Beijing golf destinations

All the golf clubs in suburban Beijing open in late April when the courses become green. Among the 20 golf-links opened so far in Beijing, most of them have suffered financial problems that they had to lower the price to attract more players.
Generally, a one-day golf play in any of these golf-courses costs no more than 300 yuan (US$36), far cheaper than the 800 yuan (US$96) several years ago. Usually the entrance fee ranges from 15 yuan (US$1.8) to 20 yuan (US$2.5) per person.
Renting Golf clubs are 20 yuan (US$2.5) each. Golf balls are 30 yuan (US$3.6) for 30 balls. And golf-course ranges are from 30 yuan (US$3.6) per hour to 40 yuan (US$4.8) per hour.
For people with club membership cards, it is relatively cheap. The annual membership card costs 7,000 yuan (US$843) to 10,000 yuan (US$1,205) without time limit. Here are some good golf destinations in Beijing.

Beijing Golf Club
It was set up in March of 1985 as a joint project between China International Sports Travel Co. Which belongs to State Sport General Administration of China and Pan Asia Corporation of Japan. It was opened in June of 1987 after 2 years construction period and it is now one of the most famous golf in China.The club is located in the east bank of Chaobai River Shunyi District, Northeast of the Capital International Airport and is around 35 kilometers far from the center of Beijing. The course, designed by Benz& Poellot Golf Course Architects of U.S.A, has 7101 yards length in two million square meters area and very challenging 18 holes among the beautiful forest with clean ponds, which reflect surrounding green trees and blue sky. At times you can see wild animals such as pheasants and rabbits on the flat but away fairway and you may refresh yourself so much.
Address: East Bank of Chaobai River, Shunyi, Beijing City, China.
Tel:86-10-89470055

Huatang International Golf Club
It was opened in late 1997. It is a new course but with lots of trees. The friendly course is open to public not only for people with a membership. It is a 40-minute drive from the city centre
Address: Beijing East Yanjiao Economic Development Zone, Tongzhou District.
Tel: 010-6159 8888

Beijing International Golf Club
The course runs alongside Ming's Tomb (Shisanling) Reservoir. In an area of water shortage the golfer has 13 holes where water is the main hazard. This mature course offers large greens with plenty of out-of-bounds markers.
Address: North Side, Ming Tomb Reservoir, Changping District.
Tel: 60762288