Qingdao Huashan Colf Course

In the morning drive to Qingdao Huashan Golf Course and play, if possible, the masters course. Designed by Robbie Nelson, Rodney Wright and Neil Howarth, this course has the usual Par 72 spread on 6972 Yards, which is for a Championship Course on the short side, but the Fairways are narrow and a high level of tactics is demanded. It is a combination of many water hazards, doglegs, gentle hills, some altitude changes and narrow fairways. Due to the short nature of the course, strategy is much more important than long drives. Technically strong players are definitely in advantage over unskilled big hitters. Hole 3 is a Par 4 but with 369 Yards relatively short. The tee is on both sides flanked by a pond and the fairway is narrow. Be careful on your way to the green, as it is protected by another pond. The next is a tricky 530 Yard Par 5. It is a slight dogleg left and the Fairway is at the 230 Yard mark particularly narrow and boasts on the left side a series of 3 bunkers, while on the right side is the pond. Your second shot asks for a very tactic approach, since the way to the Green is protected by a series of trees, so you need to hit the ball perfect that you manage to reach with your 3rd shot the Green in Regulation and not get stuck in the trees. Hole 14 is great for players who like to take risks. It is a fairly short 389 Yard Par 4 and a dogleg left. On the left side is the pond and on the right side two bunkers and the way to the Green is cut by a line of trees. Place your shot accurately on the left side (you may need to add some left spin to avoid the trees around the tee) and as close as possible to the pond and the way for your second shots through the gap in the tree line is free. After golfing return to Qingdao. Visit in the afternoon Badaguan Street where you can see a colorful blend of European architecture which are remains of the Concession times in the late 19th and early 20th century. If there is time, visit the Qingdao Beer museum and have a glass or two of Chinas most famous beer is a must in Qingdao.