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Asia's Most Dazzling Skyline, Asia's Most Prestigious Fairways




City Introduction
Shanghai, China's dazzling cosmopolitan metropolis, seamlessly blends futuristic skylines with timeless elegance. As the country's economic capital, this vibrant city offers world-class golfing experiences just minutes from the Bund's colonial architecture and Pudong's soaring towers.
Why Golf Here?
Shanghai is home to more than 20 golf courses, ranging from championship layouts that have hosted international tournaments to intimate clubs steeped in tradition. The city boasts some of China's most prestigious venues, including the legendary Sheshan International—the only course in Asia where Tiger Woods competed multiple times without winning. From links-style layouts along the Yangtze River estuary to parkland courses designed by golfing greats like Jack Nicklaus, Shanghai's diverse golf scene offers challenges for every skill level.
Best Season to Visit
The optimal time for golf in Shanghai is during spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November), when temperatures are mild, humidity is low, and skies are clear. Summer (July to August) can be hot, humid, and rainy, while winter (December to February) is cold with some courses closed for maintenance.
Must-Try Food
Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings): Shanghai's most famous delicacy—steamed dumplings filled with pork and hot soup.
Shengjianbao: Pan-fried pork buns with crispy bottoms and juicy filling.
Braised Pork Belly: Rich, caramelised pork belly cooked in soy sauce.
Hairy Crab (in season): A seasonal delicacy from October to December prized for its roe.
Must-See Attractions
The Bund: Iconic waterfront promenade with colonial buildings opposite Pudong's futuristic skyline.
Yu Garden: Classical Chinese garden dating back over 400 years to the Ming Dynasty.
Shanghai Tower: China's tallest building with breathtaking panoramic views.
Jade Buddha Temple: Active Buddhist temple housing two exquisite jade Buddha statues.
Former French Concession: Tree-lined streets with elegant European architecture.
Shanghai Golf Course Guide
| Course Name | Holes | Designer(s) | Awards & Features |
| Sheshan International Golf Club | 18 | Neil Haworth | 2007-2008 China Top 10 Golf Courses; Host of WGC-HSBC Champions tournament; Asia's only course where Tiger Woods competed multiple times without winning; Pure members-only private club in Sheshan National Resort |
| Shanghai Links Golf Club | 18 | Jack Nicklaus | Pure American links-style course on Yangtze River estuary; Five holes along coastline; Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certified; Long-time host of HSBC Junior Championship |
| PGA Anying Golf Club | 36 | Jack Nicklaus II (Forest) | 2025 World Top 100 (No.99); China's first PGA-certified club; 2024 Asian Top 100 (No.9); 2022-2023 China Top 100 (No.6); Forest Course: classic parkland; Links Course: pure walking-only layout with estuary views |
| Dongzhuang Coast Golf Club | 36 | Mark E. Hollinger | 2023-2024 China Top 10 Golf Courses; Two tournament layouts: Gardens and Links; One of China's most beautiful lighted courses; Adjacent to Pudong Airport |
| Lake Malaren Golf Club | 36 | Jack Nicklaus | China Top 10 Golf Clubs; China Top 100 Courses; Host of BMW Masters; Audubon International certified; Home to China's only Jack Nicklaus-designed tournament course |
| Tomson Golf Club | 18 | Not specified | Prestigious Pudong course; Convenient city location near Lujiazui; Mature tree-lined fairways in exclusive residential setting |
| New Tianhong Celebrity Golf Club | 27 | Nelson & Haworth | 27-hole championship layout; Features 650-year-old protected gingko tree beside Hole 9; Located in Jinshan district |
| Yintao Golf Club | 18 | Peter Thomson | Designed by five-time British Open champion; Features China's only air-pressure elevating night lighting system; Known as "Summer Night Golf Paradise"; 7,108-yard championship layout |
Plan your Shanghai golf adventure—where championship fairways meet the dazzling skyline of Asia's most dynamic metropolis!
Sheshan International Golf Club

Shanghai Links Golf Club

Dongzhuang Coast Golf Club

Yintao Golf Club
