Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang (Photo: Vinpearl)
This year, Vietnam left a strong impression by taking home major honors in both regional and global categories on:
- Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2026: Awarded to Vietnam for the 10th year in a row.
- World’s Best Golf City Destination 2026: Awarded to Hanoi.
Notably, this is the third time Hanoi has earned the title of "World’s Best Golf City Destination", following its previous wins in 2023 and 2024. This achievement highlights the capital city's strong appeal to the international golfing community. With its strategic geographic location, modern tourism infrastructure, and seamless connectivity to nearby championship courses, Hanoi offers unmatched opportunities to combine world-class golf with luxury stays, heritage exploration, and legendary local cuisine.
Chapter 01 —
Diverse landscapes and year-round golfing
Blessed with diverse topography, an extensive coastline, and distinct regional climates, Vietnam possesses ideal natural conditions for year-round golf tourism.
From mountain ranges and highlands to lush deltas and coastal regions, golf courses across Vietnam are thoughtfully integrated into their natural surroundings. World-renowned architects have designed these courses to harmonize with the unique terrain, offering golfers varied, challenging, and unforgettable playing experiences. Beyond the fairways, Vietnam’s rich natural and cultural resources allow travelers to seamlessly pair their rounds with wellness retreats, scenic tours, and immersive local cultural experiences.
Chapter 02 —
Elevating Vietnam on the global stage
Maintaining the title of "Asia’s Best Golf Destination" for a decade stands as a powerful testament to Vietnam’s enduring charm on the regional and global golf maps. This achievement creates a key opportunity to step up international promotion, strengthen ties with the global golf community, and attract high-spending, long-stay travellers.
To maximize this momentum, Vietnam continues to focus on expanding its network of premium golf facilities, refining auxiliary services, and creating stronger synergies between golf courses, luxury accommodations, tour operators, airlines, and local destinations. By developing professional, integrated golf tourism packages tailored to international travelers, Vietnam aims to further enhance its destination value and prestige on the world stage.
Chapter 03 —
About the World Golf Awards
- Recognizing Excellence: Launched in 2014, the World Golf Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses, and premier golfing destinations. The organization aims to elevate industry standards by acknowledging leaders across the sector.
- Global Voting Process: Winners are determined following a year-long voting process involving golf industry professionals, media representatives, and golf enthusiasts worldwide. The nominee receiving the highest number of votes in each category is awarded the title.
