Over the past decade, Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic and decorated golf destinations, consistently crowned as “Asia’s Best Golf Destination” at the World Golf Awards. Blessed with over 3,200 kilometers of sweeping coastline, rugged mountain valleys, and diverse microclimates, the country features championship courses sculpted by legendary architects such as Greg Norman, Colin Montgomerie, Luke Donald, and Robert McFarland. Here are seven of the most prestigious and scenic golf courses in Vietnam for avid players.
1. The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip (Ba Ria – Vung Tau)
Masterminded by two-time Major champion Greg Norman, The Bluffs is consistently ranked among the Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in the World by Golf Digest. Sculpted over towering coastal sand dunes just two hours southeast of Ho Chi Minh City and adjacent to Vung Tau, this true links-style 18-hole championship course leverages relentless ocean winds and dramatic elevation changes (rising up to 50 meters above sea level), treating players to sweeping 360-degree views of the East Sea.
Designer: Greg Norman | Holes: 18 (Par 71, 7,007 yards)
Highlight: World-class coastal links layout, firm undulating greens & 5-star integrated resort casino
2. Dalat Palace Golf Club (The Heritage Pioneer)
Dating back to 1922 and originally commissioned by Emperor Bao Dai, Dalat Palace Golf Club is the oldest golf course in Vietnam and a living testament to Indochinese elegance. Perched at 1,500 meters altitude overlooking Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat, the cool highland mountain air allows it to be the only course in Vietnam featuring pristine Bentgrass greens alongside whispering pine forests, heritage clubhouse dining, and undulating alpine fairways.
Origins: Founded 1922 (Bao Dai Royal Legacy) | Holes: 18 (Par 72, 7,009 yards)
Highlight: Vietnam’s only authentic Bentgrass greens, alpine pine vistas & French colonial heritage
3. The Dunes Course – BRG Da Nang Golf Resort
Positioned right along the Central Heritage Coast between the modern bridges of Da Nang and the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, The Dunes was Greg Norman’s first masterpiece in Vietnam. Built across indigenous coastal scrubland and towering sand formations, the firm fairways and natural blow-out bunkers echo classic seaside Scottish links with the warm backdrop of the Cham Islands and Marble Mountains.
Designer: Greg Norman | Holes: 18 (Par 72, 7,160 yards)
Highlight: Iconic par-3 16th hole facing the East Sea & classic natural sand dune architecture
4. Ba Na Hills Golf Club (World’s Best Night Golf)
Marking the debut course design by former World No. 1 golfer Luke Donald and managed by IMG, Ba Na Hills Golf Club rests at the foot of forested mountain ranges 30 minutes outside Da Nang. Featuring dramatic valley contours, cascading streams, and lush native flora, the entire 18 holes are equipped with international-standard floodlighting, making it renowned as Asia’s premier night golfing destination under cool highland breezes.
Designer: Luke Donald (Managed by IMG) | Holes: 18 (Par 72, 7,858 yards)
Highlight: Vietnam’s longest golf course, fully illuminated night golf & mountain amphitheater scenery
5. Montgomerie Links Vietnam
Created by eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie, this five-star championship layout is celebrated for its strategic playability and European links feel. Located minutes from the coastline between Da Nang and Hoi An, the design incorporates windblown casuarina pines, sandy waste hazards, and pot bunkers, seamlessly complementing its state-of-the-art golf academy and palatial clubhouse.
Designer: Colin Montgomerie | Holes: 18 (Par 72, 7,091 yards)
Highlight: Exceptional conditioning, deep pot bunkers & strategic risk-reward par-5 finishing holes
6. Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc (Tropical Island Sanctuary)
Carved directly into the pristine, old-growth tropical rainforests on the northern tip of Phu Quoc Island, this IMG-designed course is an eco-wonderland bordering the Gulf of Thailand. Golfers play through three distinct natural settings—lush primeval woodlands, serene lake water hazards, and ocean vistas—where indigenous forest birds, monkeys, and sea breezes accompany every tee shot.
Designer: IMG Worldwide | Holes: 18 (Championship layout)
Highlight: Pure tropical jungle immersion, ocean views over the Gulf of Thailand & integrated luxury villas
7. BRG Kings Island Golf Resort (Dong Mo Lake, Hanoi)
Resting on tranquil islands scattered across the 350-hectare Dong Mo reservoir at the foot of Ba Vi mountain near Hanoi, Kings Island offers one of the most memorable arrivals in golf: players board a private speedboat across the lake to access the clubhouse. Designed by Robert McFarland and later expanded by Jack Nicklaus II, this 55-hole mega-resort features the Lakeside Course, the Mountainview Course, and the world-class Kings Course with its signature 19th hole played to a floating island green.
Designers: Robert McFarland & Jack Nicklaus II | Holes: 55 holes total
Highlight: Speedboat island transfer, natural lake hazards & spectacular Ba Vi mountain backdrops