Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island and one of the few places in the country where you can finish a round of golf and be on a white sand beach within 20 minutes. That combination — championship-level golf alongside genuinely world-class beaches — is what puts it on golfers’ itineraries alongside the usual coastal mainland stops.
The island sits off the southwestern coast as part of what is now the expanded An Giang Province, following the July 2025 merger of Kien Giang and An Giang. Phu Quoc’s island character, direct international flights, and resort infrastructure are unchanged.
Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc is the headline course — an 18-hole layout designed by IMG Worldwide, set within the island’s interior among mature tropical forest. The combination of wide fairways, varied terrain, and tree canopy throughout the round gives it a feel that’s distinctly different from the open coastal tracks you’ll find on the mainland. The forest environment keeps the round cooler than the beaches and adds a visual density that makes the course genuinely scenic throughout, not just on the signature holes.
Playing golf in Phu Quoc makes sense as part of a broader island stay rather than a dedicated golf trip. Bai Sao and Bai Dai beaches are among the best in Vietnam by any measure. Ham Ninh fishing village is worth an afternoon — the fresh seafood pulled straight from the water there is the kind of meal that stays in your memory. The island’s fish sauce factories offer a different kind of cultural stop, and the Phu Quoc National Park covers nearly half the island in protected forest that can be explored on foot or by motorbike.
Direct international flights from Singapore, Bangkok, and other regional hubs make Phu Quoc accessible without a HCMC stopover for international golfers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Phu Quoc Island, now part of An Giang Province (from July 2025), Southwest Vietnam |
| Number of courses | 2 golf courses |
| Flagship course | Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc (18 holes, IMG Worldwide design, tropical forest setting) |
| Course type | Tropical forest inland layout |
| Climate | Tropical island; dry December–April; wet May–November |
| Best playing season | December – April (dry season) |
| Access | Phu Quoc International Airport — direct flights from Singapore, Bangkok, regional hubs |
| Combine with | Bai Sao & Bai Dai beaches, Ham Ninh fishing village, Phu Quoc National Park |
| Best suited for | All levels — ideal for golf + beach holiday combinations |
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Bai Dai, Phu Quoc, An Giang, Vietnam
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Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island and its most developed island golf destination. Two courses now operate here, offering a combined 45 holes in settings that move from primeval forest to tropical coastline. That is enough golf for a three or four day stay, and when you factor in the island’s beaches, national park, night market, and seafood scene, you have a trip format that works for dedicated golfers and beach holiday travelers alike.
The island sits in the Gulf of Thailand off Vietnam’s southwestern coast. Phu Quoc International Airport handles domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City (about one hour), Hanoi, and Da Nang, as well as a growing number of international connections. The northern part of the island, where both golf courses are located, falls within or adjacent to the Phu Quoc National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. That gives the golf here a natural setting that most mainland courses cannot replicate: you are playing through forest, not around the edges of a housing development.
Phu Quoc suits golfers who want an island golf and beach holiday, couples and families where golf is one activity among several, and international travelers looking for a self-contained tropical destination with direct flights and resort infrastructure already in place.
Two facilities give you enough variety for a multi-day stay, with one forest-based resort course and one coastal links design.
1. Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc
According to GolfLux course information, Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc is a 27-hole facility designed by IMG, located at Bai Dai within the Vinpearl resort complex. Each set of nine holes has its own character with different landscapes and hazards. The course covers approximately 1,000 hectares, uses Paspalum grass throughout, and is about 26 kilometres from Phu Quoc International Airport.
The course is carved through tropical forest, with fairways that wind between trees and around streams and reservoirs. The three nines present different challenges, which gives golfers replay value across multiple rounds. The Vinpearl resort complex includes 5-star hotels, villas, a 3.5-kilometre private beach, the largest swimming pool on the island, and a safari park, which makes it a self-contained holiday destination. Green fees typically range from $125 to $150 for 18 holes including caddie and shared cart.
Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc suits golfers who want a resort stay-and-play format on an island, families who need resort amenities beyond golf, and players who enjoy forest golf with natural water hazards.
2. Eschuri Vung Bau Golf Resort
According to GolfLux course information, Eschuri Vung Bau Golf Resort is an 18-hole par 72 course located at the Vung Bau Eco-tourism Area on the northwestern side of Phu Quoc, between Ong Lang Beach and Bai Dai Beach, about 20 kilometres from Duong Dong town. The course was designed by IMG and invested in by Sun Group. It is described as a links-style layout.
The defining feature of Eschuri is its “forest to sea” design. The first nine holes run through cool green forest, and by the 9th hole you are looking over the beach. The 14th hole offers views of the ocean sunset. The clubhouse draws design inspiration from Hue palace architecture, and facilities include restaurants, a CoCo branded dining outlet, 5-star lockers, saunas, and massage facilities. Green fees are around $120 per 18-hole round including caddie and cart.
Eschuri suits golfers who want a coastal links experience on an island, players who appreciate the forest-to-beach progression across 18 holes, and travelers staying in the Ong Lang or Vung Bau beach area rather than at Vinpearl.
Which course is better?
If you want the bigger facility with 27 holes and a full resort complex, Vinpearl is the more complete package. If you want a single 18-hole round with a distinctive forest-to-sea journey and links character, Eschuri is the more focused golf experience. For a multi-day Phu Quoc golf trip, playing both gives you genuine contrast: forest resort golf at Vinpearl one day, coastal links at Eschuri the next.
Phu Quoc has a tropical island climate with a clear dry season and a pronounced wet season.
