Multiple DP World Tour winners Andy Sullivan and Nacho Elvira will join 2025 Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Martin Couvra in teeing it up at the Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO from March 19-22. The talented trio will return to Mission Hills Haikou for what will mark the second edition of the tournament, in a field of local and international stars. England’s Sullivan currently sits third on the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World after an impressive start to the season, including a runner up finish at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January. The 38-year-old is excited to tee it up in Hainan again having finished 23rd in last year’s inaugural event. “I’m really looking forward to returning to the Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO next month,” said Sullivan. “I loved being part of last year’s inaugural event and am excited to once again play at a great venue in Mission Hills.” Elvira, currently ranked eighth on the 2026 Race to Dubai, secured his third DP World Tour title at the Dubai Invitational in January and he will be hoping to add to his impressive back catalogue in March. “I’m excited to be coming back to China,” said Elvira. “Mission Hills has fantastic courses and hopefully we can play some great golf in front of the local fans.” Couvra joins the field following a fifth-place finish at last year’s event. The Frenchman, who enjoyed a standout 2025 campaign that included victory at the Turkish Airlines Open and a further six top-ten finishes, will be eager to build on his current form. “I really enjoyed my time at Mission Hills last year, and look forward to returning for this year’s tournament,” Couvra said. “Hopefully we can create some even better memories in 2026.” As well as bringing together some of the world’s top players, the Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO will showcase emerging talent from Asia – none more so than 17-year-old Yanhan Zhou and 20-year-old Wenyi Ding. The pair will be looking to do their country proud in their second appearance at Mission Hills, as fans witness the growth and breakthrough of the next generation on an international stage. Five-time DP World Tour winner Ashun Wu adds to a strong Chinese line-up. The experienced campaigner, who has two national opens to his name, will also look to make his mark in Hainan. This year will see the introduction of a dual-course competition, marking the first time Mission Hills Haikou’s Blackstone Course (Course 1) and the Vintage Course (Course 3) will be used simultaneously. The two courses offer distinct styles, with the Blackstone Course more challenging and testing of players’ precision, compared to the flexible layout of the Vintage Course. The Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO is the opening tournament of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing, the third of five Global Swings included on the 2026 Race to Dubai. The event is co-hosted by the China Golf Association and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province and is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the China Tour. The total prize fund for the event is US$2.55 million, with 3,500 Race to Dubai points on offer. MAEXTRO, the ultra-luxury Chinese car brand, was announced as Presenting Sponsor of the tournament earlier this month.

MAEXTRO, the representative of China's high-end luxury cars, has today (13 February) been announced as Presenting Sponsor and designated car brand of the DP World Tour’s 2026 Hainan Classic. The DP World Tour is the main men's professional golf tour of the European Tour group. As the opening tournament of the Asian Swing, the Hainan Classic will be held at Mission Hills, Haikou from March 19th to 22nd. The event is co-hosted by the China Golf Association and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province and is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the China Tour. The total prize fund for the event is US$2.55 million, with a world-class field set to tee it up. This tournament is not only the highest-profile professional sporting event held in Hainan since the World Cup of Golf, but also an innovative format with 36 holes on two courses starting at the same time. A professional-amateur star match will also be held during the event, where 120 top international professional players will compete with 120-star amateur players from all walks of life in an innovative "sports and tourism" model. The DP World Tour Hainan Classic once again chose Mission Hills in Haikou to host the tournament, recognizing Hainan's ability to host major sporting events of this scale. MAEXTRO is an ultra-luxury intelligent car brand resulting from a deep collaboration between Huawei and JAC Motors. The brand's English name, "MAEXTRO," is inspired by the Italian word "MAESTRO" (conductor, leader). The logo design uses hexagonal diamond facets, with lines inspired by "the dynamic trajectory of a conductor" and "the journey of light in the microscopic world," aiming to express the brand's high-end, prestigious, and exploratory spirit. Positioned as a flagship of its era, the MAEXTRO S800 is the first D+ class sedan built on a super-luxury platform developed through deep collaboration between Huawei and JAC. Aiming to become a benchmark in China's super-luxury intelligent vehicle sector, it offers users cutting-edge intelligent technology and a luxurious experience, with a price range of 708,000-1,178,000 RMB. As a flagship model jointly created by the top forces of China's automotive industry, the MAEXTRO S800 has won the favor of high-net-worth customers with its "Made in China" technological core and high-end experience, becoming a vivid footnote to the transformation of China's automotive industry from scale leadership to value leadership. Vice chairman of the China Golf Association and vice chairman of Mission Hills Group Tenniel Chu said: "Along with the announcement of becoming the Presenting Sponsor of 2026 DP World Tour Hainan Classic, MAEXTRO will inject China's high-end power into the event. The three parties will work together to help promote the deep integration of international sports events with tourism consumption, ecological culture and regional development, making this green sport a bright business card of the Hainan Free Trade Port." Ben Cowen, DP World Tour Chief Tournament and Operations Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome MAEXTRO, ahead of another exciting tournament at Mission Hills Haikou. The inaugural Hainan Classic achieved great success last year, forming part of the Asian Swing on the Race to Dubai and offering players the opportunity to compete at one of Asia’s flagship venues for golf. We look forward to building on that momentum in 2026, thanks to MAEXTRO S800’s support.” Tickets for the event have been officially launched. Golf enthusiasts can scan the QR code below to register and attend the event in person and witness the world's top players chasing dreams and creating legends.

 Aramco China Championship set to conclude thrilling 2025 PIF Global Series The 2025 PIF Global Series concludes at the iconic Mission Hills in Shenzhen, where a $2 million prize purse, a stellar field led by Ruoning Yin, and vibrant fan experiences – including live entertainment and community-driven initiatives like ‘Birdie for Mammograms’ – promise an unforgettable finale. As the final stop on the PIF Global Series and the penultimate event on the Golf Saudi-organised Ladies European Tour (LET) calendar, the Aramco China Championship at Mission Hills Shenzhen plays a pivotal role in shaping the season’s Order of Merit, with everything still to play for in the race to the top. RELATED: Lily Muni He’s homecoming in PIF Global Series The tournament will feature a standout lineup of local and international talent, including China’s Ruoning Yin – currently ranked world No. 7 and one of the country’s most prominent golf stars along with Lily Muni He, one of China’s most recognisable talents. Joining them are two-time PIF Global Series winner Alison Lee, current LET Order of Merit leader Shannon Tan, and rising British talent Mimi Rhodes, who sits just behind in second place. As part of its commitment to driving positive change through sport, the Aramco China Championship will once again feature the impactful ‘Birdie for Mammograms’ initiative at the iconic 16th hole. In 2024 there was a total of 1,095 mammograms donated with 595 raised from the Birdie for Mammogram donation and 500 donated by Vista-SK. For every birdie made, 10 mammograms will be donated – and 20 for every eagle – supporting breast cancer screenings in partnership with healthcare provider Vista-SK. This initiative adds a charitable dimension to the tournament, linking on-course performance with community health support.