Montaña Golf Course

If you’re looking to play golf in Phu Tho, there’s a new name worth paying attention to. Montaña Golf Course, currently under development in the mountains west of Hanoi, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious golf projects Vietnam has seen in years.

What Makes Montaña Different from Other Phu Tho Golf Courses

Montaña sits on 150 hectares of rugged terrain in Phu Tho province, with elevation changes of up to 110 metres across the site. That’s not a typo. The course contours range between 115 and 225 metres above sea level, which makes it one of the most physically dramatic golf course near Hanoi.

Designed by Olazabal Design under lead architect Toni Ortner, the masterplan includes two 18-hole courses (East and West), both stretching past 7,000 yards. The East course is set to open in spring 2026, with the West course currently in early construction.

The Numbers Behind the BuildThe construction scale here is staggering:

• Around 50,000 cubic metres of earth moved per day during peak construction
• A fleet of 80 excavators, 20 bulldozers, 120 trucks, and 20 rollers on site
• 2,100 metres of herringbone drainage installed per hole to handle Vietnam’s typhoon-season rainfall

Greens use Mach 1 Ultradwarf Bermuda, with Tahoma 31 bermuda on other surfaces. Rain Bird handles irrigation with 1,776 rotors across both courses, managing a 44-metre fall from the irrigation lakes.

On-Course Highlights

Most holes play downhill or level, which is a smart design choice given the terrain. Standout holes on the East course include the 617-yard downhill par-five third, a dogleg par-four seventh dropping into the valley, and the ninth, which finishes at an amphitheatre green surrounded by cascading streams.
Floodlighting will also allow twilight and early-night rounds, a practical feature for golfers making the drive from Hanoi after work.

Worth Watching

Among Phu Tho golf courses, Montaña is betting big on terrain that most developers would avoid. Whether that bet pays off remains to be seen when the East course opens in 2026.