From April 15 to 17, 2026, the Ceremonial Opening of the 2026 Guojiao 1573 WCGC China Tournament, together with the Hainan Entrepreneurs Challenge, concluded successfully at the Boao Golf & Country Club in Hainan.
Marking the grand start of WCGC China’s milestone 10th season, the event gathered 30 pioneering corporate teams nationwide to embark on a brand-new decade of glory. Meanwhile, a landmark announcement was officially unveiled: the 33rd WCGC World Finals will be hosted in Beijing in 2026. As the ultimate showdown in the global corporate golf industry, the edition will also serve as the grand finale of WCGC’s three-year hosting cycle in China.
World Finals Format Integrated, Exclusive Corporate Cup Unveiled
The opening competition fully adopted the official competition formats of the WCGC World Finals and launched the exclusive Corporate Cup team format for the first time. A two-player lineup (one corporate executive, one distinguished guest) anchors the tournament. It creates a premium business platform, linking enterprises through golf and serving business elites across industries.
The opening event delivered a brilliant start to the 10th season and sounded the clarion call for Chinese corporate teams to compete on the global stage.
A Decade of Partnership: Guojiao 1573 Empowers WCGC Globalization
2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Guojiao 1573 and the WCGC China Organizing Committee (DE Sports). As the core sponsor and driving force, Guojiao 1573 has helped WCGC China grow into an influential benchmark golf event within China’s entrepreneur community.
Over the past decade, the tournament has expanded to more than 60 cities at home and abroad, covering a total journey of over 600,000 kilometers, with nearly 300 sessions held and over 30,000 elite entrepreneurs participating. Chinese players have competed in the WCGC World Finals seven times, securing an outstanding record of 4 championships, 1 runner-up and 3 third places, showcasing the strength of Chinese enterprises on the global golf scene.
Mr Zhang Biao, Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Luzhou Laojiao Sales Co., Ltd., stated, “From partnering with top-tier sports events including the FIFA World Cup, Australian Open and China Open, to ten years of deep engagement with WCGC, our brand has always stayed true to our original aspiration. We strive to let time-honored strong-aroma baijiu resonate with the times and connect with the world.”
Mr Zhang Liang, General Manager of Luzhou Laojiao Guojiao Liquor Sales Co., Ltd., added, “In the next decade, Guojiao 1573 will adhere to long-termism. We will take golf and baijiu as bridges, unite entrepreneurs across the nation and boost the global development of Chinese enterprises and domestic brands.”
Mr Winsen Qian, Chairman of WCGC China, remarked, “WCGC leverages golf as a bridge to connect entrepreneurs at home and abroad. It unites global Chinese business circles and empowers non-government sports exchanges to serve as a key driver of international friendship and cooperation.”
The successful holding of the event was strongly supported by our event partners, including Beachhead, DragonPass, HONMA and Master Mu Binglin Intangible Cultural Heritage Silverware. Collectively, all partners delivered a premier, world-class golf event for every participant.
A New Journey Unfolds, The Grand Finale Awaits in Beijing
With the Boao season opener successfully wrapped up, the 10th WCGC China Season is now in full swing. Regional qualifiers will take place across 25 cities nationwide to broaden event influence, unite business leaders from all sectors, and fully prepare Chinese teams for the upcoming World finals.
In 2026, Beijing, the founding home of WCGC China, will stage the 33rd edition of WCGC World Finals. Top corporate teams from across the globe will converge for this ultimate golf showdown.
We look forward to uniting global corporate golf elites in Beijing for this landmark golf spectacle, forging new ties in cross-border sports, business and cultural collaboration.
