Top 10 Best Golf Courses in Vietnam for Golf Enthusiasts

Vietnam is one of the leading countries in golf course construction in Southeast Asia. Experiencing golf Vietnam is always an unforgettable experience for most golfers because of the majestic natural scenery at 5-star international standard Vietnam golf resorts that have won many prestigious awards. Each golf course is appropriate for golfers of all levels to enjoy their Vietnam golf trips. Let's explore how many golf courses in Vietnam and which golf courses are perfect for your Vietnam golf holiday.

Top 10 best golf courses in Vietnam

1. The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip - Masterpiece Coastal Golf Course

• Holes/Par/Yard: 18 holes/Par 71/6855 Yards
• Founded: 2010
• Designer: Greg Norman

The Bluffs golf course has won the No. 1 position in the list of best golf courses in Vietnam and the top 100 golf courses in the world according to Golf Digest magazine in 2016.

The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip stretches over an area of 51 hectares with beautiful natural advantages. For that reason, this Vietnam golf course is often honored to be chosen as the venue for professional golf tournaments such as the Asian Tour or the Ho Tram Open. The golf course has 18 international standard holes, designed in a links format based on the natural terrain of the undulating sand dunes next to the Ho Tram coast.

The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip has beautiful natural advantages

Located on the beach, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip is designed for players to experience the true feeling of links golf style. The Vietnam golf course of The Bluffs possesses large sand dunes combined with special climate characteristics involving sunshine and wind typical of Southern Vietnam. 

Experiencing golf at Ho Tram should definitely not disappoint you with the majestic beauty of the surrounding ocean and the meticulous golf course layout depicting the beauty of the terrain. Being well-known as one of the best golf courses in Vietnam, The Bluffs is the ideal destination for golfers who want to enjoy an enjoyable and memorable Vietnam golf holiday.

The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip has the majestic beauty of the surroundings

Besides the high-class golf course, The Grand Ho Tram Strip also offers Vietnam golf packages guaranteed to suit a variety of visitors' needs. The Bluffs has other amenities, notably the 3-story Clubhouse with a total area of up to 2,300 square meters, which ensures a perfect experience for golfers. There are also luxurious 5-star restaurants, Rare Cask Whiskey wine rooms, and high-class meeting rooms in this Vietnam golf resort. Finally, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip should not lack a golf shopping area for all golfers to partake in the ultimate golfing experience.

Contact information for The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip

• Address: Phuoc Thuan Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province.
• Phone number: (+84) 254 378 8666
• Fax: (+84) 254 378 8669
• Email: info@thebluffshotram.com

2. Laguna Golf Lang Co - Golf Course next to a peaceful bay

• Holes/Par/Yard: 18 holes/Par 71/6958 Yards
• Founded: 2012
• Designer: Nick Faldo

Laguna Golf Lang Co located in the Laguna Lang Co Resort is famous in the golf community as a Vietnam golf course with special scenery not being found everywhere. Located in the central region of Vietnam, the golf course has an extremely unique setting of golden rice fields. Besides, the 18 golf holes at this course are also meticulously designed to combine with the terrain including the surrounding deep blue ocean and majestic mountains.

Laguna Golf Lang Co has an extremely unique setting of golden rice fields

Each golf hole on the course has its own unique feature to bring players an exciting and memorable golf match. Perfectly combined with mountain and ocean terrain, Laguna Golf Lang Co is undoubtedly one of the best golf courses in Vietnam. Its Vietnam golf course offers players a clear sense of the variety in layout with 9 holes under the mountains and 9 holes along the coast. In particular, the 5th Par 3 hole in conjunction with large sand mounds around the green reflects the mountain peaks behind.

Laguna Golf Lang Co perfectly combines mountain and ocean terrain

The golf course at Laguna provides a great golf experience for both experienced and beginner players. For golf novices, the course is suitable with a fairway length calculated at the tee of 5263 yards. In addition, the appropriate fairway length is 6958 yards for professional golfers.

