Sky Lake
Korean architect Ahn Moon-hwan built two contrasting eighteen hole courses at Sky Lake on the shore of Van Son Lake, about forty five kilometres southwest of Hanoi. Both par 72 and stretching to about 7,311 yards from the tips, the Sky and the Lake tumble across dramatic, quarry like terrain framed by water and limestone hills.
Photo: Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Sky Lake sits on the shore of Van Son Lake about forty five kilometres southwest of Hanoi, and it is the most dramatic golf within easy reach of the Vietnamese capital. Korean architect Ahn Moon-hwan of Bori Golf laid out two contrasting eighteen hole courses here, the Sky and the Lake, and opened the resort in 2012.
Both are par 72 and both stretch beyond 7,000 yards, the Sky climbing to about 7,311 yards across bold, quarry like terrain of sharp elevation change, the Lake running closer to the water at about 7,265 yards with carries over the lake itself. It is big, modern, target golf in a spectacular setting of cliffs, water and limestone karst, a genuine contrast to the links of Danang and a strong reason to play golf around Hanoi.
Sky Lake at a glance
- Opened
- 2012
- Designer
- Ahn Moon-hwan
- Type
- 36 hole lake resort
- Par
- 72 and 72
- Yardage
- Up to about 7,311 yds
- Green fee
- Resort, visitor
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Sky Lake Resort and Golf Club and leading golf travel databases. The 36 hole resort was designed by Ahn Moon-hwan of Bori Golf and opened in 2012; the Sky Course is a par 72 of about 7,311 yards and the Lake Course a par 72 of about 7,265 yards from the back tees. Green fees vary by course, day and season and are usually bought as part of a Hanoi golf package, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Sky Lake is two distinct experiences on one site. The Sky Course is the bolder of the pair, climbing and plunging across quarry like terrain where blind shots, sharp elevation change and forced carries demand both nerve and a head for heights. It is target golf at its most theatrical, with the limestone hills and the lake filling the views.
The Lake Course plays closer to the water, its name well earned as the lake comes into the reckoning again and again, fronting greens and squeezing landing areas. It is the more strategic of the two, still long at about 7,265 yards but asking for placement over power. Between them the par 3s are a highlight, several played across water or down the hillside with the karst as a backdrop.
Both courses finish with strong, water guarded holes that reward a committed line. Sky Lake rewards the long, accurate ball striker who can carry the trouble and keep a cool head on the dramatic Sky holes, and it gives back some of the most photogenic golf within reach of Hanoi.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course; open to visitors and resort guests, tee times through the golf reservations desk |
| Green fee | Resort green fee, varies by course, day and season, indicative 2026 (always confirm directly before booking) |
| Booking | Book through the resort or a Vietnam golf specialist; weekend and holiday rates are higher than weekdays |
| On the day | Carts and caddies are standard and recommended on the steep Sky Course terrain; allow time for the transfer from Hanoi |
| Getting there | Chuong My, about 45 kilometres and one hour to ninety minutes southwest of central Hanoi |
| Best months | October to April for the cooler, drier northern Vietnam season; summer is hot and humid |
Access and rates verified June 2026; Sky Lake green fees vary by course and day and are usually bought as part of a package, so always confirm the current rate and tee sheet directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Sky Lake has its own resort accommodation on site, which makes the early tee times and the dramatic 36 holes easy to take in over a couple of days without the daily transfer from the city. It is the simplest way to play both courses at their quietest.
Most visitors base themselves in central Hanoi, an hour or so away, where the Old Quarter, the lakeside hotels and the dining make a compelling cultural counterpoint to the golf. Hanoi works well as a hub for a northern Vietnam golf trip, pairing Sky Lake with the BRG Kings Island courses and a wider tour south to Danang.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Sky Lake.
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Sky Lake questions
Who designed Sky Lake and when did it open?
Sky Lake was designed by Korean architect Ahn Moon-hwan of Bori Golf and opened in 2012, a 36 hole resort on the shore of Van Son Lake southwest of Hanoi.
What are the par and length of the Sky Lake courses?
Both courses are par 72. The Sky Course measures about 7,311 yards and the Lake Course about 7,265 yards from the back tees.
What is the difference between the Sky and Lake courses?
The Sky Course is the more dramatic, climbing across quarry like terrain with sharp elevation change, while the Lake Course plays closer to the water and is the more strategic of the two.
Can visitors play Sky Lake?
Yes. Sky Lake is a resort course open to visitors and resort guests, with tee times booked through the resort or a Vietnam golf specialist; weekend rates are higher than weekdays.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.