Top 10 Golf Courses in Vietnam
Vietnam's golf industry has grown with remarkable speed. Twenty years ago the country had a handful of courses serving a small expat and business-travel market; today it has more than 80 registered courses and is firmly established as one of Southeast Asia's leading golf destinations. The country's elongated geography provides a range of settings that few rivals can match — mountain courses in the central highlands, jungle-edged resort layouts on the central coast, ocean-view designs in the south, and urban clubs around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. International designers including Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Luke Donald have all contributed work here. Green fees are low by global standards, caddies are compulsory at most clubs and excellent, and the variety of terrain is genuinely exciting. Open the map to see how Vietnam's courses are distributed along the country's thousand-kilometre length.
1. Ba Na Hills Golf Club, Da Nang
Ba Na Hills, designed by Luke Donald and opened in 2016, is the course that changed international perceptions of Vietnamese golf. The layout climbs from the coastal lowlands into the Ba Na mountain range above Da Nang, and the combination of tropical jungle, dramatic elevation changes, and a routing that uses natural terrain instead of shaping the land to a designer's template produces a genuinely unusual golf experience. The par-72 course plays to around 7,100 yards and several tee shots deliver views across the mountains and coastline that are exceptional even by Southeast Asian standards. Ba Na Hills ranked on Golf Digest's list of the world's top 100 courses and has been the catalyst for Da Nang's emergence as Vietnam's premier golf hub.
2. Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, Ho Tram
The Bluffs, designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2014, is a links-style course on Vietnam's southern coast, about two hours east of Ho Chi Minh City. The par-71 layout runs through dramatic sand dunes above the South China Sea, and the combination of dune topography, sea wind, and exposed coastal setting creates a genuinely links-like experience that is rare in tropical Asia. Norman has described the site as among the finest natural links land he has encountered outside Ireland and Scotland, and the finished course bears that judgement out. The 11th hole, played from a clifftop tee across a dune valley to a green framed by sea, is one of the most dramatic in the country. The Bluffs is accessible to visitors staying at the Grand Ho Tram resort.
3. Laguna Lang Co, Hue
Designed by Sir Nick Faldo and opened in 2013, Laguna Lang Co sits on the coastal strip between Da Nang and Hue, a landscape of beaches, mountains, and a large salt-water lagoon. The par-71 course uses the full range of terrain available, routing through beachside holes, jungle sections, and elevated fairways with mountain views. Faldo's design signature — strategic bunkering that allows multiple routes to the green depending on the player's ability — is evident throughout. Laguna Lang Co has hosted Asian Tour events and operates as a resort course within the Banyan Tree property. Green fees are in the premium range for Vietnam.
4. Dalat 1200 Golf Club, Da Lat
Da Lat sits at 1,200 metres above sea level in the Central Highlands, and the golf here has a completely different character to the coastal courses. The climate is temperate enough for northern-style turf, the pine forests recall the Scottish highlands more than tropical Asia, and the older portions of the course — some of which date to the 1930s when Da Lat served as a French colonial retreat — retain an unusual historical character. The par-71 course is not the longest or most technically demanding in Vietnam, but the combination of cool air, pine-scented fairways, and history makes it unlike anything else in Southeast Asia. Green fees are accessible and the course operates on an open visitor policy.
5. Golf CL, Dong Nai
Golf CL, situated in Dong Nai province northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, is a mature parkland course that has hosted multiple Vietnam Open events and established itself as one of the premier tournament venues in the south. The par-72 layout winds through dense tropical vegetation with a design that rewards course management over raw power. The club's conditioning is maintained at tournament standard throughout the year, and the Vietnam Opens held here have attracted strong Asian Tour fields. Visitor access is available; the course is approximately one hour from central Ho Chi Minh City.
6. Do Son Golf Course, Hai Phong
Do Son, in the coastal district of Hai Phong near the Gulf of Tonkin, is a relatively short and accessible course that provides a quality introduction to Vietnam golf for visitors arriving through Hanoi. The 18-hole layout has hosted domestic professional events and is set in a seaside location that provides natural breezes and pleasant playing conditions. Green fees are affordable by any standard and the club welcomes visitors directly. It occupies a solid position as the north's most accessible quality venue outside Hanoi itself.
7. Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club, Hai Duong
Chi Linh Star, located in Hai Duong province between Hanoi and Hai Phong, is a 36-hole facility with two courses of distinctly different characters. The Championship Course is the more demanding of the pair, measuring over 7,000 yards with significant water features and a design that has hosted Vietnam Golf Association championship events. The resort complex includes a hotel, and the relatively low green fees and accessible location — roughly 60 kilometres from Hanoi — make Chi Linh a practical destination for golfers based in the capital.
8. Kings Island Golf Resort, Ha Noi
Kings Island, on an island in Dong Mo Lake about 40 kilometres west of Hanoi, is one of the capital's most established resort courses. The par-72 layout by Lee Schmidt uses the lake extensively, and many of the most compelling holes play along or across the water with mountain views framing the background. The resort was among the first to develop the 'golf resort' concept in northern Vietnam and it retains a position of quality and accessibility that newer Hanoi-area courses have not consistently displaced. Visitor access is available with advance booking.
9. Long Thanh Golf Club, Dong Nai
Long Thanh is a 36-hole facility in Dong Nai province that operates two courses of different lengths and challenges. The club is popular with local and expat golfers from Ho Chi Minh City and has become one of the most active tournament venues in the south, hosting both professional and amateur events throughout the year. Green fees are competitive, the conditioning is reliable, and the two-course format makes it practical for multi-day golf visits without repeating layouts.
10. Montgomerie Links, Da Nang
Designed by Colin Montgomerie and opened in 2009, Montgomerie Links occupies a coastal site near Da Nang that uses the sea wind as a strategic element throughout. The par-72 course is links-influenced — firm fairways, open design, and wind-dependent scoring — and has hosted numerous Asian Tour and Asian Development Tour events. It was one of the first international-designer courses in central Vietnam and helped establish Da Nang's position as the country's leading golf hub before Ba Na Hills arrived to consolidate it. Resort guests at the adjacent hotel have priority access.
Planning Your Vietnam Golf Trip
Vietnam's golf season varies significantly by region. Central Vietnam around Da Nang and Hue is best between February and August; the rainy season from September to January can produce heavy precipitation and course closures. Southern Vietnam around Ho Chi Minh City is playable year-round, with the dry season from November to April offering the most consistent conditions. Northern Vietnam around Hanoi is best from October to April; summer humidity can be challenging. Green fees across Vietnam range from roughly $30 to $150 at top resort courses, and compulsory caddies typically cost an additional $15 to $25 including tip. Direct international flights serve Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi, making regional golf itineraries practical without complex logistics. Open the map to plan a multi-city golf route along the country's length.