With a 150 yard drop in elevation from the clubhouse to the lake below, a terraced effect has been created. All 18 holes provide stunning views of the lake, especially from holes 8 to 11. Measuring all of 7,204 yards from the championship tees, the Lake Course is the ultimate challenge of links-style golf, where emphasis is placed on accuracy. Each hole has been shaped to offer a variety of lies for play to the green. In typical Trent Jones fashion, the design of the course calls for golfers to seriously think about every shot and placement. Sitting at 2100 metres above sea level, the rarefied atmosphere gives extra distance on each correctly struck shot. On most afternoons, gusting westerly winds tend to blow directly on the steeply sloping Lake Course, making play more challenging. Missing a fairway will often necessitate in another ball having to be played.

The Mountain Course
With Lake Yangzonghai creating a perfect backdrop, inspired play comes naturally. Generous fairways allow you to let loose with your driver, while the mountain altitude adds extra distance to your drives. A liberal sprinkling of sand bunkers and grassy hollows demand accurate approach shots and the large, well contoured, 'bent grass' greens make for challenging putting surfaces. Yet this is a course that can be enjoyed by golfers of all levels. Five sets of tees have been designed for you to choose the distance and difficulty that best suits your quality of play.