Vietnam Poised to Become Prime Tournament Venue 10:57, 27/11/2023

Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam - Vietnam is underlining its standing as one of the world’s most attractive golfing getaways and a much sought-after location for leading golfing tournaments.

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Last week, Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An successfully staged the 2023 Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Senior Amateur Championships.

This week attention turns to Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang where former US Open champion Michael Campbell lines up in the inaugural Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam.

*APGC Chairman Taimur Hassan Amin speaking at the APGC Senior Amateur Championships' prize-giving ceremony. Picture by Vietnam Golf Association.*

Speaking at the Senior Amateur Championships’ prize-giving dinner, APGC Chairman Taimur Hassan Amin said: “This has been my first trip to Vietnam and I have to say that it has far exceeded my expectations.

“Based on what I’ve seen and heard this week, it’s not difficult to understand why Vietnam is one of the world’s fastest growing golfing nations and why it’s becoming such a popular golf tourism hotspot.
“The quality of the golf courses across the country are matched by the service standards and the enthusiasm for the game.
“The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) deserves a lot of credit for all they are doing to promote and develop the game at all levels.
“It’s encouraging to see the young and energetic administrators from the Vietnam Golf Association doing such a fine job behind the scenes. Special thanks to Secretary-General Vu Nguyen, who also represents the APGC on The R&A's Rules of Golf Committee, and Tournament Director Cuong Khang Bach.
“Their support and hard work was instrumental in ensuring the 2023 APGC Senior Championships were such a success and we look forward to working with them and their staff on many more APGC events in the years ahead.”

Nguyen Trung Khanh, Director of the Department of Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), said the staging of tournaments will aid Vietnam’s push to become a must-visit destination for golfing tourists.

He said: “The development of golf tourism will promote job creation, revenue generation and tourism promotion. Vietnam is considered an ideal golf paradise, with mountains, seas, a harmonious climate, good quality golf courses, different terrain, unique, and attached to resorts.”

With the hosting of back-to-back tournaments at two of its venues, Vinpearl Golf is committed to putting Vietnam on the international golfing map.

Aaron Johnston, General Manager at Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, said: “Vinpearl Golf has extensive experience hosting and co-ordinating many national and international golf events.

“We believe our outstanding advantage comes from a system of golf courses that meet international standards, with elegant design, in harmony with the majestic and beautiful natural beauty of famous destinations across Vietnam, including Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Nam Hoi An.”