(SHENZHEN, China) – Mission Hills has strengthened its commitment to developing golf in China with the announcement that Terence Tung and Iain Roberts have joined the senior management team.
Terence Tung, who joins Mission Hills as Executive Director, graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada before returning to Hong Kong to work in the field of media and publications as Executive Director of Ming Pao Magazines Limited, Chief Executive Officer of One Media Group (A listing Company in Hong Kong) and director of various subsidiaries of the group.
He was formerly the chairman of The Society of Publishers in Asia and, with more than 26 years of experience in the media industry, Tung has great insights into brand building, promotional campaigns, multi-platform sales and media promotions. He will increase the diversity of Mission Hills’ business by facilitating the club’s opportunities in the media industry. His global vision and deep-rooted media network enriches the club’s future developments with enormous values and opportunities.
Iain Roberts will join Mission Hills as Executive Director in charge of the club’s golf Academies expansion and development of international tournaments. With 36 years of golf industry experience, he played a variety of roles including a professional player, coach, golf writer, golf course designer and in senior management, including during his tenure at the Hong Kong Golf Club since 1995. With his extensive experience, he will actively improve the club’s business, management and operational standards.
Said Dr. Ken Chu, Executive Vice Chairman of Mission Hills Group: “Mission Hills has grown into a world-class brand and this is not only an affirmation of our past efforts, but a commitment to use international talent and more professional managers to further grow Mission Hills’ brand value. Mission Hills warmly welcomes Terence Tung and Iain Roberts, who, with their experience, will be valuable assets of Mission Hills on the road of development.”
Mission Hills has set a new standard in leisure, recreation and wellness experiences. It has combined golf, with international tournaments, global cuisine, hot springs spa, business training and shopping at destination resorts.
This initially took place in southern China in the early 1990s, when Dr. David Chu seized the opportunity of economic reform to invest in the barren land in Dongguan and Shenzhen and created Mission Hills Golf Club. In 2009, Mission Hills grew further and developed the Mission Hills Hainan facility.
With only 27 years of history in the modern development of golf in China, Mission Hills was one of the pioneers of the industry when it was formed. Now, Mission Hills has employees from more than 20 different countries and areas, forming a ‘United Nations’-type service team. Terence Tung and Iain Roberts will further enhance the group’s brand value and service standard.
About Mission Hills Group
The Mission Hills Group, owner and operator of Mission Hills Shenzhen and Mission Hills Hainan, is the pioneer in China’s fledgling hospitality, sports and leisure industry.
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 two superb leisure and wellness resorts. It has held 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 an unprecedented 12 editions of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
Mission Hills Shenzhen
Stretching across the lush, rolling hills of southern China, Mission Hills Shenzhen is the country’s premier golf club, and also the “World’s Largest Golf Club” as accredited by the Guinness World Records. 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 Shenzhen is a full-service, luxury resort, featuring four clubhouses, three award-winning spas, a five-star hotel, three golf academies (including one from world-renowned instructor Cindy Reid), Asia’s largest tennis facility with 51 tennis courts and professional tennis academy, and numerous fine dining establishments serving cuisine from around the world.
Mission Hills Hainan
Mission Hills Hainan lies in 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, it caters to golf enthusiasts and comprises specially-designed golf courses, each incorporating native lava rock formations. Other state-of-the-art features include 518 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, a three-story clubhouse, China’s first Hank Haney Golf Academy, meeting facilities, 12 world-class restaurants, a fully-equipped sports and recreation center, Hainan’s only aquatic theme park, therapeutic volcanic mineral springs, a spa oasis, and shopping arcade.
Mission Hills Hainan’s Blackstone Course hosted the inaugural Mission Hills Star Trophy in October 2010, a ground-breaking celebrity pro-am golf tournament for Asia. It will also host the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in November 2011. A magnificent addition to Hainan’s tropical island paradise, Mission Hills Hainan is poised to become the island’s premier sanctuary, attracting visitors from around the globe.
Getting There: Mission Hills Shenzhen is a 45-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Mission Hills Hainan is 15 minutes from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Flights from major cities throughout Asia — including Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore — to Haikou are available on Air China (Star Alliance member), Asiana (Star Alliance member), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam Alliance member), China Southern Airlines (SkyTeam Alliance member), Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, KLM, Shanghai Airlines (Star Alliance member) and more.
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