Champion receives invitation to Omega Mission Hills World Cup pro-am
(SHENZHEN, China) – Mission Hills Shenzhen, the world’s largest golf facility and epicenter of China’s golf boom, announces it will host the seventh annual Golfathon, May 1 – August 31, 2010.
The event provides non-members access to Mission Hills’ award-winning golf courses designed by legends of golf including Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Annika Sorenstam and Jose Maria Olazabal. Open to players of all ages and abilities, participants will compete over 180 holes on 10 of the club’s 12 premier lay-outs. The Overall Champion earns free entry into next year’s Golfathon and an invitation to play in the 2011 Omega Mission Hills World Cup Pro-Am.
“The Mission Hills Golfathon challenges players from the world over to visit China’s foremost golf club and test their skills and endurance against our acclaimed courses,” says Tenniel Chu, Executive Director, Mission Hills China. “The first prize award of entry into the 2011 Omega Mission Hills World Cup Pro-Am presents the winner a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of golf’s most prestigious and exciting events from inside the ropes.”
In addition, any contestant who exhibits the stamina to play nine qualifying rounds within five consecutive weekdays will receive an “Iron Man” certificate and complimentary weekday green fee valued at 1380 RMB ($200 USD). Prizes will be awarded to the three lowest net scores in each of four divisions. The first-place division winners will have the honor of acting as Honorary Observer in one the four rounds of the 2011 Omega Hills World Cup.
“Our yearly Golfathon opens our doors so guests can enjoy our sterling amenities and exemplary customer service,” says Chu. “The greatest players in the world have walked the fairways of Mission Hills and you can follow in their footsteps.”
Mission Hills Golfathon packages are available from RMB 7,200 ($1,055 USD) to RMB 19,600 ($2,870 USD). For more information, call (86 755) 2802 0888 ext.33810 or visit www.missionhillschina.com.
About Mission Hills China
Mission Hills China, owner and operator of Mission Hills Shenzhen and Mission Hills Resort Hainan, is a key player in the country’s fledgling sports and leisure industry.
The 12-course Mission Hills Shenzhen is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest golf facility. It has hosted hundreds of professional and amateur golf tournaments, is home to the Faldo Series Asia and Mission Hills Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship and hosted the Omega Mission Hills World Cup from 2007-2009.
Getting There: Mission Hills Shenzhen is a short drive north of Hong Kong International Airport, www.hongkongairport.com. Flights on most major airlines from most major cities are available into Hong Kong. From the airport, Mission Hills transports golfers in luxury shuttles across the border to the resort hotel.
For more information about Mission Hills Shenzhen, visit www.missionhillschina.com, email info@missionhillschina.com, or call (852) 2122 1616 (Hong Kong) — (86 755) 2802 0888 (Shenzhen) — (86 769) 8728 8888 (Dongguan).
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