Danang, Vietnam: Golf clubs in central Vietnam are gearing up for one of their strongest seasons yet as Danang enjoys record tourism growth and prepares to welcome even more international visitors in the months ahead.

The city welcomed a record 7.74 million overnight visitors during the first five months of 2026, a 20.9% increase year-on-year. International arrivals climbed 23.6% to 4.18 million, while domestic visitors rose 17.9% to 3.55 million.

The recent rollout of Vietnam’s digital arrival card in Danang is expected to build further on that momentum by making travel to Central Vietnam even more seamless for overseas visitors.

For golfers, the timing could hardly be better. Few destinations in Asia combine such a concentration of championship golf with beaches, luxury resorts, UNESCO World Heritage sites and an acclaimed culinary scene.

Within a little more than an hour’s drive, visitors can play courses designed by Sir Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Colin Montgomerie, Luke Donald, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

As the region enters its peak playing season, clubs in the area are unveiling major tournaments, enhanced playing experiences and compelling seasonal offers designed to build on growing international demand.

Laguna Golf Lang Co, which hosted the 16th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final in April, is currently offering an attractive stay and play package at US$140 per person, including one round on the Faldo Signature Design layout, one night’s accommodation at Laguna Parkside Lang Cup and shuttle to and from Danang International Airport.

Meanwhile, Hoiana Shores Golf Club, venue for the 2025 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific, is preparing to stage the Hoiana Junior Golf Invitational.

That will coincide with the visit of a selection of golf writers from around the region (August 15-17) for the second edition of the Hoiana Shores Golf Club Media Invitational, which will include a media panel session addressing the Changing Face of Golf Media.

At Ba Na Hills Golf Club, night golf continues to gain popularity, giving golfers the chance to experience the Luke Donald-designed course under floodlights every Wednesday and Friday. Available over both nine and 18 holes, the experience combines cooler evening conditions with a post-round food and beverage offering.

The course has also returned to peak condition following its annual coring and summer maintenance programme, setting the stage for the busiest months of the golfing calendar.

Next month will mark the 16th Club Championships at Montgomerie Links Golf Club, bringing together members and guests for one of the highlights of the club’s annual calendar.

Beyond celebrating the spirit of golf, the gathering also reflects Montgomerie Links’ on-going commitment to the community through its Green Hope CSR projects. This year, the tournament will raise funds to support under-privileged students in Danang, helping them pursue their educational dreams.

Golfers visiting during the season can also take advantage of Twilight Golf from just VND750,000 (about US$28.50), offering outstanding value on the Colin Montgomerie-designed layout.

*Laguna Golf Lang Co, Hoiana Shores Golf Club, Faldo Design and Greg Norman Golf Course Design are all members of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.