Best Ho Chi Minh City Golf Courses for 2026/2027

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city and its southern golf hub. The metropolitan area and surrounding provinces have more courses than any other region in the country, ranging from a 36-hole layout next to the airport runway to a Greg Norman cliff-top design two hours down the coast. If you are flying into southern Vietnam, this is where the golf starts.

The city itself has several courses within its boundaries, including Tan Son Nhat Golf Course beside the international airport and Vietnam Golf and Country Club in the eastern Thu Duc area. Move a bit further out and you reach Long Thanh Golf Club in Dong Nai Province (about 30 minutes), Song Be Golf Resort in Binh Duong (about an hour), and The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram on the coast of Ba Ria-Vung Tau (about two hours).

Ho Chi Minh City suits every type of golf traveler: business golfers who want a round between meetings, international visitors building a multi-week Vietnam itinerary, groups who want variety without leaving one base city, and couples who want to combine golf with the city’s food scene, historical sites, and nightlife. The city is also the starting point for golf trips to Da Lat, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, and Vung Tau.

Best golf courses in Ho Chi Minh City

The HCMC area has a deep roster. Here are the courses most relevant to visiting golfers.

1. Vietnam Golf and Country Club

According to GolfLux course information, Vietnam Golf and Country Club is a 36-hole facility located in Thu Duc (District 9), about 20 kilometres from the city centre. It is Vietnam’s first 36-hole course, with two 18-hole championship layouts: the East Course and the West Course. The club was founded in 1994 and has hosted numerous international tournaments. The total length is listed at 6,922 yards with a slope of 122.

This is HCMC’s most established golf address. The West Course is generally considered the more challenging of the two, with tree-lined fairways and well-guarded greens, while the East Course offers slightly more generous landing areas. Both are set within mature greenery that provides a welcome contrast to the city’s urban density. The club has hosted tournaments for decades and has a level of maintenance and service that reflects its position as one of Vietnam’s premier private clubs.

Vietnam Golf and Country Club suits golfers who want the most prestigious address in the HCMC area, players who want two distinct 18-hole options at one facility, and international visitors who appreciate a club with genuine tournament pedigree.

2. Tan Son Nhat Golf Course

According to GolfLux course information, Tan Son Nhat Golf Course is a 36-hole facility designed by Nelson and Haworth Golf Course Architects. It is located on Tan Son Street in Go Vap District, directly adjacent to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The location is unusual: you play golf while planes take off and land nearby. That sounds distracting, but golfers who have played here often cite the runway views as one of the more memorable aspects of the experience. With 36 holes and a central location, Tan Son Nhat is the most convenient option for golfers staying in the city who want to squeeze in a round without a long drive.

Tan Son Nhat suits business travelers and anyone who wants to play without leaving the city limits.

3. Long Thanh Golf Club

According to GolfLux course information, Long Thanh Golf Club is a 36-hole facility located in Dong Nai Province on a plateau with panoramic views. It measures 7,124 yards with a slope of 73.1, about 30 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City.

The elevated position and the space afforded by the Dong Nai location give Long Thanh a different feel from the city-centre courses. The two 18-hole courses cater to different skill levels, with one described as more professional and the other more beginner-friendly. The drive from HCMC is short enough to make Long Thanh practical for a half-day trip.

Long Thanh suits golfers who want more space and elevation than the city courses offer, and players who prefer a slightly quieter setting outside the urban core.

4. The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram

According to GolfLux course information, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram is an 18-hole par 71 course measuring 7,007 yards with a slope of 131, designed by Greg Norman. It is located in Ho Tram on the coast of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City.

This is the most talked-about course within HCMC’s orbit. The layout sits on coastal cliffs and dunes with ocean views, and the Greg Norman design plays through natural terrain that feels completely different from anything in the city. The Bluffs was voted the best golf course in Vietnam by the World Golf Awards in 2023. It requires a longer drive from HCMC, but most golfers consider it worth the trip. The Grand Ho Tram resort complex provides accommodation, so an overnight stay-and-play format works well.

The Bluffs suits golfers who want the strongest course design and coastal setting accessible from HCMC, and travelers willing to make the two-hour drive for a course with genuine international recognition.

Which course is better?

