Golf in China: A Memorable Training Experience at Mission Hills Haikou

I had the opportunity to spend two weeks in China at Mission Hills Haikou—one of the world’s largest and most remarkable golf resorts. The facility is truly first class: lush courses, world-class practice areas, and everything designed with the serious player in mind. It’s the kind of place that immediately makes you want to get up early, stay late, and squeeze the most out of every training session.

The purpose of the trip was to work with former China #1 Zhang Wei Wei and a group of 10 other highly skilled Chinese tour players. For ten days straight, we trained together, learned from one another, and built a sense of shared purpose that made the experience something truly special.

A Daily Rhythm of Training, Learning, and Shared Growth

Each day followed a consistent structure:

• Morning: Full swing instruction

• Afternoon: Short game development

• Evening: Dinner together at local restaurants

  
  

To support the training, I brought my V1 video analysis system and Foresight GCQuad launch monitor. These tools made communication incredibly smooth, even when language was a barrier. A clear video frame or launch data number translates universally, and the players were eager to evaluate, understand, and integrate feedback.

Their appreciation and willingness to learn was inspiring—every session felt productive and energized. The camaraderie grew quickly. By the time our evenings rolled into shared dinners, conversations (with plenty of translation through Google Translate and laughter) came naturally. You don’t need to speak the same language to share hard work, progress, and good food.

What Stood Out Most

• The professionalism of the players — focused, respectful, determined.

• Their gratitude — every correction was met with curiosity and enthusiasm.

• The team atmosphere — by the end, we all felt like we’d known each other much longer.

• The resort itself — Mission Hills Haikou is simply on another level.

Golf instruction can be technical and precise, but this experience reminded me how human the process truly is. It’s about trust, patience, repetition, and the shared love for the game.