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What’s it like to shape the future of golf in China’s tropical paradise? Shane Templeton, a Melbourne native turned Hainan resident, spills the tea on his 12-year journey at Yalong Bay Golf Club. \"When I first arrived, there were more coconut trees than sand traps,\" he laughs, reflecting on the island’s rapid transformation into Asia’s golf hotspot.
From coaching CEOs to designing eco-friendly courses , Shane reveals how Hainan’s blend of year-round sunshine and government-backed tourism initiatives are driving a \"green rush\" in the sport. \"We’re seeing Gen-Z travelers swap beach selfies for swing analysis – it’s not your dad’s golf anymore,\" he grins.
With over 20 courses now dotting the island, could this be the new Bali for sports tourism? Shane’s verdict: \"Hainan’s not just playing games – they’re rewriting the rules.\"
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on his 12-year journey at Yalong Bay Golf Club. \"When I first arrived, there were more coconut trees than sand traps,\" he laughs, reflecting on the island’s rapid transformation into Asia’s golf hotspot.
, Shane reveals how Hainan’s blend of year-round sunshine 
and government-backed tourism initiatives are driving a \"green rush\" in the sport. \"We’re seeing Gen-Z travelers swap beach selfies for swing analysis – it’s not your dad’s golf anymore,\" he grins.
Shane’s verdict: \"Hainan’s not just playing games – they’re rewriting the rules.\"
