Best Golf Courses in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Nearby 2026: Drive Times, Green Fees and Booking Tips

On a map, the golf courses in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and its neighbouring provinces sit within an easy 8 to 45 km ring around District 1. Anyone who has stepped out of a hotel on Dong Khoi Street at 6:45 AM on a weekday knows the catch: an 18 km ride on Google Maps can turn into 65 minutes of bumper-to-bumper scooters at Hang Xanh, Binh Trieu Bridge or Truong Chinh Road.

This guide separates the 3 championship 36-hole golf courses located inside Ho Chi Minh City limits from the 4 satellite clubs just across the border in Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An. You will also find real morning departure windows from District 1, 2026 green fee ranges in USD, night golf options and booking rules for solo players and groups.

1. Ho Chi Minh City golf courses: District 1 drive times and 2026 green fees

The transfer times below come from WinGolf's daily van dispatch logs out of District 1 (Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue) across two morning departure windows. Rates are per golfer for an 18-hole package (including green fee, personal caddie fee and shared 1/2 electric buggy at most tee times).

Budget note: in addition to the prepaid voucher rate, every golfer in Vietnam tips their personal caddie in cash at the end of an 18-hole round, typically 400,000 to 500,000 VND ($16 to $20). For a full breakdown of green fees, rental clubs and buggy surcharges, see our guide on golf costs in Vietnam.

2. Inside Ho Chi Minh City: the 3 championship 36-hole golf courses

All three courses located inside Ho Chi Minh City's municipal boundaries are 36-hole complexes, yet each plays completely differently.

2.1. Tan Son Nhat Golf Course (Go Vap District – 10 minutes from SGN Airport)

Located at 6 Tan Son Street in Go Vap District right alongside the runway of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Tan Son Nhat Golf Course was designed by Nelson & Haworth with four 9-hole loops (A, B, C and D) stretching over 14,700 yards in total. Because it sits just 7.5 km from District 1 hotels, it handles more daily four-balls than any other club in Southern Vietnam.

• Turf and layout: Paspalum fairways and greens drain fast after afternoon tropical showers. Loops A and B are slightly more forgiving off the tee, while Loops C and D bring water hazards và deep greenside bunkers into play on almost every approach.
• Night golf on all 36 holes: High-mast LED floodlights cover every hole. You can tee off at 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM, skip the midday heat, and finish 18 holes by 8:30 PM before heading back to District 1 for dinner.
• Booking tip: Friday afternoon and weekend morning tee times sell out 5 to 7 days ahead. Allow an extra 15 minutes for the final 2 km approach on Tan Son Street during late afternoon rush hour.

2.2. Vietnam Golf & Country Club – Thu Duc Golf Course (Thu Duc City)

Set on Hoang Huu Nam Street in Thu Duc City about 19 km east of District 1, Vietnam Golf & Country Club (VGCC) is known locally as Thu Duc Golf Course. Opened in 1994, it is the premier traditional parkland club in Saigon.

• West Course vs East Course: The West Course (designed by Chen King Shih, former host of the Vietnam Open) winds through narrow corridors of mature trees that punish wild drivers. The East Course (designed by six-time major champion Lee Trevino in 1997) offers wider landing areas off the tee but demands precise iron play into large, multi-tiered greens.
• Atmosphere: Quiet, shady and unhurried on weekdays. There are no floodlights at VGCC, so the last afternoon flights tee off around 1:15 PM.

2.3. Vinpearl Golf Leman Cu Chi (Cu Chi District)

Located in Tan Thong Hoi Commune, Cu Chi District (42 km northwest of District 1 along National Highway 22), Vinpearl Golf Leman Cu Chi is a 36-hole championship layout designed by Schmidt-Curley (North Course and South Course, stretching past 7,600 yards from the back tees).

• Playing character: Long carries over water, sprawling white-sand bunkers and template holes inspired by Golden Age architecture (including an island green and a Dell par 3) make Leman Cu Chi a serious test for single-figure and mid-handicap golfers.
• Transfer advice: Highway 22 through An Suong intersection gets heavy truck and commuter traffic after 6:45 AM. For a 7:30 AM tee time, depart District 1 by 5:50 AM.

3. Four nearby satellite courses within 40–70 minutes of District 1

For visiting golf groups staying in District 1 or Thao Dien (District 2), provincial borders matter less than highway access. Driving north to Binh Duong or east to Dong Nai is often faster than crossing town to Cu Chi.

3.1. Song Be Golf Resort (Thuan An, Binh Duong – 22 km from District 1)

Just 40 to 45 minutes north of downtown Saigon opposite AEON Mall Binh Duong, Song Be Golf Resort features 27 holes across three 9-hole loops: Lotus, Palm and the famous Desert Course. Its mature trees, narrow waste bunkers and sub-$100 weekday package make it a staple on almost every Saigon golf itinerary.

