Forest at Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club

The Forest Course at Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club is a Gary Player design located in Suzhou, a historic city in Jiangsu Province known for its classical gardens and proximity to Shanghai. The course occupies land in the Jinji Lake area, a modern development district that has transformed from agricultural terrain into one of Suzhou's primary commercial and recreational zones since the late 1990s. Player's design work in China expanded significantly during the country's golf development boom of the 2000s, and this layout reflects his approach to creating championship-caliber courses adapted to local topography and climate conditions.

The routing takes advantage of the region's relatively flat terrain, characteristic of the Yangtze River Delta, with Player's design team incorporating water features, mounding, and tree plantings to define holes and create strategic interest. The course name suggests significant tree coverage, likely a combination of preserved native species and landscape plantings that provide separation between holes and frame playing corridors. Water management is typically a design consideration in this low-lying region, and lakes or streams likely factor into the strategic character of several holes.

The club serves Suzhou's business community and golf tourists drawn to the region's combination of cultural heritage sites and modern amenities. Jinji Lake itself has become a focal point for international development in Suzhou, and the golf facility reflects the area's positioning as a destination for both domestic and international visitors to the Yangtze Delta region.