Qingdao International Golf Club, Qingdao

Opened in 1997, this course rates as the crown jewel of Qingdao's booming golf scene. Designed by two-time United States Open champion, Billy Casper, it fronts the , creating a new golf hazard: stunning scenery. Water holes are more the norm than the exception, requiring golfers to pack a few extra balls, while the undulating greens demand green reading literacy. Weekenders from Japan and Korea make this one busy golf course. A driving range and a full-service clubhouse complete the whole golf experience.