Dong Nai Golf Resort

Dong Nai Golf Resort's Course A sits in Trang Bom district, roughly an hour's drive northeast of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam's Dong Nai province. Designed by American architect Ward Northrup and opened in 1997, the course represents an early phase of Vietnam's golf development during the country's economic liberalization period. The layout occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the region's transition zone between the coastal lowlands and the interior highlands. The course routing works through natural elevation changes and incorporates water features that come into play on several holes. Mature tree growth has developed since the opening, adding definition to fairways and strategic interest to approach shots. The design reflects Northrup's approach to tropical Southeast Asian sites, balancing playability for resort guests with enough challenge to maintain interest for regular play. Dong Nai Golf Resort functions primarily as a daily-fee facility serving both local golfers from the Ho Chi Minh City area and visitors to the region. The property includes a second eighteen-hole course, expanding the overall golf offering. The club provides standard resort amenities including practice facilities and dining options. Its location in an industrial and agricultural province gives it a different character from courses situated in more developed tourist zones, with the surrounding landscape reflecting the working economy of southern Vietnam.