Dong Nai Golf Resort

Dong Nai Golf Resort's Course B sits in Trang Bom district, roughly an hour's drive northeast of Ho Chi Minh City in the industrial heartland of Dong Nai Province. Designed by Ward Northrup and opened in 1997, the course represents part of Vietnam's first wave of modern golf development following the country's economic reforms. Northrup, an American architect active in Southeast Asia during the 1990s, worked with the region's tropical terrain and climate to create layouts that balanced challenge with playability for the emerging Vietnamese golf market. The course occupies relatively flat to gently rolling terrain typical of southern Vietnam's interior lowlands. Water features prominently in the design, with lakes and canals coming into play on multiple holes, reflecting both the natural hydrology of the region and strategic design intent. Mature trees and tropical vegetation frame fairways and provide definition throughout the routing. The layout serves both resort guests and local members, functioning as part of a larger facility that includes accommodation and conference amenities. Dong Nai Golf Resort caters primarily to corporate outings, weekend golfers from Ho Chi Minh City, and visiting players exploring Vietnam's golf offerings beyond the coastal resort areas. The course provides a straightforward test without extreme length or severe hazards, making it accessible to mid-handicap players while maintaining enough variety to hold interest for more accomplished golfers. It remains part of the established golf infrastructure serving southern Vietnam's growing player base.