The 2025 Volvo China Open is set to take place from April 17-20 at Enhance Anting Golf Club in Shanghai, China. This marks the 30th anniversary of the tournament and serves as the penultimate event of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing. With a $2.55 million purse, the stakes are high as players compete for valuable Race to Dubai points and a chance to qualify for the U.S. PGA Championship.
Tournament Details
Event: Volvo China Open (DP World Tour)
Dates: April 17-20, 2025
Location: Enhance Anting Golf Club, Shanghai, China
Course: Par 71, 7,168 yards
Purse: $2.55 million
Defending Champion: Adrián Otaegui
TV Coverage: Golf Channel, Sky Sports Golf (UK)
Course Overview
Enhance Anting Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is a tree-lined parkland course with water hazards on nearly two-thirds of its holes. The layout features interconnected lakes, strategic bunkering, and native grasses, creating a risk-reward challenge for players. The greens are expected to be TifEagle Bermuda, which provides a fast and firm putting surface.
Top Contenders & Betting Odds
Adrián Otaegui (+900)
Defending champion, looking to become the first back-to-back winner of the Volvo China Open.
Overcame a five-shot deficit to win last year in Shenzhen.
Has five DP World Tour victories and thrives on precision-based courses.
Hao Tong Li (+1200)
China’s top-ranked golfer, won the 2025 Qatar Masters.
Former Volvo China Open champion (2016), looking to reclaim his title on home soil.
Has shown consistent form in 2025, finishing T9 at the Singapore Open and T16 at the South African Open.
Shaun Norris (+1400)
Seven-time Japan Tour winner, finished runner-up in South Africa last month.
Has experience playing in Asia and could be a strong contender.
Keita Nakajima (+1600)
Former World No. 1 amateur, turned professional in 2022.
Finished second twice in 2025, showing strong form.
Brandon Robinson Thompson (+1800)
British rising star, transitioned from the Challenge Tour to the DP World Tour.
Has been in great form in 2025, making him an intriguing pick.
Tournament Outlook
The 2025 Volvo China Open promises to be a highly competitive event, with several past champions returning to challenge for the title. The new venue at Enhance Anting Golf Club adds an element of unpredictability, favoring players with strong ball-striking and course management skills. Expect tight scoring, with players needing to navigate water hazards and shape shots around the strategic bunkering.
