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Volvo China Open 2010

Volvo and Jinji Lake hand in hand for Volvo China Open 2010 - Per Ericsson, president & CEO of Volvo Event Management and Michael Gu, General Manager of Jinji Lake Golf Club
2010 Volvo China Open Poster

Winner of the 2009 Volvo China Open

Champion Scott Strange
2009 Volvo China Open winner Scott Strange of Australia - PHOTO: Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management
2009 Volvo China Open winner Scott Strange of Australia. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos - Volvo Event Management
Scott Strange of Australia pictured with the trophy on April 19 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, winner of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Tournament Day 4 - Sunday 19 April 2009

George O'Grady and Per Ericsson
Caddie and Champion
Final
Scott Strange of Australia pictured in action on April 19 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, winner of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Gonzalo Fdez-Castano of Spain. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos - Volvo Event Management
Ashley Hall of Australia pictured in action on April 19 2009, during the final round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Tournament Day 3 - Saturday 18 April 2009

Open Championship Dinner
Gonzalo Fdez-Castano of Spain pictured in action on April 18, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day three of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Markus Brier of Austria pictured in action on April 18, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day three of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Gonzalo Fdez-Castano of Spain pictured in action on April 18, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day three of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Richard Finch of England pictured in action on April 18, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day three of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Paul McGinley of Ireland pictured in action on April 18, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day three of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Tournament Day 2 - Friday 17 April 2009

At the Media Dinner of Volvo China Open, Former European Tour player and now European Tour referee, Mats Lanner, presents a special accomplishment trophy to Zhang Lian-wei, the only player to have played in all 15 Volvo China Opens.
Choi Ho sung of Korea pictured in action on April 17, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day two of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Zhang Lian wei of China pictured in action on April 17, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day two of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand pictured in action on April 17, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day two of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
David McKenzie of Australia pictured in action on April 17, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day two of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Choi Ho sung of Korea pictured in action on April 17, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day two of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Tournament Day 1 - Thursday 16 April 2009

Wu Kang Chun
Chapchai Nirat of Thailand pictured in action on April 16, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day one of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Colin Montgomerie of Scotland pictured in action on April 16, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day one of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Damien McGrane of Ireland pictured in action on April 16, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day one of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Liang Wen Chong of China pictured in action on April 16, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day one of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Liang Wen chong of China pictured on April 16, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, on day one of the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Press Conferences on Wednesday 15 April 2009

Former Champions
From left to right, Liu Yu-xiang (Volvo China Junior Champion), Liang Wen-chong and Shao Yong-liang (Volvo China Junior Champion), all from China during the Volvo China Open Press Conference on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Three of the six Volvo China Open Past Champions pose for a picture, from left to right, David Gleeson of Australia, (2002), Damien McGrane of Ireland, (2008) and Marcus Brier of Austria, (2007) on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Colin Montgomerie of Scotland pictured at a press conference. Montgomerie was awarded the Volvo Masters Order of Merit of All Time trophy on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Colin Montgomerie of Scotland (left) pictured with Per Ericsson, President and CEO Volvo Event Management. Montgomerie was awarded the Volvo Masters Order of Merit of All Time trophy on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Colin Montgomerie of Scotland pictured at a press conference during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Pro-am Dinner - Wednesday 15 April 2009

The thousand hands of Bodhisattva. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos.
The thousand hands of Bodhisattva. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos.
The thousand hands of Bodhisattva. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos.
The thousand hands of Bodhisattva. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos.
The thousand hand Bodhisattva dance performance. PHOTO: Paul Lakatos
First Place in the Volvo China Open Pro-am. Picture by Paul Lakatos

Pro-am Action - Wednesday 15 April 2009

Peter Lawrie of Ireland pictured during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Scott Strange of Australia pictured during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Wade Ormsby of Australia pictured during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Wu Ashun of China pictured during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Gonzalo Fdez-Casatno of Spain pictured during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
James Kingston of South Africa pictured during the Volvo China Open Pro-am event on April 15, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.

