Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the world’s premier golf destinations, boasting breathtaking landscapes and world-class courses. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a blend of challenging designs and natural beauty, earning the region global recognition.
Asia Golf Journey present our selection of the top 20 golf courses in Southeast Asia. Explore this list, plan your visit, and discover the charm of these extraordinary courses for yourself!
1. Ba Na Hills Golf Club (Vietnam)
Ba Nà Hills Golf Club, designed by Luke Donald, is recognized as one of Southeast Asia's finest golf courses. Spanning an impressive 7,857 yards, this par-72 course is set in the scenic foothills of Bà Nà Mountain, offering golfers a perfect combination of challenging terrain and breathtaking views. Surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, the course provides a unique atmosphere, while its night golf experience allows players to enjoy stunning sunset views, making it a standout destination for golf enthusiasts.
Awards
Asia's Best Golf Course for 5 consecutive years
Vietnam’s Best Golf Course for 6 consecutive years
World’s Best New Course in 2016
2. The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip (Vietnam)
The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip is recognized as one of Southeast Asia's premier golf courses, earning a place in the prestigious 2024 Top 100 World’s Greatest Golf Courses. Designed by golf legend Greg Norman, known as the “Great White Shark,” the course reflects the vision of a champion who held the No. 1 global ranking for 331 weeks and won the Open Championship twice.
Set amid the pristine sand dunes of southern Vietnam, The Bluffs offers a one-of-a-kind links-style experience. With sweeping ocean views at every hole and a layout that harmonizes with the natural coastal landscape, it stands out as one of the most unforgettable golf destinations in the region.
Awards
Golf Digest’s best golf courses in the world in 2024
Asia's Best Golf course in 2023
Best Golf Course in Vietnam for the third time
3. Aquella Golf & Country Club (Thailand)
The Aquella Golf Resort and Country Club, located along the beautiful Thai Muang Beach on the Andaman Sea, stands out as a premier golfing destination. Redesigned by Pacific Coast Design and reopened in 2021, the 18-hole championship course features Platinum Paspalum grass and a layout that challenges golfers of all skill levels.
A highlight of the course is the signature 11th hole, a 186-yard par-three, offering stunning views of the Andaman Sea and the pristine beachfront. Combining elements of the original Thai Muang Golf Club with innovative modern design, the course delivers a truly unique golfing experience.
Award
Best Ultra Luxury Comprehensive Mixed-use Development at Dot Property Thailand Awards 2024
4. Blue Canyon Country Club (Thailand)
Blue Canyon Country Club's Canyon Course is celebrated as one of Asia's finest golf destinations. With its award-winning design, the course has hosted prestigious events like the 1994 Johnnie Walker Classic and the Honda Invitational. Built on the site of a former tin mine and an abandoned rubber plantation, it features lush scenery and serene freshwater lakes.
The course is famed for its 13th hole, a Par 4 along a canyon, and its iconic 14th hole, a Par 3 with a dramatic tee shot to an island green.
Awards
Best Golf Course in Thailand in 2018
Asia's Best Golf Course for third time
Top 500 Best Holes in the World
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5. Daimai Indah Golf (Indonesia)
Damai Indah Golf, created by famous Indonesian developer Ir. Ciputra, includes two international championship courses, each with its own unique challenges. The Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) Course is designed to be both mentally engaging and visually stunning, with every hole set in beautifully landscaped surroundings.
Awards
Golf Course Category in Jakarta 2022
Asia's Best 10 Golf Course in Indonesia 2014
International Association of Golf Tour Operators Excellence Award in 2015
6. Laguna Golf Lang Co (Vietnam)
Laguna Golf Lang Co, one of Vietnam’s top golf courses, is recognized as a premier destination in Southeast Asia. Designed by golf legend Sir Nick Faldo, the course is set against a stunning backdrop of mountains, a long coastline, and green rice fields.
With a focus on sustainability and blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings, each hole offers a unique challenge and beautiful views, making it a memorable experience for golfers.
Awards
Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia Pacific in 2024
Golf Digest’s best golf courses in the world in 2024
7. Mimosa Plus Golf Course (Philipines)
Mimosa Plus Golf Course, nestled at the foothills of the picturesque mountains in Clark, Pampanga, is a premier golf destination in the Philippines. This renowned venue features two 18-hole, par-72 courses designed to accommodate golfers of all levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals. Known for its scenic beauty and exceptional layout, Mimosa Plus offers a welcoming and award-winning golfing experience for everyone.
