US Open Champion Rory McIlroy and Masters winner Charl Schwartzel have confirmed their participation in this year’s OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup, which also sees Italian brothers Edoardo and Francesco Molinari defend their title. 

The event moves to the new Mission Hills Resort on Hainan Island from November 24-27, and Irishman McIlroy and South African Schwartzel, ranked fifth and tenth respectively on the Official World Golf Ranking, are excited at the prospect of trying to lower the Italian colours in China.

ABOUT MISSION HILLS HAINAN

Mission Hills Hainan lies on the volcanic region of exotic Hainan Island, China. The resort sets a new standard in leisure, recreation and wellness experiences. Nestled amid lush, green gardens, the resort caters to golf enthusiasts and comprises specially-designed golf courses, each one incorporating the native lava rock formations. Other state-of-the-art features include 518 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites, a three-storey clubhouse, meeting facilities, 12 world-class restaurants, a fully-equipped sports and recreation centre, Hainan’s only aquatic theme park, therapeutic natural mineral springs, a spa oasis and a shopping arcade. A magnificent addition to Hainan’s tropical island paradise, Mission Hills Hainan is poised to be the island’s premier sanctuary, attracting visitors from around the globe. Conveniently located in Haikou city, the administrative and legislative hub of Hainan, Mission Hills Hainan is just 15 minutes from the city centre and Haikou Meilan International Airport.

Information from  The European Tour Communications Division

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U.S.A team pose with their gold medals for the women's 4 X 100m medley relay final at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai July 30, 2011.