T: Guess what! I got us all free tickets to the Master's cup!
K: Awesome!
K: What sport is that?
T: ....
My dad likes golf. "Like" is probably an understatement judging from the multiple weekly tee times and $ he's invested into equipment and those funny golf jackets with elbow length sleeves. So when my parents came to visit us in SH, my mom naturally gravitates towards shopping, and we were thinking of an activity my father would enjoy. Golf. So T heard about BMW giving away free tickets to the Masters Tournament here in Shanghai, and reserved us 4 passes for the whole weekend!
The tourney was at Malaren Park (English name, not chinese for "Spicy people" as I supposed) out in Pudong at the very end of Line 7, Meilian lake. The event provided free shuttles direct from People's square, and then we were on our way! It was party cloudy with a light drizzle. When we got there we had to walk about 15 minutes through a construction one to a magnificent resort-like place. Huge banners of the head lining competitors rippled every 10 meters. We would get to see the top 3 golfers in the European circuit! (Out of some 27 players, including Chinese, and other nationalities- it wasn't clear what made it "european")
There was a tented area where all the sponsors showed their wares, giving out free iphone4 cases, putting competitions, and even a mini go-kart track for kids to practice driving.
I'd never been to a Gold tourney before, but was surprised at the number of young families there- babies and toddlers being pushed around the greens (were which very far apart!) and the volunteers would wave their "quiet" signs at them when the Golfers tee'd off. The older kids enjoyed running in the big open spaces picking plants and touching the fresh cut grass!
Dad and T got to talk to one of the golfers- who overheard them speculating the situation, about rules when the balls get stuck in awkward places.
I wish I had brought my raincoat. Fortunately T and my parent came prepared with umbrellas!
Even though a cloudy day, the clean air and smell of fresh cut grass was wonderful. I hadn't seen a sky that big in a long time!
Also noted, Malaren park's website advertises Shopping outlets, which are actually 15-20 minute drive away, 5 blocks from the Meilian metro stop. It didn't look very populated when we drove by, but apparently many were enjoying the lake/park, renting boats and walking perimeter of Meilian lake.
K: Awesome!
K: What sport is that?
T: ....
My dad likes golf. "Like" is probably an understatement judging from the multiple weekly tee times and $ he's invested into equipment and those funny golf jackets with elbow length sleeves. So when my parents came to visit us in SH, my mom naturally gravitates towards shopping, and we were thinking of an activity my father would enjoy. Golf. So T heard about BMW giving away free tickets to the Masters Tournament here in Shanghai, and reserved us 4 passes for the whole weekend!
The tourney was at Malaren Park (English name, not chinese for "Spicy people" as I supposed) out in Pudong at the very end of Line 7, Meilian lake. The event provided free shuttles direct from People's square, and then we were on our way! It was party cloudy with a light drizzle. When we got there we had to walk about 15 minutes through a construction one to a magnificent resort-like place. Huge banners of the head lining competitors rippled every 10 meters. We would get to see the top 3 golfers in the European circuit! (Out of some 27 players, including Chinese, and other nationalities- it wasn't clear what made it "european")
There was a tented area where all the sponsors showed their wares, giving out free iphone4 cases, putting competitions, and even a mini go-kart track for kids to practice driving.
I'd never been to a Gold tourney before, but was surprised at the number of young families there- babies and toddlers being pushed around the greens (were which very far apart!) and the volunteers would wave their "quiet" signs at them when the Golfers tee'd off. The older kids enjoyed running in the big open spaces picking plants and touching the fresh cut grass!
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| Homes for sale- almost all were empty. |
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| Quiet! |
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| Dad and Timon |
Even though a cloudy day, the clean air and smell of fresh cut grass was wonderful. I hadn't seen a sky that big in a long time!
Also noted, Malaren park's website advertises Shopping outlets, which are actually 15-20 minute drive away, 5 blocks from the Meilian metro stop. It didn't look very populated when we drove by, but apparently many were enjoying the lake/park, renting boats and walking perimeter of Meilian lake.
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