Golf Travel
The Growth of Golf in Vietnam
Twenty years ago, Vietnam had a handful of courses. Today it is one of the fastest-growing golf destinations in Asia, with championship layouts on the central coast and new projects announced every year. Here is what the numbers say, and what they mean for a golf holiday.
How many courses are there?
There is no single official count, and published figures vary. Reports in 2025 put the number of operating 18-hole courses at more than 80, and later more than 90. A report published in October 2026 estimated around 100 18-hole courses by the end of 2025, with more than 30 at international standard. Either way, the number has grown sharply since the mid-2010s.
What is coming
More than 50 golf projects were reported to be in planning or under construction in 2026, and official targets talk of around 200 courses by 2030. Not every planned course will be built, and some projections are lower, but the direction is clear. Golf is now part of Vietnam's tourism strategy rather than a niche.
Golf tourism and local players
Golf tourism revenue was reported at US$600 million in 2022, with later reports putting it at around US$1 billion for 2025. Local participation is growing quickly too. The R&A's global participation research reported a large rise in registered golfers in Vietnam between 2023 and 2025, with women making up around a quarter of them. At Laguna Lang Co, the share of Vietnamese golfers rose from about 10% to 30% or more after the pandemic.
Where the best golf is
The central coast between Hue and Hoi An has the strongest concentration of championship courses: Laguna Lang Co, Ba Na Hills, the two Legend Danang layouts, Montgomerie Links and Hoiana Shores. The south adds The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip and the Ho Chi Minh City courses. The north has Hanoi's parkland and mountain courses and the Ha Long area. Our golf courses page maps them all.
What it means for your trip
- More choice: a week in central Vietnam can include five or six different championship courses within about an hour of Da Nang.
- Busier tee sheets: popular courses fill at weekends and on Vietnamese holidays, especially with local players. Book well ahead.
- Better facilities: newer courses come with modern clubhouses, practice areas and high caddie standards.
- Prices are rising at the top end, though Vietnam is still good value against Australia for championship golf.
Common questions
Is Vietnam still good value for golf?
Yes. Green fees at the leading courses have risen, but a week of championship golf with caddies, transfers and good hotels still compares well with Australia and much of Asia.
Will the new courses be worth waiting for?
Some will. The established courses on the central coast are already world-class, so there is no need to wait.