His Norwegian coach, Andy Friis, is chatting to his father about the day's lesson, the parent eager to hear how his son is progressing, Friis charges up to 1,200 yuan ($196) an hour for his expertise.

"I know that every year more and more are coming." Andy Friis, the Norwegian co-founder of the Players Club, golf instructor and assistant coach to the Tianjin golf team, says the Chinese Golf ...