Vietnam Golf Holiday Information

Vietnam Golf Holidays & Golf Tours
Vietnam Golf Courses

An understanding of history still goes a long way in Vietnam, since the country has a unique civilization and highly cultured people. Vietnam is a peaceful, safe and an enchanting country, a land of contrast and culture. Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by workers in conical hats.

Recently, Vietnam was named as the "Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year" by the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO). With its fascinating history, ancient culture, superb climate, and now its offering fantastic championship golf courses designed for the golfer on and off the course. Vietnam is the 'next Thailand' when it comes to golf tours in the Far East.

At present, there are 25 golf courses operating in the country, with more than 65 projects at some stage of development, planning, and construction. Among the existing golf courses, there are five 36-hole courses such as Vietnam Country Club, Long Thanh Golf Club and Song Be Golf Club in Ho Chi Minh City and King's Island Golf Club, Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club in the Hanoi, twelve 18-hole courses including the exclusive Van Tri Golf Club and Tam Dao Golf Club, and three 9-hole courses, all around Saigon.

Lately several new golf destinations have sprung up across Vietnam. Hanoi now boasts 4 championship courses in North Vietnam. Danang, the site of the famous China Beach and home to Vietnam’s best seaside resorts also houses the 2 best Vietnam golf courses, Montgomerie Links Vietnam and Danang Golf Club. Further south, the old French colonial mountain retreat of Dalat with its old world colonial-styled charm boasts the unique Dalat Palace Golf Club - the only course in Asia to feature bent grass tee boxes, fairways and greens. Finally, the southern seaside resorts of Phan Thiet and Vung Tau also boast two and one top resort golf course, respectively. Obviously, the Vietnam golfing choices are as varied as can be found in any country.

Vietnam also has a wide range of excellent hotels and restaurants. This together with the Vietnam golf clubs’ welcoming visitor policies and our local Vietnamese hosts ensure Vietnam is the number one destination for your next golfing holiday.

Vietnam is a safe and secure golf destination. It is a great choice for a golf vacation, including some unique once-in-a-lifetime historical and cultural excursions. Our expert advice, local knowledge and insider tips are available to all. Now is the perfect time to experience Vietnam; Golf's hottest new destination as named in 2009 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.