Visitors always feel worthy when enjoying their Vietnam golf holiday at Laguna Golf Lang Co with 5-star quality facilities. It has a spacious driving range, a Pro Shop offering a variety of high-end items, premium lockers, and other resort services such as a spa. Of course, Laguna Golf Lang Co cannot lack the Clubhouse, where you can attend a sumptuous dinner party with a panoramic view of this Vietnam golf course.

Contact information for Laguna Golf Lang Co

• Address: Cu Du Village, Loc Vinh Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province.
• Phone number: (+84) 234 369 5880 | (+84) 234 369 5888
• Email: golf-sales@lagunalangco.com

3. Ba Na Hills Golf Club - World-Class Golf Course located at the foot of the mountain

• Holes/Par/Yard: 18 holes/Par 72/7858 Yards
• Founded: 2016
• Designer: Luke Donald

Ba Na Hills Golf Club has won the title "Best Golf Course in Vietnam" and also won the award "Best Golf Course in Asia" at the World Golf Awards 2019.

Stretching more than 7,800 yards from the tees, Ba Na Hills Golf Club has set a record as the longest Vietnam golf course. With diverse terrain changes in elevation and a few holes designed with small putting areas, the golf course at Ba Na Hills promises to challenge even the best golfers.

Ba Na Hills Golf Club is nestled amidst spectacular and impressive mountain scenery

Ba Na Hills Golf Club is located at the foot of the majestic Ba Na mountain in the tourist city of Da Nang, with a cool climate around the year. Nestled amidst the most spectacular and impressive mountain scenery in the region, this world-class golf course can bring golfers unforgettable experiences with a harmonious combination of challenges and exciting moments.

Located amidst vast mountains and hills at a high altitude, this Vietnam golf course is a spectacular combination of pristine natural terrain and rich vegetation. The course brings a different feeling to golfers with varying elevations of its terrain and the ability to block the wind thanks to its location away from the coast. This golf course deserves to be one of the best golf courses in Vietnam.

Ba Na Hills Golf Club is located amidst vast mountains and hills at a high altitude

Each golf hole is intentionally designed to take advantage of the favorable terrain with pristine mountain and forest beauty. The first 9 holes are arranged along woods and bunkers, and the remaining 9 golf holes are in a spiral shape through the hillsides. With a fully equipped night lighting system, golfers can experience the only night golf match available at Ba Na golf course in the Central Coast region.

Contact information for Ba Na Hills Golf Club:

• Address: An Son Village, Hoa Ninh Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City.
• Phone number: (+84) 236 392 4888
• Email: sm@banahillsgolf.com

4. BRG Da Nang Golf Club - Best Vietnam Golf Course by Golf Digest Vietnam Magazine

• Holes/Par/Yard:
  • 18 holes/Par 72/7190 Yards
  • 18 holes/Par 73/7380 Yards
• Founded: 2010
• Designer: Jack Nicklaus - Greg Norman

BRG Da Nang Golf Club has become famous in golf Vietnam after it was recognized as one of the 15 best new courses in the world by USA Golf Magazine. BRG Da Nang Golf Club has been honored to receive awards, including Best Golf Course in Asia 2011 and Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2012 by USA Golf Digest.

BRG Danang Golf Club - one of the best golf courses in Vietnam - has not one but two world-class 18-hole golf courses.

Norman Course at BRG Da Nang Golf Club

Norman Course was designed by Greg Norman with large sand traps and winding fairways amid natural terrain. This golf course is considered to have the most beautiful Par 3 in Vietnam with a beautiful location overlooking Non Nuoc Beach - Da Nang Beach. Norman Course at BRG Da Nang is truly the first links-style course in Southeast Asia. The shape of the greens and dunes is reminiscent of classic British coastal golf courses. Moreover, the topographic features of the surrounding area are reminiscent of the praised Sandbelt golf courses of Australia.

