Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and the soul of Vietnam. Inhabitants of the
former colonial capital call it still Saigon as a sort of resistance, not to
Ho Chi Minh but to the Hanoian officials who have imposed the change of the
old city's name. It's a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the
largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural
trendsetter. And golfing around is very easy.
Vietnam Golf & Country Club
 First of all, Vietnam Golf & Country Club is located in Ho Chi Minh City
in Thu Duc District. The green clean ridge where sits the luxury housing
estate surrounding the two 18 hole courses is such a contrast with the
traditional housing all around that it can be seen from the planes landing
at Ho Chi Minh City airport.
The 7,106-yards West Course was designed by Taiwanese Master Golf Course
Architect Chen King Shih. Since its opening in 1994, the West Course has
hosted the first Vietnam Amateur Open Championship. The Course features
narrow tree-lined fairways and fast smooth greens.
The tranquil-looking West Course's teeth lie in its championship length.
Only single-digit handicap players are permitted to play off the Gold Tees.
Even from the White Tees, this course can provide a very long afternoon to a
low handicap player if his driving is not on target.
The West Course played host to the very first PGA Championship when the
Asian PGA Tour rolled into town. The West Course was also the site of the
very first SEA Games qualifying tournament where Vietnam's Ministry of
Sports selected 12 participants from a field of 40 local Vietnamese to form
the nucleus of the first Vietnam National Golf Team.
The 6,946-yard East Course was designed by PGA Tour legend Lee Trevino
and opened in 1997. It has been the setting for the ASEAN Charity '99 Golf
Tournament to benefit the Ho Chi Minh Hospital for the Poor.
This course is a links-style layout featuring rolling fairways, over 110
strategically placed bunkers, and greens that will have you crawling to Dave
Pelz for putting lessons. The East Course's undulating greens are the
undoing of many an unsuspecting player.
To score well on this course, a player must play smart and set up a good
approach shot which will give him a relatively straight putt - which is
something easier said than done on these greens.
Many a championship and US$5 Nassau bets have been won or lost due to the
putting skills of the players.
Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort
 The Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort is located along National
Road 1, at 50/60 minutes ride from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. After crossing
a plantation of gum trees, visitors arrive in one of the most dramatic
scenery in southern Viet Nam.
Occupying an area of about 300 hectares of magnificent tropical
country-side, the Resort provides natural landscape and perfect environment
for an ideal round of golf.
Embraced by picturesque trees and flowers of a tropical forest, Bo Chang
Dong Nai Golf Resort gives a really distinct shape and such a dreamlike
feeling in golf rounding.
In addition to the picturesque 27-hole (which will become 36 and more),
Dong Nai Resort offers many activities for non-golfers as well like horse
riding or just relax with a Mai Tai on the veranda of their spacious and
fully-equipped villa while the kids frolic in the Children's Playground.
For tournaments which require a more informal atmosphere, the Resort also
has an Outdoor Barbecue area, perfect for large gatherings.
For players who wish to fully relax after their round of golf, or
non-golfers looking to ease the pleasurable aches from their first horseback
riding lesson, Dong Nai Resort has a fully equipped massage room and sauna
area.
If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities,,
Dong Nai Resort is the place for you! Come and feel a totally different
experience ever.
Song Be Golf Resort
 Song Be Golf Resort, open in 1994 at 22kms (35' drive) from HCMC, is said
to be Vietnam's first International Standard Championship Golf Course. This
is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and stimulating in the
country. The 100 hectares of the golf resort was built out of the natural
landscape of fruit orchard and coconut palms and was opened for play since
1994.
The resort comprises of an 18 - hole Par 72 Championship Golf Course that
measures over 7200 yards (6339 meters) at its longest and sits within 104 ha
of natural land. Carved out of natural surrounds, the Golf Course is
officially rated in accordance with USGA/SGA requirements. Song Be Golf
Resort offers golfers a walk through unspoilt eco - friendly Vietnamese
landscape, passing villages, ceramic factories, bamboo forests and farmland.
This is a walking course and all the caddies are female.
Current facilities include driving range, pro-shop, tennis courts, locker
rooms, two restaurants and guest villas. Additional facilities to be
available in the future include swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, reading
room and function rooms.
At Song Be, the emphasis is on offering golfers a challenging course
which they will enjoy playing on a regular basis. At the same time, we aim
to provide golfers a warm atmosphere in relaxing surroundings.
How to get there
Take the Highway no.13. The golf course is about 22 km or 35 minutes
drive from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City and from the Tan Son Nhat airport.
Any taxi driver can get you there for about US$12 or ask the hotel
concierge.
Paradise Golf Resort Vung Tau
 Bracing sea air, three kilometres of dazzling white beach, spectacular
ocean views from the tee, and a challenging 27-holes of championship golf -
all of these combine to challenge and entertain players at Vung Tau's
Paradise Resort golf club.
Although popular with tourists and Vung Tau's foreign residents and
workers, the course at the Paradise resort remains one of Vietnam's least
played, which is surprising considering its quality and the level of
facilities available to visitors.
The Taiwanese-designed 27-hole course is Vietnam's first seaside golf
course, and offers a challenging play to golfers of all levels. The
6,830-yard, par 72 18-hole course is the most widely played - a testing,
links-style course affording spectacular views both out over the sea and
inland. Palms offer a little shade, and the sea breeze keeps things
relatively cool.
In addition to the excellent golf course, Paradise Resort also boasts a
putting green, driving range with sea views, fully equipped club house, and
trolley and buggy rental. Non-golfers are also very well catered for at the
club Tennis courts, water sports, surfing, jet ski etc. provide more than
enough diversion for even the most energetic, while those looking for more
staid activities can opt for a quiet meal in the restaurant, or a drink in
the club house.
The Golf Course
Paradise Golf Club offers Vietnam's only 27-hole golf course. Originally
landscaped in 1992 and thoroughly renovated and expanded in 2003-4, the
Paradise course lives up to its name, featuring an in-land feel despite its
coastal situation with plenty of variety of play throughout the 27
challenging holes, while also offering a links experience on certain
fairways and greens.
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