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PGA Golf Club An Ying
Chongming Island, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
18 Holes · Par 72 · Quoted figures from CNY 1,000 to 2,000 not confirmed by two sources on the same number · Links
— About
About PGA Golf Club An Ying
PGA Golf Club An Ying is a two-course club on Chongming Island in Shanghai, and its Yangtze Dunes course is a par 72 links-style layout built for walking. Chongming is an alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze, and the sandy, river-formed ground suits a design of dunes, undulating fairways and wide bunkering. The original course was created by Nicklaus Design, and Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking and Mead rebuilt it as a links, which reopened in 2018. The architects aimed for strategy and a variety of shots rather than raw length.
- The club, renamed PGA Golf Club An Ying in 2024, is China's first PGA-certified golf club.
- Cart paths were removed in the 2018 rebuild, so every round is played on foot.
- A companion putting course is called Chuiwan.
- Ping An Group acquired the club in 2016, two years before the links reopened.
History of PGA Golf Club An Ying
The links began as a Nicklaus Design course on island ground. Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking and Mead rebuilt it, with Ashley Mead as the firm's lead designer on site. Member play restarted in June 2018, and grand reopening ceremonies followed in late October of that year. It is described as the first proper links course on the Asian mainland.
Playing PGA Golf Club An Ying: tips
The Yangtze Dunes course is walking only, so plan for a round on foot with no cart option. The property has two 18-hole courses, so confirm that your booking is for the Yangtze Dunes links. Chongming is an island district of Shanghai, separate from the main urban area, so allow generous travel time on the day you play.
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about PGA Golf Club An Ying
What does the landscape look like?
Open and treeless. Dramatic contours, scrub vegetation, sandy waste areas and large bunkers shape the holes, which is why the course is described as a true links.
How many holes does the club have?
The club has 36 holes across two 18-hole courses. The Yangtze Dunes is the links course.
Was the club once called Lanhai International?
Yes. Lanhai International Golf Club became PGA Golf Club An Ying on June 15, 2024, so older reviews and tee-time listings may use the earlier name for the same links.