Meanwhile, the Nicklaus Course was designed by Nicklaus Design, with a wooden bulkhead running along the tees, fairways, and greens, creating a completely different and unforgettable experience. This is the first golf course following the bulkhead style in Asia. The wooden bulkheads are imported directly from the US to ensure the quality and uniqueness of the golf holes. In addition, this Vietnam golf course is equipped with a lighting system for playing at night, creating an enjoyable feeling for Vietnam golf tours of domestic and foreign golfers.

Contact information for BRG Da Nang Golf Club:

• Address: Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City.
• Phone number: (+84) 236 395 8111
• Fax: (+84) 236 395 8112
• Email: info@dananggolfclub.com | reservations@dananggolfclub.com

5. Montgomerie Links Golf Club - International 5-star Championship Links-style Golf Course on Vietnam’s Central Coast

• Holes/Par/Yard: 18 holes/Par 72/7090 Yards
• Founded: 2008
• Designer: Colin Montgomerie

As one of the best golf courses in Vietnam, Montgomerie Links has achieved the title of Vietnam's Top 10 Best Golf Course for Tourists for 6 consecutive years since 2017. Besides, Montgomerie Links Golf Club has also been honored to be voted Best Golf Course in Vietnam in 2018 by the Asian Golf Awards.

Montgomerie Links Golf Club has the perfect combination of natural beauty and each hole's unique characteristics

Located between two famous tourist cities - Da Nang and Hoi An, this Vietnam golf course has the perfect combination of natural beauty and each hole's unique characteristics. Montgomerie Links Golf Club is meticulously designed in the form of a Links course. The overall landscape of this golf course is artistically shaped through a harmonious combination of terrain, sand dunes, natural vegetation, and gentle winds.

The overall landscape of Montgomerie Links Golf Club

With a landscape filled with tall casuarina trees and pine trees, experiencing the Vietnam golf tours at Montgomerie Links is a different version with warmer temperatures than golfing in Britain. Furthermore, undulating fairways and sand traps create successive challenges that inspire every golfer.

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Contact information for Montgomerie Links Golf Club:

• Address: Dien Ngoc Ward, Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province.
• Phone number: (+84) 235 394 1942
• Fax: (+84) 235 394 1940
• Email: info@montgomerielinks.com

6. BRG Kings Island Golf Resort -  The First and Oldest 55-hole International Standard Golf Course in Northern Vietnam

• Hole/Par/Yard:
  • 18 holes/Par 72/6516 Yards
  • 18 holes/Par 72/6978 Yards
  • 19 holes/7218 Yards
• Founded: 1993
• Designer: Robert Mc Farland, Pacific Coast Design, Jack Nicklaus II

BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is an integrated resort and golf on the outskirts of Hanoi and is famous as one of the best golf courses in Vietnam. BRG Kings Island has been privileged to receive the prestigious Peak of Glory Award for Best Golf Course in the Asia-Pacific region in 2018.

Playing golf at Kings Island should be an unprecedented experience because golfers need to take a boat across Dong Mo Lake to reach the golf course on a beautiful island. Located in the middle of a large lagoon at the foot of the Ba Vi mountain, this is the first 55-hole international standard golf course in Northern Vietnam.

Golfers need to take a boat across Dong Mo Lake to reach BRG Kings Island Golf Resort

Initially, the golf course at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort has been designed to include 2 18-hole-standard courses, which are the Lakeside course and the MountainView course.

The Lakeside course is designed to take advantage of more than 1,500 hectares of lakes in this area, which creates a poetic and challenging golf course. There are up to 14 golf holes giving players the experience of playing golf with a surrounding lake. These are natural water hazards near the green that create a psychological challenge for every golfer.

In contrast, the MountainView course's design on natural terrain with lush green forests and majestic mountains creates a lot of challenging golf holes for golfers. With an airy space of mountains and forests, this golf course is an ideal place for every golfer who wants to have a Vietnam golf holiday.

