Volvo China Open, Professional golf tournament in Shenzhen, China
The Volvo China Open is a professional golf tournament held each year at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Shenzhen, drawing players from across the world to compete over four rounds. The course at Hidden Valley is set among hills and valleys, with tight fairways and water hazards that make accurate play essential.
The tournament was founded in 1995, which makes it the longest-running professional golf event on the Chinese mainland. Volvo Cars has been the title sponsor since the early years, giving the event a consistency that few Asian golf tournaments can match.
The event takes place near Shenzhen, a city that has grown fast and draws a young, sport-minded crowd, which gives the tournament an energetic feel. For many Chinese golf fans, it is one of the rare chances to watch top professionals play on home ground.
The event takes place each May, and spectators are free to walk the course and follow their favorite players from hole to hole. Getting there early is a good idea, as the spots closest to the 18th green tend to fill up quickly on the final day.
Any player who scores a hole-in-one during the tournament wins a Volvo EM90 electric car as a special prize. This puts an automotive award at the center of a golf competition, which is unusual even at the highest level of the sport.
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