Vietnam Golf Tours Aims To Develop Golden Generation Of Vietnamese Golfers
Vietnam Golf Tours
BLUEBELL TOURS VIETNAM – Vietnam Golf Coast, a freshly rebooted destination marketing initiative that links Central Vietnam’s best clubs, is boosting the next generation of Vietnamese golfer stars via world-class events and grassroots initiatives. This will help to boost golf tours in Vietnam as well as attract more local as well as international players to golf courses in Vietnam.
With an array of championship layouts designed by the likes of Sir Nick Faldo, Luke Donald, Greg Norman, and Robert Trent Jones Jr, Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s most exciting destinations for golf tours in Vietnam.
And it flourished in the spotlight at the end of April as the Faldo Series Asia —one of the world’s most celebrated junior circuits – returned to Laguna Golf Lang Co.
The final leaderboard for the event had a decidedly local flavor. A final round of 67 saw homegrown hero Nguyen Anh Minh take top honors at the event. Minh (16) made history by becoming the first Vietnamese to emerge as the Faldo Series Asia Champion. This encourage more parents to invest for their children to play golf in Vietnam and follow golfing as professional careers.
Further back, Vietnamese youngster Le Khanh Hung was tied for third place. Other Vietnamese in the top ten were Nguyen Dang Minh (8th) and Nguyen Duc Son (9th).
The strong showing by young local stars reflects increased domestic engagement with the game. And with events like the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final providing a stage for Vietnamese starlets along with the best Asian juniors, the VGC is offering significant guidance for the stars of tomorrow.
“Our long-term status as the home hub for the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final reflects our support for the junior game in Vietnam and throughout Asia,” said Adam Calver Director of Golf and Destination Marketing at Laguna Lang Co, one of the driving forces in the VGC. “Therefore, it’s fantastic to see a Vietnamese Champion and strong performances from other Vietnamese juniors claiming four of the top 10 spots. The future for golf in Vietnam is looking very bright.” It is surely that, there will be more golf tournaments in Vietnam will be organized.
The Faldo Series, which has nurtured major winners including Rory McIlroy, Danny Willet, and Yani Tseng, has named Laguna Lang Co as its home hub in Asia until 2026. And VGC clubs are doubling down on their commitment to supporting the junior game via initiatives including discounted green fees and youth coaching programs.
“How do we find the stars of the future? Let them play!” said Gary Dixon, general manager at Ba Na Hills Golf Club. “The future of Vietnam Golf Tours is in the hands of the juniors, and we are determined to be at the vanguard of efforts to help their development.”
Indeed, with incredible courses and family-friendly lifestyle attributes including beaches and luxury resorts like the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the award-winning properties at Laguna Lang Co — Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co — and an array of other world-class hotel brands, Central Vietnam is a perfect base for Vietnamese and other juniors who want to hone their skills.
Layouts such as Laguna Golf Lang Co, a Sir Nick Faldo Signature Design, and Ba Na Hills Golf Club, laid out by British former Ryder Cup star Luke Donald over rolling foothills, are ranked among Asia’s best courses. Other highlights, meanwhile, include courses designed by luminaries including Greg Norman, Colin Montgomerie, Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Jack Nicklaus.
“Central Vietnam has an unparalleled cluster of international standard clubs within easy reach of each other,” added Dixon. “It’s the perfect base for juniors who want to develop to the very highest level.”
VIETNAM GOLF TOURS RECEIVE A HUGE BOOST
Vietnam golf tours is set to grow exponentially in Vietnam and the region that is leading the thrust in this fast-emerging country is Central Vietnam.
Under an initiative labelled as “Vietnam Golf Coast”, seven signature designed golf courses are joining hands to form a new golf-specific destination marketing group which extends from the up-and-coming city of Da Nang to the foothills of Hue and the shores of Hoi An.
Strongly supported by Greg Norman, who is Vietnam’s national tourism Ambassador, Vietnam golf courses involved in this collaborative effort are Laguna Golf Lang Co (designed by Sir Nick Faldo), Ba Na Hills Golf Club (designed by Luke Donald), Montgomerie Links (designed by Colin Montgomerie), BRG Da Nang Golf Resort (designed by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus), Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An (IMG Design) and the soon-to-open Hoiana Shores Golf Club (designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.).
“The goal of Vietnam Golf Coast is to shine a light on the amazing Vietnam golf courses here in Central of the country,” said Mr. Ben Styles, Chairman of the Vietnam Golf Coast Group. “Together we have an opportunity to showcase some legends of golf and golf architecture in one location, alongside pristine beaches and compelling tourism activities for all.”
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh, Deputy Director of Danang Tourism Department underscored Central Vietnam’s growing attractions for golfers. “With all these internationally renowned beautiful Vietnam golf courses in one place, it’s a great chance for golfers from all over the world to come and experience a unique brand of golf.”
