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The 21st Faldo Series Grand Final will take place at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates on November 27-29...

Award-winning Schmidt-Curley Design has completed grassing at their latest course in Vietnam, named FLC Ha Long Bay, set high above the old town of...

Despite her young age, Khue Minh is a fierce competitor.

Khue Minh began to learn golf at the age of 10 and after only four years, she has...

Danang, Vietnam 14 August 2017 — The third annual AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship welcomes over 160 participants...

Twenty-five golfers will play in the final round of the TP Bank World Amateur Golfers Championship Viet Nam 2017 (WAGC) following their victory at...

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will send seven young golfers, of average age 18, to take part in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in...

West Palm Beach, United States: Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) has announced the completion of bunker renovations at The Golf Club at...

(CPV) – Earlier, we have seen a lot of tours for amateurs. This year, the General Department of Sports and Physical Training announced a pilot...

BRG Ruby Tree Golf Resort announces the best offers for golf lovers called 386 promotion program

Ha Noi, August 9th – BRG Ruby Tree Golf...

The Vietnam Sports Administration announced the launch of a pilot pro-golf competition called Vietnam Professional Golf Association Tour (VPGA...

VietNamNet Bridge  – Alegolf is holding the “Golden month of Gratitude – Play More, Win More” to pay gratitude to its...

Viet Nam will organise professional golf tournaments with a view to improving local players’ skills and drawing more attention to golfing...

It is part of the Golf Championship of the European Vietnamese Golf Association.
Golfer Nguyen Gia Bao from Russia said the Vietnamese community in...

An aerial view of the Ba Na Hills course.

Danang, Vietnam: Ba Na Hills Golf Club has earned a host of distinctions in its first year. Opened in...

The Ministry of Defense is ready to hand over land at the golf course inside the Tan Son Nhat International Airport should the airport be expanded...

VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-five golfers in the southern region have earned tickets to compete in the final round of the TP Bank World Amateur...

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities are calling for investment in the form of public private partnerships (PPP) to build golf courses...

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered the Ministry of National Defence to halt all construction works related to auxiliary infrastructure for a...

With booming golf resort development across the country, Vietnam has come a world-class destination for golf tourism. Bich Thuy...

The 11th Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament, co-organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment...

The 11th annual golf tournament, Swing for the Kids 2017, has teed off today at Kings’ Island Golf Club at Dong Mo, Son Tay...

Annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids is ready for its 11th year.

This morning, a press conference announcing the start of Swing...

Many people have argued that a golf course located next to Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City should be closed for airport expansion, but this obvious...

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered the Ministry of National Defence to halt all construction works related to auxiliary infrastructure for a...

Phu Yen Province approved the destruction of nearly 116 hectares of forest to build a golf course despite having no legal documents to go...

Nguyen Van Thong championed the Ballantine’s International Cup golf tournament in HCM City on Thursday and won a ticket to compete at the...

Film based on literary work of the 1940s to be screened in August

Actress Thu Trang performs in Chi Pheo Ngoại Truyện, a film about...

Int’l workshop reviews 45 years of Vietnam – India relations
An international workshop was held by Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences...

With booming golf resort development across the country, Vietnam has come a world-class destination for golf tourism. 

Despite a rocky start...

About 90 junior golfers comprised of 70 local players and 20 foreigners registered for the tournament, the biggest junior golfer challenge sponsored...

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VNA Thursday, May 25, 2017 – 9:24:00Print

Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Open Amateur Golfers Championship Vietnam...

BRG Group and Nicklaus Design committed to jointly develop golf tourism in Vietnam

May 31,2017 – Washington, D.C. – During Vietnam Prime...

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Story published at 10:57, Monday, June 5th, 2017

One of the best known and most sought-after names in the business of golf and golf club...

It has been said that great golf course designers so not so much “design” the course, instead they “find” the course that...

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has 32 golf courses nationwide, and 60 others are planned, but golf tourism has yet to take off due to poor...

The 6th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) attracted a record 600 golf tour operators and golf travel suppliers from 37 countries for a series of...

Wayne Johnson delivering his presentation at the Summit

Story published at 18:09, Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
Optimism abounds for the growth and...

