Just 1h30 from Bangkok — step off the plane and tee off within about an hour. Tan Son Nhat, the only golf course inside Ho Chi Minh City, sits right beside the airport, so you play a floodlit night round beside the runway on arrival day. Add Lee Trevino's prestigious VGCC East on day two: this 4-day, 2-round trip pairs unbeatable convenience with a novelty unmatched in Bangkok.
The courses — city convenience and pedigree
R1 · Tan Son Nhat Golf Course (Nelson & Haworth, 2015)
The only course inside Ho Chi Minh City. A 36-hole layout of four 9-hole loops (each par 36) on Paspalum turf. Just 15–20 min from the airport and close to District 1 — land and head straight to the tee — and a full floodlight system lets you start even on a late-afternoon arrival.
Its grand clubhouse is among the largest in Asia (banquets up to 5,000). Run under Vietnam's Ministry of Defense, the course is staffed by male army-recruit caddies — a distinctive touch you won't find elsewhere.
R2 · Vietnam Golf & Country Club, East Course (Lee Trevino, 1997)
A heritage of Vietnamese golf in Thu Duc — a par-72 championship layout by six-time major winner Lee Trevino. Generous fairways are guarded by bunkers and lakes, and undulating greens demand thought on every hole — a calm, classic contrast to city-centre Tan Son Nhat.
Stay — Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City 5★
An international 5★ hotel between the airport and the centre, where the city's four main districts meet — about 25 min from the airport and 8 min from the commercial district. An outdoor pool, spa and six dining outlets make it a favourite with golf groups.
How it works
- Visa-free 30-day entry (Thai passport) · Bangkok↔HCMC direct, ~1h30
- Arrival-day Tan Son Nhat night round — tee off ~30 min after landing
- Caddie & buggy included on both rounds; club rental available
- Optional sightseeing: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market
※ Green, caddie and cart fees are included; the caddie tip (≈300,000–500,000 VND/round) is paid locally in cash. Airfare not included. Round order may change by season/course conditions (esp. Tan Son Nhat's military-run tee times).