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Hong Kong's Top 5 Golf Courses - Perfect Experience of Scenery and Relaxation

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Golf is an interesting and beneficial sport that can exercise your body, relax your mind, and allow you to appreciate beautiful scenery. Although Hong Kong has limited land, there are still many quality golf courses where you can enjoy nature, spend pleasant times with friends or family, and enhance your golfing skills. This article will introduce the top 5 golf courses in Hong Kong located in Sai Kung, Ma On Shan, Sheung Shui, Kwai Chung, and Tuen Mun. These golf courses each have unique features, offering stunning landscapes, challenging courses, and comfortable environments, bringing unique and memorable golfing experiences to enthusiasts. Whether you are a professional golfer or a beginner, these courses will meet your needs and let you enjoy Hong Kong's scenery and relaxing atmosphere.

Introduction to the Top 5 Golf Courses in Hong Kong

Whitehead Golf Club¹, located at No. 1950 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories, occupies over 400,000 square feet and offers more than 60 lanes. While swinging on the lanes, you can enjoy the view of Ma On Shan. In addition to the lanes, the practice facilities include changing rooms, a golf equipment store, a café, and a lounge. Adjacent land to the Whitehead Golf Practice Range has been developed into Whitehead Barbecue, offering covered BBQ sites, seaside cottages, and a large outdoor area. During the summer holidays, it transforms into the Whitehead BBQ Water Park with inflatable water facilities and themed photo zones.

Address: No. 1950 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Phone: 2777 1813

Website: whiteheadclub.hk

The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club² is a private golf and yacht club in Sai Kung, featuring two golf courses, one with 18 holes and the other with 6 holes, a yacht marina, and a country club offering sports, recreational, and dining facilities. Its signature Hole 3 has been selected as one of the “World's 500 Best Holes”. It has hosted numerous local and international events, such as the Hong Kong Men’s and Women’s Amateur Golf Open Championships and the Omega PGA Championship. The course is set by the seaside and mountains, allowing you to enjoy unparalleled sea and mountain views, feeling like you are in paradise. It also provides the aesthetic and comfort of sports, as you can enjoy the beauty of nature and fresh air, making you feel at ease.

Address: 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clearwater Bay, N.T., Hong Kong

Phone: 2335 3888 / 2335 3700

Website: cwbgolf.org

The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course³ located in the Sai Kung area of New Territories, the golf course covers an area of 170 hectares surrounded by the sea, closely connected to nature, allowing golfers to enjoy beautiful sea and mountain views while swinging. The course features the best three public golf courses in the Asia-Pacific region, with each offering an 18-hole course - South Course, East Course, and North Course. Each course has unique features and challenges and all offer unparalleled sea and mountain views. In addition, the course offers a range of golf courses suitable for beginners to advanced levels. The coaching team consists of experienced professional golfers, making it an ideal place to learn and enjoy golf.

Address: Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong

Phone: 2791 3388

Website: kscgolf.org.hk

Tuen Mun Golf Centre⁴ has a double-deck driving range with 91 practice lanes, a practice green, and a bunker practice area. The range is equipped with lighting systems, making it convenient for golfers to practice at night. Since Tuen Mun Golf Centre is mainly a practice range, its landscape focuses on providing a comfortable environment for golfers to practice. The surrounding greenery allows golfers to enjoy the serene natural environment while practicing. Although the course does not offer spectacular scenery like the sea, its convenient location and comprehensive facilities make it a good choice for Hong Kong residents to practice golf.

Address: 54 Lung Mun Road, Tuen Mun, N.T.

Phone: 2466 2600

Website: lcsd.gov.hk/tc/golf/tuen_mun.html

Wo Yi Hop Road Golf Driving Range

Wo Yi Hop Road Golf Driving Range⁵ is a golf driving range in Kwai Chung, near the North Kwai Chung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Centre. The practice range has 15 hitting lanes, each up to 60 yards long, suitable for golfers of all skill levels. Golf and club rental services are also available. The range hosts golf training courses and fun days monthly at different levels, guided by professional coaches, allowing citizens to learn and enjoy the fun of golf.

Address: 298 Wo Yi Hop Road, Kwai Chung, N.T.

Phone: 2429 8196

Website: lcsd.gov.hk/tc/golf/woyihop.html

Hope the introduction to the top five golf courses in Hong Kong helps you find a suitable place. Playing golf can not only exercise your body, improve your coordination and balance but also enhance your concentration⁶, relax your mind, reduce stress, and improve your social skills⁷. It is beneficial for your physical and mental health⁸. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you can find challenges and satisfaction in these golf courses. So, why not take advantage of your free time to enjoy the fun of playing golf!

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