Recently, Vietnam has become more and more a premium destination for a golf vacation in Southeast Asia. The main reason to choose Vietnam as a perfect destination for golf lovers is firstly the perfect climate year-round as well as the variety of luxury golf resorts to stay in the country. The best golf trails of Vietnam include Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, and Da Nang golf courses. With so much adventure and beauty that Vietnam offers you will experience your favorite thrilling and luxury sport with the help of our luxury tour operators. Find out the best holiday to Vietnam and stay in luxury and comfort resorts while enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of Vietnam. Here below are some quick guides of golfing in Vietnam.

1. Best time to play golf in Vietnam

In general, spring (February – April) and autumn (August to October) are considered the ideal time to play golf in Vietnam. On these occasions, despite the weak sunlight, the temperature is mild and the weather is dry, which is extremely convenient to conduct an outdoor game of golf. However, the weather varies from North to South Vietnam. In the north of Vietnam (Hanoi, Hai Duong), in October and November, golfers can enjoy a cool and comfortable atmosphere with lots of sunshine and hardly any rain. The temperature is also quite mild (around 25⁰C). While in the Centre of Vietnam (Danang, Nha Trang) the most appropriate time frame for golfing here is February – May since it is not too sultry and has little rain. the weather here is never too atrocious for golfing and you can play golf almost all year round. In the south of Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau) the weather is never too atrocious for golfing and you can play golf almost all year round. However, it would be worthwhile to note that the ideal time runs from November to April when the climate is at its mildest.

2. Why choose Vietnam as the ideal place for golfing?

– Exceptional World Class Golf Courses
Most Vietnam Golf Courses are designed by the world’s leading companies and designers such as Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, Pacific Coast Designs – PCD and many others have built some unique and challenging courses all over Vietnam. There are 35 golf courses operating in Vietnam, with another 65 projects at some stage of development, planning, and construction. Among the existing golf courses, the coastal areas around Danang and Nha Trang boast the country’s best. In particular, the Greg Norman-designed Danang Golf Club has won numerous awards and another Norman course, The Bluffs at Ho Tram Strip, is considered one of the best in the world. In addition, there are multiple 36-hole tracks in Saigon such as Vietnam Golf & Country Club, Long Thanh Golf Club, and Song Be Golf Club and King’s Island Golf Club, Sky Lake Golf Resort, and Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club in Hanoi.  With so much quality golf to choose from and all at affordable prices, Vietnam is breaking onto the international golf scene.

– Climate All Year Round
Vietnam is a tropical climate, there are considerable variations in the weather patterns throughout the country and when it’s raining in one place then it’s often sunny elsewhere. November to April is winter in Hanoi and North, this is the best time to visit Hanoi although it can get quite cold at times with temperatures ranging from 17-22⁰C. Danang is at its best from February to May. The climate in Ho Chi Minh seems most suitable for golfing all year round, most of the time is sunny and dry, and the rainy season is from June to October in Ho Chi Minh City, but it is not bad enough to ruin a golf round.

– Great options for Sightseeing tours
While golf is the core activity, many golf tourists are looking for a complete experience. This may be eating, drinking and entertainment, sightseeing, and experiencing the local culture. Vietnam is a place for all of these tastes. Besides golfing in Hanoi, you should not miss Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Halong Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless movies. While in Danang, we can visit the ancient Chinese fishing port of Hoi An which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a short distance from Danang. Other excursions in Ho Chi Minh City include a cruise along the Mekong Delta or a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels

– Easy to get to other destinations
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the 2 biggest cities with international airports connected to flights from all over the world. Danang and Nha Trang are also connected to flights from Thailand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. There are plenty of internal flights and more and more low-cost airlines offering excellent value. Taxis are abundant and cheap, public buses from airports to some points in central are also available. This makes getting to your choice of destination for a Vietnam golf holiday quite easy and seamless.

– Great food in Vietnam:
Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. Common ingredients include shrimp paste, fish sauce, bean sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruit, and vegetables. In the major cities, you can still see the French influence with fresh baguettes on offer. If you happen to be near the beach, then you can sample the wonderful fresh seafood at very attractive prices.

3. Top best golf courses in 2022

If you are planning to visit Vietnam and you want to find a golf course to spend time with your family, you are in the right place. According to the Vietnam golf course ranking, this is the list of 10 best golf courses in Vietnam for 2022, which is well-known by most Vietnamese and international visitors because of its high quality and beautiful landscapes inside the golf course. Besides, foreign golfers can easily find their favorite Vietnam golf courses in most big cities. There are still many other golf courses, which are being built and developed in the next several years.

