DP World Tour today announced that the inaugural Hainan Classic will be held at Mission Hills Haikou from April 24 to 27, 2025.
Hainan Classic will be the second of two consecutive events in China, jointly approved by the China Tour. After Volvo China opens, the tour's presence in the region has been further strengthened in the 2025 DP World Tour program. , and also marks the end of the tour. The Asian swing is the third of five global waves in the first phase of the Dubai competition in 2025.
Mission Hills Haikou, located in the tropical island of Hainan, is one of the most prestigious golf resorts in Asia. It has ten championship courses, including the prestigious Blackstone course, which will take the Hainan Classic. The venue previously hosted the 2011 World Cup golf competition, won by American duo Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland.
Ben Cowen, Chief Championship and Operations Officer of DP World Tour, said: “We are delighted to confirm that Mission Hills Haikou is the host of the inaugural Hainan Classic, marking an exciting milestone in the ongoing commitment of DP World Tour to China.
“As the second game of the country’s second back-to-back tournament, the event will play a key role in Dubai’s Asian swing, providing players with another great opportunity to compete at the elite level in the region. We Thank you must thank our strategic alliance partners in the China Golf Association for their sanctions and support.
“I also want to thank the Chu family and Mission Hills for their support in protecting the grounds. Mission Hills Haikou has long been a flagship venue for Asian golf, and the Blackstone course is a world-class test that has demonstrated some of the greatest talents of games before. We It's great to bring the DP World Tour to this outstanding resort.”
Mission Hills Group Vice Chairman Tenniel Chu said as a witness and participant in the evolution of golf in China, Mission Hills has always championed its mission to promote the industry.
“The establishment of the DP World Tour at Haikou in Hainan Hainan is not only aligned with the international sports goals of Hainan Free Trade Port, but also represents an important milestone in the integration of Chinese golf with a global framework of activity. The golf industry in Hainan is trapped in ten Over the years of development, we have realized that the introduction of top international events will provide Chinese players with a platform to compete with world-class athletes, thereby accelerating the development of local talents through real competitions.
“In addition, Hainan’s unique tropical coastal climate and its lush year-round sports environment make it an unparalleled “winter training paradise” on the global golf courses. We express our gratitude to the effective cooperation of Hainan Province and Haiku Municipal Governments for their , these governments provide comprehensive policy and infrastructure support, demonstrating the Free Trade Port’s commitment to promoting international sporting events.
“Mission Hills is expected to leverage its leadership role in the industry and will use this activity as a catalyst to assist Haikou in building a golf ecosystem that covers competitive sports, grassroots participation, and through a network of “event platforms and industries” models “, thus positioning this green movement as an outstanding symbol of Hainan’s free trade port. ”
Mr Tian Xiaojun, Vice Chairman of the China Golf Association, said: “The China Golf Association is very happy that after the Volvo China Open, the DP World Tour – Hainan Classics will be coming to China.
“Sports events are not only an important driver for social and economic development, but also an important platform to demonstrate the country’s gentle power, and the move of Hainan Classic is a vivid practice of this concept.
“This game not only provides domestic golfers with opportunities to compete with top international players, improve the level of sports competition among Chinese players and promote Chinese golf. At the same time, the event can also promote the coordinated development of sports tourism, business cooperation and other fields, Create more economic benefits, promote the economic prosperity of sports events, and inject new vitality into the construction of China's athletic capabilities.”
Blackstone is known for its striking volcanic rock landscape and strategic design, and has previously staged the World Women's Championship and biennial world celebrity Pro-Am, who won the World Tour of Commercial Bank Qatar Masters by Li Haotong in 2016 champion.
Hainan Classic will attract strong international spheres, including DP World Tour champions, rising stars and local talent eager to make an impact on the local area. With two matches in China, local fans will have the opportunity to witness world-class golf as the pace of the season joins Dubai.
