1. Anara Binh Tien Golf Club, Vietnam
Website: https://golf.anarabinhtien.com/en/overview
Address: Binh Tien Village, Cong Hai, Thuan Bac, Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam
Distance: 45 km from Cam Ranh International Airport
Designed by: Kevin Ramsey & David Dale (Golfplan)
Holes/Par/Yardage: 18 holes / Par 72 / 6,920 yards
Short brief:
Nara Binh Tien Golf Club sits on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, surrounded by low hills and dotted with clusters of rocky outcrops.
The views from the course are spectacular, with steep, tree-lined hills to the west and the sea to the east. The dual scenery is unique to this part of Vietnam. The layout is a dunes course, but patches of pines and palms show up throughout the holes.
Each hole has various teeing options and pin positions, creating several playing routes. Wind direction also factors into the paying strategy, making careful club selection a must. Platinum paspalum grass used throughout makes for excellent hitting surfaces.
The golf course design includes transitions from mountains to the sea with different landscapes adding interest to the golf experience. The flatter front nine holes cross restored dunes with abundant water hazards and palm trees. The back nine have more elevation change. The holes play to natural forests and rock outcrops before coming back down to the beach and clubhouse.
The opening hole makes a great start through reconstructed dunes and gives golfers a taste of what’s to come. Holes three to five are all around the lake and are an experience all to themselves. The ninth back in the dunes is a standout of the front nine.
The back nine is more natural. Original hardwood trees and rock outcrops incorporate into the playing strategy and framing of each hole. Holes twelve to eighteen play up the hillside and incorporate ocean views from numerous points. Teeing off from the highest elevation affords the thirteenth hole the best views from anywhere on the Bien Tien golf course. The Vietnam coastline is visible, including some small offshore islands in the distance, making the teeing grounds a favorite Instagram moment. A solid and dramatic finish on the eighteenth directly in front of the clubhouse awaits golfers at Nara.
The golf course at Nara Binh Tien is the centerpiece of integrated resort development, including a functional clubhouse, hotel, and extensive leisure facilities, all taking advantage of the pristine beachside setting. Included individual caddies and shared golf carts further enhance the golf at Binh Tien. An experienced foreign-led management team ensures top course conditioning, high service standards, and smooth operational efficiency for all golfers to enjoy.
2. Diamond Bay Golf and Villas, Vietnam
Website: https://diamondbaygolfvillas.com/
Address: Phuoc Ha Hamlet, Phuoc Dong Commune, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province
Distance: 20 km from Cam Ranh International Airport
Designed by: Andy Dye
Holes/Par/Yardage: 18 holes / Par 72 / 7,244 yards
Short brief:
Situated close to Nhu Tien beach and just 15 mins by car from the Cam Ranh International airport, Diamond Bay Golf & Villas is an 18-holes championship, Andy Dye designed golf course with the unique scenery, the one of the few truly splendid golf course in Asia
Surrounded by moutains and sea, with white sand bunkers and incredible views of Nha Trang Bay make the golf course the real golfer’s paradise.
3. KN Golf Links Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Website: https://www.kngolflinks.com/golf-courses
Address: KN Paradise, Cam Hai Dong, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Distance: 5 km from Cam Ranh International Airport
Designed by: Greg Norman
Holes/Par/Yardage: 27 holes / Par 72 & 36 / The Links: 7,165 yards; The Oasis: 3,457 yards
Short brief:
Designed by Greg Norman and his team, this stunning links course winds through natural sand-based dunes, showcasing the beauty of the coastal landscape.
The 18-hole course will be the milestone in the inaugural phase of KN Paradise, a real estate development project covering 800 hectares and including a host of luxury hotels and entertainment options.
The course consists of 2 courses:
THE LINKS (18 HOLES)
Norman and his dedicated team have produced a stunning links course, which meanders through the impressive natural sand-based dunes landscape.
Norman’s now third masterpiece in Vietnam has been carefully crafted to provide a challenging yet rewarding golfing experience regardless of the player’s skill levels. Stretching 7,152 yards from the tournament tees, the course can also be played at a manageable 5,348 yards, depending on the choice of five available tees. For those who take an interest in golf course design, you will not be disappointed in the design intricacies, from the subtle green side run offs and catchment areas to the more distinctive bold bunker styles, a signature of Norman designed courses.
THE OASIS (9 HOLES): Offering a stark contrast to the rugged links course, this 9-hole layout is inspired by the region’s iconic garden courses.
Water hazards and streams meander through lush surroundings, creating integral features of the course. Combined with impressive landscaping, Norman has crafted a visually stunning 9-hole experience designed to captivate and inspire golfers.
4. Vinpearl Golf Club Nha Trang, Vietnam
Website: https://vinpearl.com/en/vinpearl-golf-nha-trang
Address: Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Distance: 40 km from Cam Ranh International Airport, followed by a 15-minute boat ride to Hon Tre Island
Designed by: IMG Design
Holes/Par/Yardage: 18 holes / Par 71 / 6,787 yards
Short brief:
Nestled on an island renowned for its “year-round sunshine”, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang showcases a unique terrain, surrounded by verdant hills, offering a panoramic view of the heavenly bay. Designed by IMG Worldwide, the golf course preserves the natural beauty with characteristic features of expansive fairways, meandering and undulating along the hillsides. It promises to be an ideal destination for challenging and inspiring swings.
Vinpearl Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 layout of 6,787 yards. The golf course is part of the Vinpearl Resort set on Hon Tre Island in a private cove of Nha Trang Bay. Forbes Magazine rates the area as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, and Vinpearl Golf Club offers a spectacular bay view from most holes on the course. It takes one hour by combined car and boat from Nha Trang’s Cam Ranh Airport to reach Vinpearl Golf Club.
Each hole is a unique challenge creating unmatched satisfaction and memorable experience for the golfer. Some of the most memorable holes include the long 460-yard par-4 forth and the beautiful par-3 16th that plays with the South China Sea in the backdrop. The eighteenth is a brutal uphill walk, so have some extra charge in the batteries to make it to the end without resorting to walking.
The 300-yard driving range with all grass teeing area, including extensive practice chipping and putting greens and standard practice bunkers, provides excellent facilities to warm-up before any round. The clubhouse restaurant serves both Asian and Western cuisine, albeit at high prices. The seaside setting is an ideal place to host outdoor events and enjoy the delightful natural scenery with fresh air and cooling sea breezes.
