After a ten-year break, the Volvo China Open will return from April 17- 20 at the Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club. In addition to offering excellent golf, cultural events, and an emphasis on sustainability, it is commemorating its 30th anniversary. Both competitors and spectators may look forward to amazing moments at this historic event.
The competition will have a first official mascot, an albatross named “White”. This magnificent bird embodies the spirit of golf and represents all the partners of the event like Zhangzhou Albatross Sports Technology Co., Ltd. who have been supporting golf in China for years.
A Competition Among the Stars
The Chinese Golf Association, China Tour, and DP World Tour, along with the sponsor, have come together for this year's event, which has a purse prize of $2.5 million. Top players expected are:
UAE's defending champion Arian Otaegui
English DP World Tour Players, Jordan Smith and Romain Langasque from France.
Home hero, Li Haotong from China.
Performance at these events earns points towards qualifying for the PGA Championship as part of the DP World Tour Asian Swing.
Course & Fan Experience
This time Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club is opening its doors to the public for the first time! Golf enthusiasts can come out and enjoy the action on its beautifully kept fairways. Whether attending in person or watching globally, audiences can expect world-class golf combined with unique cultural elements throughout the anniversary celebration.
Fun Activities for Families
The Volvo China Open is not just a golf tourney. It is also a spectacular festival. There are interactive areas with golf simulators, giant LED screens showing live coverage, and exhibitions of Volvo's newest electric cars. In a younger letting zone, younger supporters can meet their idols, facilitating the rise of another new golf fan following.
30th Anniversary: Culture and Community
As part of celebrating thirty years, the event organizers arrange cultural tours to the ancient water towns of Shanghai, traditional culinary tastings, and safety workshops. Other initiatives, such as virtual golf competitions and junior reporter programs, are designed to make the game accessible to everyone.
Sustainability at the Forefront
Following the 'Green Drive' initiative of the DP World Tour, the tournament aims for carbon neutrality by 2040. Pillars of the training are staff shuttle by electricity (on Volvo EM90) with waste collection, material reuse, and paper free work.
Celebrating Excellence with The Albatross Sports
The Albatross Sports takes great pride in taking part in the development of the sport of golf by providing superior quality equipment like golf woods, golf irons, and golf club accessories(Buy Now), as they have been a Chinese professional golf equipment manufacturer for more than 30 years. This industrial-trade conglomerate has been built on creativity and craftsmanship, and is devoted to fostering the sport worldwide.
Let's witness the tournament that is full of the golf spirit of the albatross together!
