Best Golf Courses in Da Nang: Top 6 Picks for 2026

Da Nang, Hoi An and Lang Co form the most concentrated golf corridor in Central Vietnam — six world-class courses within a 100 km radius, designed by legends including Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Whether you are planning a Da Nang Golf Tour or building a custom itinerary, this guide breaks down every course — terrain, difficulty, design philosophy and who it suits best — so you can make the right call before you book.

Quick Comparison: 6 Golf Courses in Da Nang – Hoi An – Lang Co

#1. Ba Na Hills Golf Club — The Only Mountain Course in Da Nang

If you could only play one course in Da Nang, many international golfers still choose Ba Na Hills Golf Club — not because it is easy, but because nothing else comes close to the experience. At 1,400 metres elevation, the course plays through mountain valleys with a slope rating of 153 from the black tees and a total length of 7,857 yards — the longest course in Vietnam. The full 18-hole floodlight system means you can tee off late afternoon and finish under lights, a rarity in Southeast Asia.

Designed by Luke Donald — former world number one and Ryder Cup captain — the course opened in 2016 and immediately won "World's Best New Golf Course" at the World Golf Awards. It went on to claim "Vietnam's Best Golf Course" six consecutive years (2017–2022) and "Asia's Best Golf Course" in 2021. Hole 12, a downhill par-3 over a mountain gorge, and Hole 16, a par-4 dogleg across a ravine, are the two most photographed holes in the region.

Green fees range from approximately VND 3.45–4 million per round (2025–2026 rates). Caddie service is mandatory; English and basic Korean spoken. Caddie tip minimum VND 400,000–500,000, paid in cash on-course. The course opens at 6:00 AM and accepts late tee times for night golf.

• ✓ Strengths: Unique mountain terrain, 18-hole night lighting, most international awards in the cluster
• ✗ Watch out: Heavy fog Nov–Jan, high ball-loss rate from black tees, longer transfer than coastal courses
• ★ Best for: Low-to-mid handicappers seeking a challenge; groups combining golf with Sun World Ba Na Hills theme park

#2. Montgomerie Links Vietnam — Classic Links, Closest to the Airport

Montgomerie Links Vietnam is the first choice for many international golfers arriving in Da Nang — and for good reason. Just 15 km from the airport, you can tee off the same afternoon you land. Designed by Colin Montgomerie — eight-time European Tour Order of Merit champion — the course delivers classic links golf with natural sand dunes, deep blowout bunkers and East Sea wind playing a role on almost every hole.

Opened in 2010, the course plays 18 holes, par 72, 7,091 yards from the Monty tees (slope 133). The practice facilities are the best in the cluster: covered driving range with grass and mat bays, a world-class short game area and a PGA-certified coaching academy. The course has hosted the Montgomerie Links Masters and Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship. Korean and Chinese-speaking staff are on-site; the clubhouse restaurant menu is available in multiple languages.

Green fees approximately VND 3.795 million weekday, VND 4.1 million weekend (2025–2026), caddie and cart included. The on-site Montgomerie Links Hotel & Villas allows golfers to walk to the first tee from their room.

• ✓ Strengths: Closest to airport, best practice facilities in cluster, suits all handicaps, on-site resort accommodation
• ✗ Watch out: Surrounding villa development blocks some sea views, busy on winter weekends, midday heat in summer
• ★ Best for: Mid-to-advanced players, couples, corporate groups wanting fast airport transfers and on-site stay

#3. BRG Da Nang Golf Resort — Two Courses, Two Completely Different Experiences

BRG Da Nang Golf Resort is the only 36-hole resort in the cluster — two courses with entirely different design philosophies sitting side by side on the Ngu Hanh Son coastline. This is why many groups choose to stay two nights and play both.

