
The Bluffs Course
The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip
About this course
The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip sits along the southeastern coast of Vietnam, approximately 120 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. Designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2014, the course occupies a dramatic stretch of coastal terrain where natural sand dunes meet the South China Sea. The routing takes full advantage of the property's elevation changes and oceanfront exposure, with several holes playing directly along clifftop bluffs that give the course its name. Norman's design emphasizes the raw, windswept character of the site, incorporating native grasses and minimal tree plantings to preserve sightlines and expose players to coastal breezes. The layout features significant elevation changes uncommon in Southeast Asian golf, with fairways that tumble through dune valleys and greens perched on natural plateaus. Multiple holes offer views of the ocean, and the closing stretch includes several that play directly alongside the water, where wind direction and intensity become primary strategic considerations. The course is part of the Ho Tram Strip development, a resort and gaming complex along Vietnam's southern coast. The Bluffs represents one of the few true links-style designs in Southeast Asia, built on sandy, free-draining soil that allows for firm playing conditions. The property's relative isolation and coastal setting distinguish it from the parkland courses more typical of the region, and the design has drawn attention for bringing a rugged, natural aesthetic to Vietnamese golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ba Ria, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, VN
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2014
- Designer
- Greg Norman
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Difficulty
- 79.2/140
Getting there
The journey to The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip begins at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam's busiest gateway and the natural arrival point for international travelers bound for the southern coast. From there, a two-hour drive southeast along Highway 51 and the coastal QL55 carries you through the gradual transition from urban sprawl to rural farmland, then finally to the windswept shores of the East Sea. The route traces the edge of Vung Tau province before delivering you to the remote Ho Tram Strip, where The Bluffs emerges dramatically atop seaside dunes - a world apart from the city, accessible yet splendidly isolated on one of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped stretches of coastline.
FAQ
Common questions about The Bluffs
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Bluffs was designed by Greg Norman.
Yes. The Bluffs is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Bluffs is 71.
The slope rating at The Bluffs is 140.
The Bluffs is a 18-hole course.

