Widely regarded as the most intimidating test at Mission Hills Shenzhen, the Norman Course was deliberately designed to push golfers to their limits. Stretching over 7,200 yards, its formidable length is highlighted by a massive 486-yard par 4 and a grueling 644-yard par 5. True to Greg Norman's signature style, the challenge goes beyond sheer distance; tight fairways paired with Australian Sandbelt-inspired bunkers make for a punishing, adventurous layout where survival is the ultimate goal.

Featuring subtle water hazards, skilled bunker design, and mild elevation shifts, the Ozaki Course (formerly known as Canyon) at Mission Hills Shenzhen delivers a delightful playing experience. Measuring just over 6,100 yards from the blue tees, it is a shorter layout compared to the complex's heavier tests—such as the World Cup, Norman, Faldo, and Olazabal courses—yet it easily stands out as one of the most enjoyable and picturesque tracks at the massive resort.

The Leadbetter Course at Mission Hills Shenzhen begins with an elevated tee shot that drops down into a scenic valley, boasting more picturesque surroundings than its Shenzhen-side counterparts. Wide fairways, dramatic elevation shifts, large cavernous bunkers, and characteristically small, flat greens define the layout. Though it appears manageable on the scorecard at roughly 6,200 yards from the blue tees, it features several surprisingly tough holes. Ranking behind the Olazabal and Norman courses in difficulty—yet proving harder than the Duval and Annika tracks—this well-rounded course delivers a compelling mix of memorable holes that encourage repeat play.

Located at Mission Hills in Shenzhen, The Els Course offers a varied terrain, featuring pronounced elevation changes across its hilly front nine and a flatter, water-heavy back nine. While dense greenery borders the fairways and creates a few tight spots, the layout remains engaging throughout and is notably forgiving for high handicappers.

Designed as one of the more accessible tracks at Shenzhen's Mission Hills, the Annika Golf Course offers broad fairways and expansive, welcoming greens. However, expansive greenside sand traps and notable elevation shifts—particularly across the front nine—present club-selection challenges. Additionally, the opening stretch of holes is relatively unsheltered, allowing strong breezes to significantly increase the difficulty beyond its typical layout.

Designed by 18-time major legend Jack Nicklaus and completed in 1994, Mission Hills' World Cup Course took its name from hosting the 41st World Cup of Golf in 1995. As China's first venue accredited by the US PGA for major professional tournaments, it has welcomed legends like Tiger Woods and Greg Norman. Widely regarded as one of Asia's finest golfing destinations, the award-winning course was named among the 20 most significant and influential courses of the last two decades by *LINKS* magazine.