Haikou · China · Hainan
Mission Hills Haikou
Lava Fields Course
The Lava Fields Course holds a recognized position in Hainan golf. It is a spectacular course built into black lava. Located in Haikou, Hainan, this course is set in volcanic terrain where the rocks and slopes lend it a very distinctive identity. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to China, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 2010
At a glance
The Lava Fields Course holds a recognized position in Hainan golf. It is a spectacular course built into black lava. Located in Haikou, Hainan, this course is set in volcanic terrain where the rocks and slopes lend it a very distinctive identity. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to China, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player.
Geography & setting
The Lava Fields Course is located in Haikou, Hainan, China. The course unfolds within volcanic terrain, where the rocks and slopes impart a very distinctive character. This geographical understanding should be supplemented by details of the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un parcours spectaculaire construit dans la lave noire.
The course in detail
The course comprises 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees. It leverages its volcanic environment to shape the angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.missionhillschina.com/