The North-South Course at Xili Golf and Country Club represents a collaborative design effort by Robin Nelson, Rodney Wright, and Neil Haworth, situated in Shenzhen's rapidly developed Nanshan District. The facility opened in the mid-1990s during China's first wave of golf course construction, when Shenzhen was transforming from a special economic zone into a major metropolitan center. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of Guangdong Province's subtropical landscape, with the design working through natural elevation changes and incorporating the region's native vegetation. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography, with holes moving through valleys and over ridgelines that provide views across the surrounding area. Water features appear throughout the layout, reflecting both design strategy and the practical needs of course irrigation in the subtropical climate. The design team created a layout that balances strategic interest with playability for the club's membership base, which includes both local residents and the international business community drawn to Shenzhen's economic activity. Xili Golf and Country Club operates as a private facility serving Shenzhen's golf community. The club maintains the course to standards expected of premium golf properties in China's major cities, with conditioning that accommodates year-round play in the region's warm, humid climate. The North-South Course functions as one component of the larger Xili complex, which has contributed to golf development in southern China's Pearl River Delta region.