The Luzhou Laojiao Guojiao 1573 WCGC World Final 2024 is set to debut in Haikou, China, from October 28th to November 1st, 2024, showcasing the country’s cultural vibrancy and emerging global significance. The prestigious World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC), established in 1993, annually attracts top-tier enterprises and corporate golf players worldwide. Hainan’s tropical landscape, featuring the renowned Blackstone course at Haikou Mission Hills Golf Club, promises participants a unique and challenging experience.
This historic event is co-organized by the World Corporate Golf Challenge global committee and the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television, and Sports of Haikou City. Luzhou Laojiao·Guojiao 1573, the strategic title sponsor, with its 700-year-old tradition of Chinese liquor brewing, adds a touch of historical significance.
The collaboration between WCGC China events and Luzhou Laojiao·Guojiao 1573 has transformed into a nationally recognized tournament, symbolizing a new era for the World Corporate Golf Challenge, emphasizing collaboration, tradition, and excellence in corporate golf. The event’s global expansion, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, signifies the growing importance of Asia in the corporate golf landscape.
AM/PM Competitors, Guests, Licensees & Sponsors arrive
10:00 – 18:00 Transfers from Meilan International Airport to Haikou Renaissance Hotel
Check-In at WCGC Welcome Desk & Hotel Reception
20:00 Welcome Cocktail, Haikou Renaissance Hotel
09:30 Licensees Meeting, Haikou Renaissance Hotel
11:00 Official Competitors Meeting (World Final Players), Haikou Renaissance Hotel
12:30 Practice Round for Competitors (WCGC World Final) – Tee1 Blackstone Golf Course
19:30 Welcome Dinner & Evening with the Legends, Ritz-Carlton Haikou
08:30 Jeremy Dale Trick Shot Show – Driving Range at Mission Hills Clubhouse
09:00 Opening Ceremony & Group Photos, Mission Hills Clubhouse Plaza/Driving Range
09:30 Day 1 Official Competition Day (WCGC World Final) – Tee 1 Black Stone Golf Course
09:30 Day 1 Sport Legends Cup – Shotgun Start, Sandbelt Trails Golf Course
Free night
08:00 Day 2 Official Competition Day (WCGC World Final) – Tee 1 Black Stone Golf Course
10:00 Day 2 Sport Legends Cup Shotgun Start, Sandbelt Trails Golf Course
18:30 Welcome Cocktail, Ritz-Carlton Haikou
19:30 Prize Giving Dinner, Ritz-Carlton Haikou
AM/PM Check-out & Depart
Transfers from Haikou Renaissance Hotel to Meilan International Airport.
BUGGIES In the 2024 WCGC World Final Edition Competitors will be allowed to use buggies during the official competition rounds. Mission Hills Resort rules state that caddies will be also included and the payment of a daily 200RMB (25€ approx.) tip will be at each player responsibility.
REGISTRATION / HANDICAP CERTIFICATES All Competitors / Guests must provide a current handicap certificate which will be checked at the WCGC Event Desk on arrival on the 28th October. Registration and Recording will take place every day in the WCGC Hospitality Area at Blackstone Golf Course. All Competitors / Guests must register every morning at least 30 minutes before their tee-off time.
TELEVISION / FILMING Golfing World TV will be filming the event from the 28th to the 31st October 2024. Before the event or on arrival at the WCGC Event Desk, all competitors/guests will be asked to sign a consent form agreeing that they are happy to be filmed during the week. If you have any problems with this then please let Raquel Silva (Event Manager) know in advance.
DRESS CODE From a TV point of view, we ask that each team coordinate and bring the same colour trousers for the competition days. Shorts or ¾ length trousers are NOT permitted during the competition rounds. All competitors should be provided with Team Uniforms by their National Event for the World Final (with the WCGC National Logo, Road to Haikou Logo and local media partners/sponsors logos). These must be worn for TV purposes during the competition rounds and also for organised photo calls.
GOLF SHOES Metal spikes are NOT permitted at Black Stone Golf Course. Competitors / Guests should have their spikes changed to ‘soft spikes’ in advance.
TEE TIMES Tee Times for the Practice Day will be on display on the event notice board at Hotel Renaissance Haikou on the 28th October and also sent over e-mail. Tee times for the first World Final competition round will be drawn at the Competitors Meeting (Tuesday 29th October). These will be displayed on the event notice board at Hotel Renaissance Haikou. Teams will play in reverse order on the final competition round, taking into consideration the first round scores. The lowest Stableford points score will tee off first and so on. Tee Times for the final competition round will be displayed on the event notice board at Hotel Renaissance Haikou on the afternoon/evening of 30th October.
AIRPORT / HOTEL TRANSFERS On request, an Airport Transfer Service free of charge for All Arrivals will operate between 10 AM to 6 PM on the 28th of October. All arrivals that fall outside of the transfer service schedule will need to organise alternative transport unless otherwise requested/ informed. A transfer service free of charge for All Departures will operate on 1st of November from 8AM to 6 PM. Guests should book their departure transfer time at the WCGC Event Desk. Departure transfers that fall outside of this day/time will need to be arranged privately. Note: In some cases, transfers will be grouped with either a later or earlier flight. As a result, you may need to wait a short while, before your transfer leaves. We thank you for your patience.
SHUTTLE SERVICE On the 29th, 30th and 31st October a Shuttle Service will be in operation for Official Competitors and Sports Legends Cup Players between Hotel Renaissance Haikou and Blackstone Sandbelt Trails golf courses. Schedules will be available at WCGC Event Desk.
CHECK-IN / CHECK OUT AT THE HOTEL At the check-in, competitors/guests will be asked to produce a credit card against which all extras (outside of all official World Corporate Golf Challenge events), such as snacks, lunches, drinks, extra night stays and telephone calls can be charged on departure. All competitors/guests should check-out well in advance of your departure time. This may be done the night before departure if preferred.
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