China Tour 2026 2 2026-03-18 2026-03-18 The China Tour, in co-sanction with the DP World Tour, arrives at the world-renowned Mission Hills Resort Haikou for the Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO. The primary challenge for the 144-man field is the formidable Blackstone Course, a volcanic rock-strewn masterpiece by Schmidt-Curley Design that demands immense carry distance and creative shot-making. The objective for the players is to navigate the dramatic elevation changes and large, undulating greens to secure an early foothold in this high-stakes $2,550,000 event. Strategically, the opening round is a test of precision off the tee. The goal for the field is to find the generous fairways while avoiding the jagged lava rock outcroppings that frame the landing zones. The tactical focus for international stars and local China Tour leaders like Jin Zihao is to capitalize on the four reachable par-5s, which serve as the primary scoring opportunities on this par-72 layout. With 585 Race to Dubai points and significant Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points on the line, the ultimate goal for the starters is to post a low opening score to keep pace with the world-class competition expected in Haikou. 2461813