Mission Hills Shenzhen
The original Mission Hills opened at Shenzhen in 1994 and grew into the largest golf complex on earth. Its flagship is the World Cup Course, a Jack Nicklaus design of 7,294 yards and par 72 that hosted the 1995 World Cup of Golf and became the first course in China accredited by the US PGA for major professional play.
Photo: Mission Hills Golf Club Shenzhen via Google.
The verdict
Mission Hills began at Shenzhen in 1994 and grew, course by course, into the largest golf facility anywhere, a vast resort just over the border from Hong Kong that helped launch the modern Chinese game. The headline layout is the World Cup Course, the Jack Nicklaus signature design that opened the complex and remains its flagship.
A par 72 of 7,294 yards, it was built to championship scale and proved it by hosting the 1995 World Cup of Golf, becoming the first course in China accredited by the US PGA for major professional competition. Wide, manicured and muscular, with Nicklaus bunkering and water in the right places, it is the centrepiece of a resort that puts a dozen courses, hotels and a full leisure complex on one site, an easy and impressive add to a southern China or Hong Kong golf trip.
Mission Hills Shenzhen at a glance
- Opened
- 1994
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Type
- Resort, World Cup Course
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,294 yds
- Green fee
- Resort, visitor
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Nicklaus Design, Mission Hills and leading course databases. The World Cup Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1994, a par 72 of 7,294 yards that hosted the 1995 World Cup of Golf and was the first course in China accredited by the US PGA. Mission Hills Shenzhen has many courses; the World Cup Course is the flagship. Green fees vary by course, day and season, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The World Cup Course is championship golf at full scale, wide and immaculately conditioned, with the length and the Nicklaus bunkering to test the best while staying playable from the forward tees. It is the kind of layout built to host an event, generous to a point but quick to punish the loose shot that finds the sand or the water.
Nicklaus uses water decisively, fronting and flanking greens on the par 5s and the longer par 4s and forcing a clear decision on the reachable holes. The par 3s are strong and varied, the greens large and subtly contoured, and the whole course is presented to a standard that reflects its tournament pedigree. From the tips at 7,294 yards it is a real test; from the right tee it is a thoroughly enjoyable resort round.
The closing holes bring the water and the bunkering back into play for a grandstand finish in the spirit of the World Cup it once hosted. The flagship course rewards the long, confident ball striker, and it anchors a resort that can fill a multi day golf trip on its own.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course; open to visitors and resort guests, tee times through the golf reservations desk |
| Green fee | Resort green fee, varies by course, day and season, indicative 2026 (always confirm directly before booking) |
| Booking | Book through the resort or a China golf specialist; weekend and holiday rates are higher than weekdays |
| On the day | Carts and caddies are standard; the resort spans many courses, so confirm which one you are playing and allow time to get there |
| Getting there | Shenzhen, Guangdong, close to the Hong Kong border and about an hour from central Hong Kong |
| Best months | October to April for the cooler, drier southern China season; summer is hot and humid |
Access and rates verified June 2026; Mission Hills green fees vary by course and day, so always confirm the current rate, the course and the tee sheet directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is one of the Mission Hills hotels on site, which put the World Cup Course and the rest of the complex a short shuttle from your room and turn the visit into a self contained golf and leisure stay. It is the simplest way to play several of the courses over a few days.
Many visitors combine the resort with a stay in Hong Kong, about an hour away across the border, pairing the golf with the city's hotels, dining and shopping. Mission Hills works well as the golf anchor of a southern China or Hong Kong trip, with its own courses providing more than enough variety for a full itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Mission Hills Shenzhen.
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Mission Hills Shenzhen questions
Who designed the Mission Hills Shenzhen World Cup Course and when did it open?
The World Cup Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1994 as the original course of the Mission Hills complex at Shenzhen.
What is the par and length of the World Cup Course?
The World Cup Course is a par 72 of 7,294 yards, built to championship scale with Nicklaus bunkering and water in play.
Why is Mission Hills Shenzhen significant?
It hosted the 1995 World Cup of Golf, was the first course in China accredited by the US PGA for major professional play, and grew into the largest golf complex in the world.
Can visitors play Mission Hills Shenzhen?
Yes. Mission Hills Shenzhen is a resort open to visitors and guests, with tee times booked through the resort or a China golf specialist; confirm which course you are playing, as the site has many.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.