Golf Boom in China - New Facility Serves 300 Million

Well, that new facility, Mission Hills Golf Club, a complex of twelve courses, has 300 million people within four hours distance. Hugh population center, wouldn't you say? This news is from an article that talks about the new courses opening up in China, something that has been going on a a pretty good clip over the last ten years though one that is expected to slow with the land use question. One of the more desired jobs at the golf course? Caddy. And filled mostly by Chinese girls. Article doesn't say a thing about long lines of golfers waiting to play.

French Lick Hill - Once the Best in the Area

That is what I thought just a few years back. But with the casino coming to town and the expected renovation, the Hill course slipped a lot. Sultan's Run moved to the top in my book. Well, today, I get to go back and see what the Hill looks like after renovation. I know the pricing has increased substantially. Have the grounds and the clubhouse and the service increased in an equal measure? Gonna find out.