Golfasian celebrates 20th anniversary
Vicky Karantzavelou – 09 May 2017, 00:10
In addition to organizing golf events and bespoke itineraries in...

Golfer Andrew Hung Pham (L)

Those who attended the last day of the tournament couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. Golfers arrived around...

Danang, Vietnam: Members of the Play Golf Bali partnership will be out in force at this week’s sixth annual International Association of Golf Tour...

The three-day convention, organised by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), is without doubt the premier golf travel event...

Construction giant FLC Faros has set a revenue target of VNĐ4.9 trillion (US$217.78 million) and a post-tax profit of VNĐ580 billion for...

VNA Sunday, February 26, 2017 – 17:31:00Print

The press conference on the Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2017. (VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The...

Hanoi, Vietnam: Optimism abounds for the growth and development of the golf market in Vietnam.
That was the message from the high-profile speakers at...

BRG Danang Golf Resort – illustration photo

The sixth Asia Golf Tourism Convention presents an unparalleled opportunity for  the...

45 golf tour operators selling vacations to Asian golf destinations will attend AGTC 2017, Photo: Dung Minh

The sixth annual Asia Golf Tourism...

VNA Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 17:39:00Print

The hi-end golf course ​in Vu Yen island, Hai Phong city (Source: Courtesy of...

The various awards that Long Thanh Golf Course has received over the years are testaments to the course’s quality.

Long Thanh Golf Course is...

 
(TITC) – The 6th Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2017 is scheduled to take place from 7-13 May in Da Nang City, Viet Nam.
The premier...

Choosing the right wine is a relatively difficult task, because not all expensive bottles are good. Chef Donald Berger shares three useful tips for...

A number of new international flights will be launched this summer to connect Da Nang with Asian destinations in preparation for the increasing...

Halong Bay, north Vietnam’s dazzling tourism magnet, is about to present another reason to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region: a...

Sergio Garcia wins Green Jacket… finally.
Nothing comes easy for a man with a monkey on his back and, to be honest, Sergio Garcia had one the size...

Around 280 golfers will participate in the annual HCM City Golf Open, to be held on April 19 and 20 at the Vietnam Golf & Country Club.
One of...

To fully understand the sometimes fractious relationship between golfer and caddie, one needs to first understand there are always two sides to a...

Ha Nam will have a golf course. The Prime Minister has given the green light to a plan on developing the Kim Bang golf project in Kim Bang...

Visitors at Bai Sao beach in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA)
Kien Giang (VNA) – The southern coastal province of Kien Giang welcomed more than 1.4 million...

At the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) – The FLC real estate group opened a safari park in Quy Nhon city in the central province of...

Stunning New Mountain Course at Quy Nhon, Vietnam

Paul Myers
April 4th, 2017

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Record holes-in-one at Vietnam tournament

Paul Myers
March 31st, 2017

Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, March 31: Statistically, a hole-in-one is made every...

A corner of Da Nang city

(CPV) – The central coastal city of Da Nang continues to be nominated as Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination...

The Hong Hac Dai Lai JSC on May 16 officially put into use a 9-standard-hole golf course and an 18-hole miniature putting course in the five-star...

The provinces of Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai and Kon Tum have joined hands to develop infrastructure and design various kinds of tours to...

Australian businessman John Lyndon Gibson and his friends bought a five-day tour of golf courses in the south of Vietnam to play and relax.
Vietnam...

Vietnamese golfers Nguyen Hong Ngan (L) and Nguyen Nhu Nguyen (R)

Competing against golfers from almost 40 countries, the Vietnamese delegation –...

Recently, VGM had the pleasure of enjoying an exclusive chat with Thongchai Jaidee, thai Thai mega star and one of Asian Tour’s top...

by Robert Bicknell
Ah, another Tết is behind us and, if you spent it here, you’ve had your fill of Bánh Chưng, Johnnie Walker toasts and...

Story published at 9:56, Monday, January 30th, 2017

The 2017 Asia Pacific Golf Summit (APGS) is heading to Da Nang, the third largest city located...

First golf course being built at Halong Bay, Vietnam
Theodore Koumelis – 26 January 2017, 00:09
Vietnam’s World Heritage-listed tourism...

Located within the greater Laguna Lăng Cô integrated resort is the Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-71 championship course. Designed by...

