How Many Golf Courses Are in Laos?

As the research team of Asia Golf Journey combines, Laos has 14 operational golf courses as of 2026, offering an intimate and uncrowded alternative to Southeast Asia’s busier golf destinations

While Thailand dominates Southeast Asian golf with 250+ courses and Vietnam rapidly approaches 100, Laos offers something increasingly rare in the region: tranquil, uncrowded golf combined with authentic cultural experiences. With exactly 14 operational golf courses as of 2026, Laos represents Southeast Asia’s smallest golf market but that’s precisely what makes it appealing for golfers seeking undiscovered destinations.

This complete guide covers every golf course in Laos, what makes the country unique for golf tourism, and why savvy golfers are adding Laos to their Southeast Asia golf itineraries.

Complete List of Golf Courses in Laos (2026)

Here are all 14 golf courses currently operational in Laos:

Full 18-Hole Championship Courses in Laos (10 courses)

1. Phoukewlom Mountains Golf and Resort – 18 holes
Northern Laos mountain golf with dramatic elevation changes and cool climate

2. Pakse Golf Course – 18 holes
Southern Laos’ premier course near the Bolaven Plateau and Wat Phou UNESCO site

3. Barchiang Golf & Resort – 18 holes
Vientiane area resort course popular with Thai golfers crossing the Friendship Bridge

4. Mekong Golf & Resort – 18 holes
Vientiane course with scenic Mekong River views and relaxed atmosphere

5. Dansavanh Golf & Country Club – 18 holes
One of Vientiane’s established courses with mature trees and strategic water features

6. Lao Country Club – 18 holes
Vientiane membership club with solid conditioning and professional service standards

7. Luang Prabang Golf Club – 18 holes
The only championship course in UNESCO World Heritage Luang Prabang, stunning mountain backdrop

8. Lakeview Golf Club Vientiane – 18 holes
Capital city course with ornamental lake features and modern clubhouse facilities

9. Long Vien Golf Club – 18 holes
Vientiane course known for wide fairways and beginner-friendly layout

10. Paksong Golf Course – 18 holes
Bolaven Plateau highland golf with cool climate and coffee plantation scenery

27-Hole Facility (1 course)

11. SEA Games Golf Club – 27 holes
Vientiane’s largest facility, built for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games

9-Hole Courses (3 courses)

12. Dao Heuang Golf Club – 9 holes
Compact Vientiane course suitable for quick rounds and practice

13. Vientiane Km6 Golf Club – 9 holes
Conveniently located near Vientiane city center, popular for afternoon twilight golf

14. Savan Golf Resort – 9 holes
Savannakhet’s new Nicklaus Design short course (opened September 2025), par-3 format

Laos Golf: Key Characteristics

Small But Accessible

With only 14 courses, Laos eliminates choice paralysis. You can realistically research and play every significant course in the country during a 10-14 day dedicated golf trip—something impossible in Thailand or Vietnam.

Average rounds per course: With approximately 50,000-80,000 annual golf tourists (estimated) spread across 14 courses, Laos courses are significantly less crowded than regional competitors. Four-hour rounds are standard; you’ll rarely wait on tee boxes.

Affordable Green Fees

Typical pricing (2026):

• Championship 18-hole courses: $40-80 USD (all-inclusive with caddie and cart)
• 9-hole courses: $25-45 USD
• SEA Games Golf Club (27 holes): $60-90 USD

Compare this to Thailand ($100-200+ at premium courses) or Vietnam ($80-150 at top courses), and Laos offers exceptional value.

Uncrowded Experience

Even during peak season (November-March), Laos courses rarely feel crowded. Weekend tee times at Vientiane courses might see moderate traffic, but nothing approaching Bangkok or Pattaya’s packed fairways.

This uncrowded atmosphere fundamentally changes the golf experience—you can actually relax, enjoy scenery, take photos without holding up groups, and play at your own pace.

Cultural Integration

Laos golf courses aren’t isolated resort bubbles. They’re integrated into communities where you’ll encounter authentic Lao culture, cuisine, and hospitality. Post-round lunch might be authentic laap (Lao minced meat salad) and sticky rice rather than generic clubhouse Western food.

Many courses employ local caddies from nearby villages, providing meaningful employment and creating genuine cultural exchanges between golfers and Lao people.

Coming Soon: Thatluang Golf Village (Q3 2026)

Laos’ golf landscape will expand to 15 courses when Thatluang Golf Village opens in Q3 2026. This 18-hole championship course designed by Faldo Design in Vientiane’s Thatluang Lake Park Special Economic Zone represents the largest golf investment in Lao history and Sir Nick Faldo’s first course in the country.

The Faldo Design course will elevate Laos from “budget alternative” to “legitimate design destination,” joining the recent Nicklaus Design course at Savan Golf Resort in bringing world-class golf architecture to Laos.

When to play golf in Laos in 2026-2027: Best Time to Visit

November-March: Dry season, pleasant temperatures (15-28°C / 59-82°F), perfect golf weather. Peak season but courses still uncrowded.

April-May: Hot (30-38°C / 86-100°F) but playable with early tee times. Lower rates, fewer tourists.

June-October: Monsoon season with afternoon rains. Courses remain playable; lowest rates of the year. Morning golf before rain typically works well.

With 14 courses operational and the 15th (Thatluang Golf Village) opening soon, Laos won’t challenge Thailand’s 250+ courses or Vietnam’s 100+ anytime soon. But that’s not the goal.

Laos is positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s boutique golf destination—small scale, high quality, culturally rich, uncrowded, and affordable. As Thailand becomes increasingly expensive and crowded, and Vietnam matures into a mainstream destination, Laos offers what many golfers increasingly value: tranquility, authenticity, and discovery.

The involvement of Nicklaus Design and Faldo Design in recent projects signals that even smaller markets can attract world-class talent when developers commit to quality. If this trend continues, Laos could evolve from “overlooked alternative” to “must-visit boutique destination” within the next 3-5 years.

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