Vietnam took some time to wake up from its troubled history, and the development of its golf courses lagged far behind more developed neighboring countries like Thailand. This rapid development is set to continue, with 50-60 new golf courses to be built across the country in the next 5 years. Here in this post, you will find all about the best golf courses in Vietnam.
The world's most famous golf course designers have lent their names to many of the golf courses in Vietnam and as you would expect, many of the courses they have designed are on this list, including Greg Norman, Colin Montgomerie, and Luke Donald.
What's perhaps even more refreshing is that many of the designers on this list are complete unknowns, proving that you do not have to be a great golfer to design a great golf course.
List of Best Golf Courses
1. Ba Na Hills Golf Club
Ba Na Hills Golf Club features 18 holes at the foot of a towering mountain range less than 30 minutes drive from Danang, Vietnam’s fourth largest city. Set amongst one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the region, the multi-award-winning Championship golf course provides a balance of challenge, enjoyment, and excitement to golfers of all levels and abilities.
Stretching over 7,858 yards from the championship tees — making it the longest layout in Vietnam — and comprising a non-stop succession of undulating greens. Every hole and vantage point is framed by a beautiful backdrop of the local native forest. The entire course is floodlit from the first tee until the 18th green, allowing patrons the unique experience of playing golf after dark.
Ba Na Hills Golf Course Details
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7857 yards |
| Course Rating | 77.4 |
| Slope Rating | 144 |
Ba Na Hills Golf Club Green Fees
| Weekdays | 3,100,000 VND |
| Weekends | 4,100,000 VND |
2. Montgomerie Links Golf Course
Created by golfing legend Colin Montgomerie, Montgomerie Links Golf Course is truly an international 5-star championship links-style course that tees up challenging and enjoyable play for all levels of golfers from around the world. The traditional links-style design features sandy soil, wind-blown dunes, existing native vegetation, strategically placed bunkers, generous and undulating greens, and closely mown chipping areas.
The course also hosts more water holes than most links courses, including lakes and streams that add further aesthetic appeal. Honored with prestigious awards through the years, the professionally maintained facility offers golfers a full-service experience, including chipping and putting greens that mirror the exact condition of the course and a 30-bay undercover driving range.
Montgomerie Golf Course Details
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6602 yards |
| Course Rating | 72.3 |
| Slope Rating | 127 |
Montgomerie Green Rates
| 18 Holes | 9 Holes | |
| Visitor | 1,500,000 VND | 2,700,000 VND |
| Member | 600,000 VND | 995,000 VND |
| Member Guest | 1,150,000 VND | 1,950,000 VND |
3. Laguna Golf Lăng Cô
Located within the greater Laguna Lăng Cô integrated resort lays the Laguna Golf Lăng Cô, an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. This award-winning course delivers a golfing experience that can be enjoyed by the most experienced player and beginners alike. The course presents a variety for players of all levels measuring just under 7,100 yards from the championship tees and a beginner-friendly 5,263 yards from the front tees.
Designed by 6-time Major winner, Sir Nick Faldo brings his wealth of playing experience to the Laguna Lăng Cô golf course, which is his second design in Vietnam. In keeping with its links-like characteristics, the Lang Co layout also offers a traditional out-and-back routing, presenting a host of varied shot opportunities along the way. As strategic as it is enjoyable, the Laguna Golf Lăng Cô will certainly leave golfers with a unique sense of place in the rustic hinterland destination.
Laguna Golf Lăng Cô Golf Course Details
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 7101 yards |
| Course Rating | 70.0 |
| Slope Rating | 110 |
4. Skylake Resort & Golf Club
Sky Course
The Sky Course is the work of Bori Golf Design Ltd and lead designer Mr. Ahn Moon Hwan. The natural beauty of the landscape has been used to create continuity and consistency throughout the design. Subtle use of different elevations and aspects create a true and honest test of golf. The signature hole of the Sky course is the 15th, aptly named Dien Bien Phu (a historic Vietnamese battle) due to its topography and difficulties. This hole is a true risk and reward experience that promises to become one of the more famous holes in the region.
Lake Course
The Lake Course, at 7,557 yards, was voted the 2012 / 2013 Most Challenging Course in Vietnam by the Vietnam Golf Association. It offers the golfer varying elevations and topography as the course weaves its way around Van Son Lake which sits prominently in the center of the golf course.
SkyLake Golf Course Details
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6624 yards |
| Course Rating | 72.8 |
| Slope Rating | 130 |
SkyLake Golf Green Fees
WEEKDAYS
| Sky | Lake | |
| Visitor | 3,290,000 VND | 4,150,000 VND |
| Member Guest | 2,770,000 VND | 2,770,000 VND |
| Member | 950,000 VND | 950,000 VND |
WEEKEND
| Sky | Lake | |
| Visitor | 4,000,000 VND | 4,930,000 VND |
| Member Guest | 3,200,000 VND | 3,800,000 VND |
| Member | 950,000 VND | 950,000 VND |
5. Vinpearl Golf Club
Designed by IMG Worldwide - the world's leading golf course designer, Vinpearl Golf represents the quintessence of top-notch experiences for explorations of majestic nature and a new destination on the global golfing map. Some active golf courses are Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong, and Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An. Besides, our new cherished projects promise to be golfing masterpieces in the future.
Vinpearl Golf Course Details
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6787 yards |
| Course Rating | 72.1 |
| Slope Rating | 136 |
6. Hoiana Shores Golf Club
Offering majestic views of the Eastern Sea and Cham Islands, Hoiana Shores Golf Club (HSGC) offers a thrilling link golf experience for golfers of all levels. With a spectacular natural seaside setting, a luxurious clubhouse, and 18 challenging-yet-rewarding holes, this is a must-play course for any golf enthusiasts visiting the region.
Hoiana Golf Course Details
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6404 yards |
| Course Rating | 73.9 |
| Slope Rating | 129 |
Summary
There you have it! Those were our list of golf courses in Vietnam that you should definitely give a try. We certainly hope you enjoyed reading and learning about Vietnam's golf course which you may not have heard of before. If this type of article is right down your alley of curiosity, then you will also enjoy our article on the best golf courses in Georgia.
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