Shanghai: Shenzhen Development Bank mixed business with pleasure at Silport recently when it hosted nearly 60 of its VIP customers for the “Wealth Cup”.

The players, all from prestigious companies in and around Shanghai, were invited to the tournament by the Guangdong-based bank to show its appreciation for their ongoing patronage. The players were also asked to share their experience and feelings about wealth management while enjoying the golf in a casual and informal atmosphere. The overall consensus was the current downturn in the global economy would improve and just like the heat of summer, was bound to pass away.

Playing under a New New Peoria scoring format over the West and North courses, the title for gross champion proved a fierce battle as Sun Qiusheng emerged the victor with an impressive round of three-over 75, one shot clear of Chen Xiao and Huang Hui. Chen was named runner-up by virtue of fewer putts.

Wang Aiming scored one for the ladies when the 9.6 handicap shot an 82 for a nett 72.4 and the nett champion honor. Guang Shurong (73.2) was runner-up, just ahead of Bi Fengxian (74.2).

The offer a Volvo car for a hole-in-one went unclaimed. However, all the participants went home with something in souvenirs provided by the bank.