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TO MANY WHO PLAY IT, golf is a religion. It therefore stands to reason that, as with most religions, there’s a golf heaven. (You reach nirvana when your handicap hits five.) And while St. Andrews and Pebble Beach are typically thought of as golf’s paradise, on the other side of the world the locals have a different belief system — and for them, Bayhood No. 9, located on Anwai Beihu, is the true source of eternal bliss. (In Chinese numerology, 9 symbolizes sovereignty and infinity — a nuanced nod to the prevailing local culture and to simplicity in nature.)
Philosophical musings aside, Bayhood No. 9 is a luxury golf lifestyle destination that integrates distinctive Chinese elements with a challenging golf course, an exclusive driving range, a PGA Golf Academy and themed restaurants.
Comprising 1,180 mu (Chinese acres), Bayhood No. 9’s fairways stretch a total of 7,260 yards; man-made lakes are a particular highlight of this hilly city course, and the spacious bunkers will challenge even the best golfer.
Designed by Nelson & Haworth, the two-story driving range at Bayhood No. 9 (pictured left) has 46 driving bays on the ground floor and 22 private VIP suites on the second. There’s also one Grand Deluxe suite with two individual driving bays.
The PGA Academy, meanwhile, is the first school of its kind in Asia. It offers four fully equipped indoor training bays, and its outdoor facilities include a putting green, a chipping and bunker area, a pitching area with multiple target greens and a two-hole academy course.
The world’s leading golf association, the PGA helps develop professional players all over the world. Its training programs have been adopted by the academy; licensed golf instructors from the PGA’s head office supervise its implementation.
Finally, Bayhood No. 9 offers two-caddy service — because using just one is so passé, naturally. Regarded as a “first service” concept in China’s burgeoning golf industry, two caddies ensure prompt, individualized treatment and perpetually pampered golfers. It’s a little of that old-time religion — and it’s heavenly.
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