20/01/2016
PRESS RELEASE
Mission Hills Golf Academies & Jim McLean Golf Schools sign agreement.
With a continued commitment to growing and developing the game of golf, Mission Hills Golf academies and Jim McLean golf schools have signed a reciprocal relationship for joint ventures. These joint ventures will be initially focused on creating new opportunities and experiences for junior golfers from both the USA and China.
Mission Hills Golf Resort & Academies:
Mission Hills Golf Club is recognized as the Worlds largest integrated golf resort and
Ultimate destination for visitors seeking world-class sports, entertainment and wellness activities.
As the highest rated golf and leisure resort in China, Mission Hills is also recognized as world's largest golf club according to the Guinness World Records. Winner of multiple international awards, the resorts compile of 22 courses including championship courses designed by golf's greatest legends and architects. Mission Hills is the cradle of golf in China and hosts the region's most important tournaments, including the World Cup of Golf, World Ladies Championship, World Celebrity Pro-Am and the Asian Amateur Championship.
Mission Hills Golf Academies were re-branded in 2012 under their own management team, since then have grown in strength and profile under the guidance of Master PGA Professional, Iain Roberts – Group executive for Mission Hills China.
“We are delighted to create this partnership with the Jim McLean Golf Schools, USA. To be working with like minded leaders in the industry to develop a platform for aspiring golfers is extremely motivating and rewarding ” – Andy Kelly, Director of Golf Academies, Mission Hills Group China.
Jim McLean Golf Schools:
The Jim McLean Golf Schools are the No.1 Golf Schools in America operating from 8 world-class locations including Trump National Doral Resort & Spa. Doral has been the Jim Mclean flagship golf school since 1991 and been awarded countless accolades and one of the premiere golf school destinations in the world.
Jim McLean is currently ranked #1 in Florida and third nationally. Jim has taught over 100 tour professionals and is one of the few teachers to have taught major winners on both the PGA and LPGA tours. Some of Jim’s notable students include Gary Woodland, Alexis Thompson, Luci Li, Erik Compton, Jon Curran, Brad Faxon, Christie Kerr, Hal Sutton, Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw and Steve Elkington
Jim is one of the worlds most respected teachers in the industry, gaining a wealth of knowledge from working side by side other teaching greats Carl Welty, Jimmy Ballard, Jackie Burke, Jack Grout and many more. With a passion for developing teachers, Jim runs his own instructor certification program with over 50 leading instructors, many ranked in the top 100 and 16 of the best instructors under 40.
Joint Ventures:
Mission Hills and Jim McLean golf schools will work together with a key focus on developing junior golf cross-continent. Up-coming ventures will include joint branded training camps, exchange trips for both staff and students along with host clinics and tournaments.
For more information please contact, Andy Kelly – Director of Golf Academies, Mission Hills Group China. [email protected]
