Shanghai, China: Club Car, a global leader in golf carts, utility vehicles, and consumer vehicles, will once again be a driving force at the Volvo China Open this year.

For the 31st edition of the country’s national Open – to be held from April 23-26 at Enhance Anting Golf Club – Club Car will serve as the exclusive golf cart supplier.

With a fleet covering VIP shuttle, logistics transportation, and medical support, Club Car will provide professional, reliable, and eco-friendly high-quality supporting services.

Organised by the China Golf Association (CGA) and operated and promoted by Volvo Cars, the Volvo China Open is co-sanctioned by the China Tour and the DP World Tour. Boasting a prize purse of US$2.75 million, the 72-hole event is mainland China’s longest running international professional golf tournament.

For this month’s tournament, Club Car, which has partnered with the DP World Tour for over 20 years, is deploying multiple AC motor vehicles, which offer significantly improved climbing performance to handle the terrain challenges of the Enhance Anting course.

Meanwhile, several lithium battery vehicles will provide smooth power output, higher charging efficiency, and reduced overall weight, lowering the pressure on the turf – a reflection of Club Car’s commitment to course ecology.

VIP Shuttle Matrix: The Villager 6, Villager 8, and Transporter 6 offer spacious cabins and excellent shock absorption, providing a comfortable mobile space for players, guests, and staff. The Tempo golf cart, with its agile body and efficient range, serves as the main vehicle for high-frequency shuttling around the course.

Logistics Transport Combination: The Transporter 4 and Carryall combine passenger and cargo capabilities, providing reliable transfer services for catering supplies, construction and dismantling of tournament structures, and other departments, ensuring the efficient operation of the event’s backend.

Medical Support Core: The ambulance is a highlight of this year’s fleet. Responsible for on-site first aid and rehabilitation support, it stands ready at all times, building a solid defence line for event safety. This ambulance is a customised modification based on the Carryall 300, demonstrating Club Car’s rapid response and engineering customisation capabilities in the special-purpose vehicle sector.

Renee Xu, Asia Sales Vice President of Club Car, said: “We are honoured to once again partner with the Volvo China Open. From emergency medical care to material transport, from VIP shuttles to turf protection, every vehicle has been carefully selected and tuned. Only the most reliable partner can serve the highest-standard tournament. As the 31st Volvo China Open is about to tee-off, we look forward to contributing to the event’s success with our professional services.”

Tian Xiaojun, Vice Chairman of the CGA, said that over the past three decades the Volvo China Open had become an ‘indispensable pillar’ of the country’s professional golf system. With the championship one of the biggest tournaments for world ranking points for pro golf events held in China, the Volvo China Open provides a valuable opportunity for Chinese male players to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

“We are now fully immersed in the preparation cycle for the Los Angeles Olympics. We hope that China’s young players will firmly seize this high-level competitive platform, compete against the world’s top golfers, enhance their skills, climb the rankings, and march steadfastly towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics,” said Tian.

Ben Cowen, European Tour Chief Tournament & Operations Officer, said the Volvo China Open has become a ‘significant stop’ on the Tour’s international schedule.

He said: “We are delighted to continue this excellent collaboration with Volvo Cars, the China Golf Association and Enhance Anting Golf Club. The tournament not only offers our members the opportunity to challenge a top-tier Asian course but also serves as a vital platform for promoting global golf cultural exchange. We look forward to returning to Shanghai to witness another world-class spectacle and jointly advance the development of golf in Asia and globally.”

*Club Car is an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.