Kings Course at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is the only 19-hole golf course in Vietnam

Kings Course is the third golf course in BRG Kings Island to be opened in 2018. This is a special golf course with 19 golf holes, inspired by nature and taking advantage of all the natural features of the island. The first 9 holes are in harmony with the natural forest scene, the last 9 holes create great challenges on the terrain surrounded by the lake. In particular, the 19th golf hole has a tee point placed on top of the waterfall to hit the green on the island. This is considered a special gift from the designer for golfers when experiencing Vietnamese golf packages.

Contact information for BRG Kings Island Golf Resort:

• Address: Dong Mo, Son Tay Town, Hanoi City.
• Phone number: (+84) 243 368 6555
• Fax:  (+84) 243 368 6606
• Email: booking@brgkingsislandgolf.vn

7. SkyLake Resort & Golf Club - Golf Course with Breathtaking Views

• Holes/Par/Yard:
  • 18 holes/Par 71/7265 Yards
  • 18 holes/Par 71/7557 Yards
• Founded: 2012
• Designer: Ahn Moon Hwan

SkyLake Golf Course has been honored in the top 10 best golf courses in Vietnam for 7 consecutive years.

Located on the banks of Van Son Lake, the golf course only less than 1 hour by car from the center of the Vietnamese capital - Ha Noi. This is an extremely attractive golf course and luxury resort villa complex for every Vietnam golf holiday.

SkyLake Resort & Golf Club is located on the banks of Van Son Lake

The golf course at SkyLake Resort & Golf Club is a 36-hole masterpiece of PGA Tour standards. This golf course is designed with diverse terrain and takes advantage of the inherent natural beauty of the Northern mountainous terrain. With the pristine landscape and winding hills, the designers have preserved the waterfall and existing trees growing here to create a unique golf course.

SkyLake Resort & Golf Club takes advantage of the inherent natural beauty of the Northern mountainous terrain

Specifically, there are two golf courses with 18-hole standards, which are the Sky Course and the Lake Course.

Sky Course is located in the East, surrounded by a natural forest with majestic mountains covered with cool green trees. As a result, the green of this course is considered extremely unique, which brings a marvelous feeling to all golfers. In contrast, the Lake course is located in the West with wild scenery. It is known as the most challenging golf course in Vietnam.

Contact information for Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club:

• Address: Van Son Lake, Hoang Van Thu Commune, Chuong My District, Hanoi City.
• Phone number: (+84) 243 371 1234
• Email: booking@skylakegolfclub.com.vn

8. Long Thanh Golf Club - Suitable Golf Course to Enjoy the Beauty of Nature from The Hill Base

• Holes/Par/Yard: 36 holes/Par 71/6787 Yards
• Founded: 2001
• Designer: Ronald Fream

Long Thanh Golf Club has received the Best Environmental Friendly Course 2019 Certificate voted by Vietnam Golf Magazine's readers and golf experts.

Located on a green hill, Long Thanh Golf Course is 30 km North of Ho Chi Minh City. It is two-thirds of the total 350 hectares of the golf course surrounded by the Dong Nai River, and the remaining area consists of high hills and mountains.

Long Thanh Golf Club is surrounded by the Dong Nai River

The Vietnam golf course at Long Thanh offers 36 golf holes near picturesque countryside with stunning golden rice fields. There are 2 18-hole golf courses - the Hill Course and the Lake Course, at Long Thanh Golf Club. They are all the best golf courses in Vietnam have varying difficulty levels and are well maintained all year round, which is suitable to cater to golfers of all levels.

Long Thanh Golf Club is delicately designed to be covered with undulating green grass

The Hill Course is delicately designed to be covered with undulating green grass, winding through palm forests, waterfalls, and water hazards. Meanwhile, the Lake Course is famous for its fresh air and international standard lighting system, which serves golfers best for night golf matches.

