Nanhu at Nanhu Golf and Country Club

Nanhu Golf and Country Club sits in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course was part of the wave of international golf development in China during the 1990s and early 2000s, when the country began opening to Western-style golf facilities. The Nicklaus Design firm brought its characteristic approach to the subtropical landscape of the Pearl River Delta region, where the climate allows for year-round play.

The routing takes advantage of the area's natural water features and relatively flat terrain typical of the Guangzhou region. Nicklaus courses in Asia from this era generally emphasize strategic bunkering, multiple tee positions to accommodate varied skill levels, and greens with sufficient undulation to create interest on otherwise gentle topography. Water hazards often figure prominently in the design, both for strategic challenge and aesthetic integration with the landscape.

The club serves Guangzhou's business community and visiting golfers in one of China's largest and most economically significant cities. As with many Chinese golf facilities developed during this period, Nanhu combines the golf course with country club amenities including dining facilities that reflect both local Cantonese culinary traditions and international expectations. The course represents Nicklaus Design's footprint in southern China, where the firm contributed several layouts as golf gained popularity among the region's growing affluent class.