The International Association of Golf Travel Operators named Vietnam the 2012 "Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year," recognizing it as one of the world's emerging golf destinations (IAGTO). With its intriguing past, antecedent culture, wonderful environment, and current supply of excellent championship golf courses created for the golfer both on and off the course. In terms of Asian golf tours, Vietnam is considered to be the "next Thailand."

In Vietnam, there are currently 35 golf courses in operation, and there are another 65 projects in various stages of planning, development, and building. The best golf courses in the nation are found in the coastal regions near Danang and Nha Trang. One Greg Norman-designed course, The Bluffs at Ho Tram Strip, is regarded as one of the best in the world, while the Greg Norman-designed Danang Golf Club has won multiple honors.

The Vietnam Golf & Country Club, Long Thanh Golf Club, Song Be Golf Club, King's Island Golf Club, Sky Lake Golf Resort, and Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club in Hanoi are just a few of the 36-hole courses in Saigon. The premium Van Tri Golf Club and Twin Doves Golf Club in Hanoi and Saigon, respectively, are two of the 18-hole highlights.

With so many options for high-quality golf at reasonable pricing, Vietnam is making a name for itself in the world of golf.