Pro-am Teams - Wednesday 15 April 2009

Pro-am team with Brett Rumford of Australia. Picture by Richard Castka
Pro-am team with Gareth Paddison of Australia. Picture by Richard Castka
Pro-am team with Paul McGinley of Ireland. Picture by Richard Castka
Pro-am team with Liang Wen Chong of China. Picture by Richard Castka
Pro-am team with Pablo Larrazabal of Spain. Picture by Richard Castka
Pro-am team with Chris Gaunt of Australia. Picture by Paul Lakatos

Practice Day - Tuesday 14 April 2009

Colin Montgomerie of Scotland pictured during an official practice round on April 14, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Colin Montgomerie of Scotland pictured during an official practice round on April 14, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million event begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Liang Wen Chong of China pictured during an official practice round on April 14, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million tournament begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Mads Vibe-Hastrup of Denmark. Picture by Paul Lakatos / Volvo Event Management.
Wu Wei-huang of China pictured during an official practice round on April 14, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. The USD$ 2.2 Million tournament begins April 16-19, 2009. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Volvo Event Management.
Chinarat Phadungsil of Thailand pictured during an official practice round on April 14, 2009, at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club, Beijing, China, the venue for the Volvo China Open. Picture by Paul Lakatos / Volvo Event Management.

Volvo China Open 2009

Northern China Qualifying Winners
CBD
Press Conference
Press Conference
Press Conference _Alistair Polson
Press Conference _ Zhang Xiao Ning

Host Venue - Beijing CBD Int'l Golf Club

CBD Golf Club
CBD Golf Club
CBD Golf Club
CBD Golf Club

Winner of the 2008 Volvo China Open

Winner Damien McGrane of Ireland
Damien McGrane, winner of the 2008 Volvo China Open
Damien McGrane, winner of the 2008 Volvo China Open

Volvo China Open 2008

2008 Champion, Damian McGrane of Ireland
Mark Brown of New Zealand
Markus Brier of Austria
Jason Knutzon of the USA
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland
Liang Wen Chong of China

2007 Volvo China Open Winner

Markus Brier is congratulated by caddy Max Zechmann on the 18th green
Markus Brier holding the Volvo China Open trophy
Winner Markus Brier and Mel Pyatt, President and CEO Volvo Event Management
Markus Brier of Austria
Winner of the Volvo China Open 2007 - Markus Brier
Winner Markus Brier of Austria

Volvo Products at the Volvo China Open 2007

Volvo Courtesy Cars
Volvo Bus B6R
Courtesy Car Fleet - XC90's
Volvo Construction Equipment EC55B Pro

Volvo China Open 2007

Cui Zhi Qiang, China Golf Association
Beta Soong, Chairman of Shanghai Silport Golf Club

Volvo China Open 2006

Jeev Milkha Singh
Jeev Milkha Singh
Jeev Milkha Singh
Jeev Milkha Singh
Winner's Cheque

Volvo China Open 2005

Announce the Prize Money of 2006 at Media Dinner - By Par Golf Malaysia
Press Conference
The 1st Qualifying in Volvo China Open History
Three Qualifier of Southern China Qualifying
Prize Winner of Northern China Qualifying 2005
Casey

Volvo China Open 2004

Former Champions at 10th Anniversary Dinner
Trophy Designer Ren Jun
Future Venue
The New Trophy
The New Trophy
10th Anniversary

Volvo China Open 2003

Zhang Tee of to Success
Zhang
Tongji College Student Visiting
Zhang

Volvo China Open 2002

Pro-Am Winners

Volvo China Open 2001

Charlie Wi
Thongchai Jaidee
Liang Win the Skin Game
Event Report Cover

Volvo China Open 2000

Simon Dyson
Felix Casas
Simon Dyson
Event Report

Volvo China Open 1999

Kyi Hla Han
Kyi Hla Han
Thammanoon Sriroj
Thammanoon Sriroj
10-year Contract

Volvo China Open 1998

Volvo China Open 1997

Volvo China Open 1996

R&A Visite China
Marksaeng

Volvo China Open 1995

Fretes and Lai
Interview Mel Pyatt
Raul Fretes
Raul Fretes
Prize Giving
Poster of the Year

Extra News

2009 Qualifying
Volvo China Junior Championship 2008
Signing Ceremony Volvo World Match Play Championship
Winner Damien McGrane of Ireland