BRG Da Nang Norman Course
Greg Norman's coastal links on the sands between Da Nang and Hoi An, the Norman Course opened in 2010 to instant acclaim, a Scottish style test of dunes and wind on Vietnam's fast rising central coast.
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The verdict
When the Norman Course opened in 2010 it announced central Vietnam as a serious golf destination. Greg Norman built it on the dunes between Da Nang and Hoi An, a links in the Scottish manner with firm sandy turf, deep bunkering and the wind off the South China Sea, and the golf world responded by naming it among the best new courses anywhere that year.
It plays to par 72 over 7,160 yards and rewards the running, low flighted game that true links demand, with wide fairways inviting an aggressive line and the bunkers and ocean breeze punishing the careless. For the traveling golfer it is the cornerstone of a Da Nang trip, paired with the resort's other courses and within easy reach of the beaches and the old town of Hoi An, and it remains one of the standout links in all of Asia.
BRG Da Nang Norman Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2010
- Designer
- Greg Norman
- Type
- Links
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,160 yds
- Green fee
- From about 3,000,000 VND
Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Greg Norman Golf Course Design and course databases. The Norman Course opened in 2010, a par 72 links of 7,160 yards. Green fees are indicative 2026 rates, around 3 million Vietnamese dong with cart and caddie, with seasonal variation. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
This is a genuine links, so the ground game is everything. Norman set wide, firm fairways that invite an aggressive driver and then defended the greens with deep, revetted bunkers and subtle contours, asking for a low, running approach rather than a high target shot, especially when the sea breeze gets up in the afternoon.
The dunes give the routing its movement, with holes turning along the coast and the wind switching direction as they do, so the same yardage can need three different clubs across the round. The closing holes play back toward the sea and the resort, exposed and demanding, a fitting finish to a proper links test.
Conditioning is first class, the sandy base giving firm, fast turf that plays as a links should, and the views over the South China Sea make this one of the most memorable rounds on the Asian circuit, equal parts beauty and challenge.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort course at BRG Da Nang Golf Resort, open to visitors, with packages through the resort and the on site lodging |
| Green fee | Around 3 million Vietnamese dong with cart and caddie in 2026, with seasonal and twilight variation (indicative) |
| Booking | Book through the resort or your trip planner; a caddie is standard in Vietnam and arranged at check in |
| On the day | Full practice facility and clubhouse, customary caddie service and carts; the resort also has a second championship course on site |
| Getting there | On the coast between Da Nang and Hoi An, around twenty minutes from Da Nang International Airport |
| Best months | February to August is the dry, settled season and the peak for golf; the autumn months carry more rain on the central coast |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base themselves on the Da Nang to Hoi An beach strip, where international resorts line the coast within minutes of the course, or stay on the BRG resort itself for the easiest access to the first tee.
The old town of Hoi An, a short drive south, makes a memorable evening base, and the cluster of courses along this coast means the Norman Course slots naturally into a multi round central Vietnam golf week.
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BRG Da Nang Norman Course questions
Who designed the Norman Course at BRG Da Nang?
The Norman Course was designed by Greg Norman Golf Course Design and opened in 2010. It was built as a links in the Scottish style on the coastal dunes between Da Nang and Hoi An.
What is the par and length of the BRG Da Nang Norman Course?
The Norman Course plays to par 72 over 7,160 yards from the back tees, a links layout with wide fairways, deep bunkering and the wind off the South China Sea.
Can visitors play the BRG Da Nang Norman Course?
Yes. It is a resort course open to visitors, with packages available through BRG Da Nang Golf Resort. A caddie is customary, as at most Vietnamese clubs.
How much does it cost to play the BRG Da Nang Norman Course?
Indicative 2026 green fees run around 3 million Vietnamese dong with cart and caddie, with seasonal variation. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Design history, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.