Contact information for Long Thanh Golf Club:

• Address: National Highway 51, Tan Mai II Area, Phuoc Tan Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.
• Phone number: (+84) 251 626 8989 | (+84) 251 629 3333 | (+84) 251 627 8899
• Fax: (+84) 251 626 8899
• Email: contact@longthanhgolfresort.com.vn

9. Phoenix Golf Resort - Well-known as Ha Long Bay on land in Vietnam

• Holes/Par/Yard: 54 holes/Par 72/7601 Yards
• Founded: 2006
• Designer: Golf Plan, Songho Golf Design Group, and Dachigawa Hiromitsu

Phoenix Golf Resort was honored to be chosen as the opening and hosting location for the World Masters Vietnam Competition for nearly 150 professional golfers in 2007. As a result, it has become famous and deserves to be included in the ranking of the best golf courses in Vietnam.

Located in Hoa Binh province, to the North of Hanoi, Phoenix is built according to the model of a classy golf resort for golf enthusiasts. Meeting international standards, Phoenix Golf Course is the largest pure 54-hole golf course in Vietnam and the second largest in Asia.

Phoenix Golf Resort is the largest pure 54-hole golf course in Vietnam

The Phoenix Golf Course is divided into 3 18-hole golf courses designed by 3 different style designers from different countries. Therefore, each area of these golf courses has a unique mark, creating a special appeal for golfers when experiencing golf at this Vietnam golf course.

Phoenix Golf Resort is well-known as Ha Long Bay on land in Vietnam

Phoenix Golf Resort is a great destination for all tourists who want to experience Vietnam golf trips. Not only does it have a high-class golf course system, Phoenix also has complete and impressive facilities. The Clubhouse offers views of the surrounding limestone karsts. Besides, it also possesses full amenities such as a Pro Shop, lockers, banquet halls, seminar rooms, conference rooms, and a dining area.

Contact information for Phoenix Golf Resort:

• Address: Rong Vong Village, Rong Can, Lam Son Commune, Luong Son District, Hoa Binh Province.
• Phone number: (+84) 220 715 711
• Fax: (+84) 27 908 644
• Email: phoenixgolfresort@nate.com

10. Dalat Palace Golf Club - The Oldest Golf Course in Vietnam

• Holes/Par/Yard: 18 holes/Par 72/7009 Yards
• Founded: 1994
• Designer: IMG

Located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level in the temperate highlands, Dalat Palace Golf Club is designed in the style of the French colonialists. Proud of the course's long formation history and going through many ups and downs with the country, Dalat Palace has always been one of the best golf courses in Vietnam.

Dalat Palace Golf Club is designed in the style of the French colonialists

Immersed in the romantic natural picture surrounded by pine hills with beautiful views overlooking the Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat Palace gives players a feeling of comfort and enjoyment of golf. Through rows of tall pine trees, this Vietnam golf course is arranged with winding grass with many changes in height based on available terrain features.

Dalat Palace Golf Club is surrounded by pine hills

Moreover, with the rare cool temperature of the Dalat mountains, the golf course is a paradise for golfers who have not yet adapted to the climate of Vietnam’s other regions. Up to 10 golf holes stretch along the lakes, which creates beautiful scenery and at the same time challenges for every golfer.

Contact information for Dalat Palace Golf Club:

• Address: Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street, Ward 8, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.
• Phone number: (+84) 633 821 201
• Fax: (+84) 633 824 325
• Email: info@dalatpalacegolf.vn

FAQ: How many golf courses in Vietnam?

According to Sports Authority of Vietnam in 2023, there are 80 18-hole golf courses operating in Vietnam. Accordingly, high-quality golf courses in Vietnam are all designed by world-famous golfers, based on natural advantages, creating a unique destination.

To avoid being confused by too much information, above are the top 10 best golf courses in Vietnam that any golfer should not miss.

Conclusion

The best golf courses in Vietnam consistently demonstrate the unbeatable combination of golf course design's beauty and the available natural terrain. Besides, these courses’ luxurious aesthetics and sophisticated architectural design have successfully attracted golfers from all over the world to golf Vietnam.

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