WORLD CUP RELATED STORIES Omega Mission Hills World Cup home page Omega Mission Hills World Cup Preview Round 1: US pair mark Thanksgiving with birdie feast Round 1: Thailand leads Asian challenge just two behind Round 2: US stay one ahead of England & Scotland Round 2: Korea's shots speak for themselves Round 3: US keep one ahead of Scotland & France Round 3: Sizzling 63 leaves Thailand six behind Round 4: Mission finally accomplished for Scotland Round 4: China finish proudly in tied 11th Final Scores & Prize Money About the Mission Hills Olazábal course Complete World Cup results 1953 - 2006 Thai team to fly the flag at World Cup World Cup: Six teams to watch India's World Cuppers are raring to go Lara for World Cup as injured Olazábal withdraws Galaxy of stars for final World Cup field Red hot Thais book World Cup berth Fortis International Challenge home page 20 nations to line up for Fortis Int'l Challenge Big names confirmed for World Cup 'Big Three' reminisce about The World Cup 28 nations to contest original World Cup Trophy José Maria Olazábal course for Omega World Cup Ernie Els recalls World Cup victories Omega to sponsor Mission Hills World Cup until 2018 Germany win World Cup in playoff against Scotland WGC World Cup to be held at Mission Hills in 2007 Full details of the Mission Hills Olazábal Course Further information about Mission Hills Golf Club ASIAN GOLF TODAY TOP STORIES Ben Leong claims maiden victory PGA: Jeev and Wi tie for ninth Prom targets Thai win in Brunei Shin Ji-yai takes Women's British Open Asian Tour starts 2nd half on a high Norman to play 2009 Johnnie Walker Mission Hills to host AP Summit GOLF TODAY TOP STORIES Paul Azinger names US wildcards Faldo chooses Casey and Poulter Havret gains wire to wire Gleneagles win Sluman clinches First Tee Open with closing 67 Fallout continues over LPGA "English" rule Poulter chooses high risk Ryder Cup strategy

About the Course

The course for the 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup carries the famous Olazabal signature where Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal sculpted the 7,251 yards masterpiece in China. It is the longest of the Mission Hills courses.

The rolling terrains are enhanced in Olazabal’s design where many of the tee boxes are elevated and even the greens are also perched on elevated positions. There is prominent bunkering which will require players to be at their accurate best.

The par fives are reachable in two while the finishing par four 18th hole, which has water stretching all the way from the tee box to the green, will prove to be a testing closing hole. The 18th has been regarded as the most difficult finishing hole in the entire Mission Hills complex, which boasts 12 courses – the largest in the world.

Numerous majestic vistas of untouched jungle and natural flowing streams create outstanding backdrops throughout the golf course. The signature square tees, along with undulating concave paspalum fairways, are two distinguishing features of this true championship course.

The sand bunkers contain numerous contoured fingers, thick grassy vertical lips and deep 'bowled' bottoms, which are sure to attract the attention of golfers as each shot is played. Golfers will often be faced with an option on how to play each hole - take the safe and conservative route, or the risk/reward route that may result in anything from an eagle to a double bogey.

Card of the course:

Hole	Yards	Par

1	423	4
2	175	3
3	548	5
4	405	4
5	176	3
6	456	4
7	566	5
8	214	3
9	573	5
Out	3536	36

10	404	4
11	568	5
12	457	4
13	241	3
14	401	4
15	555	5
16	432	4
17	197	3
18	460	4
In	3715	36

Total	7251	72

			

November 19, 2007