Valley at Nanjing Zhongshan International Golf Club

The Valley course at Nanjing Zhongshan International Golf Club is a Gary Player design situated in the hills outside Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. Player's work in China expanded significantly during the 1990s and 2000s as the country's golf development accelerated, and this layout reflects his characteristic approach of incorporating natural terrain features into strategic design. The course takes its name from the rolling valley topography that defines much of the property, with elevation changes and natural contours shaping the routing.

The layout moves through a landscape typical of the region around Nanjing, where wooded hillsides and agricultural valleys meet the outskirts of one of China's major historical cities. Player's design philosophy here emphasizes risk-reward opportunities and multiple playing angles, allowing golfers of different skill levels to navigate the terrain according to their abilities. The course features the kind of bunkering and green complexes that characterize Player's international portfolio, with attention to both visual appeal and strategic variety.

Nanjing Zhongshan International Golf Club serves both local members and visiting golfers in a region where golf has grown alongside China's economic development. The facility reflects the country's adoption of golf as both recreation and business amenity, particularly in major urban centers like Nanjing. The Valley course provides a parkland-style experience within reach of the city, offering a contrast to the dense urban environment while remaining accessible to Nanjing's business and residential communities.