Hanoi is one of Southeast Asia’s most rewarding golf destinations and not just because the courses are good. It’s that you can finish a round at a lakeside resort, drive back through a thousand-year-old city, and still make dinner. That combination is hard to beat.
Most Hanoi golf courses sit 30 to 90 minutes from the city center, spread across the surrounding provinces of Vinh Phuc, Hai Phong, Hoa Binh, and Hai Duong. The variety is real. BRG Kings Island Golf Resort puts you on an island in Dong Mo Lake, where the breeze off the water changes your club selection on nearly every hole. Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club’s Lake Course has a reputation fairly earned as one of the toughest tracks in northern Vietnam, with water in play on a punishing number of holes.
For golfers who want something quieter, Van Tri Golf Club delivers a private-club atmosphere with well-maintained fairways and less traffic than the bigger resort venues. Night golf at Long Bien Golf Course is a legitimate option, not a gimmick, the lighting system is modern enough that you’re not squinting after every shot. And Tam Dao Golf & Resort, sitting in the mountains at elevation, plays cooler than the city almost year-round.
All major courses here come with professional caddies, full clubhouses, and pro shops. Tee times are bookable year-round, though October through April tends to offer the most comfortable conditions.
Key Highlights Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Distance from city center | 30–90 minutes by car |
| Number of courses | 10+ courses in the greater Hanoi area |
| Course types | Lakeside, island, mountain, urban night golf |
| Top courses | BRG Kings Island, Sky Lake, Van Tri, Long Bien, Tam Dao |
| Signature experience | Island golf at BRG Kings Island on Dong Mo Lake |
| Night golf | Available at Long Bien Golf Course |
| Caddie service | Professional caddies at all major clubs |
| Best playing season | October – April (cooler, drier conditions) |
New to playing golf in Hanoi? These courses are the easiest entry points — well-maintained, caddie-assisted, and within 90 minutes of the city center. No local knowledge required.
Van Son Lake Area, Chuong My District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Holes: 36 Par: 144 Length: 7557 yd Slope: 76,7Sky Lake Resort Golf Club is set to become one of Asia’s premier lifestyle destinations. With 36 holes of championship golf and resort style facilities being planned, the club offers…
Phu Linh, Soc Son, Hanoi.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: N/A Slope: N/ABRG Legend Hill Golf Resort is the first golf course in Vietnam designed by Nicklaus Design (US) founded by the legendary golfer – Jack Nicklaus, winner of 18 major championships and…
Regiment 918, Phuc Dong Ward, Long Bien District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Holes: 27 Par: 108 Length: Over 7200 yd Slope: N/AIf you’re visiting Vietnam’s capital and packing your clubs, finding a place to play golf in Hanoi usually means committing to a long, bumpy ride into the countryside. Traffic here…
Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi
Holes: 19 Par: 72 Length: 7310 yards Slope: N/AThe BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is comprised of 3 Courses and a total of 55 holes situated on 350 hectares of land and surrounded by 1500 hectares of waterfront….
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