Golf
Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club (广州麓湖高尔夫乡村俱乐部). 广州麓湖高尔夫乡村俱乐部 Spread over 180 acres of Luhu Park, this 18-hole, par-72 course was designed by renowned architect Dave Thomas. The club has a 75-bay driving range and a clubhouse with restaurants, pro shop, tennis courts, pool, and gym. Guests pay Y50 per bucket of balls during non-peak hours (weekdays before 4 pm) and Y60 during peak hours (weekdays after 4 pm; weekends). Lujing Lu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510095. 020/8350–7777; www.luhugolf.com.
Lakewood Golf Club (珠海翠湖高尔夫球会). 珠海翠湖高尔夫球会 The Lakewood Golf Club is about 20–30 minutes from the Zhuhai Ferry Terminal, and is the most popular of the city's golf clubs. Both its Mountain Course and its Lake Course are par-72 18 holes, and are said to be challenging. Visitor packages, including greens fees and a caddy, are about Y1,000 on weekdays and Y1,600 on weekends. Da'nan Mountain, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519000. 0756/338–3666; 0852/2877–1215; www.lakewoodclub.com.cn.
Mission Hills Golf Club (观澜湖高尔夫會). 观澜湖高尔夫會 Widely considered by golfers to be one of the top courses and clubs in Southern China, Mission Hills Golf Club has 12 18-hole courses (two of which offer nighttime playing), as well as a top-notch clubhouse, spa, a tennis court, five restaurants, and an outdoor pool. There is a shuttle service between Hong Kong and the golf club; see website for schedule. 1 Mission Hills Lu, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518110. 0755/2802–0888; www.missionhillschina.com. 6 am–dark.
Sand River Golf Club (沙河高尔夫球会). 沙河高尔夫球会 Part of the Palm Springs International Club, Sand River Golf Club offers a gorgeous 27-hole course that was designed by legendary South African golfer Gary Player, and is floodlighted for night playing. Other facilities include a large driving range and various resort amenities. Prices during the week start at about Y1,600 for a round, and go up to Y2,400 on the weekends. The language barrier is high here, so plan ahead by having your requests written down in Chinese. 1 Baishi Lu, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518053. 0755/2690–0111; www.srgc.cn/en. Daily 6–10:30.
