Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 23 August 2025 − In recent years, golf has rapidly shifted from a niche activity to one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing sports. Once seen as exclusive, the game now blends leisure, lifestyle, and tourism. This rise is attracting international attention while also reshaping how urban communities enjoy recreation, especially in metropolitan Ho Chi Minh City. 

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Bringing the game to the city 

From highlands to coastlines, Vietnam is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing golf destinations, with around 70 courses already in operation at scenic destinations and many more in the pipeline. This expansion is taking place alongside a tourism boom as the country welcomed nearly 17.5 million international visitors in 2024. For many of these travellers, golf has become a key attraction, combining Vietnam’s dramatic landscapes with internationally recognised, award-winning courses. 

At the Vietnam Golf & Leisure Awards 2024, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram and Hoiana Shores were named among Asia’s finest, while Hanoi was recognised as the World’s Best Golf City Destination 2024. Adding to its global appeal, Vietnam also secured the title of Asia’s Best Golf Destination for the eighth consecutive year, reinforcing its regional leadership in golf tourism. Global icons like Greg Norman, reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for 2025-2030 and designer of The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram, and Luke Donald, creator of Ba Na Hills Golf Club in Da Nang, have brought international prestige to Vietnam’s golf scene, where coastal beauty and mountain views alike turn each round into a memorable experience. 

Beyond coastal resorts and hill-top fairways, Ho Chi Minh City is cultivating its own golf culture. Here, the game has become both a leisure escape and a space for networking, where players can unwind after work or turn a conversation on the greens into new opportunities. This merge reflects a broader evolution. Golf is no longer reserved for long getaways but is becoming part of the city’s rhythm, blending athletic challenge with community building and leisure. 

Against this backdrop, new destinations are reimagining how urban golfers can practice, connect, and play. One of the most exciting names leading this change is Wiking Golf. 

Wiking Golf – Among Ho Chi Minh City’s first modern urban golf destinations 

Situated near the Phu My Hung urban area, Wiking Golf offers a practice environment that is both accessible and inspiring. Its green, spacious grounds feature a professional-standard chip-and-putt area, a 9-hole par-3 short game course designed with realistic challenges, and a 300-yard driving range equipped with 40 mats and 10 natural grass bays. Together, these facilities provide a versatile space for both beginners and seasoned players to refine their skills. 

Yet Wiking Golf is more than its facilities. Inspired by the concept of a “Backyard Golf Course,” a private green where friends gather founded with the mission of bringing the elegance of golf closer to the community. Whether for daily practice, a casual session with friends, or focused training, golfers can find not only technical improvement but also a sense of relaxation and belonging. With thoughtful amenities such as a clubhouse, lockers, and well-kept surroundings, Wiking Golf offers an experience that feels both premium and welcoming. 

The Wiking Golden Swing Mini Tournament 

Building on this spirit, Wiking Golf is set to launch its signature event: the Wiking Golden Swing. More than a tournament, the mini competition is conceived as a true golf hangout where players can test their skills, share a drink, enjoy music, and connect in a lively, social setting. 

The event will feature two distinct divisions: 

• 🏆 Pro Division, played in the strategic “Three-Club” format, designed to challenge experienced golfers with creativity and precision. 
• 🎯 Callaway Division, using the classic stroke play format, welcoming golfers of all levels. 

Adding to the atmosphere, a dedicated Chip & Putt mini game zone will invite players to test their short game while enjoying cocktails and conversation. 

In partnership with Annam Group Foodservice, Evian Vietnam, Alchemy Wines & Spirits Vietnam, and Aperol Spritz Vietnam, the Wiking Golden Swing promises a seamless mix of competitive energy and lifestyle enjoyment. It’s a day crafted not just for performance but for connection, reflecting how golf in Vietnam is evolving into a culture that celebrates both sport and community. 

For golfers interested in spending an energetic afternoon on the fairways, the event registration form and details can be found here: https://forms.gle/p2XyrdNufzAwaMqV8 

In hindsight, Vietnam’s golf journey is one built on momentum, gradual recognition, and transformation. From celebrated resort destinations to the dynamic lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has been establishing itself as Asia’s next golf hub, and today that momentum is taking on a more vibrant form with innovative urban spaces like Wiking Golf and experiences such as the Wiking Golden Swing. Looking ahead, initiatives such as a national star-rating system for courses and the upcoming World Golf Summit 2025 mark a new stage of growth and professionalism, further cementing Vietnam’s place on the global golfing map. 

Press Contact – Wiking Golf
Katty Vi Do
Head of Sales & Marketing
kattyvido@wiking.vn