Today, Mission Hills has been established as one of the world's leading golf facilities, featuring 12 courses designed by some of the greatest golfers and golf course architects, including Greg Norman, Sir Nick Faldo, Annika Sorenstam, Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye.

Dr Chu, often referred to as 'The Father of Golf in China', has started to develop another world-class golf resort in Hainan in 2007 featuring 10 world-class courses over a volcanic terrain.

In just over a decade, Dr Chu has also introduced more than 100 golf tournaments and events to China. As early as 1995, Dr Chu introduced the 41st World Cup of Golf to China, which was the very first golf tournament staged and televised in the country.

Andrea Sartori, head of KPMG's specialist Golf Advisory Practice in EMA, said: 'Dr David Chu is a true global ambassador for the game of golf. He has been the driving force behind bringing the Chinese sports industry to the world stage, not only with golf, but also making significant contributions to the successful bid for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It is right we recognize Dr Chu, who continues to explore new golf horizons and champions the development and growth of the game throughout the world.'

The upcoming KPMG Golf Business Forum, firmly established as the leading golf business event in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will feature an engaging, dynamic agenda and format with interactive discussions, one-on-one interviews, fast-paced debates and presentations from key industry leaders on a variety of important topics.

For more information about the Golf Business Forum, at the Park Hyatt Dubai, April 17-19, 2011, visit:www.golfbusinesscommunity.com

More about Mission Hills Group China

Owner and operator of Mission Hills Shenzhen, China and Mission Hills Hainan, China, Mission Hills Group China is the pioneer in the country's fledgling hospitality, sports and leisure industry. Since 1992, it has invested heavily in sports and leisure facilities, residential properties, hotels, major sporting events, and grassroots and global programs to promote golf's growth in China.

Recently unveiled Mission Hills Haikou, China, is central to a government initiative positioning exotic Hainan Island as the world's preeminent holiday retreat. The resort sets a new standard in leisure, recreation and wellness experiences, also combining specially designed golf courses, each one incorporating native lava rock formations.

Other state of arts facilities include 518 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites, a three-storey clubhouse, meeting facilities, 12 world-class restaurants, a fully-equipped sports and recreation center, the first Hank Haney Golf Academy in China, Hainan's only aquatic theme park, therapeutic natural mineral springs, a spa oasis, and a shopping arcade.

Mission Hills Haikou recently hosted the first-annual Mission Hills Star Trophy celebrity pro-am. A magnificent addition to Hainan's tropical island paradise, Mission Hills Haikou is poised to be the island's premier sanctuary, attracting visitors from around the globe.

Mission Hills Shenzhen, China, is located 30 minutes north of Hong Kong and recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest golf facility. The property is home to 12 resort and championship courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Annika Sorenstam and other golf legends. It also features four clubhouses, three award-winning spas, a five-star hotel, three golf academies, 51 tennis courts, Asia's most exclusive residential community and more.

What great players from the world of golf say about Dr David Chu:

Greg Norman

'Dr David Chu is a pioneer, visionary and philanthropist whose legacy has provided a platform for golf in China to take root, grow and flourish - the effects of which are certain to exceed all expectations in the years to come.'

* Extract taken from the book, 'Tribute To A True Golf Visionary - Dr. David Chu'

Jack Nicklaus

'David Chu has been a true visionary and a driving force for the growth of golf in China. I believe one publication once wrote that the World Cup course we designed for David and Mission Hills back in the early 1990s was one of the most influential golf courses of the last 20 years.

'David had the vision and plan to use that course as a springboard for the maturation of golf throughout his country and Mission Hills and its world-record number of courses now stand as representation of that phenomenal growth. David has a true commitment to the game, and with his guidance and inspiration, his sons, Tenniel and Ken, are continuing that commitment to grow and nurture the game.'

Annika S?renstam

'David Chu and his family have literally put golf on the map in China with their Mission Hillsproperties. Mission Hills Shenzhen was a first-of-its-kind golf Mecca, and now David and his group are making Mission Hills Haikou the premier golf resort destination in all of China. He has been so instrumental in growing the game in all of Asia and I am happy to have worked with his family.'

Gary Player

'The success of new industries in emerging markets has historically always depended on a visionary pioneer to pave the way. Dr David Chu has quite simply changed the face of golf in China with his bold moves at Mission Hills and now on Hainan Island. I have visited Mission Hills during several trips to China, and the scale of their accomplishment is incredible. All of us doing business in golf in China are now benefiting from Dr Chu's hard work and perseverance.'

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