[Hainan: March 18, 2010] Mission Hillstoday announced the star-studded line-up who will compete at new luxury golf resorton Hainan Island. A-list celebrities, including Hollywood stars MatthewMcConaughey and Hugh Grant, as well as Japan’s #1 comedian and talk show hostAkashiya.

Sanma, golf legend GregNorman and Olympic gymnast Li Ning, are set to take part in theentertainment-event of the year – the Mission Hills Star Trophy – which takesplace this October in Hainan.

The host destination of thishigh-profile event is the newly-completed luxury 5-star Mission Hills Resort,located in Haikou within China’s tropical province of Hainan. The resort boaststhree signature golf courses, a 525-room hotel and world-class leisurefacilities. 

‘We are extremely excited toannounce the first of the celebrity-participants for the Mission Hills Star Trophyin October. Never before have the worlds of entertainment and golf been broughttogether in the region – bringing A-list stars, international entertainmentpersonalities and professional golfers head-to-head in Hainan.’ said Mr.Tenniel Chu, Mission Hills China Executive Director.

Australia’s two-time OpenChampionship winner Norman, Japan’s #1 comedian and talk show host, Sanma andChina’s multiple Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Li Ning will serve asambassadors for the landmark event. The three- day tournament slated forOctober 28 - 31 will be held on one of the resort’s exhilarating new 18-holecourses.

McConaughey, who has playedoff a handicap as low as four in the past said ‘Join me on the lava fields ofHainan Island, China this October for golf’s latest amazing adventure, the MissionHills Star Trophy. See you on the links.’

Added Grant, who also plays off a single-digit handicap ’Join me, thisOctober in China at the Mission Hills Resort Hainan for a golfing experiencebeyond your wildest dreams.’