• The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip – Vung Tau (140km from Ho Chi Minh city)
  With beautiful natural terrain, well-trained caddies, and professional customer service, the Bluffs will be a promising golf destination in Vietnam and the region. This will attract golfers who are passionate about new challenges such as hills, sand dunes, water hazards, etc.
• Ba Na Hills Golf Club – Danang (Center of Vietnam)
  This such an international standard golf course with 18 holes, and 72 standard strokes brings the balance of challenge and enjoyment to golfers of all levels. Stretches from 7,857 yards from the professional teeing ground (Black tee) to 6,022 yards from the more favorable teeing ground (White tee), the variety of ball lines and different lengths make a unique look for each hole.
  3. Vietnam Golf & Country Club – Ho Chi Minh City (South of Vietnam)
  It was considered Vietnam’s premier golf club and a highly-evaluated golf course for many years. Besides, this first 36-hole golf course was also highly recommended by a lot of golfers because of its professional services.
• Sea Links Golf & Country Club  Mui Ne Phan Thiet (Center South of Vietnam
  This Vietnam golf course is also an ideal place for organizing personal tournaments or opening basic and professional golf training courses with 18 holes, 72 pars, and a length of 7617 yards.
• Montgomerie Links Danang  (Center of Vietnam)
  It is a good 7090-yard course, with a total par score of 72 per round. The golf course is designed along the coast and has received high appreciation from domestic and international golfers. This is a challenging golf course with a lot of hazards and rough terrain for golfers from professional to amateur to experience. Facilities are designed delicately. Therefore, this is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in Indochina.
• Laguna Lang Co Golf Club (Hue – Center of Vietnam)
  One of the special features of this golf course is that it connects right to the sea. Laguna Lang Co Golf Course offers a two-way back ball design, creating a variety of shooting opportunities along the course.
• Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club ( 45 km from Hanoi center)
  The Sky course has 18 holes, many holes are uphill. It is also well-equipped with resort-style facilities. The beauty of the course is contributed by the vast area of forest surrounding.
• BRG Kings’ Island Golf Resort – Hanoi ( North of Vietnam)
  BRG Kings’ Island Golf course is one of Hanoi’s golf courses that consists of 36 holes. It is located on an area of ​​350 hectares of the mainland and 1500 hectares of the lake. The name Lakeside also speaks to its special features: 14 out of 18 holes give you a golf experience with lake water. Meanwhile, Mountainview Course (18 holes) will make a strong and unforgettable impression through the pictures of breathtaking natural landscapes with majestic surrounding mountains.
• Phoenix Golf Resort – Hoa Binh (40 km from Hanoi North of Vietnam)
  The golf course has an area of ​​312 hectares and it is built as a resort combined with an international standard golf course with 54 holes. The course has a good view which looks like Halong Bay on land and large fairways.
• Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club – Hai Duong (70km from Hanoi North of Vietnam)
  The course covers an area of 325 hectares. One special feature is that it is located in the valley surrounded by a beautiful natural lake. The yard is surrounded by green meadows. The golf course is built with 27 holes according to international standards.

4. Top best golf resorts in Vietnam

Below are the top 10 best Vietnam golf resorts that are definitely worth staying for golfers. For golf enthusiasts, it is time-consuming to research a golf course that satisfies all standards for greens, fairways, roughs, cart paths, and so on. Furthermore, as a part of luxury travel, the surrounding landscapes and hospitality services have to be taken into account. There are many luxury golf resorts and courses that are being invested in and will be completed in a few years in Vietnam. Let Paradise Travel help you to find out the 10 best gold resorts in Vietnam.

• Vinpearl Discovery Greenhill Phu Quoc
• Banyan Tree Lang Co Hue
• Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An
• Sea Links Beach Hotel Phan Thiet
• Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

5. Recommendation golf tours in Vietnam

Vietnam is a country with unlimited attractions, sites, and natural wonders that caters to anyone to come and enjoy its charming beauty. The best golf trails in Vietnam include Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, and Da Nang golf courses. With so much adventure and beauty that Vietnam offers you will experience your favorite thrilling and luxury sport with the help of our luxury tour operators. Find out the best holiday in Vietnam and stay in luxury and comfort resorts while enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of Vietnam through Vietnam golf tours here.

Top recommended Vietnam golf tours in 2022:
Vietnam Golfing Tour 10 days
Play Golf in the South Package 8 days
Best Country Golf Course 2 weeks
Southern Vietnam Golf and Vacation 10 days
Central Golf Coast Tour of Vietnam 6 days

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Source: Lux Travel DMC