Mr Khoo Peck Khoon, General Manager of Keppel Land Hospitality Management, said, “We are very proud and happy that Spring City Golf and Lake Resort has won this award as we aim to transform each destination into unique experiences for our guests. We strive to be the preferred hospitality service provider of choice in emerging cities in Asia with our quality portfolio of properties. Beyond awards, this latest accolade recognises the concerted efforts and focus of our staff as we progress on this journey towards service excellence.”

The polling process involved experts from the golf industry, golf course managers, renowned golf course architects, media personnel, professional and amateurs. Since 2004, besides being named Top Golf Course in China five times, Spring City has also won in various categories such as Best Caddie Services, Best Club House Management, Best Turf, and more. With over 500 golf courses in China, to be named the Top Golf Course is a prestigious honour.

An affiliate of the Golf Magazine in US, Golf Magazine (China edition) has a monthly circulation of 20,000 and integrates golf, fashion and health in its publication, offering readers an all-encompassing overview of the latest trends in the golfing arena.

About Spring City Golf & Lake Resort

Spring City Golf & Lake Resort is a premier integrated golf resort in Kunming, China, managed by Keppel Land Hospitality Management headquartered in Singapore and a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, a brand of Preferred Hotel Group.

The development comprises two championship golf courses as well as luxury accommodation set amidst lush landscapes against the backdrop of Yang Zong Hai Lake.

Consistently voted one of the best golf courses in China, Spring City Golf & Lake Resort is a popular golfing destination. Its award-winning golf courses include the Mountain Course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Lake Course by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

The resort boasts a newly renovated clubhouse, with contemporary dining, entertainment and convention facilities. It hosts a prestigious collection of villas and apartments nestled in the hills modelled after the southern France Provencal village concept or with themed elements from the villages of Italy, Greece, France and Spain, offering expansive views of the lake and golf courses. Local attractions include the scenic UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Forest and the fascinating Jiuxiang Karst Cave.