15 Important Golfing Tips for Vietnam Golf Holiday 2023 – 2024 | Paradise Travel

Preparing for a golf holiday in a foreign country, in this case, a golf holiday in Vietnam, could get frustrating. There are many factors you have to consider: how is Vietnam weather, what are the best golf courses, is golfing in Vietnam expensive, what to pack for a Vietnam golf trip…But it does not have to be that way. This article is designed to help our travelers having a clearer perspective of golfing in Vietnam and having a guideline to plan out their best Vietnam golf holiday. Here are 15 Vietnam golf tips for you.

1. When is the best time to golf in Vietnam?

• January to April is the best time to golf anywhere in Vietnam and is when the temperature is mild and the weather is dry. Golfers could expect some sunlight but it will not be long nor get too hot in the North, dry and warmer in the Central and the South
• May to June time frame is good for golfing in Danang and the Central area. Down to Southern area, the weather gets hotter, especially in Saigon while getting humid with high rainfall in the North. Golfing in these areas will get the players to sweat badly or the game to be delayed during that time.
• July to September is quite hot in the central area, temperatures can hit the mid 30°Cs; whilst high levels of rainfall can occur further in September, October, and November. In North and South Vietnam, players should expect sudden quick rain frequently which will stop within 30 minutes, but at the same time, that the rain will make the atmosphere cooler. Hence, players could take a short break before continuing the round.
• October to December is when the weather is unpredictable due to typhoon or sea storm affecting the coast, which could delay a golf tour 5-7 days. However, golfers could still play in Hanoi or Northern golf courses (Flamingo Golf Club, BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort…). Make sure to check with your booking agent or local tour operator to keep yourself updated with the weather condition.

So what is the bottom line?

January to April is the best time to golf in Vietnam. From May to September, it gets hot and rainy in the whole country but Danang is still an ideal destination for golfing.

2. Prepare for high temperature and humidity on Vietnam golf course

In Vietnam, the sun could be harsher than in Western country and for a longer period of time. In summer 2017, there were weeks that hit 40 degrees C (104 F) in Hanoi. It could get hotter when you are further down in the south. Hence, carry with you good sunscreen, a golf cap, a hat, or a golf umbrella to the field to limit the sun’s exposure on yourself. Additionally, make sure you bring plenty of water, especially sports drinks, to stay hydrated and keep your body cool. Lastly, it is wise to bring a towel with you to wipe away any perspiration from your hands and face.

3. There are over 60 golf courses in different regions of Vietnam to choose from

Vietnam is recently rising as one of the golf destinations in Asia. There are a variety of well-designed golf courses to choose from North to South. Here are some most popular golf courses in Vietnam:

Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club, Hai Duong would make a great choice for golfers who want to experience UNESCO world heritage Halong Bay. It is in the middle between Hanoi and Halong Bay and one of the newest golf club opened in Vietnam. The field was designed by Independent Golf Course Services and features 27 holes of challenging international standard golfing. It lies in a beautiful valley surrounded with forests, hills with natural water hazards, creeks, and lakes.

Danang golf club is another wonderful link-style course designed by Greg Norman and certainly is the best golf course in Danang. This is one of the 15 best new courses in the world by USA GOLF magazine. The course lies on the rolling sand dunes which are typical of this part of Vietnam. It is sometimes difficult to recognize where the course ends since it blends so well with the surrounding countryside.

Montgomerie Link’s golf course, Danang is located 15-20 minutes of driving from center of Danang. Built in the shadows of the famous Marble Mountains, the course is a wonderful championship golf course named after Colin Montgomerie, champion golfer and Ryder cup hero. It was rated as one of Asia’s 10 most elite courses by Forbes Travel Guide in 2012, as well as was reviewed positively by golf writers and journalists around the world.

Bana Hills golf club, Danang is located 40 minutes of driving from center of Danang. Despite its young age, the course is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the best golf courses in the area. This is the first and only course in Danang that has floodlights covering all 18 holes that allows for night golf. The course sits at the foot of a towering mountain range, on a hilly piece of terrain covered with lakes, streams and lush vegetation.

Laguna Lang Co golf club, Danang locates 90 minutes of driving from center of Danang. Resides near Lang Co Bay, the course is designed by 6-time Major winner – Sir Nick Faldo, who has earned himself a reputation for building difficult courses. Laguna Lang Co course is set in a beautiful valley between the mountain and the sea.

4. Golf courses in Vietnam are very well-invested

OK, so this is crazy. Golf is considered a luxurious sport in Vietnam in the past and nowadays. It was banned by Vietnamese Government in the 80s due to the view that it is a bourgeois pursuit. After the 1990s, due to the opening for international commerce, there were more businessmen and politicians traveling to Vietnam and the demand for golf kept on rising.

More and more foreigners coming to golf in Vietnam

Nowadays, there are over 60 golf courses throughout the country and they are all designed by famous designers around the world. For example, Danang Golf Club was designed by Greg Norman, Laguna Lang Co Golf Club was designed by Sir Nick Faldo, Chi Linh Star Golf & country Club was designed by Independent Golf Course Services… The greatest thing, in my opinion, when golfing in Vietnam, is that golfers do not have to book too far ahead (like when golfing in the U.S or Europe), and still able to enjoy world-class-designed golf courses with a valuable price.

5. The majority of golf courses are located at wonderful locations

Golf courses in Vietnam have locations nearby tourist attractions: mountains, hills, beaches or major cities. For example:

• Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club is located nearby Hanoi (the ancient capital of Vietnam) and Halong Bay (famous UNESCO World Heritage).
• Danang has three golf courses near beautiful beaches, so it is very popular for golfers to combine their golf tour with beach holidays.
• At Vinpearl Nha Trang golf course, every hole has a view of the ocean
• Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club situated on beautiful Dai Phuoc ecological island, surrounded by Dong Nai river.
• and so many more golf courses in Vietnam with beautiful locations.

6. There are many activities available for non-golfers or golfers in their free time

City tour

The majority of golf courses are located nearby major cities of Vietnam. Golfers in their free time could go on half day or full day city tour to explore the history, culture, and local’s lifestyle of beautiful Vietnam. In the north, travelers could visit Hanoi, the capital as well as the ancient city of Vietnam, or visit nearby handicraft village such as Bat Trang Pottery village or Van Phuc Silk village. Hanoi is also a good base for a further excursion to Halong Bay, Sapa, Mai Chau, or Moc Chau. In the central area of Vietnam, travelers could visits royal Hue city, major port Danang city or world heritage ancient Hoi An town. In the south, travelers could visit the “eternal spring” Dalat city or bustling Ho Chi Minh City.

Food tasting tour

Vietnamese cuisine is well-known for its various combinations of diverse fresh and healthy ingredients to create harmonious and well-balance dishes. For dinning, beside many options of Western dishes, golfers could explore famous Vietnamese dishes such as Pho noddle, Bun Bo hue noodle, Bun Cha, Banh mi, Nem eggroll, egg coffee…