January 11, 2007
Mission Hills voted “Preferred Brand of China’s Richest in 2007”
The Hurun Report’s annual “Best of the Best Survey” on preferred brands of China's richest was unveiled in Shanghai. Mission Hills Golf Club was named the “Golf Club Most Favored by China’s Richest in 2007”. The factors taken into account in the assessment are: club services, hole design, public reputation, convenience, and service facilities for members’ families.
January 30, 2007
Omega to sponsor Mission Hills World Cup of Golf for 12 consecutive years
On January 30, 2007 British local time, the International Federation of PGA Tours announced that prestigious watch manufacturer Omega had officially signed an agreement to be title sponsor of the Mission Hills World Cup of Golf for 12 consecutive years. From 2007 to 2018, Omega will join hands with Mission Hills Golf Club to launch “Omega Mission Hills World Cup of Golf”.
February, 2007
Mission Hills Resort named “2006 Best Golf Resort in Asia”
Asian Golf Monthly, the most authoritative golf magazine in Asia, released the winners of the 2006 golf awards. Mission Hills Resort was named 2006 “Best Golf Resort”. The annual awards saw fierce competition, with more than 1,000 hotels making to the finals. In the end, Mission Hills Resort, with its overwhelming strength, came out on top.
February, 2007
Mission Hills Golf Club again named “Most-favored Golf Club by Capitalist Personnel in 2006” by Securities Market Weekly
Mission Hills Golf Club was again named “Most-favored Golf Club by Capitalist Personnel in 2006” by the Securities Market Weekly, a domestic financial media giant. It was the second time the Club had received the honor since 2006, which was the result of a questionnaire survey by the weekly.
April 14, 2007
David Leadbetter on 3rd visit to Mission Hills Golf Club
During his visit, David Leadbetter spared no time to tour his course and attended a series of golf activities such as teaching, instructing young golfers, David Leadbetter Golf Cup, Skills Challenge. He also shared his experience with club members and guests, bringing every one a tight-scheduled but pleasant golf festival.
April 19, 2007
Dr. David Chu conferred as Honorary Trustee of Nanjing University
Professor Chen Jun, President of Nanjing University, paid a special visit to Shenzhen to award Dr. David Chu the certificate at the Club’s Dongguan House, in a move to express gratitude for Dr. Chu's support for the university’s scientific research as well as his contributions to China’s educational cause.
April 20, 2007
Opening ceremony for Fourth Mission Hills Golfathon
The opening ceremony was held at the tournament square of the Dongguan Club, featuring a flag raising and gong ringing. The ceremony was attended by members who were award winners of the 2006 Golfathon, guests, sponsor Callaway, Wastons Water, art and sports stars from Hong Kong and mainland and media friends who had been covering the event.
April 24, 2007
“Mandarin Contest in Hong Kong’s 18 districts in celebration of return anniversary” officially opened
Prior to the contest, Dr. David Chu donated HK$20 million to launch the largest-scale fund for promoting mandarin in Hong Kong in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. The fund was intended to encourage Hong Kong residents to learn and speak mandarin, increase their recognition of Chinese culture, and promote exchanges with mainland. The mandarin contest, the largest and longest ever in Hong Kong, drew the participation of some 300,000 contestants.
May 1, 2007
Mr.Wilfred Wong, S.B.S, J.P,joins Mission Hills Group
As executive vice chairman and chief executive officer, Wong is in charge of the Group’s business operation. The Group’s core business has since been expanded from golf industry into a variety of leisure fields.
May 12-13, 2007
2007 Fun Day for HKSAR People’s Congress and Political Consultative Conference held at Mission Hills Golf Lake
A total of 120 took part in the event, including Zheng Wantong, Secretary-General of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, Li Youwei, Zhang Tinghan - both member of Standing Committee of CPPCC, and other members of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) People’s Congress and CPPCC Hong Kong Committee, and major officials from Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Sports activities included contests of golf, table tennis, tennis, and bridge, etc.
May 18, 2007
“Responsibility • Sunshine – Charity Imagination China” 2007 Masters Invitational Golf Tournament for Charity held at Mission Hills
May 18 saw a special golf event at Shenzhen Mission Hills Golf Club, which drew the curtain of “Responsibility•Sunshine – Charity Imagination, China”2007 Masters Invitational Golf Tournament for Charity. Business elites and social celebrities from Shenzhen and Hong Kong attended the event themed on “cooperating with UNDP China and raising funds for poverty relief.”
June 1, 2007
Mission Hills Golf Clubs’ 11th course – Zhang Lianwei Course officially opened
On June 1, Zhang Lianwei Course, the 11th at Mission Hills, was officially put into use. Designed by Zhang Lianwei, who is recognized as China's No.1 golfer, the course is the first in China that is different from traditional 18-hole short course.
July 8, 2007
224 villas in Mission Hills • Shangdi sold out within an hour and a half
Following a month-long low-profile promotion, all the 224 villas of Mission Hills • Shangdi sold out within one hour and a half on July 8, 2007, which was hailed as a sales miracle.
August 1, 2007
Pete Dye Course, the 12th Course of Mission Hills Golf Club Was Available
Pete Dye Course, the 12th course of Mission Hills Golf Club was available on August 1, so far Mission Hills set a new record with total 216 holes of 12 courses. Pete Dye Course was designed by Pete Dye the Famous designer of North America, and Pete Dye Course is his first work in China.
