Vietnam Golf Coast Targets Landmark 2026 as Central Vietnam Cements Status as Asia’s Leading Golf Destination

Central Vietnam’s Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) collective is gearing up for a landmark 2026, building on strong tourism momentum, new air links into Da Nang and growing recognition as one of Asia’s premier golf destinations. As Vietnam’s wider economy attracts global attention for its rapid growth trajectory, the region’s golf scene is mirroring that confidence, drawing increasing numbers of long‑haul golfers from Europe, North America and Australasia.​

Ba Na Hills Golf Club Marks 10 Years at the Top

Ba Na Hills Golf Club enters 2026 celebrating its 10th anniversary and a decade of helping put Central Vietnam on the world golf map. Since opening in 2016, the Luke Donald–designed course has become Vietnam’s most awarded golf venue, securing multiple honours including five consecutive World Golf Awards for Asia’s Best Golf Course, six Vietnam’s Best Golf Course titles and repeated recognition at the World Luxury Travel Awards.​

Set in valleys and forested foothills beneath Ba Na Mountain, the club combines dramatic elevation changes with fully floodlit fairways, making it a flagship for the Vietnam Golf Coast brand and a must‑play for international visitors. In 2026, Ba Na Hills is focused on sustaining quality, deepening global partnerships and reinforcing Central Vietnam’s status as a world‑class golf hub.​

Montgomerie Links: Boutique Appeal, Big Market Share

Alongside Ba Na Hills, Montgomerie Links anchors the VGC line‑up as a boutique “stay and play” destination between Da Nang and Hoi An. Designed by Colin Montgomerie, the coastal layout blends links‑style strategy with Vietnam’s dune and seaside terrain, and has been named among Asia‑Pacific’s best courses by leading golf publications.​

Montgomerie Links enters 2026 from a position of strength, having captured around 17 percent market share in 2025 to remain the most‑played course by rounds in the Hue–Da Nang region. Growth was driven mainly by golfers from Europe, the US, Australia and New Zealand, validating the club’s positioning as an intimate, home‑away‑from‑home environment with on‑course accommodation, dining, practice facilities and a strong focus on personal service.​

Designer Roster and Growing Connectivity

The Vietnam Golf Coast collective now brings together a “who’s who” of golf course architecture, with championship layouts by Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie, Sir Nick Faldo, Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Jr. This designer depth, combined with legendary beaches, luxury resorts and nearby cultural highlights in Hoi An and Hue, gives Central Vietnam a rounded appeal that goes beyond pure golf.​

Danang International Airport continues to expand its network of regional and long‑haul flights, improving access from key markets in Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Better connectivity is expected to fuel further growth in inbound golf tourism from Australia and New Zealand as well as Chinese‑speaking markets, India and Japan, all of which are priority targets in the VGC’s 2026 marketing plans.​

Events and Trade Engagement Driving 2026 Strategy

A packed calendar of cultural and sporting events in 2026 will add extra depth to golf itineraries, including the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival from May to July and Vietnam–Korea and Vietnam–Japan festivals later in the summer. These events, paired with golf, beaches and heritage attractions, aim to position Central Vietnam as a multi‑layered destination for couples, groups and golf‑plus‑family trips.​

On the trade side, the Vietnam Golf Coast will maintain a strong presence at industry events such as the Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Thailand, while continuing targeted campaigns in core markets like Australia and New Zealand. With award‑winning courses, improving air access and a rising international profile, Central Vietnam is poised for a standout 2026 as one of Asia’s most compelling golf escapes.​