Norman Course (Dunes Course) — Pure Coastal Links

Opened in 2010, the Norman Course was carved by Greg Norman from 150 hectares of natural coastal dunes. Fast-running fairways, deep blowout bunkers, native pine trees and sea wind create an authentic links feel. Hole 16, a par-3 playing directly toward the East Sea with the Cham Islands as backdrop, is the most photographed hole in the cluster. Specs: 18 holes, par 72, 7,190 yards, slope 135 from black tees.

Nicklaus Course (BRG Legend Da Nang) — Asia's First Bulkhead Resort Course

Completed in 2018, the Nicklaus Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus Jr. and Nicklaus Design in Florida bulkhead style — US hardwood lines the edges of greens, fairways and tee boxes, creating vertical walls beside water hazards. This is the first bulkhead-style course in Asia. Every hole demands precise target golf over water; there is no room for a running approach. Specs: 18 holes, par 73, 7,380 yards, slope 144 from black tees.

Green fees approximately VND 3.9–5.2 million per round depending on course and day (2025–2026). The adjacent Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Spa is ideal for golfers staying two nights to play both courses.

• ✓ Strengths: Two contrasting world-class designs at one resort; Norman Hole 16 is the best ocean-view hole in the cluster
• ✗ Watch out: High-rise development around the perimeter, greens can run slow after sanding, higher weekend rates
• ★ Best for: Norman for links purists; Nicklaus for target-golf lovers; both for groups wanting variety over two days

#4. Laguna Lang Co Golf Club — Sir Nick Faldo's Course Between Rice Paddies and the Sea

Sixty kilometres north of Da Nang, Laguna Lang Co Golf Club offers the most visually diverse round in Central Vietnam. Sir Nick Faldo — six-time Major champion — routed the course through three completely different environments: the opening holes weave through working rice paddies with water buffaloes grazing alongside, the middle section runs along coastal dunes, and the closing holes climb into low rocky hills. No two consecutive holes look the same.

Opened in 2012, the course plays 18 holes, par 71, 6,981 yards from the black tees (slope 144). Fairways are Zoysia grass; greens are TifEagle Bermuda. Hole 5, a par-3 over rice paddies, and Hole 8, a par-3 along the coastal dunes, are the two most photographed holes. The course hosts the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final annually — the most prestigious junior golf event in Asia, personally overseen by Sir Nick Faldo.

Green fees approximately VND 2.5–4 million per round (2025–2026) — significantly more affordable than Hoiana Shores. Wingolf offers a Laguna Lang Co Stay & Play 2D1N package combining a round of golf with a night at Banyan Tree Lang Co or Angsana Lang Co — both 5-star Banyan Group resorts within the estate. Bach Ma National Park sits directly behind the resort, ideal for non-golfers in the group.

• ✓ Strengths: Unique 3-zone landscape (rice paddies, beach, hills), Banyan Tree 5-star resort on-site, most affordable among premium courses
• ✗ Watch out: 75-minute drive from Da Nang, some fairways may show bare patches in transition seasons, hot on hill holes in summer
• ★ Best for: Couples, families, eco-travellers combining a secluded beach resort stay with golf; all handicap levels welcome

#5. Hoiana Shores Golf Club — World Top 100, Pure Links Architecture

Hoiana Shores Golf Club is the newest and most architecturally acclaimed course in Central Vietnam. Opened in 2020, it was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. — the American legend behind more than 250 courses worldwide — on natural sea dunes in Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province.

18 holes, par 71, 7,004 yards from the black tees (slope 129). Fairways and greens are Zeon Zoysia and TifEagle Bermuda respectively. Golf World TOP 100 ranked it among the "Top 100 Golf Courses in the World" in both 2022 and 2023 — a remarkable achievement for a course less than five years old. Hole 15 hugs the coastline, Hole 16 plays directly toward the sea with the Cham Islands as backdrop, and Hole 18 "The Serpent's Finale" features a serpentine fairway beside water hazards and a deep lion's-mouth bunker guarding the green.

