Independent Golf Tour in Tianjin

For golf enthusiasts, Tianjin is a nice place to go, where many international standard golf courses are built by the sea or forest according to the terrain, especially for players from Beijing; because it is adjacent to the capital, and the cost of playing golf in Tianjin is much lower than in Beijing.

9 Best Golf Clubs in Tianjin

1. Yangliuqing Golf Club/ The 27 Club

Yangliuqing Golf Club is also named The 27 Club, because its 27 holes are designed by 27 famous golfers. The club is located in a natural forest and the natural landscape is well used on the course design, which makes the course attracting and challenging for golfers of different levels. The course is a 27-hole 72-par golf one, with 7,010-yard-long fairways in court A and court B and 3,560-yard-long fairways in court C. Conference Room, Restaurant, Bar, Locker Room, Shower Center and Golf Store are available at guests’ service.

Address: Yijing Road, Yangliuqing Town, Xiqing District; 20 kilometers' (12.4 miles) ride from Tianjin downtown and 80 minutes' drive from Beijing

2. Tianjin Warner International Golf Club

Its golf course is 43 hectares (over 106 acres), 18 holes, 72 pars that measure 6,755 yards. The course is delicately designed by the famous designer Ronald Fream with the spirit of 'Augustan Empire'. The board fairways, pools and rolling greens and quite elegant clubhouse will make your stay here fully content and carefree.

Address: No. 1, Nanhai Road, Economic and Technology Development Zone; 30 minutes' drive from Tianjin downtown and 1.5 hours’ drive from Beijing

3. Tianjin International Hot Spring Golf Club

Occupying 676 hectares (1,670 acres), Tianjian International Hot Spring Golf Club is designed with the spirit of exquisite workmanship. Its course could be a challenge to the golfers’ strength and skill. Green poplars and willows, green grass and trees, colorful flowers, bridges and lakes, 18-hole 6,669-yard fairways dotted with small and large bunkers, all of these make golfers feel delighted to play golf here.

Address: Zhongxin Avenue, Dongli District; 20 minutes’ drive from Tianjin downtown and an hour’s drive from Beijing

4. Longhai International Golf & Country Club

The club is located by the sea and not far from wetland, in Scottish style. Coming here, you will feel like coming to a Europe seaside golf course. It altogether has 18 holes and 72 pars.

Address: Yingcheng Lake Area, Hangu District; about 40 minutes’ drive away from Tianjin downtown and 100 minutes’ drive away from Beijing

5. Songjiang Tuanbo Lake Golf Club

The Songjiang Tuanbo Lake Golf Club has 36 holes and the fairways is 7,237 yards long in total. The old course (court A and B) built in 2003 is considered the most challenging course in Tianjin; the new course (Court C and D) are in obvious link style. It is an ideal place for golfers to spend a pleasant and comfortable vacation.

Address: Tuanbo Lake Scenic Area, Jinhai County; 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from Tianjin downtown area and 140 kilometers (85 miles) from Beijing

6. Aroma (Tianjin) Golf Club

Aroma (Tianjin) Golf Club is located at the common boundary of Dagang, Tanggu and Jinnan districts, thus the transportation here is very convenient. The club occupies an area of 652 acres, with an 18-hole 72-par golf course. The fairways are 7,158 yards long. The clubhouse is decorated in luxurious and elegant style and it contains restaurant serving Chinese-Korean food, coffee house, hot spring and sauna center.

Address: Guangong Forest Park, Dagang District; about 50 kilometers (30 miles) far from Tianjin downtown and 160 kilometers (100 miles) away from Beijing

7. Tianjin Swan Lake International Golf Club

Half circled by the Swan Lake, the golf course has 9 holes and 36 pars. The club is also equipped with 50 practicing platforms seeming like traditional wind and rain pavilions in southern China and automatic pitching machines.

Address: No.20, Fuyuan Road, Wuqing District; 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Tianjin and 70 kilometers (45 miles) away from Beijing

8. Jinji Golf Club

The golf club altogether has 18 holes and 72 pars, with a total length of 7,100 yards and occupying an area of 100 million square meters (250 acres). The distance between each hole is large and the obstacles are well arranged, ensuring every player a satisfying experience. There is also a site for beginners to practice.

Address: North to Jingang Road, Balitai Town, Jinnan District; about 40 minutes’ drive from Tianjin downtown and 1.5 hours’ drive from Beijing

9. Binhai Forest Golf Club

This golf club generally has a “V” shaped terrain, dotted with 27 holes with an overall length of 10,557 yards. 9 holes in the right corner of the “V” is scattered around a water area; the middle part of the “V” stands out for sand pits and falling trerrain, also having 9 holes; the 9 holes in the left corner is a featured one with big weaves. The tees, courses, and greens are all in USGA standard.

Address: No. 789, Tanghan Road, Tanggu District; 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Tianjin downtown and 135 kilometers (85 miles) from Beijing

How much does it cost to play golf in Tianjin?

The cost varies from one golf club to another, based on the standard of the courses and service standard. Generally, it costs CNY400 – 1,000 per round. If you are a beginner and only want to practice for a while in the practicing site, the cost can be even lower, like CNY100 for 100 golf balls.

Tips to Play Golf in Tianjin

1. Because the public transportation around most golf clubs are not very convenient, so you’d better get there by taxi or private vehicle.
2. Players can rent facilities from the golf clubs on arrival to save trouble. There are also professional coaches to assist beginners.
3. Usually, the golf clubs also offer dining and accommodation service to their guests.