If you want prestige and history, Vietnam Golf and Country Club is the top address. If you want convenience within the city, Tan Son Nhat is unbeatable for location. If you want the best course design within the HCMC area, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram is the consensus pick, though it requires the longest transfer. For a multi-day HCMC golf trip, playing Vietnam Golf and Country Club, Long Thanh, and The Bluffs across three days gives you a well-rounded picture of what southern Vietnam golf offers.

Best time to play golf in Ho Chi Minh City

HCMC has a tropical climate with two seasons. Vietnam’s official tourism information describes the dry season as running from December to April and the wet season from May to November.

December to April. The best window. Dry, sunny, and warm without the extreme heat that builds later. This period overlaps with the peak international tourist season. Courses are in top condition and the weather is reliable for planning.

May to June. The transition into the wet season. Temperatures are high, and afternoon showers begin to appear. Morning rounds are still very playable, and the early wet season greens are lush.

July to October. The wettest months. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, sometimes heavy, but they usually pass within an hour or two. Morning tee times are the practical strategy. Green fees may be lower and tee time availability easier. Many regular HCMC golfers play year-round and simply adjust their schedule around the rain.

November. Transition back to dry. Rain decreases, and conditions improve. A good shoulder month for golf travel.

Ho Chi Minh City golf holidays and package tours

HCMC works as a golf base for anywhere from three days to two weeks, depending on how many courses and regional extensions you want to include. The city’s international airport handles flights from across Asia, Europe, and beyond.

A typical HCMC golf package includes hotel accommodation in District 1 or District 7, airport transfers, tee times at two to four courses, caddie and cart, and usually a half-day city tour covering the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, and other landmarks.

Some available packages on GolfLux:

• Saigon Luxury Golf Holiday 5 Days with two rounds at Vietnam Golf and Country Club and Long Thanh, 5-star hotel, Saigon River cruise, and city sightseeing
• 7 Days Golf in Ho Chi Minh City – Da Lat combining HCMC courses with highland golf
• Ho Chi Minh City Golf Packages covering various durations and course combinations

For a custom itinerary, use the trip planner.

HCMC is one of the easiest golf destinations in Vietnam for non-golfing companions. The city has more to do than any other place in the country: street food tours, historical sites, rooftop bars, shopping in Ben Thanh Market, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and a Mekong Delta day trip. Non-golfers will not run out of things to do.

Golf with city culture and coastal travel in Ho Chi Minh City

HCMC’s off-course depth is unmatched in Vietnam. The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum are all in District 1 and can be covered in a half-day walking tour. The Cu Chi Tunnels, about 70 kilometres northwest, offer a genuinely memorable historical excursion that shows how the tunnel network functioned during the Vietnam War.

The food scene alone justifies several days. Pho, banh mi, hu tieu, bun thit nuong, and Vietnamese iced coffee are available on every street, but the city also has a growing fine dining scene and two Michelin-starred restaurants. The rooftop bar culture in District 1 provides a very different atmosphere from the golf course.

For coastal travel, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram is a two-hour drive and can be combined with an overnight stay at the Grand Ho Tram resort. Vung Tau, a popular beach city, is about 90 minutes away and has its own golf courses. The Mekong Delta, accessible as a day trip from HCMC, offers boat tours through floating markets and riverside villages.

Book tee times in Ho Chi Minh City

HCMC has the most developed golf booking infrastructure in southern Vietnam. With multiple courses at varying distances from the city centre, transfer planning matters.

When booking, confirm:

• Which courses you want to play and in what order
• Your ideal dates and tee times
• Morning versus afternoon preference (morning is strongly recommended May to October)
• Whether you need club rental
• Cart and caddie arrangements
• Hotel location (District 1, District 7, or Thu Duc affects transfer times significantly)
• Whether you want to include The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram (requires overnight planning)
• City tour or Mekong Delta scheduling around golf days

One practical note: HCMC traffic is intense, especially during morning and evening rush hours. If your hotel is in District 1 and your tee time is at Vietnam Golf and Country Club in Thu Duc, allow 45 to 60 minutes for the transfer even though it is only about 20 kilometres. Booking morning tee times before 7:30am often lets you beat the worst of the traffic both ways. For weekend golf, Tan Son Nhat and Vietnam Golf and Country Club can get busy with domestic players, so early booking is recommended.