Under the lights: A night view of Ba Na Hills Golf Club in Da Nang. — Photo courtesy of Ba Na Hills Golf Club

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200...

Story published at 9:45, Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
The IMG managed Ba Na Hills Golf Club located in Danang, Vietnam and recently voted the...

First Golf Course Being Built At Halong Bay

Paul Myers | January 18th, 2017

Halong Bay, north Vietnam’s dazzling tourism magnet, is about to...

Tatiana Rokou – 18 January 2017, 00:03
In an effort to strengthen its UK market share and to expand its operational excellence in Pattaya...

FLC Group opens new 18-hole golf course in Quy Nhon
The inauguration ceremony of FLC Group’s new 18-hole golf course and a golf course training...

Tran Kim Chung

Regardless of global uncertainties, domestic policy changes and market fluctuations, Vietnam’s real estate market will continue...

The country licensed 130 new FDI projects totaling almost US$7.5 billion in May, bringing the total number of newly-licensed projects in the first...

Charity Golf Tournament opens in Hoa Binh
They will be competing in men’s and women’s events for U11, U16 and U21 age groups.
The U11 golfers...

Viet Nam News
Thừa Thiên-Huế – The central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế expects to see a surge of investment in tourism this year in light...

Story published at 13:24, Thursday, January 12th, 2017

To celebrate its 25th year, Mission Hills Golf Club in China has set itself a target of...

Vinpearl Da Nang Resort & Villas
Vinpearl Da Nang Resort & Villas consists of 39 villas with an average area of ​from ​500m2 to...

Peter Walton – IAGTO President

Vietnamgolf has an illuminating chat with IAGTO President Peter Walton about the exciting golf travel conference to...

There is no doubt that Asia continues to set the trend in golf course development globally by volume, courses are emerging faster than any other...

Phu Quoc island district targets over 1.8 million tourists in 2017

Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang strives to lure...

Although golf has only just started becoming a favourite pastime amongst Vietnamese people, it has a strong appeal to the elite. Not only does golf...

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 Nguyễn Nhất Long (centre) with his Hanoi Open for youth trophy. Long sends defending champion Andrew Hùng Phạm home at the first round...

Team USA vice-captain Tiger Woods talk at the 13th green during the practice round for the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska...

At the ceremony (Photo: dantri.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The second phase of the FLC Vinh Phuc Resort worth 25 trillion VND (1.1 billion USD) will be...

BRG Ruby Tree Golf Resort will welcome 130 athletes to compete at the Vietnam Match Play and Professional Golf Championship will be organised from...

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Latest  >  312 kid golfers from 26 countries battle it out
Dec 24th, 2016
In Kids Golf World Championship
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It’s been a big year for Ba Na Hills Golf Club. Since its much-anticipated opening in March, the Luke Donald-designed course on the outskirts...

The number of Chinese visitors to the Central Highlands province is expected to increase by 10-12 per cent to 250,000 this year. – Photo...

 CNN Travel recently posted an article on their website in which they promoted travel to Viet Nam and what they referred to as five ideal...

After more than a year, Vietnam Airlines received its 10th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Nội Bài International Airport in November.

The aircraft has...

With the following knowledge on PGA, you now can understand who is a PGA.
 
Criterias of a PGA
PGA stands for Professional Golfers Association...

Ah yes, it’s that time of year again when we can enjoy the endless serenade of Silent Night and other equally annoying Christmas songs being piped...

With a desire to further popularise the sport of golf in Vietnam, Hanoi Golf Academy has made great efforts to organise different training classes...

Hanoi, Vietnam: A field of 140 members and guests from around the country graced the 2016 IMG Trophy Tournament at Sky Lake Resort & Golf...

At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA) has been selected to become Vietnam’s golf...

The inaugural ceremony (Source: VNA)

Da Nang (VNA) The property developer VinaCapital Group has begun construction of the Ocean Estates on an area...

 
Sun Group will launch 20 resort villas and condotels next week.

Sun Group will launch 20 resort villas and condotels next week and buyers...

 SYDNEY, Australia — The entry form of Jordan Garner was one of the first to land on the desk of organisers of the second Faldo Series...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) — the premier signature golf course design firm in the world –...

