The 2026 Volvo China Open takes place on the DP World Tour this week, with a strong international field heading to Shanghai as home hero Ashun Wu bids to make history on home soil.
The 32nd edition of China’s national open takes place from April 23-26 at Enhance Anting Golf Club in the Jiading District of Shanghai, a par‑71 layout that returns as host having staged one of the most entertaining events of the 2025 season.
Wu arrives as the defending champion and a two‑time winner of the Volvo China Open, having first lifted the trophy in 2015 before regaining it last year to secure his return to the DP World Tour.
A third victory this week would make him the first player to win the tournament three times and would cement his status as a modern legend of Chinese golf.
Current Volvo China Open 2026 Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Daniel Hillier | +1100 (11/1) |
| Angel Ayora | +1200 (12/1) |
| Eugenio Chacarra | +1700 (17/1) |
| Oliver Lindell | +1900 (19/1) |
| Wenyi Ding | +2300 (23/1) |
| Ewen Ferguson | +2600 (26/1) |
| Jorge Campillo | +2600 (26/1) |
| Thriston Lawrence | +2900 (29/1) |
| Andy Sullivan | +3400 (34/1) |
Leading Volvo China Open Contenders
Angel Ayora
Spanish youngster Angel Ayora goes off as one of the favourites in Shanghai after a rapid rise through the DP World Tour ranks and strong 2025–26 form on both sides of the world.
A powerful ball‑striker with a high birdie rate, Ayora looks well‑suited to a scorable but demanding layout like Enhance Anting as he chases is first win.
Daniel Hillier
Daniel Hillier brings some of the hottest DP World Tour form into the Volvo China Open and fully merits his spot near the top of the betting.
The New Zealander has already banked a runner‑up finish at the Dubai Invitational and a top‑four in Bahrain in early 2026, giving him four top‑six results in his last five starts worldwide.
Hillier ranks highly in strokes gained tee‑to‑green on the DP World Tour. If the putter co‑operates, he has the all‑round game to win again this week.
Thriston Lawrence
Five‑time DP World Tour winner Thriston Lawrence makes his Volvo China Open debut as one of the most accomplished players in the field.
The South African has already claimed titles in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and he arrives in Shanghai ranked just inside the world’s top 110 with another solid run of results behind him.
Lawrence’s strengths are aggressive iron play and a proven ability to go low when conditions allow, which could be a key advantage at Enhance Anting if the wind stays down.
His winning experience makes him a serious contender the moment he finds himself on the front page of the leaderboard.
Andy Sullivan
Englishman Andy Sullivan has enjoyed something of a renaissance on the DP World Tour and is firmly in the conversation again this week.
He sits inside the top five of the current Race to Dubai Rankings after a string of high finishes in early 2026, including multiple top‑10s against strong fields.
Sullivan remains one of the tour’s most accurate drivers, and when the putter heats up he’s capable of streaks of birdies that can quickly transform a tournament.
A four‑time DP World Tour winner with plenty of experience in Asia, he’s an obvious name for each‑way backers looking for a proven closer at double‑digit odds.
Ashun Wu
Defending champion Ashun Wu is the story pick this week as he chases a record third Volvo China Open victory on home soil.
The 2025 win at Enhance Anting was his second title in this event and his fifth DP World Tour success overall, confirming him as the most decorated Chinese player in DP World Tour history.
Wu has shown a particular affinity for this championship and thrives on the backing of the local crowd, having first lifted the trophy a decade earlier in 2015.
Although his recent form has been patchy compared to some market rivals, course comfort and motivation make him a dangerous contender again.