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The 2012 WGC-HSBC Champions will be staged for the first time at Mission Hill Golf Club, Dongguan.


Mission Hills Golf Club Dongguan
Tangxia Lin Pin Road
Daping
Dongguan
China
523722
Tel: (+86 769) 8728 8888
Email:  info@missionhillschina.com


 Official Programme
 2012 information will appear here shortly, thank you for your patience.
 How To Get There

Drive along Meiguan Highway northbound (from south to north), turn right on Daping exit, and take a U-turn at the first traffic light.

 

Drive for a further 300 meters before turning right to enter the Public Car Park.

 

A complimentary shuttle bus will be operating between Qinghu Station (Longhua Line) on the Shenzhen Metro and the public car park for the event. Tickets will be checked at the car park and a shuttle will take you directly to the course.

 

For a detailed schedule of the shuttle service between Qinghu Station and the public car park please click here.

 

 Map
Please click here for a directional map to Mission Hills Dongguan.
 Visitor Information

 

Weather
The climate of Dongguan is humid subtropical. It lies south of the Tropic of Cancer. The average temperature is 22.8 degrees celsius (73.0 degrees fahrenheit) throughout the year.

 

Visa
Many foreign travellers to Dongguan fly into Hong Kong, which gives visa on arrival to citizens of over 170 countries. After landing, visitors must apply for a visa to enter mainland China.


Passengers travelling overland must disembark from their transport at the Hong Kong/China border to go through customs and immigration, except for those traveling on the Mass Transit Railway intercity services from Hung Hom Station to Dongguan, Guangzhou and beyond.

 

Transport
One can travel from Hong Kong to Dongguan by bus, ferry, or train.


Depending on the time of day, using the ferry may be the most convenient way to travel from Hong Kong, as it allows one to avoid long queues at the land border checkpoint between Hong Kong and mainland China.

Rail services in and out of the city call at Dongguan railway station where there are direct train services to Guangzhou East railway station in Guangzhou; and Hung Hom Railway station in Hong Kong.

 

Currency
The renminbi (RMB) is the official currency of China). Renminbi is legal tender in mainland China.


RMB is issued both in notes and coins. The denominations of paper notes include 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 yuan; 5, 2 and 1 jiao; and 5, 2 and 1 fen. The denominations of coins are 1 yuan; 5, 2 and 1 jiao; and 5, 2 and 1 fen.

 

Money Changers
No foreign currency is allowed to circulate in China. Bank of China branches in air ports can provide this service for you. Besides, those superior hotels, restaurants and some shops which run the foreign business may also help you to change foreign currency.

 

Electricity
The electricity in China is generally 220V, 50HZ, Hong Kong is 200V. So when bringing electrical appliances to China, or devices that require recharging, you need to determine what kind of voltage your devices function under, and whether you will be needing a converter.


If your device's electrical plug has a different shape than the one above, you may need an electrical adapter.

 

Time Zone & Working Time
Time Zone: China Standard Time (UTC+8).


China implements the five-day working system, no work on Saturday and Sunday. The normal business hours are from 08:00 to 18:00.Hospitals, post offices, and banks are always open daily from 08:30-09:30 to 16:00-18:00.


Shops, supermarkets and department stores open every day for long hours from 9:00 to 22:00, including weekends and public holidays.

 

 Spectator Guide

78 of the world's best golfers at here at Mission Hills Guangdong from November 1st - 4th 2012 but the  WGC-HSBC Champions is more than just a fantastic golf tournament. Here's some important information that will help you to have a great day out for the entire family.

 

Golf is a game of etiquette for both players and spectators so there are some important rules to remember when following the action at ' Asia's major':

 

OBEY THE MARSHALS

They are there to ensure the event runs smoothly for so please follow their instructions to ensure that everyone enjoys the world class golf.

 

STAND STILL DURING PLAY

The slightest movement or distraction can affect the player's concentration so help them to play their best by remaining motionless when they are taking a shot.

 

KEEP QUIET DURING SHOTS

Please refrain from making any noise when the players prepare and are about to take their shot so they can be at the top of their game. However please feel free to celebrate & commend them if they hit a good shot.

 

NO AUTOGRAPHS DURING PLAY

Please do not disturb the players during play and they will be more likely to spend time signing autographs after their hard work is done.

 

STAY BEHIND THE ROPES

The boundaries help everyone get a good view of the action without affecting play. Stay off the fairways and greens unless directed by a marshal at a crossing point.

 

BE RESPECTFUL TO ALL

Let's follow the players' example of good sportsmanship - whether they are your favourite or not, all the players deserve respect and encouragement.

 

 Spectator Information

Phone and Camera Usage information

Cameras and phones will be permitted in certain authorised areas OFF the golf course. These areas include the off course tented village zones, putting green, practice ground and short game areas and will be clearly designated with the following sign.
Areas where cameras and use of phones are NOT permitted will be marked with the following sign.

Please observe these rules as they are in place to ensure an acceptable competitive environment for the professionals golfers and to provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience for you and your fellow spectators.
 
Any serious infringement of these rules that disturbs the golfers competition will require the organisers to deal with individuals in an appropriate manner, which may ultimately result in exclusion from the course. 

 

 

 

Cameras

Cameras do provide a disturbance to the players due to the clicking sound of the shutters and automatic flash settings in overcast conditions. Therefore all cameras, including cameras on phones etc should not be used in the prohibited zones (ON course) marked with the following signage.

Cameras can be used in the OFF course designated zones.

Please still be aware of any potential disruption to the players and please respect the requests and wishes of the players and officials and should they ask you not to continue we respectfully ask you to stop using your camera.


Accredited media are permitted to use cameras that are clearly marked with the official designation

 

Phones
THESE SHOULD BE SWITCHED TO SILENT/VIBRATE WHEN ON THE PROPERTY OF THE GOLF COURSE.

Calls are permitted in the OFF course zones indicated by the following sign. BUT please always check that your call will not disturb the golfers or your fellow spectators. Please still be aware of any potential disruption to the players and please respect the requests and wishes of the players and officials and should they ask you not to continue we respectfully ask you to stop using your phone.



Calls are not permitted anywhere in the zones marked by the following sign.

Please remember that these rules are designed to make your visit for you and your fellow spectators more enjoyable.
   
 Corporate Hospitality Information

For details on the 2012 WGC-HSBC Champions hospitality packages please contact Ms Jasmine Lim at jasmine.lim@imgworld.com

 

Click here to download our Corporate Hospitality Guide (PDF)

 

 

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