Golf in Danang and Central Vietnam
A young, world class golf coast where Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Robert Trent Jones II have all built within an hour of one another, wrapped around Danang's beaches and the lanterns of Hoi An. The courses, the dry season, the costs and how to plan the trip.
Photograph: Legend Danang Golf Resort, thuonghieu ketnoithuonghieu, via Google
Why golf in Danang and central Vietnam
Central Vietnam has become the best golf destination in the country and one of the most exciting in Asia, a coast where the championship courses were all built in the last two decades and the signatures read like a who's who of modern design. Within about an hour of Danang airport you can play a Greg Norman links beside the sand, a Jack Nicklaus course on the same resort, a Nick Faldo layout below the Annamite mountains and the Robert Trent Jones II course that was named the best new course in the world the year it opened. The Vietnam Golf Coast association ties roughly seven championship courses together into a single, easily toured cluster.
What makes it more than just good golf is the setting. Danang's long beach, the lantern lit old town of Hoi An a few miles south, the imperial city of Hue to the north and the food, the value and the genuine warmth of the welcome give the non golfing days as much to do as the rounds themselves. Add fast, comfortable resorts and direct flights from across Asia and you have a destination that suits a serious golf trip and a couples or family holiday with golf folded in, all without the price tag of the more established Asian resorts.
How to think about a central Vietnam golf trip
Danang and the beach
The hub, with BRG Danang's two championship courses and the Montgomerie Links a few minutes from the long city beach, the airport and a wall of beach resorts.
Hoi An to the south
The RTJ II course at Hoiana Shores and Vinpearl Nam Hoi An sit beside the lantern lit old town, a UNESCO gem that turns the evenings into an event.
Lang Co to the north
Nick Faldo's Laguna Lang Co spreads below the Annamite mountains near a three kilometre beach, an hour north toward Hue and a quieter, resort led base.
The courses that matter
Hoiana Shores
The first Robert Trent Jones II course in Vietnam and the critical favourite, a true links beside the South China Sea south of Hoi An that was named World's Best New Golf Course in 2020. Firm, sandy and wind exposed, it brings genuine links character to the tropics and anchors the smart Hoiana resort.
BRG Danang Dunes Course
The Greg Norman designed Dunes course, with lead architect Harley Kruse, was the course that put Danang on the golf map, a links style layout among coastal dunes a short drive from the city beach. Floodlit for evening play and consistently rated among the best in Vietnam, it pairs with the resort's newer Nicklaus course.
BRG Danang Nicklaus Course
The second course at BRG Danang, a Jack Nicklaus design that gives the resort a genuine 36 hole offer beside the sand. Two contrasting championship layouts on one site make this the most convenient base for a golf focused stay close to the airport and the beach.
Laguna Lang Co
A Nick Faldo design about an hour north of Danang, set on a dramatic plain between the Annamite mountains, a river and a three kilometre beach near Lang Co Bay. Routed to use the natural land and water, it is one of the most scenic rounds in the country and the heart of a self contained Banyan Tree and Angsana resort.
Montgomerie Links
A Colin Montgomerie design just off Danang beach and minutes from the city, a links style course over rolling, sandy terrain that was one of the first international standard layouts on the coast. Central, walkable and a reliable inclusion on any Danang itinerary.
Ba Na Hills Golf Club
An IMG and Luke Donald associated mountain course in the forested hills west of Danang, a complete change of scenery from the coastal links and a host of Asian Tour events. Cooler, dramatic and a strong contrast round to break up a week of seaside golf.
Designers and opening years verified June 2026. Course profiles are added across the site as the directory grows. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking.
When to go
| Season | Conditions | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| February to May | Warm, dry, comfortable, lower humidity | Prime golf season, the best time to travel |
| June to August | Hot and humid, mostly dry | Good golf with early tee times and floodlit evenings |
| September to December | Wet season, heavy rain, typhoon risk | Avoid for a golf trip, the courses can flood |
| January | Cooler, occasional drizzle | Playable shoulder month with good value |
Central Vietnam has a different rainfall pattern from the north and south, with the wettest months in autumn. Plan a golf trip for the first half of the year, ideally February to May.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Championship green fee | Around 2.5 to 4 million VND, roughly $100 to $165 | Usually includes a caddie, cart and tips on top |
| Caddie and cart | Modest, added per round | A caddie is standard and expected on every course |
| A week of golf, all in | Around $1,800 to $4,000 per person | Resort, five rounds, transfers, excluding flights |
Indicative third party figures for the 2026 season, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Multi round and stay and play packages lower the per round cost. Always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there and around
Danang International Airport sits in the middle of the coast and takes direct flights from across East and Southeast Asia, with onward connections through Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the regional hubs. It is one of the easiest golf coasts in Asia to reach and to get around, as the courses, the beach resorts and Hoi An all lie within an hour of the terminal. Most golf trips run on private transfers or a driver, which is inexpensive and removes any worry about local traffic, and the resorts run shuttles to the beach and the old town. Laguna Lang Co to the north and Hoiana to the south are the longest hops, both comfortably under an hour.
Where to stay
The classic base is the Danang beach strip, a wall of international resorts a few minutes from the airport, BRG Danang and the Montgomerie Links, with easy runs to both Hoi An and Lang Co. For a quieter, more self contained trip, the Hoiana resort south of Hoi An puts you on the RTJ II course and beside the lantern lit old town, while Laguna Lang Co to the north is a resort world of its own below the mountains. Many golfers split the week, a few nights on Danang beach and a few at Hoiana or Lang Co, to see the whole coast and play every signature course.
Plan your central Vietnam golf trip
Tell us your group, your dates and whether you want a Danang beach base or a tour of the whole coast from Lang Co to Hoiana. One concierge costs the trip to the head and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Central Vietnam golf questions
How many golf courses are there around Danang?
Roughly seven championship courses within about an hour of the city, including the Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus courses at BRG Danang, Nick Faldo's Laguna Lang Co, the RTJ II Hoiana Shores, the Montgomerie Links and the mountain course at Ba Na Hills. It is the strongest cluster of resort golf in Vietnam.
Which is the best golf course near Danang?
Hoiana Shores, the first Robert Trent Jones II course in Vietnam, opened in 2019 and named World's Best New Golf Course in 2020, is the current critical pick. The Greg Norman Dunes course at BRG Danang and Nick Faldo's Laguna Lang Co are the other top choices.
When is the best time to play golf in Danang?
February to August, the dry months, with February to May the sweet spot. The wet season from September to December brings heavy rain and a typhoon risk, so most golf trips are planned for the first half of the year. Many courses offer floodlit evening play in the warmer months.
How much does golf cost in Danang in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from roughly 2.5 to 4 million Vietnamese dong, about $100 to $165, usually including a caddie, with cart and tips on top. Packages lower the per round cost. Always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course designers and opening years verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.