
East Course
Vietnam Country Club
About this course
The East Course at Vietnam Country Club occupies land in District 9, an area that has seen considerable development on the eastern outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. Designed by Chen King Shih, a Taiwanese architect who has worked on several courses throughout Southeast Asia, the layout reflects regional design approaches adapted to the tropical Vietnamese climate and terrain. The course serves the growing golf market in and around Ho Chi Minh City, where demand has increased substantially since Vietnam opened to foreign investment and tourism in the 1990s. The routing works with relatively flat terrain typical of the Mekong Delta region, though earthmoving and contouring create strategic interest and definition. Water features appear throughout the design, both for drainage management in this high-rainfall environment and as hazards that influence play. Tree-lined fairways provide definition and frame holes, while the tropical vegetation matures quickly in the local climate. The course accommodates golfers of varying abilities through multiple tee positions. Vietnam Country Club operates as part of the broader golf infrastructure serving Ho Chi Minh City's business community and visiting golfers. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities standard for courses catering to both local members and international guests. The East Course represents one option among several layouts in the greater metropolitan area, offering accessible golf in a region where the game continues to develop its presence.
Quick facts
- Location
- District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, VN
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Designer
- Chen King Shih
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Difficulty
- 72.9/130
Getting there
Most international travelers arrive via Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in central Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's busiest gateway and a hub for connections across Southeast Asia. From there, the journey to Vietnam Country Club requires roughly forty-five minutes to an hour heading northeast through the city's evolving outer districts, where the dense urban fabric gradually loosens into broader avenues and pockets of greenery. The drive traces the Saigon River's eastern arc, passing through District 2 before crossing into District 9, where the club's expansive grounds unfold amid a landscape caught between rapid development and remnants of rural tranquility. For those accustomed to the frenetic energy of downtown Saigon, the arrival feels like a deliberate retreat - a shift into manicured calm just beyond the metropolis.
FAQ
Common questions about East at Vietnam Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East was designed by Chen King Shih.
Yes. East at Vietnam Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at East is 72.
The slope rating at East is 130.
East is a 18-hole course.