Award
Philippines’s Best Golf Course in 2022 & 2023
8. Parahyangan Golf Bandung (Indonesia)
Parahyangan Golf Bandung, opened on August 15, 2018, is an 18-hole course featuring Indonesia’s first Zeon Zoysia grass fairways, ensuring optimal play for golfers of all levels.
The course is beautifully set between two majestic mountains, with valleys, scenic lakes, seasonal rivers, and lush green rice fields managed by local farmers enhancing its charm. Designed by award-winning architect Bob Moore of JMP Golf Design Group, Parahyangan Golf Bandung delivers a challenging yet accessible course in a breathtaking natural setting, creating a truly unforgettable golfing experience.
Awards
Indonesia’s Best Golf Course for 4 consecutive years
The 1st Asian Tour Destinations partner in Indonesia
Best Golf Club Experience in Asia Pacific 2021
9. Hoiana Shores Golf Club (Vietnam)
Hoiana Shores Golf Club, honored as the "Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2022," stands out as one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful courses. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this 7,000-yard masterpiece is set along a stunning stretch of coastal land, providing golfers with both exciting challenges and breathtaking views.
Featuring a links-style layout that seamlessly blends with the coastline, each hole delivers a distinct challenge while unveiling sweeping vistas of the East Sea, creating a golfing experience that is both captivating and unforgettable.
Awards
Best Integrated Golf Course (2024)
TOP 100 Golf Courses in the World 2022 & 2023
TOP 100 Best Golf Resorts in Asia Pacific 2022
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10. Pineapple Valley Golf Club Hua Hin (Thailand)
Pineapple Valley Golf Club, set on a former pineapple plantation in Hua Hin, is one of Thailand's most scenic and celebrated golf courses. Designed by renowned Thai architect Pirapon Namatra, the 18-hole championship course offers breathtaking views of mountains and the ocean from nearly every hole, making it a visual and golfing delight.
The signature 15th hole, a 139-yard par-3, provides stunning panoramic vistas of the Gulf of Thailand and Singtoh (Tiger) Island, while the challenging par-5 12th hole stretches 610 yards uphill, offering a test for even the best golfers. The course’s layout combines elevated greens, sloping fairways, and strategically placed water hazards, bunkers, and native pineapple groves, creating a unique and memorable golfing experience.
Awards
The Best Golf Club Experience in Asia Pacific
Top 1,000 in the World by Rolex
11. Sentosa Golf Club - Serapong Course (Singapore)
Sentosa Golf Club, home to the prestigious Serapong Course, has been a prominent part of Singapore’s golfing landscape for decades. Known for its challenging design and stunning surroundings, the course offers breathtaking views of the Singapore skyline and the South China Sea, creating a picturesque setting for every round. With strategically placed lakes and water hazards, the layout not only tests golfers’ skills but also enhances the course’s natural beauty. The lush fairways are framed by vibrant flora and wildlife, adding a touch of nature to the experience. The iconic 18th hole, with its dramatic finish overlooking the harbor, perfectly showcases the unique blend of beauty and challenge that makes Serapong one of Southeast Asia’s top golf courses.
Awards
Singapore’s Best Golf Course 2024
Asia’s Best Golf Course 2024
12. Singapore Island Country Club - Bukit Course (Singapore)
Singapore Island Country Club’s (SICC) Bukit Course, which hosted the inaugural Singapore Open in 1961, has long been a prestigious venue for top golfers like Peter Thomson, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, and Greg Norman.
This traditional parkland layout, with its mature trees, rolling hills, and sloping fairways, offers a classic golfing experience despite its compact design, stretching just under 6,200 meters. The course is home to over 2,500 fully grown trees and a variety of wildlife, including otters, pangolins, and long-tailed macaques. Additionally, it has earned the GEO Certified status, recognizing its commitment to sustainable practices in golf.
Award
Best Golf Course in Singapore 2022
13. Legend Da Nang Golf Resort (Vietnam)
Legend Da Nang Golf Resort boasts two exceptional 18-hole courses designed by renowned golf icons Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. Each course presents unique challenges and design elements, promising an engaging experience for golfers of all skill levels.
