Golf alliance Vietnam Golf Coast debutsBy Nhan Tam The scenic view of Laguna Golf Lang Co in Thua Thien-Hue Province, one of seven members of Vietnam Golf Coast - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG - Seven golf courses in central Vietnam have joined hands to form Vietnam Golf Coast, a new marketing group for golf destinations from Danang to the foothills of Hue and the shores of Hoi An. The seven members 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 Danang Golf Resort (designed by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus), Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An (IMG Design) as well as the soon-to-open Hoiana Shores Golf Club (designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.) in a league that promises to capture the attention of avid golfers worldwide. Vietnam Golf Coast marked its official launch in Danang last week with 18 holes at the BRG Danang Golf Resort, and a media event and awards dinner at the Sheraton Grand … [Read more...] about Golf alliance Vietnam Golf Coast debuts
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Vietnam Golf Coast to bring images of golfing in Vietnam to the world
Top-ranked clubs announced a new marketing organisation in Central Vietnam on January 15 by joining hands to form a Vietnam Golf Coast, a new golf-specific destination marketing group, extending from the up-and-coming city of Danang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An. Vietnam Golf Coast will promote Central Vietnam's unique golf destinations Vietnam Golf Coast marked its official launch in Danang on January 15, with 18 holes at the BRG Danang Golf Resort, and a media event and awards dinner at the Sheraton Grand Danang. Members of the international and local press, industry leaders and golf enthusiasts gathered for the event, which comes on the heels Vietnam’s appointment of ‘Hall of Fame’ golfer and celebrated golf course architect Greg Norman as national tourism ambassador. On its inception, the new organisation links seven of the region’s top-rated signature courses include Laguna Golf Lang Co (designed by Sir Nick Faldo), Ba Na Hills Golf … [Read more...] about Vietnam Golf Coast to bring images of golfing in Vietnam to the world
Việt Nam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination
Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Seven golf course in central Việt Nam have joined together to form a new golf-specific marketing group – the Việt Nam Golf Coast – extending from the up-and-coming city of Đà Nẵng to the foothills of Huế and shores of Hội An. The golf course group marked its official launch at the BRG Đà Nẵng golf resort in Đà Nẵng yesterday, coming on the heels of Việt Nam’s appointment of ‘Hall of Fame’ golfer and celebrated golf course architect Greg Norman as national tourism ambassador. The top-rated courses include the Laguna Golf course Lăng Cô (designed by Sir Nick Faldo); Bà Nà Hills golf club (designed by Luke Donald); Montgomerie Links (by Colin Montgomerie); BRG Đà Nẵng golf course resort (by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus); Vinpearl golf Nam Hội An (IMG design) – as well as the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination
Golf tourism has a fair way to go to break par in Vietnam
By Robert Bicknell Việt Nam won the “Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2018” award at the World Golf Awards last November. This is the second time Việt Nam has won. In addition, The Grand Ho Tram Strip won for “Asia’s Best Golf Hotel” and Ba Na Hill Golf Club in Đà Nẵng won the title of “Asia’s Best Golf Course”. The Việt Nam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) says “the tourism sector needs to devise a long-term development plan to popularize and bolster growth and investment in Việt Nam” and chose one of the biggest names in golf, Greg Norman, to act as a tourism representative for the country. Norman, aka “The Great White Shark” knows a thing or two about golf in Việt Nam as he designed five of the top courses in the country including The Da Nang Dunes Course, The Bluffs at the Ho Tram Strip, and KN Golf Links in Nha Trang. While working in Việt Nam, … [Read more...] about Golf tourism has a fair way to go to break par in Vietnam
Vietnam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Vietnam has won ‘Asia’s best golf destination 2018’ at the World Golf Awards, the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. Ba Na Hill Golf Club. - Photo sggp.org.vn It is second time in a row Vietnam has earned this title. In addition, The Grand-Ho Tram Strip in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau received the ‘Asia’s best golf hotel’ award, while Ba Na Hill Golf Club in central Da Nang City was honoured with the title of ‘Asia’s best golf course’. The World Golf Awards celebrate excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and outstanding golf destinations. The global voting process lasted seven months this year. Votes are made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry, including senior executives, tour operators, agents, media professionals and golf tourism consumers. Earlier, the ministry selected Australian … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Việt Nam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Bà Nà Hill Golf Club. — Photo sggp.org.