hills Olazabal Course?
Play is generally reserved for guests of the Mission Hills resort, so the simplest route is to book the round as part of a stay through the resort or a China golf specialist.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.