how much to play at sheshan course

by Dr. Vincent Stiedemann DVM 9 min read

What is Sheshan Golf Club?

Sheshan Golf Club is the first premier private golf club in Shanghai. With a restricted membership of highly influential individuals and respected businessmen, the Club boasts a world-class championship course and award winning clubhouse.

When did the Sheshan Golf Club upgrade?

Having already held the HSBC Championship Tournament, the world's premier golf event, four times, the Sheshan Golf Club now holds the newly upgraded WGC-HSBC, the first of which was during November 5-8, 2009. The Sheshan Golf Club takes prides in its premier course and club that help undertake these world-class championships.

What is the only golf course in Shanghai?

The 18-hole, 72-par golf course designed by NELSON&HAWORTH, the internationally noted golf course designers, is the only golf course in Shanghai which is set near the mountain with a unique forested hillside environment. Built around 1000 year old ginkgo trees, a spectacular quarry with 80 years of history, Jiangnan style bridges over calm waterways with a change in elevation of more than ten metres and in the shadow of the world famous Basilica of our Lady of Sheshan, the course offers a quality golf challenge and scenic views on every hole.

Sheshan Golf Club

Sheshan International Golf Club is Shanghai's first and most exclusive private golf club. With a restricted membership of highly influential individuals and respected businessmen, the Club boasts a world-class championship course and clubhouse.

The Course

The 18-hole, 72-par golf course designed by Nelson Haworth, the internationally noted golf course designers, is the only golf course in Shanghai which is set near the mountain with a unique forested hillside environment.

Where is Sheshan Golf Club?

Sheshan Golf Club (aka Sheshan International Golf Club) is home to a championship golf course that ranks as one of the best inland layouts in China. It also regularly hosts the top professional golfers in World Golf Championship (WGC) events ... many major champions have stood atop the victory rostrum here at Sheshan.#N#Although bounded by busy roads on three sides of the layout, the middle section of the front-nine gets you alongside a small river on the west side of the course. The green of the par-3 4th sits right alongside the river. At other times ponds present a relatively constant threat, and nowhere more so than on the closing six hole stretch. Water nags away on your rightside from the tee of the doglegging par-4 13th all the way back to the green of the par-5 18th.#N#The course at Shanghai's premier and most exclusive club, is one of China's most admired tree-lined and water-defended parkland layouts. Nelson and Haworth's excellently crafted and challenging holes, are supported by impeccable presentation and maintenance ... a treat for those fortunate enough to be invited to play here.#N#Stay & Play at Sheshan International: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below ... one assumes this accommodation is exclusively for members and their guests (?).

What is the Sheshan International Golf Club?

The Lodge at Sheshan International Golf Club (exclusively for members and their guests?) is a boutique golf hotel that can accommodate all its guests’ needs. Nestled in the heart of the golf club the Lodge provides easy access to the Golf Instruction Centre, the practice range and chipping and putting areas. The large and luxurious rooms are fitted with Spanish-style furniture and friendly staff will look after your every need.

What is the ranking of the 2020 golf course in China?

2020 Golf Digest rating: No.1 course in China.

Where is Le Méridien She Shan?

Le Méridien She Shan Shanghai is in the Song Jiang district, approximately 46 km southwest of Shanghai city center. The hotel is built next to the National Tourist Resort and the largest manmade lake in Shanghai. The hotel offers a luxury experience in all its 327 contemporary guest rooms and suites, each averaging a spacious 55 sq metres.

Can you reserve tee time at the Lodge?

Private club; guests staying at The Lodge (by invitation only?) can reserve tee-times on the golf course.

Will the South African Open be cancelled in 2021?

South African Open: December 2021 events in South Africa have again been impacted by the Covid pandemic. The South African Open (Dec 2-5) will no longer be played as a DP World Tour event, and the Alfred Dunhill Championship (Dec 9-12) has been cancelled.

Overview

This par-72, 7,266-yard layout is set in the shadow of the Basilica of Our Lady of Sheshan cathedral among gently undulating hills, ancient woodland areas, and serene waterways. This week marks the 13th time Sheshan International has hosted the HSBC Champions, and the ninth time since it became a World Golf Championships event in 2009.

Key Holes

The 550-yard, par-5 second hole is reachable in two and can kick off the start to a very good round. No. 2 doglegs left off the tee with a cluster of bunkers on the outside corner of the landing zone, and water that runs up the entire left side and behind the green.

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