BRG Kings’ Island Golf Club (54 holes)

BRG Kings Island Golf Resort is a 54 hole golf resort in the outskirts of Hanoi. The golf resort lies on the shores of the Dong Mo reservoir 36 kilometers from Hanoi. At only 45 minutes drive from the capital, King’s Island is high quality and convenient choice to include in any Vietnam golf package. In a uniquely Vietnamese touch, access to the course is by boat. The island golf complex situated site comprises 350 hectares of land and 1,500 hectares of waterfront.

The Lakeside Course name says it all, with 14 holes bringing water into play. Opened in 1997 and designed by Robert McFarland of the United States, many of the holes play beside the banks of the surrounding lakes. The Lakeside Course plays across two islands and a peninsula forming part of the reservoir. Views of the Ba Vi mountain range providing a stunning backdrop to the artificial lake, while the Red River Valley is visible in the distance. Measuring 6,516 yards from tips this Par 72 will challenges golfers regardless of handicap and golfing capability. The Lakeside Course includes numerous and varied uses of the water surrounding the course and the gently rolling terrain. The dwarf Bermuda grass greens are small in size and have few undulations. Fairways are well-groomed with tight Bermuda grass lies being the norm.

Mountainview Course was designed in 2004 by Pacific Coast Designs (PCD) based out of Australia. They have designed Mountainview in a way that takes full advantage of the unbelievable views of the surrounding mountains located in The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village. The spectacular wooded 18 holes is a Par 72 reaching lengths of 7,000 yards from the Gold tees. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy putting on the Novotec greens specifically brought in from Australia to survive in the climate of Northern Vietnam. Mountainviews surrounding landscape and pristine conditions is designed for you to enjoy your round and have a memorable experience.

The Kings Course is the newest 18 at Kings Island. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened for play in 2018 all 18 holes feature a modern resort style layout. Wide fairways with intricate bunker complexes characterize each hole. More open as compared to both the Lakeside and Mountainview Courses, the Kings Course is the best choice for club golfers. That said the 7,310-yard layout is no pushover for the more accomplished players. Accurate shots into the greens are needed to score well. Some of the best holes include the 196 yard fourth and 232-yard seventeenth. Both are par-3’s and play to severely bunkered greens.

BRG Kings Island Golf Resort features a clubhouse with an excellent restaurant serving a wide range of cuisines. There is also a bar, which is a great place to relax at after a round. In addition to golf, the club also offers other activities including sailing and fishing on Dong Mo Lake and swimming in the club’s Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are a few rooms on site which may be rented out at certain times of the year. However, most golfers will choose to go back to Hanoi after their rounds at Kings Island.

Information

Designer:	Nicklaus Design
Holes/Par/Yardage:	Lakeside: 18 holes par 72 (6457 yards)/ Mountainview: 18 holes par 72 (7100 yards)/ Kings Course: 18 holes par 72 (7310 yards)

Established:	1993 (Lakeside)/ 2004 (Mountainview)/ 2018 (Kings Course)
Location:	36 Kilometers west of Hanoi
Distance:	45 minutes from Hanoi
Driving Range:	Yes
Facilities:	Restaurants, Spa