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dennis1988 · Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 14

Let's Play golf in Vietnam
Golf is probably not the first thing people think of when planning a vacation in Vietnam. Yet with the country's stunning scenery, friendly people, safe environment as well as increasingly open government policies, Vietnam's golf courses are expected to attract growing numbers of tourists. The appearance of more and more golf projects at present means the development of golf tourism, M.I.C.E. tourism, ecotourism and cultural tourism.

At present, the country still has a lot of catching up to do with other countries in the region like Malaysia and Thailand which have been developing golf courses over the last 40 years. However, with Vietnam's rapid economic development, particularly in the tourism sector, Vietnam is considered a promising place for investors.

Golf lovers will not have to wait long to play a round in the beautiful landscapes of different areas of of Vietnam as approximately 10 new courses are under construction at the moment in the northern provinces of Ha Long, Hanoi, Hoa Binh and Hai Phong.

"Golfers are always looking for new experiences in new destinations and I think Vietnam 's golf courses will soon become popular thanks to the county's magnificent scenery. Moreover, competition between courses which offer players more choices at reasonable prices, will attract more 'visitors' from foreign countries to come, said Peter R. Rousseau General Manager of Noble Vietnam Co., Ltd., which is constructing the 18-holes Kim No golf course due to open next December.

In addition to the boom in new golf courses, the old courses are very popular and busy. In the 1990s, the Vietnam Open was staged several times but it failed to capture the attention of international golfers after the Asian financial crisis in 1997. But now things are very different. This year, Vietnam has held many golf events, both amateur and professional. For the first time, Vietnam hosted the annual 'Vietnam National Championships' held this May at the Dalat Palace Golf Club. Other events include the HSBC Vietnam Classic 2005 held on 15 October and Swing for Smiles 2005 held on 27 August. These will become annual events in Vietnam. In particular, the second Carlsberg Masters 2005 Vietnam has just been successfully held at Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club. Tour officials believed that these new events will drive the popularity of the game. It is hoped that Vietnam will become a golf tourism destination and as a result foster new golf champions.

Guillaume Cherfils, GM of Sofitel Plaza Hanoi, which has just sponsored the first Vietnam businessmen's golf tournament, the VCCI Cup, held last November hopes that Vietnam's golf courses will soon become tourist attractions: " I think Vietnam will attract more and more business tourism, thanks to the popularity of golf, and we are going to sponsor four more golf events," he said.

According to data from Viettravellink, a company that provides golf tours in Vietnam, the present fees at 18-hole courses in Vietnam (green fee and caddy fee included) range from $45 to $115 on weekends.

Annual membership fees at Chi Linh range from $18,000 for four individuals and $48,000 for four individual corporate members.

Recent advocates of golfing in Vietnam include Chad Jorgensen from America . " Vietnam is full of surprises, including fantastic courses which may be among the best kept secrets in the golf world." (From Vietnam Discovery)

Current list of g olf course in Vietnam:
• King s'Island golf resort and country club. 36-hole golf course with Lakeside (18holes) and Mountain view (18holes) Dong Mo Lake, Ba Vi, Ha Tay. Around 40kms west of Hanoi via road.

• Bochang Dong Nai Golf Resort. 27-hole golf course. Par 36 each Dong Nai, about 50kms from Ho Chi Minh City.

• Dalat Palace Golf Club. 18-hole golf course. Par 72 Dalat. 40mns flight/ 4hrs via road from Ho Chi Minh City.

• Long Thanh Golf Club and Residential estate. 36-hole golf course. Par 72 for 18holes Long Thanh, Dong Nai.

• Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club. 36-hole golf course Chi Linh, Hai Duong. About 65kms northeast from Hanoi .

• Paradise Golf Club and Beach Resort. 27-hole golf course. Par 72 Back Beach , Vung Tau.

• Dam Vac Golf and Country Club. Dinh Am Str, Khai Quang,Vinh Yen, Vinh Phuc, Tel/Fax: (84-211) 846301

• Tam Dao Golf and Resort. 18-hole golf course. Par 72 Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc. 45kms north west of Noi Bai Airport .

• Vietnam Golf and Country Club. 36-hole golf course Dist. 9, Ho Chi Minh City .

• Ocean Dunes Golf Club. 18-hole golf course. Par 72. Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. 200kms northeast from Ho Chi Minh City .

• Song Be Golf Resort. 18-hole golf course. Par 72. Thuan An, Binh Duong. 22kms from Ho Chi Minh City .

• Hanoi Golf Club. 18-hole golf course. Soc Son Dist. Hanoi. 17kms from Hanoi Center .

• Phoenix Golf Course. 54-hole golf course. Luong Son, Hoa Binh. About 60kms northwest from Hanoi .

Head Office: Luong son golf, Lam Son Village, Luong Son, Hoa Binh. Tel: 018.823299- Fax: 018.823288

Sales Office: Room 910, Deaha buiding, 360 Kim Ma Str, Ba Dinh Dist, Ha Noi. Tel: 04.7712099- Fax: 04.7712088

• South Saigon Golf Course. 9-hole golf course. Ho Chi Minh City.
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