 
The Canterbury Golf Development Trust’s Maryanne Marlow with age-group winners (from left) Jordan Woodall, Hiroki Miya, Oscar Cadenhead and...

Numerous violations have been detected during the implementation of the land lease contract of Vietnam Hanoi Phoenix Golf Resort (Phoenix Golf...

Trong khuôn khổ giải Laguna Golf Classic lần hai 2016, Vietnam Golf Magazine đã hân hạnh...

Watched by Sir Nick Faldo, Tom Parker tees-off at the 10th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. Picture by Xaume Olleros.

Christchurch, New Zealand: Tom...

Vietnamese leading private group in finance, banking and golf resorts BRG Group has established a strategic relationship with Japan’s Sumitomo...

The changing golf tourism landscape in Asia
Angelos Restanis – 08 December 2016, 00:08
The chairman of the company managing new golf resorts...

Quy Nhon beach in Binh Dinh (Source: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) – Authorities of central Binh Dinh province have directed agencies to seek investment...

Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA) has been selected to become Viet Nam’s golf training centre, following a signing ceremony held in Hanoi on...

Changing the golf landscape in Asia

Paul Myers
December 6th, 2016

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Celebrating 10 years of successful operations in Vietnam, Kohler-the global leader in kitchen and bathing products manufacturing-launched one more...

Young golfers of Việt Nam will be provided best training course and teaching methods at the EPGA centre. – Photo vietnamplus.vn
HÀ NỘI – Els...

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the Nha Trang and Da Nang real estate markets in the central region have become more saturated, real estate developers...

November 2016 — Golf Coast Vietnam has the world’s best new golf course.
At the annual World Golf Awards ceremony in Portugal on Nov...

Vincom Ha Long shopping center. Photo: vingroup.net

The northern province of Quang Ninh has proved its attractiveness to both domestic and foreign...

Illustrative image (Source: VNA)

Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – The International Kite Festival will take place in the southern coastal province of Ba...

The BRG Group, Vietnam’s most dynamic owner and developer of world class golf courses has announced the development of three new golf courses...

NASSAU — Tiger Woods impressed a world-class field after a 16-month layoff in Thursday’s opening round of the Hero World Challenge...

Recognising dynamic potential of Vietnam’s economy and the importance of enhancing commercial and investment links with a change in US...

Thousands of runners join a 5km Fun Run Da Nang International Marathon to raise funds for Agent Orange victims in Da Nang (Photo: VNA)
 Da Nang...

The Dalat at 1200 introduces world-class country club & private estate lifestyle to Vietnam
Theodore Koumelis – 02 December 2016...

Can Gio Tourist City (CTC), a Vingroup subsidiary, may be allowed to develop the Can Gio Golf Club project with the total capital of VND900 billion...

Le Tuan Viet won the second Faros Golf Tournament 2016, which closed in Thanh Hoa Province on November 27.

Viet wins the second Faros Golf...

Vinpearl Ha Long Bay Resort – a beauty in harmony with the world natural wonders
Located on Reu Island – one of the most beautiful...

European investors keen on Central Region of Vietnam
The Hanoitimes – A business forum yesterday oganised by the Euro Chamber of Commerce and...

CII issues $40 million in convertible bonds to South Korean firm
Ho Chi Minh City Infrastructure Investment JSC (CII) signed a deal to sell a...

The Hanoitimes – A business forum yesterday oganised by the Euro Chamber of Commerce and Industry and EU-Vietnam Business Network in Da Nang...

As mentioned last week, my demise was prematurely reported by some and generated a few complaints to the newspaper. For once, these were “good”...

Advantages of MICE tourism
In comparison with normal type of tourism, the benefits that MICE tourism brings us are much greater. This is an occasion...

Desmond Kim is congratulated on his victory by Singapore Golf Association Vice President Kong Choong Soon.

Singapore: Desmond Kim continued his rich...

Story published at 18:13, Thursday, November 24th, 2016

Sir Nick Faldo – ‘Golf Course Designer of the Year’

Sir Nick Faldo was awarded the...

VietNamNet Bridge – Building more golf courses to develop tourism is believed to be one of the ways for poor provinces to develop local...

TOKYO, Japan — Keita Nakajima produced a spectacular final-day birdie barrage to beat off a host of strong challengers and claim victory in the...