Shanghai · China · Shanghai
Sheshan International Golf Club
Sheshan Course
Sheshan Course holds a distinguished position in Shanghai golf, being the historic venue for the WGC-HSBC Champions. Located in Shanghai, this course is set within a tree-lined park where playing lines are meticulously crafted amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Chinese golf experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Sheshan Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial significance.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,600 m · 2004
At a glance
Sheshan Course holds a distinguished position in Shanghai golf, being the historic venue for the WGC-HSBC Champions. Located in Shanghai, this course is set within a tree-lined park where playing lines are meticulously crafted amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Chinese golf experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Sheshan Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial significance.
Geography & setting
Sheshan Course is located in Shanghai, China. The course unfolds within a tree-lined park, where playing lines are artfully defined by trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be further enriched by details on the exact soil types, elevation, predominant exposure, wind patterns, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the seasonal influence on playing conditions.
History
Le site historique du WGC-HSBC Champions.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6600 meters from the championship tees. It skillfully utilizes its parkland setting to orchestrate angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.sheshangolf.com/