The Guinness Book of World Records recently recognized Mission Hills Golf Club in China as the world’s largest golf club for the fifth straight year.
In May 2004, after five courses were built within 16 months, it officially surpassed eight-course Pinehurst for title of “world’s largest" when its tenth layout opened. In summer 2007, an additional two courses – the Pete Dye and Zhang Lian Wei – were completed to bring the club's total to 12. Located 30 minutes from Hong Kong, Mission Hills also features courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Nick Faldo, among others.
"It took Pinehurst nearly 100 years to construct eight courses," says Tenniel Chu, Executive Director, Mission Hills Golf Club. "Our ability to build 12 in less than 15 years is a stunning achievement and indicative of our sincere belief in China as the breeding ground for golf's next generation of champions."