November to April. The dry season and the best window for golf. Sunny, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures. This is also Phu Quoc’s peak tourism season, so resort and tee time availability should be booked in advance. The beaches are at their best, and outdoor activities like snorkelling and diving benefit from calm seas and good visibility.
May to October. The rainy season. Rain typically arrives in short afternoon or evening bursts, leaving mornings clear for golf. Both courses are maintained to handle tropical weather, so conditions remain playable. Green fees may be lower, and the island is quieter. Golfers who can schedule morning rounds will find the wet season still very workable.
Year-round note. Phu Quoc’s island position means it is warm year-round, with temperatures generally between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius. Even during the wet season, full-day washouts are uncommon.
Phu Quoc works well as a three to five day golf and beach programme. The island’s resort infrastructure is well developed, with Vinpearl dominating the northern end and independent resorts and boutique hotels spread along the western coast.
A typical Phu Quoc golf package includes resort accommodation at Vinpearl or a beachfront hotel, airport transfers, tee times at one or both courses, caddie and cart, and usually one non-golf excursion such as snorkelling, a national park visit, or a night market evening.
Some available packages on GolfLux:
For a custom itinerary, use the trip planner.
Phu Quoc is one of the best Vietnam golf destinations for non-golfing companions. The island has long beaches on both the western and eastern coasts, snorkelling and diving at An Thoi Islands in the south, Phu Quoc National Park for trekking, the Duong Dong night market for street food and seafood, pepper plantations, fish sauce factories, and a cable car to Hon Thom island. There is no shortage of things to do while the golfer plays 18 or 27 holes.
This is what makes Phu Quoc a genuinely different golf destination from anything on the Vietnamese mainland. You are on a tropical island with UNESCO-recognised biodiversity, playing through primeval forest and along beaches that are still relatively undeveloped compared to the mainland coast. The national park covers roughly half the island and is home to some of the last large areas of primary forest in southern Vietnam.
Sao Beach on the southeastern coast is one of the most photographed beaches in Vietnam, with fine white sand and shallow turquoise water. Ong Lang Beach, closer to the golf courses, is quieter and popular with boutique hotel guests. The An Thoi Islands in the south offer snorkelling and diving excursions with good coral visibility, particularly during the dry season.
The Duong Dong night market is Phu Quoc’s social centre in the evening, with grilled seafood stalls, tropical fruit shakes, and a local atmosphere that feels more authentic than the resort areas. Phu Quoc is also Vietnam’s main pepper-producing island, and plantation tours offer a short but interesting non-golf activity.
Booking tee times on Phu Quoc is best handled alongside resort accommodation, especially for Vinpearl Golf, which integrates most naturally with the Vinpearl resort complex. Eschuri welcomes non-members and visiting golfers, but advance booking is recommended, particularly during the dry season from November to April.
When booking, confirm:
One practical note: Phu Quoc is a small enough island that transfers between the two courses and the main town are short, generally 20 to 30 minutes. Morning tee times are preferable year-round, but especially during the wet season when afternoon rain is most likely. If you are playing Vinpearl and staying at their resort, the course is practically on your doorstep, which means you can walk from breakfast to the first tee without a car transfer. That kind of convenience is hard to beat for a golf holiday.
Figuring out the best time of year to play golf in Phu Quoc really comes down to your tolerance for humidity and how much you care about the occasional afternoon downpour. Since the island is tropical, you can leave your cold-weather gear at home regardless of the month.
If you want the most comfortable rounds, target the dry season from November to April. The humidity actually backs off a bit, giving you clear skies and a breeze off the water. It’s easily the prime window for being outside for four or five hours without completely melting.
I honestly wouldn’t write off a trip between May and October, either. Yes, it’s technically the rainy season. However, tropical rain usually operates on a tight schedule, meaning you get a massive, 45-minute deluge late in the afternoon, and then it’s over. If you book an early morning tee time, you can comfortably finish 18 holes before the sky even starts looking bruised.
Because the golf courses in Phu Quoc are engineered for monsoon-level drainage, the fairways recover incredibly fast. You aren’t going to be wading through standing water just because it rained the night before. Honestly, dodging the peak winter season means the Phu Quoc Golf Courses are significantly less crowded, too. If you’re willing to set an early alarm, playing in the “off-season” is a highly underrated strategy.
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Access to Vinpearl golf courses is provided by speedboat, which gives a splendid introduction to truly luxurious golf. Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam, situated in the Gulf of Thailand, and is a huge tourist attraction with a free 30-day visa for international visitors. The island is accessible by commercial flights from Ho Chi Minh City and other major Vietnamese cities, with ferry services also available.
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Vinpearl Phu Quoc Golf Course has garnered prestigious accolades, including “Most Memorable Golf Course in Asia 2019” from Destination Golf magazine, “Best Par 4 Hole in Vietnam” from the Vietnam Golf Association, and “Best New Golf Course in Vietnam 2014” by the World Golf Awards. The 27-hole IMG-designed facility was chiseled out of 1,000 hectares of old hardwood forests and meandered through streams and reservoirs, with Paspalum grass used throughout the course, producing excellent playing conditions with average-speed greens.
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Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc is a 27-hole course, designed by the world-famous golf design company IMG, located on Bai Dai, Phu Quoc Island. Eschuri Vung Bau Golf Resort is an 18-hole championship layout located on the northwestern coast of Phu Quoc Island between Ong Lang Beach and Dai Beach, approximately 20 km north of Duong Dong town. Currently, only Vinpearl Phu Quoc Golf Course is operational at Bai Dai, with the remaining courses in the planning and construction stages.
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