3.2. Long Thanh Golf Resort (Bien Hoa, Dong Nai – 36 holes on elevated bluffs)

Reached in 45 to 55 minutes via the HCMC – Long Thanh Expressway, Long Thanh Golf Resort offers 36 holes (Hill Course and Lake Course) perched high above the Dong Nai River. The Hill Course delivers breezy elevation changes that you cannot find on the flat Saigon river plain. Read our full comparison of Dong Nai's 3 golf courses for more details.

3.3. Twin Doves Golf Club and Harmonie Golf Park (Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong)

Roughly 55 to 65 minutes north of District 1 sit two immaculate clubs: Twin Doves Golf Club (27 holes of Korean private-club conditioning across the Luna, Sole and Stella loops) and Harmonie Golf Park (an 18-hole Jim Engh design where electric buggies are allowed directly onto the fairways in dry conditions).

3.4. West Lakes Golf & Villas and Royal Long An (Southwest Corridor)

Heading southwest into Long An Province brings you to West Lakes Golf & Villas (27 holes with crisp Zeon Zoysia turf) and Royal Long An Golf & Villas (27 holes designed by Sir Nick Faldo). Both offer strong value on weekends when inner-city tee sheets are packed.

4. Which Saigon golf course fits your group best?

• Arrival day, departure day, or heat-beating night golf: Tan Son Nhat Golf Course. Ten minutes from the airport terminals, huge locker rooms, luggage storage and floodlights until 9:30 PM.
• Hosting VIP clients or classic parkland lovers: Vietnam Golf & Country Club (Thu Duc) on a weekday morning or Twin Doves Golf Club.
• Senior golfers or high handicappers wanting buggy-on-fairway comfort: Harmonie Golf Park or Loops A–B at Tan Son Nhat. Need a warm-up range in the city first? Check our list of driving ranges in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Multi-day Southern Vietnam golf holiday: Combine 2 rounds in Saigon (Tan Son Nhat + VGCC or Long Thanh) with 1–2 rounds on the coast at The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram. See our curated packages on the Vietnam Golf Tours hub.

5. Practical booking and traffic rules for Ho Chi Minh City golfers

1. Beat the bridge bottlenecks before 6:15 AM: If you are playing Thu Duc or Long Thanh, clear Saigon Bridge or the Thu Thiem Tunnel before 6:15 AM. If you are heading north to Song Be or Twin Doves, clear Binh Trieu Bridge before 6:10 AM.
2. Weekend minimum 3-ball / 4-ball rule: On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, Saigon clubs enforce a minimum of 3 to 4 players per flight. Solo golfers and 2-balls booking through WinGolf are paired into existing flights at your preferred time window.
3. Reserve rental clubs in advance: Every club offers full rental sets ($28 to $48 per round), but left-handed sets and stiff shafts run out quickly on Friday and Saturday mornings. Read our golf club guide if you are unsure which flex to request.

6. Frequently asked questions about golf in Ho Chi Minh City

How many golf courses are inside Ho Chi Minh City limits?

There are 3 championship 36-hole golf courses inside Ho Chi Minh City's municipal boundaries: Tan Son Nhat Golf Course (Go Vap District), Vietnam Golf & Country Club or Thu Duc Golf Course (Thu Duc City) and Vinpearl Golf Leman (Cu Chi District). Another 4 major clubs sit just across the border in Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An within a 40 to 75 minute drive of District 1.

Which golf course is closest to District 1 and Tan Son Nhat Airport?

Tan Son Nhat Golf Course (6 Tan Son Street, Go Vap District) is the closest club, located 7.5 km (20 to 35 minutes) from District 1 hotels and 10 to 15 minutes from SGN Airport terminals.

Where can I play night golf in Ho Chi Minh City?

Tan Son Nhat Golf Course has LED floodlights across all 36 holes (Loops A, B, C and D). Vinpearl Golf Leman Cu Chi, Song Be Golf Resort and Long Thanh Golf Resort also offer floodlit nine- or eighteen-hole loops for twilight and evening play.

How much is a round of golf in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026?

Pre-booked 18-hole packages (including green fee, personal caddie fee and shared 1/2 buggy) at inner-city HCMC courses range from roughly $104 to $132 on weekdays and $148 to $180 on weekends. Nearby courses in Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An start from $86 to $108 on weekdays. Remember to budget $16 to $20 in cash per golfer for the caddie tip.

Can solo golfers or 2-balls book weekend tee times in Saigon?

Yes, via flight pairing (join flight). Because clubs require a minimum of 3 to 4 players per tee time on weekends, WinGolf pairs solo golfers and twosomes with other visiting or local players at your requested time window.

Do Saigon golf courses rent clubs and shoes?

Yes. Every club in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces rents full sets ($28 to $48 per 18 holes) and golf shoes at the pro shop. Let WinGolf know your dexterity (right- or left-handed) and preferred shaft flex when booking so we can hold a set for you.

Further reading: Ho Chi Minh City driving ranges · Dong Nai golf courses · golf costs in Vietnam · Vietnam golf tour packages.