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has won ‘Asia’s best golf destination 2018’ at the World Golf Awards, the Việt Nam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. It is second time in a row Việt Nam has earned this title. In addition, The Grand-Hồ Tràm Strip in the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu received the ‘Asia’s best golf hotel’ award, while Bà Nà Hill Golf Club in central Đà Nẵng City was honoured with the title of ‘Asia’s best golf course’. The World Golf Awards celebrate excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and outstanding golf destinations. The global voting process lasted seven months this year. Votes are made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry, including senior … [Read more...] about Việt Nam wins Asia’s best golf destination
Vietnam named Asia’s best golf destination
The Bluffs golf course in The Grand-Ho Tram Trip (Photo: http://www.thegrandhotram.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has won the “Asia’s best golf destination 2018” at the World Golf Awards, announced the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 22. The country has earned the title for two consecutive years now. In addition, The Grand-Ho Tram Strip in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau received the “Asia’s best golf hotel” award, while Ba Na Hill Golf Club in central Da Nang city was honoured with the title of “Asia’s best golf course”. According to the VNAT, the tourism sector needs to devise a long-term strategic development plan and popularise golf tourism, which in turn will bolster tourism growth and investment in Vietnam. As the country boasts a number of challenging golf courses with spectacular scenery, golf tourism holds huge potential in … [Read more...] about Vietnam named Asia’s best golf destination
Ba Na Hills Golf Club bags Asia’s Best Golf Course title, again
By Phat Dat  November 8, 2018 | 02:00 pm GMT+7 Ba Na Hills Golf Club was named Asia's Best Golf Course at the 2018 World Golf Awards in Murcia, Spain on November 3rd. Ba Na Hills Golf Club, built by Vietnam’s private firm Sun Group and managed by IMG, overcame numerous heavyweights to poll the highest number of votes from leading golf and tourism experts. It also won the award for Vietnam’s Best Golf Course. Tim Haddon, general manager of Ba Na Hills Golf Club, said: "We are proud to receive these prizes. Danang is an ideal golfing destination and Ba Na Hills Golf Club has been consistently bringing golfers a great experience exceeding their expectations." Ba Na Hills Golf Club bags Asia's Best Golf Course title, again. This is the third consecutive year that Ba Na Hills Golf Club has won at least one World Golf Award. In 2016 it was for the Best New Course in the Asia-Pacific at the Asia-Pacific Golf Summit in Thailand. In 2017 it won in two … [Read more...] about Ba Na Hills Golf Club bags Asia’s Best Golf Course title, again
Ba Na Hills Golf Club bags Asia’s Best Golf Course title once again
Ba Na Hills Golf Club received the Asia's Best Golf Course 2018 and Vietnam’s Best Golf Course titles at the World Golf Awards organised in Murcia, Spain. Representative of Ba Na Hills Golf Club receiving the prize Ba Na Hills Golf Club, invested by Sun Group and managed by IMG, overcame numerous heavyweights to receive the highest votes from leading golf and tourism experts. Tim Haddon, general manager of Ba Na Hills Golf Club, asserted: “We are proud to receive these prizes. Danang is an ideal golfing destination and Ba Na Hills Golf Club has been consistently bringing golfers great experience exceeding their expectations.” Lush greenery and stunning landscaping make golfing at Ba Na Hills Golf Club one of life's true pleasures This is the third consecutive year that Ba Na Hills Golf Club bags titles at the World Golf Awards. In November 2016, Ba Na Hills Golf Club was given the accolade for Best New Course in the Asia-Pacific at the Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Ba Na Hills Golf Club bags Asia’s Best Golf Course title once again
Bà Nà Hills Golf Club among VN’s top ten leading courses
Opened in March 2016 on the outskirts of Đà Nẵng, the course blends rolling terrain with mountains, lakes, streams and vegetation. — Photo courtesy of Sungroup Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Bà Nà Hills Golf Club has been ranked second out of the top 10 leading golf courses in Việt Nam by the 2018 Việt Nam Tourism Awards. “We are deeply honoured to receive this award and very happy to contribute a small part to the development of Việt Nam tourism,” Tim Haddon, general director of the club, said. The Việt Nam Tourism Awards are an annual event launched in 1999 to honour leading businesses that are improving tourism service quality, diversifying tourism products and contributing significantly to the development of the country. This is the first time Bà Nà Hills Golf Club has been honoured by the prestigious event. In 2017, Bà Nà Hills Golf Club was tabbed ‘World’s … [Read more...] about Bà Nà Hills Golf Club among VN’s top ten leading courses