The Nicklaus Course stands out for its distinctive wooden revetments, while the natural coastal landscape, with holes meandering through dunes and along sandy beaches, offers a breathtaking and exhilarating golfing journey.
Awards
Top 10 Golf Course in Vietnam 2024
Best Championship Golf Course in Vietnam 2024
14. The Els Club Desaru - Ocean Course (Malaysia)
The Ocean Course, designed by four-time major champion Ernie Els, is set on a beautiful piece of land with stunning views of the South China Sea. The course includes three 9-hole sections—Coast, Ridge, and Lakes—which can be mixed and matched for different experiences. Each layout has its own style, but all are inspired by traditional UK links courses, featuring large rolling greens and areas that require a precise short game. It’s a challenging yet rewarding course for golfers of all skill levels.
Award
Malaysia’s Best Golf Course 2021 & 2022
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15. Vattanac Golf Resort - West Course (Cambodia)
The West Course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo, opened in October 2020 and offers a unique golfing experience. Unlike the East Course, the West Course features undulating fairways and challenging Paspalum greens. Golfers will encounter several water features and iconic statues, including a statue of Khmer King Jayavarman VII and a replica of the Terrace of the Elephant. A standout feature of the course is the Dragon Lake, situated in the center, which adds an extra challenge on the way to the green. Three wooden tee-houses are strategically placed across the course, offering a chance to relax, enjoy a meal, and cool down while taking in the beautiful surroundings of Cambodia’s tropical landscape.
Awards
Best Golf Course in Cambodia 2023
Top 100 Golf Resort in the World 2024 & 2025
16. Royal Golf Course (Vietnam)
Royal Golf Course is regarded as one of the most beautiful golf courses. Located in Ninh Binh, it features stunning natural rocky terrain and lush meadows, creating a serene and picturesque golfing experience.
With 54 holes spread across three courses—the King Course, Queen Course, and Prince Course—designed by Peter Rousseau, the course offers challenging layouts that test both skill and strategy, ensuring a memorable and rewarding journey for every golfer.
Award
Top 10 Best Courses in Vietnam 2024
17. Black Mountain Golf Club (Thailand)
Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin is renowned as one of Thailand’s most beautiful and enjoyable golf courses. Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 courses outside the United States, it features scenic landscapes with rocky outcroppings, lush trees, and rustic creeks.
A popular destination for both Asian and European PGA tours, Black Mountain has hosted numerous prestigious events, including the Thailand Classic. Its challenging design, with numerous bunkers, trees, and water hazards, offers golfers a dynamic mix of risk and reward. However, the course is also accessible for beginners, thanks to wide fairways and spacious greens.
Awards
Best Golf Experience in Thailand 2020
Best Course in Thailand 2016
18. Royale Jakarta Golf Club (Indonesia)
The Royale Jakarta Golf Club, designed by well-known golf course architect Robert Moore, Jr., offers a peaceful and beautiful golfing experience. The 27-hole course is set in lush green meadows with Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum grass, surrounded by vibrant purple plants and calming lakes. The design provides both a challenging game of golf and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a perfect place for golfers to enjoy a unique and scenic round of golf.
Award
Best golf course in Indonesia for 5 consecutive years (2011-2016)
19. Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club - West Course (Malaysia)
The West Course at KLGCC is a stunning 18-hole championship golf course known for its peaceful atmosphere, pristine fairways, and beautiful scenery. The course offers a captivating layout that seamlessly integrates with its tranquil natural surroundings. With its exceptional condition and thoughtfully designed holes, each tee presents golfers with unique views and challenges, making for an unforgettable golfing experience.
Award
Asia's Best Golf Course for 5 consecutive years
20. Dalat at 1200 Country Club (Vietnam)
The last name on this list is Dalat 1200 Golf Club. The course designed by former professional golfer and current Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han, is a beautiful golf course located in the highlands of Dalat. At over 1,200 meters above sea level, the course enjoys a mild climate with four distinct seasons, allowing golfers to enjoy the course comfortably all year round.
Surrounded by three verdant valleys of pine forests and a serene 2,100-acre lake, the club offers a picturesque setting and refreshing breezes, even during summer, making it an ideal retreat for golf enthusiasts.
Award
Best Landscape Course in Vietnam 2017
These 20 courses showcase the very best of Southeast Asia's golf scene. Follow Asia Golf Journey for more insights and updates on the Asian golf industry!
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