Green fees approximately VND 7.5–7.8 million per round — the highest in the cluster, but Wingolf's Hoiana Shores Stay & Play 2D1N package brings this down to around VND 5.55 million per person on weekdays (including one night and one round). Hoi An Ancient Town UNESCO World Heritage Site is just 12 km away, 15 minutes by car.

• ✓ Strengths: World Top 100 ranked, finest links architecture in the cluster, close to Hoi An Ancient Town, 5-star integrated resort
• ✗ Watch out: Highest green fee in cluster, strong winds make it tough for high handicappers, fairways can dry out in late summer
• ★ Best for: Advanced players, low handicappers, architecture enthusiasts; luxury couples combining golf with Hoi An sightseeing

#6. Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An — Widest Fairways, Most Family-Friendly

Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An is the most accessible course in the cluster for beginners, high handicappers and families travelling with non-golfers. Opened in 2018 and designed by IMG Worldwide on white sand dunes in Thang Binh District, Quang Nam, the entire course — fairways, roughs, greens and tees — is surfaced with salt-tolerant Platinum Paspalum turf, staying lush and green year-round.

18 holes, par 72, 7,038 yards from the gold tees (slope 135). Wide fairways, minimal OB and soft Paspalum turf make it forgiving for players still developing their game. Hole 15, a par-5 running alongside Vietnam's largest sand trap, is the design highlight. Adjacent to the course are VinWonders Nam Hoi An theme park, River Safari and the 5-star Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An — making it the best option for groups where not everyone plays golf.

Green fees approximately VND 2.1–4.05 million per round depending on weekday/weekend and domestic/international rates (2025–2026) — the most affordable among the coastal courses. Shotgun formats are used on busy winter weekends; tee off early if you prefer a natural pace of play.

• ✓ Strengths: Most affordable coastal course, wide forgiving fairways, integrated resort and theme park for families
• ✗ Watch out: 50 minutes from Da Nang, shotgun format on busy weekends, limited dining options outside the resort
• ★ Best for: Families, beginners, high handicappers, groups combining beach resort stay with theme park activities

Which Course Should You Play? Recommendations by Trip Goal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do golf courses in Da Nang cost?

Green fees range from approximately VND 2.1 million to VND 7.8 million per 18-hole round depending on the course, weekday vs weekend, and domestic vs international rates (2025–2026 season). Vinpearl Nam Hoi An and Laguna Lang Co are the most affordable; Hoiana Shores is the most expensive. Caddie and cart are typically included in the green fee. Caddie tips are paid directly in cash on-course — minimum VND 300,000–500,000 per round.

Ba Na Hills or Montgomerie Links — which should I play first?

It depends on your playing style. If you want a mountain challenge and the unique night golf experience, start with Ba Na Hills. If you prefer a classic links layout and want to ease in after a long flight, Montgomerie Links is the better first round. In Wingolf's standard Da Nang Golf Tour 4D3N, Ba Na Hills is typically scheduled on Day 1 to take advantage of the floodlit evening session.

What is the best time of year to play golf in Da Nang?

February to May is the ideal window — sunny, low rainfall, comfortable temperatures of 24–30°C. October and November are peak typhoon season for Central Vietnam; avoid these months if you need a reliable schedule. For a full seasonal breakdown, see our guide on best time to play golf in Vietnam.

Which golf course is closest to Da Nang Airport?

Montgomerie Links Vietnam and BRG Da Nang Golf Resort are both approximately 15 km from Da Nang International Airport — around 20 minutes by private car. These are the best options if you want to tee off the same afternoon you arrive or squeeze in a final round before your departure flight.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. All six courses require advance booking, especially during peak season (November–April) when Korean, Japanese and Chinese golfers fill tee sheets weeks ahead. Book at least 7–14 days in advance; corporate or large groups need 30 days. Wingolf handles all bookings and itinerary planning — contact us via hotline +84 985 092 088 or WhatsApp/KakaoTalk.