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

May 31,2017 – Washington, D.C. – During Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to the USA, Madame Nguyen Thi Nga, chairman of BRG Group, signed a principle agreement with Nicklaus Design to design and develop a portfolio of new golf courses in Vietnam. BRG Group is Vietnam’s leading golf course operator, while Nicklaus Design is the world’s leading golf course design firm with more than 400 golf courses in 43 countries and 39 U.S. States. Nicklaus Design was founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

The freshly minted agreement pledges total commitment on behalf of both parties to construct quality golf courses operated by BRG. The shared vision is to make Vietnam one of the most attractive golf destinations in the world; drive golf tourism; and foster the growth of the game.

“Vietnam has a tremendous potential for golf tourism supported by good year-round weather and our friendly service orientated people,” said Madame Nga. “To take full advantage of our competitive edge, we have teamed up with Nicklaus Design through an agreement that ensures our new golf courses will be very attractive destinations designed and built to international standards.

“With everything we do, we apply environmentally friendly principles to preserve the natural ecosystems both inside and outside of our golf courses.”

The visit of the Prime Minister underlined the importance of this relationship.

“It is especially meaningful that this signing ceremony coincides with the visit of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to America,” Madame Nga added, “and we promise the Prime Minister that we will deliver this vision of Vietnam as a fabulous golfing destination and a great golf nation.”

The signing ceremony signaled a significant milestone in the strategic corporation between BRG Group and Nicklaus Design. Since Madame Nga and Nicklaus Design signed their first agreement to design BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort in 2011, the spirit of cooperation has continuously grown. There are currently two more 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf courses under construction in Vietnam.

The strategic alliance between BRG Group and Nicklaus Design promises to bring world-class golf to a nation hungry for growth in sports tourism and the game. Together, this combination aims to draw interest in golf from all over the world resulting in domestic employment and foreign patronage.