Shanghai Elite Golf Clubs
Shanghai’s private golf scene pairs championship layouts with invitation‑only membership, from hillside tournament venues to lakeside island greens and Jack Nicklaus‑designed coastal courses.
World‑Class Golf In China’s Most Dynamic City
Beyond its skyline and waterfront, Shanghai is home to some of China’s most exclusive golf clubs. Many are member‑only, set on expansive estates outside the city centre, and designed by leading architects such as Jack Nicklaus, Nelson & Haworth and Shunsuke Kato. These clubs host international championships, corporate events and high‑end member play in equal measure.
Fairways wind around lakes, forested hills and meticulously landscaped grounds, with clubhouses that feel closer to private country estates than typical city courses. Access is typically via membership or hosted invitation, making them ideal inclusions for premium itineraries built around hosted days or partner clubs.
Signature Elite Clubs
Sheshan International Golf Club
Often described as Shanghai’s premier private club, Sheshan features a Nelson & Haworth championship layout over rolling hills and lakes, and has hosted flagship international events including the WGC‑HSBC Champions.
Shanghai Sun Island International Golf Club
Set amid water and greenery on an island outside the city, Sun Island offers two challenging courses where almost every hole plays along the lake, combining serene surroundings with demanding shot‑making.
Shanghai Links Golf & Country Club
A Jack Nicklaus‑designed championship layout stretching beyond 7,000 yards, Shanghai Links blends strategic bunkering with coastal winds to deliver a true test from the back tees.
Tomson & Other Private Clubs
Courses such as Shanghai Tomson Golf Club and Binhai Golf Club add further depth, with long tree‑lined routings, multiple sets of tees and facilities tailored to members, corporate days and hosted VIP groups.
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