Shanghai's booming economy and international flair attracts top talent from around the world. The city boasts a variety of superb golf clubs catering to the elites.

Although the number of golf clubs in Shanghai can't compare with Beijing, it already has established clubs, including Sheshan International Golf Club, the only place outside of America allowed to host the WGC-HSBC Championship.

These ten Shanghai clubs stand out for their excellent locations, courses, services and natural surroundings.

   Shanghai Hongqiao Golf Club 虹橋高爾夫俱樂(lè)部

Although the Hongqiao Golf Club is a mini course, it is big challenge to skilled golfers due to its plethora of sand traps, bridges and stone walls. With giant flood lights for night golf, this is one of Shanghai's most popular courses. It also features a two-tiered driving range and other practice facilities.Designed by Golfplan, a famous American golf course design firm, the course features a 9-hole 33-par lit course lined with over 30,000 trees.

The property also features a large banquet hall, a warm-water swimming pool, sauna and business suite.

Add: No. 555 Hongxu Road, Minhang District

Tel: +86-21-64068888/64650076/64650079

How to get there: 30-minute drive from downtown; 5-minute drive from Hongqiao International Airport

Website: http://www.hongqiaogolf.com/liaojieUsInfo-en.aspx?id=2&className=BallClub