Top Golf Courses List in Hunan Province

Hunan (湖南省) is a paradise for golfers seeking a mix of natural beauty, mountain-lake landscapes, and world-class course design. From the city-accessible Qingzhuhu (青竹湖) and Longhu (龙湖) courses to the scenic and challenging mountain courses at Liuyang (浏阳) and Zhangjiajie (张家界), the province offers a diverse golfing experience suitable for beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals alike.

From city-accessible courses like Qingzhuhu International Golf Club (青竹湖国际高尔夫球会) and Longhu International Golf Club (龙湖国际高尔夫俱乐部) to scenic mountain and lakeside courses such as Zishanhu International Golf Club (梓山湖国际高尔夫俱乐部), Liuyang Country Club (浏阳高尔夫乡村俱乐部), and Zhangjiajie Golf Club (张家界高尔夫俱乐部), the article emphasizes Hunan’s blend of natural beauty and world-class golf design.

It also highlights the accessibility, professional facilities, and amenities of each club, from luxury clubhouses and practice ranges to night golf and PGA-standard championship layouts. Overall, the piece positions Hunan as an ideal destination for both leisure and competitive golf, offering unique experiences in picturesque, eco-friendly, and well-designed golfing environments.

On September 12, 2017, the China Golf Service Alliance (中国高尔夫服务商联盟) and the Hunan Golf Industry Exchange Conference (湖南高尔夫同行业交流会) were held in Chenzhou (郴州), Hunan (湖南). The event was a great success, highlighting Hunan’s growing golf scene. Currently, the province has nine operating golf clubs, offering golfers a range of scenic, challenging, and world-class courses.

Nanyue Golf Club, Chenzhou (郴州南岭高尔夫球会)

Spain-Designed Hillside Challenge

Nanyue Golf Club (南岭高尔夫球会) is Chenzhou’s first golf course, designed by Alfonso Vidaor (阿凡索·维达尔) of Spain’s GREENPROJECT Company. Covering 3,500 acres, it features 36 holes divided into two 18-hole championship courses: Luling Course (鹿岭高尔夫球场, under construction) and Lianhu Course (莲湖高尔夫球场, completed).

• Lianhu Course: 7,318 yards, hill-and-lake layout, ten artificial lakes and natural wetlands, with lush fairways, silver sand bunkers, and forest surroundings.

• The design maximizes the natural terrain, giving golfers a feeling of playing in a pristine forest paradise.

Xiangshui Bay Golf Club, Zhuzhou (株洲湘水湾高尔夫球会)

27-Hole Championship with Night Golf

Developed by Singapore Jinhui Holdings, this 1,800-acre course is located in the heart of the Chang-Zhu-Tan metropolitan area. Designed by Australian firm Nelson & Harworth (N&H), it features:

• Dual Grass Fairways: Green year-round with two grass types mixed.

• Luxury Practice Facilities: 46 driving stations and 3 standard greens.

• Night Golf: 9-hole floodlit urban course.

• Surrounded by hills, lakes, and scenic stones, the course provides a visually striking and challenging layout.

Yangshahu Golf Club, Xiangyin (湘阴洋沙湖高尔夫球场)

Largest and Most Complete Training Base in Hunan

Yangshahu Golf Club (洋沙湖高尔夫球场) is a 36-hole lakeside course spanning 2,500 acres, designed by the U.S. JFO design team. Facilities include:

• 6,000 m² clubhouse with American pastoral-style architecture

• Chinese and Western restaurants, sun terrace, luxury rooms

• Fully equipped business center and golf pro shop

• Sauna, training facilities, and high-end international amenities

Longhu International Golf Club, Changsha (龙湖国际高尔夫俱乐部)

Eco-Friendly Urban Golf Experience

Located in historic Changsha (长沙) near Wangcheng Guanyinyan Reservoir (望城观音岩水库), Longhu Golf Club (龙湖国际高尔夫俱乐部) spans 2,124 acres. Designed by Australian architect Bob Shearer, the 27-hole PGA-standard course:

• Integrates lake and mountain features with thousands of white egrets’ habitats

• Offers mountain-lake and plain-stream style holes

• Accessible within 18 minutes from downtown Changsha via major roads

Qingzhuhu International Golf Club, Changsha (青竹湖国际高尔夫球会)

Mountain-Lake Golf Retreat

Located in Kaifu District (开福区), just 12 minutes from Changsha city center, Qingzhuhu International Golf Club (青竹湖国际高尔夫球会) is a member-based club:

• 18-hole mountain-lake course designed by Peter Thomson (彼得·汤姆逊), five-time British Open champion

• Focused on Chinese landscape aesthetics and challenging layouts

• Supports interactive membership programs with over 900 members and connections to 50 other Chinese golf clubs

Liuyang Country Club (浏阳高尔夫乡村俱乐部)

Mountain-Style Golf with Rural Charm

Located on the edge of the planned Liuyang Air Industrial Park (临空产业园), just 40 minutes from Changsha and 25 minutes from Huanghua Airport (黄花机场):

• 27-hole mountain course combining natural terrain with rural Chinese aesthetics

• Distinctive fairways, greens, and obstacles providing challenge and fun

• 5 minutes from downtown Liuyang city

Zishanhu International Golf Club, Yiyang (梓山湖国际高尔夫俱乐部)

City-Lake Integration for PGA Championship Play

Located in the historic city of Yiyang (益阳) on the scenic Zishan Lake (梓山湖), this 2,400-acre club is 40–60 minutes from Changsha and Huanghua Airport.

• 18-hole, par-72, 7,176-yard course designed by Malaysian architect CJ Tan

• Combines urban lakeside, low hills, and recreational facilities

• Course design incorporates natural elevations, water features, and panoramic landscapes for a dynamic and aesthetically pleasing golfing experience

Taohuayuan International Golf Club, Changde (桃花源国际高尔夫俱乐部)

Tournament-Standard Championship Course

Located 8 km from downtown Changde (常德), near Changde Railway Station (常德火车站):

• 1,200-acre, par-72, 7,299-yard course designed by world-renowned Nelson & Harworth (尼尔森·哈沃斯)

• Combines natural terrain with streams, waterfalls, and garden landscapes

• Sand bunkers, dynamic fairways, and villa-style architecture provide both challenge and aesthetic enjoyment

Zhangjiajie Golf Club (张家界高尔夫俱乐部)

Golf Amidst Iconic Mountains

Situated in the scenic Zhangjiajie (张家界) area, near Tianmen Cave (天门洞), the course spans 2,072 acres:

• Designed by American architect Richard Mandell (理查德·曼德尔)

• 18-hole mountain-style layout, each hole named after local landmarks

• Clubhouse features modern Southeast Asian design, VIP suites, restaurants, golf pro shop, and top-tier facilities for leisure and business