Top 5 Beautiful and Impressive Golf Courses in Vietnam

Vietnam might not be the first to come to your mind when thinking about golfing in Asia, but there must be at least a good reason why our country was evaluated as the world’s fastest-growing golf market amongst over 200 golf-destination countries all around the world by Erik Matuszewski - Forbes’ veteran journalist, who has more than 20 years of experience in the sports field.

With its varied topography & long coastline as well as stunning golf courses with strategic locations, this easternmost country on the Southeast Asian Indochinese Peninsula has, not surprisingly, become a serious golfing destination. Check out to see the 5 best golf courses in Vietnam!

1. BRG KINGS ISLAND GOLF RESORT

BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is a 50 km drive from Hanoi city center. It is an island golf course with 55 holes designed by world-class architects.

The resort has three courses: Lakeside, MountainView, and Kings. Lakeside is a 6,516-yard course with small greens and tight fairways. MountainView is a 6,978-yard course with spectacular views and challenging holes. Kings is a modern course with a signature hole played from a waterfall tee. 

Playing at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, golfers can enjoy the scenic views of the lake and the mountains, as well as the excellent facilities and services at the clubhouse. BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is a must-visit destination for golf lovers in Vietnam. 

2. LONG THANH GOLF RESORT

Situated on over 350 ha in Phuoc Tan village, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province, Vietnam, which is about 36 km east from Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh Golf Resort has been constructed on a plateau, offering superb panoramic views in every direction. The golf course is easily found by road and takes about a 40-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh city. The journey now can be reached by the Saigon-Long Thanh-Dau Giay expressway that takes about 50 minutes from the center of Ho Chi Minh city. 

Long Thanh Golf Course was designed by the world-renowned golf course architects’ firm - Golf Plan - headed by Mr. Ron Fream and Mr. David Dale with more than 35 years experience in designing, building and maintaining golf courses throughout the world. The course is a combination of a 36-hole golf course, driving range, central clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, conference rooms, lockers and luxurious villas.

In 2013 Long Thanh Golf Resort was voted as one of the best golf courses in Vietnam by Asian Golf Magazine because of its turf surface in good condition, modern equipment, professional and enthusiastic staff.

3. PHOENIX GOLF RESORT

Phoenix Golf Resort is located in Lam Son Village, Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province. It is approximately 38 km away from Hanoi city. The course has 54 holes as the best world famous and was designed by Mr. Ronald Fream of USA, Korean and Japanese international golf course designers with characteristics of each country. The designers put a lot of effort to protect nature and environment so the golf resort has the most beautiful view and boasts itself with that. It is a synthesized leisure resort with high quality club house made of Italian internal marble, 5 star condo hotel(200 rooms), villa, large room and indoor/outdoor youth swimming pool.

Phoenix Golf Resort was admitted as the most famous by PGA within 1 year after it opened and held the World Masters Vietnam Competition with 142 professional golfers from 27 countries from November 21 to 25, 2007.

4. CHI LINH STAR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Located in Sao Do Ward, Chi Linh City, Hai Duong Province, about 70 kilometers from Hanoi, Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club is highly appreciated not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. The club is known for its title as “Vietnam’s Most Challenging Golf Course” and any professional golfer would not want to miss out on this exciting competition venue.

Utilizing the advantages of nature with vast fields and natural lakes surrounded by majestic green hills, combined with high-quality facilities and a team of experienced and professional caddies, ChiLinh Star Golf & Country Club will undoubtedly bring all golf lovers promising and excellent experiences.

5. VINPEARL GOLF NHA TRANG

Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang - a golfing masterpiece designed by IMG Worldwide is surrounded by the poetic beauty of the vast blue sea and the majesty of the mountains, providing golfers with attractive golf experiences in beautiful landscapes.

The golf course is situated on the world’s most beautiful bay with over 300 sunny days annually, surrounded by the poetic beauty of the vast blue sea and the majesty of the mountains.
Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang is the first global-class island golf course in the top 3 best golf courses in Vietnam awarded by the Asian Golf Awards.

At the ceremony announcing awarding “Vote for the best golf course in Vietnam 2012-2013”, the course was honored to be “The golf course with the best scenery in Vietnam”.