Golf in Vietnam
Asia's most exciting young golf country: Greg Norman's Bluffs in the southern dunes, Luke Donald's Ba Na Hills and a cluster of world top 100 courses along the Da Nang coast, with a caddie on every round and beaches, food and history off it. The courses that matter, the seasons and how to plan it.
Photograph: Ba Na Hills Golf Club, via Google
Why golf in Vietnam
Vietnam has become one of the great golf stories of the last decade. A country with barely a handful of courses at the turn of the century now holds four layouts in the world top 100, most of them strung along the central coast around Da Nang. The biggest names in design have all built here: Greg Norman shaped The Bluffs from the dunes at Ho Tram, Luke Donald laid out the record breaking length of Ba Na Hills, Nick Faldo built Laguna Lang Co, and Robert Trent Jones II made his Vietnam debut at Hoiana Shores. The standard is genuinely world class, and the prices undercut almost anywhere comparable.
For a travelling golfer the appeal is the package. Caddies are included on almost every round, the courses are immaculate and dramatic, and the golf sits beside some of the best beaches, food and culture in Asia, from the lantern lit streets of Hoi An to the war history and street food of Ho Chi Minh City. A week on the Da Nang coast can take in five marquee courses without a long transfer, with the option to add the southern dunes or the northern courses near Hanoi for a grander tour.
The regions
The Da Nang central coast
Vietnam's golf capital, Ba Na Hills, Laguna Lang Co, Hoiana Shores, Montgomerie Links and BRG Danang within easy reach of one another, paired with Hoi An and the beaches of the central coast.
The south and Ho Tram
The dunes of The Bluffs at Ho Tram and the Greg Norman links at KN Golf Links near Nha Trang, an easy add on to Ho Chi Minh City and the southern beaches.
The north and Hanoi
The courses around the capital, led by the Jack Nicklaus and Desmond Muirhead design at BRG King's Island, with the dramatic scenery of Halong Bay nearby.
The courses that matter
The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram
Vietnam's number one course, a Greg Norman dune links built into vast sand hills on the south coast, fierce and beautiful and ranked among the world top 100 since it opened.
Ba Na Hills
Luke Donald's first design and the longest course in Vietnam, set in a mountain valley near Da Nang, named Best Golf Course in Asia at the 2019 World Golf Awards.
Laguna Golf Lang Co
A Sir Nick Faldo design on the coast between Da Nang and Hue, running from rice paddies to the beach against a backdrop of mountains, one of the most scenic rounds in the country.
Hoiana Shores
Robert Trent Jones II's Vietnam debut, a tropical links along the Eastern Sea near Hoi An that quickly reached the world top 100 and hosted the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship.
Montgomerie Links
Colin Montgomerie's links style course just off Da Nang beach, a polished 7,090 yard championship layout minutes from the city and the airport.
BRG Danang, Norman Course
A Greg Norman dune links beside the beach at Da Nang, firm and rolling and floodlit for night golf, a longtime fixture of any central coast itinerary.
KN Golf Links
A second Greg Norman links near Nha Trang at Cam Ranh, three loops of holes laid across coastal dunes, the standout course of the south central coast.
BRG King's Island
The leading course in the north, a Jack Nicklaus and Desmond Muirhead resort on a lake near Hanoi, the easiest world class round to pair with the capital and Halong Bay.
Designers, pars and rankings verified June 2026. A caddie is included or required on almost every Vietnamese course. Profiles are added across the site as the directory grows. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking.
When to go
| Region | Best months | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Da Nang central coast | February to August | Dry and warm, the prime golf window; wettest in October and November |
| South, Ho Chi Minh and Ho Tram | December to April | The southern dry season, warm and reliable |
| North, Hanoi and Halong | Spring and autumn | Comfortable temperatures; humid in summer, cool in winter |
Vietnam stretches more than a thousand miles north to south, so the season shifts with the region. Build the itinerary around the dry window of your chosen coast, and play early to beat the midday heat and humidity.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most courses, green fee | Around $70 to $150 | Caddie included or required, more at the marquee names |
| Marquee course, green fee | Around $150 to $300 | The Bluffs, Ba Na Hills, Hoiana Shores in peak season |
| Stay and play week | Around $2,000 to $3,500 per person | Hotel, several rounds and 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. Always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there and around
Da Nang is the natural gateway for a Vietnamese golf trip, a modern international airport in the middle of the country with the densest cluster of great courses within thirty to forty five minutes, and Hoi An a short drive south. For the southern dunes, fly into Ho Chi Minh City for The Bluffs at Ho Tram, about two hours by road, or into Cam Ranh for KN Golf Links near Nha Trang. Hanoi serves the northern courses and Halong Bay. Domestic flights between the hubs are cheap and frequent, and a private driver makes the transfers between courses, hotels and the sights effortless.
Where to stay
On the central coast, the beach resorts of Da Nang and the boutique hotels of Hoi An put you among the marquee courses, with luxury resorts on the doorstep of Laguna Lang Co and Hoiana. In the south, the Ho Tram strip wraps the golf into a beach resort an easy run from Ho Chi Minh City, while Cam Ranh serves Nha Trang. In the north, a Hanoi city hotel pairs the golf with the old quarter and a Halong Bay cruise. Book the dry season weeks ahead and let one planner line up the right base and the caddies for each leg.
Plan your Vietnam golf trip
Tell us the courses you want and roughly when. One concierge costs the whole trip to the head and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Vietnam golf questions
When is the best time to play golf in Vietnam?
It depends on the region. On the Da Nang central coast, February to August is the dry, prime window, while October and November are the wettest. Around Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Tram the dry season runs roughly December to April, and the north near Hanoi plays best in spring and autumn. Caddies are mandatory on almost every course, and play is often possible year round with planning.
Which is the best golf course in Vietnam?
The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram, a Greg Norman dune course on the south coast, is the most decorated, ranked number one in Vietnam and among the world top 100. Ba Na Hills by Luke Donald, Laguna Lang Co by Nick Faldo and Hoiana Shores by Robert Trent Jones II are the other standouts, and the Da Nang coast holds the densest cluster of them.
How much does golf in Vietnam cost in 2026?
Vietnam is strong value for designer golf. Indicative 2026 green fees run broadly from around $70 to $150 on most courses, more at the marquee names, with a caddie always included or required. Stay and play packages fold hotel, golf and transfers into one price that undercuts comparable golf in Europe or Australia. Always confirm directly before booking.
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