China's playing the long game with new Junior Programs

China's junior golf market segment is growing just as fast as the red-hot economy. I continue to see a major increase in excitement toward golf among juniors in China. In addition, many companies are starting to sponsor and support China Junior Golf. Just recently, HSBC made a major announcement. Read the article here: "Golfing authorities play the long game with new junior program"

Golf on the North Korea Border

This past week, I was at the Yan Ji stop on the Omega China Tour. It reminded me of golf in the Northwest in the States. The course was absolutely beautiful. One of the interesting facts is that the course is within twenty minutes to the North Korean Border. The delicacy of the town the city the event was staged was dog meat. I didn't taste it this time. Maybe next!

My partner and I are traveling to each China Tour site coaching and evaluating China Tour players. Our goal is to help grow and develop the Chinese golfers and this is one way to make a contribution. In addition, we want to see the Chinese Tour players get better faster as foreign players will be entering the tour in the years to come.

The following is a picture of hole #8.


The following is a picture of three of the top players next to the NK border. NK is in the background. To see other pictures, visit: www.sina.com.cn (One of the best web portals for golf in China)

Golf Going Mainstream in China

Read the following article regarding the China Golf Association's plan to take golf in China to the masses: Golf Chief: I'll Take Sport into Mainstream