The 2024 Volvo China Open will return to the DP World Tour global schedule in May with a total prize fund of $2.25 million.
The event will take place from May 2 to 5 at Hidden Grace Golf Club in Shenzhen. With the return to the DP World Tour, the 29th Volvo China Open will not only welcome a strong lineup of participants but will also present many fascinating highlights, from multiple hole-in-one awards to a golf heritage study tour. There will also be a debut of brand new products and exciting group games, all of which will provide golf fans with a rich and diverse on-site experience.
Golf Heritage Study Tour
Would you like to complete the historic journey of golf within a day? The Golf Heritage Study Tour will help you to fulfill your wish. This fascinating and insightful tour will be led by golf professionals. First of all you will visit the Golf Heritage Museum to learn about three centuries of rich golfing history and be able to appreciate the legendary heritage of golf. Next, you will arrive at the Volvo China Open Public Village, where you can participate in golf mini-games and coaching experiences, and simply enjoy the fun of golf. Finally, you will arrive at the event venue and be able to enjoy China’s most prestigious professional golf tournament without the barriers of a screen. We believe that both young children and experienced golf enthusiasts alike will benefit from visiting the Golf Heritage Study Tour.
Volvo's special exhibition area
The title sponsor of the tournament, Volvo Cars, will set up vehicle displays and brand interactive experiences in the public village. There will also be vehicles for test-driving. The brand fit between Volvo and golf and the features of the vehicles will be fully demonstrated to the public in multi dimensions. Here, you can carefully appreciate the new Volvo models and enjoy a comprehensive understanding of the Volvo brand and its products. In addition, you can also participate in Volvo car brand interactions with family and friends, watch venue information guides, schedule test drives, participate in interactive lucky draws and enjoy the fun of interaction.
Happy Dream Factory, jointly presented by tournament sponsors
Sponsors including Volvo Cars, Hidden Grace Golf Club, DP World, FILA Golf, Costco, Bluewater, Beachhead and RG Golf will team up in the public village to present and build a brand matrix. The public village at this year's Volvo China Open will feature a dazzling array of the latest products, as well as a wide variety of interactive games. Of particular note is the Happy Dream Factory, specifically created by RG Golf for the tournament. Family and friends can form groups to experience the fun of golf, and will receive several interesting souvenirs.
Taste a variety of delicacies while viewing tournament info
Whether you are hungry, thirsty or simply tired while watching the action during the tournament, the resting and dining area will provide you with the perfect sanctuary of a temporary resting place. The public dining area offers a wonderful menu of delicious foods from a wide variety of areas, and you can pause here to enjoy the delicious tastes on offer. The public village will also feature a drinking water station where you can refill your own flask and rehydrate at leisure. At the same time you can also witness real-time match updates on the high-definition LED screens.
Chinese and international superstars
Whether it's the leading players from the DP World Tour or elite players from the China Tour, some of the game’s most popular professional players will visit the public activity area under an arrangement by the organizing committee to teach, pose for photos, sign autographs and engage with fans.
"As the Volvo China Open returns during the May Day holiday and the DP World Tour returns to China for the first time in five years, we expect a very large group of spectators to visit Shenzhen Hidden Grace Golf Club," said Michel Zhao, Chairperson of the Volvo China Open Board of Directors. "We aim to better serve this audience and attract more golf beginners–even first time participants–to the event. By creating a welcoming, safe and entertaining tournament atmosphere, our competition will offer a diversified and fun experience for everyone to enjoy."
The 29th Volvo China Open will begin ticket sales soon.
