Course Overview
Experience the challenging and utterly unique Lava Fields Course at Mission Hills Haikou, Hainan Island, China. Designed by renowned architect Brian Curley, this extraordinary course is carved through ancient volcanic landscapes, featuring dramatic black basalt lava rock formations, wide strategic fairways, and closely mown chipping areas that demand precision and creativity from every golfer.
Key Features
- Large Expanses of Black Lava Rock
- Wide Fairways Emphasising Angles of Attack
- Closely Mown Chipping Areas Around Greens
- Large Rugged Waste Bunkers
Signature Hole
Hole 9: A 513-yard par four, noted as the longest and toughest par four on the course. This epic hole winds through dramatic volcanic formations, demanding both power and precision from tee to green.
Designed By Brian Curley
Brian Curley, of Schmidt-Curley Design, is a renowned golf course architect responsible for designing all 10 layouts at Mission Hills Haikou and 10 of the 12 courses at Mission Hills Golf Club. Schmidt-Curley Design has received acclaim as a top golf course architect in Asia-Pacific and one of the world's most influential design companies.
Course Details
- Type Parkland, Rugged, Volcanic
- Designer Brian Curley
- Location Haikou, Hainan, China
- Best Time October–May
- Resort Mission Hills Resort Haikou
- Green Fee USD $500–$550
Awards & Recognition
- ✓ 4-PLUS: Must play course – excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars (Where2Golf)
- ✓ Ranked 11th best in China (Golf Digest, 2022)
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