August 8, 2007
Mission Hills Wins Four Golf Digest Awards
Mission Hills Golf China was a big winner of this year’s Golf Digest awards, earning a place among the Top Ten Golf Course in China, Top Ten Courses in South China and Top 18 holed in China. A special Achievements Award went to Dr. David Chu.
August 15, 2007
Michael Chang Held Press Conference at Mission Hills Golf Club
Michael Chang, the famous tennis legend held press conference at Mission Hills Golf Club to announce that the first Mission Hills Michael Chang Tennis College will formally open to tennis lovers and trainees in the near future.
September 15, 2007
Indulge in China •Mission Hills Luxury Life Appreciation Party
Mission Hills launched its marketing for the golf dwelling house- the Mission Hills Hampstead with a private cocktail party. Together with Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Glashutte and other luxury brands, Indulge in China •Mission Hills Luxury Life Appreciation Party at the the Gongguan Clubhouse on September 15th , with more than 500 business leaders from enterprises of Zhujiang delta attending the party.
September 22, 2007
Vijay Singh Visited Mission Hills Golf Club
Vijay Singh the former world No.1 golfer and golf course designer, visited Mission Hills Golf Club on 22nd of September. It’s really a great opportunity for the fans around the world to meet Vijay Singh closely.
September 28, 2007
Mid-Valley Clubhouse Opened
Mid-Valley Clubhouse with combining the beautiful scenery of Pete Dye Course and Faldo opened on 28th of September. Mission Hills Golf Club expected to offer members great services with new facilities.
September 2007
Mission Hills Sets New Guinness Record with 216 Holes
With the available of Hang LIanwei Course and Pete Dye Course,Mission Hills is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records 2008 as the largest golf club in the world with 12 very distinct championship courses. And the total holes number of all the courses reaches 216.
October, 2007
First Chinese National Debut on List of “Most Powerful People in Golf”
Dr. David Chu was Awarded the Honour
Golf Inc magazine of the United States has recently released its annual list of the “Most Powerful People in Golf”. Dr. David Chu, the Chairman of Mission Hills Group, became the first Chinese national to make the list of golf power brokers, which speaks volumes to the fact that Mission Hills Group has won worldwide recognition as the world’s largest golf leisure industry collection and an influential brand for golf leisure.
October 7, 2007
Ken Chu Vice-Chairman Of Mission Hills Group Awarded Honorary Degree
Mr. Ken CHu received an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, as the University of Western Ontario celebrated its third annual convocation in Hong Kong on Sunday, October 7. Ken CHu is the youngest honorary Doctor of Laws in the 129-year history of the University of Western Ontario
October 12, 2007
Exclusive for Members, Mission Hills Drive Opened
To further enhance member satisfaction, Mission Hills opened Mission Hills Drive on October 11. This member only access road expediates entry and exit to and from Mission Hills, Shenzhen.
November 12, 2007
World Cup Trophy Arrived at Mission Hills Golf Club
The much-anticipated Omega Mission Hills World Cup trophy today arrived at the host place – the Mission Hills Golf Club. Early in 1995, World Cup was ever held at Mission Hills Golf Club, and after 12 years the trophy came back to here once again.
November 21, 2007
Grand Inauguration for 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup
On the evening of November 21, the grand opening ceremony for Omega Mission Hills World Cup was held at the Grand Ball Room of Dongguan Clubhouse.
Mr. Zhang Siqing, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC, Mr. Cai Zhenhua, Vice Director of the National Sports Bureau Mr. Huang Huahua, Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr. Xu Zongheng， Mayor of Shenzhen City, and Mr. Liu Zhigeng, Secretary of Municipal Party Committee of Dongguan together with the officials and celebrities and 56 golfers from International Golf Associations, European Tour ,Asian Tour, Japanese Tou, Omega, and 28 countries or regions turned up for the great occasion.
November 21-25, 2007
Great Success in 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup
Omega Mission Hills World Cup was held from November 21-25 with unique team strokeplay format – playing Fourball and Foursomes on alternate days. Scottish veteran Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren won the championship and shared 1,600,000 $. Zhang Lianwei and Liang Wenchong carved the best performance by a Chinese team in the history of the World Cup by ranking 11th.
December 4-7, 2007
The 2nd Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship Was Held at Mission Hills Golf Club
On December 4, 2nd Mission Hills Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship was Held at Mission Hills Golf Club, and ended with great success on December 7.Australia’s Jake Younan -Wise build a late three-stroke lead and claim the Asia-Pacific Open Amateur Championship. Yuki Usami of Japan and Taipei-born Huang Tao kept joint-second-placed. Mission Hills will be the venue of the championship for consecutive 10 years with the beginning year of 2006..
December 12-14, 2007
2007 Faldo Series Asia Great Final Was Held At Mission Hills Golf Club
On December 12, 2007 Faldo Series Asia Great Final Was Held At Mission Hills Golf Club, and ended with huge success on December 14. Teenager Rashid Khan of India won U-16 men’s group of the Faldo Series Asia with 205 deftly taken strokes and his victory also earned him a berth at next year’s Volvo Masters of Asia tournament.
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