(SHENZHEN, China) — The 7th Mission Hills Golfathon Grand Final will take place on Sunday, September 12 at the Mission Hills Shenzhen’s Olazabal Course.
The Mission Hills Golfathon started in May and ended on August 31. Close to 3,000 participants from 20 different countries competed this year, including players from China, Australia, France, Finland, Korea, Canada, Malaysia, United States, South Africa, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, New Zealand and India.
The 100 Finalists will be divided into a Men’s Senior Division, Men’s Division, Ladies’ Division and Juniors’ Division.
This year, Mission Hills is offering an especially attractive gift for the winner — the champion of the Golfathon Grand Final will be eligible to play at the Mission Hills Star Trophy Pro-Am at Mission Hills Resort Haikou — alongside stars like Greg Norman, Li Ning, Michael Phelps, Aaron Kwok and Catherine Zeta Jones.
The Mission Hills Star Trophy is the only event in the Asia-Pacific region that brings together international golf icons, Hollywood stars and global entertainment celebrities. The first edition of the Star Trophy will take place on October 28-31. The professionals will be competing for the US$1.28 million, the largest individual prize purse for golf in Asia Pacific.
The Golfathon Grand Final venue is designed by the renowned Spanish golfer Jose Maria Olazabal in collaboration with Schmidt-Curley Design (www.schmidt-curley.com). After three consecutive years as host of the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup, the Olazabal course has gained recognition locally and overseas, attracting golfers from different regions to experience its challenges.
In addition to the prize for the Overall Champion, winners of the individual categories will be invited to participate in the next Omega Mission Hills World Cup Honorary Observer Program.
About Mission Hills Golfathon
Launched in 2004 to celebrate Mission Hills’recognition as the world’s largest golf facility by the Guinness World Records, the Mission Hills Golfathon is an annual competition across 10 of the club’s 12 golf courses.
The event runs from May 1 through August 31 and is one of few occasions during the year that also gives non-members access to Mission Hills’award-winning golf course.
About Mission Hills Group
The Mission Hills Group, owner and operator of Mission Hills Shenzhen, Dongguan and Haikou, is the pioneer in the country’s fledgling hospitality, sports and leisure industry.
Mission Hills Ì¢?å» Shenzhen & Dongguan
Stretching across the lush, rolling hills of Shenzhen and Dongguan in southern China, Mission Hills is China’s premier golf club, and also World’s Largest Golf Club accredited by Guinness World RecordsTM. The property is home to 12 signature courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Annika Sorenstam, Ernie Els, Jose Maria Olazabal, Vijay Singh, David Leadbetter, David Duval, Jumbo Ozaki and Zhang Lian Wei.
Mission Hills is a full-service, luxury resort, featuring four clubhouses, three award-winning spas, a five-star hotel, three golf academies (including world-renowned female instructor Cindy Reid), Asia largest tennis facilities with 51 tennis courts and a professional tennis academy, and numerous fine dining establishments serving cuisine from around the world. It has hosted more than 100 international tournaments, including the 1995 World Cup of Golf and the Tiger Woods China Challenge in 2001. In 2007, Mission Hills began its role as host of the unprecedented 12 editions of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
Mission Hills recognized as the leading golf brand in the world and synonymous with high-end, luxurious residences of rare and exquisite design has created the ultimate leisure and wellness resort.
Mission Hills Ì¢?å» Haikou
Mission Hills Ì¢?å» Haikou lies on the volcanic region of exotic Hainan Island, China. The resort sets a new standard in leisure, recreation and wellness experiences. Nestled amid lush, green gardens, the resort caters to golf enthusiasts and comprises specially-designed golf courses, each one incorporating the native lava rock formations.
Other state-of-the-art features include 518 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, a three-story clubhouse, meeting facilities, 12 world-class restaurants, a fully-equipped sports and recreation center, Hainan’s only aquatic theme park, therapeutic natural mineral springs, a spa oasis, and a shopping arcade. A magnificent addition to Hainan’s tropical island paradise, Mission Hills Ì¢?å» Haikou is poised to be the island’s premier sanctuary, attracting visitors from around the globe.
Conveniently located in Haikou city, the administrative and legislative hub of Hainan, Mission Hills• Haikou is just 15 minutes from the city center and Haikou Meilan International Airport.
For more information: www.missionhillschina.com, info@missionhillsgroup.com, or (852) 2122 1616 (Hong Kong) — (86 755) 2802 0888 (Shenzhen) — (86 769) 8728 8888 (Dongguan).
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