My golfing adventures in Vietnam

Winston wrote:

Guys,

Anytime you need assistance, just drop me a PM. However, do try to PM me at least a week or so in advance so it allows me time to make the arrangements.

JoeYee,

Since you head up to Hanoi often, maybe you would like plan a stopover in HCMC and have a few rounds??

BTW, from what I have heard, golf in Hanoi is more expensive compared to else where in vietnam, even the tips for the caddies are more. Also, Hanoians bet really really big

Bro Winston
Thanks for the offer, has never been to HCM as my office is in Hanoi but I will keep that in mind.
Just got back yesterday and updated my blog on the itinerary. I left Hanoi at a temperature of 43 degrees yesterday!!!('')

http://kyjoegolf.blogspot.com/search?q=scorching

Anyway, as for damages in Hanoi golf, I paid 95USD for 36 holes with Caddies, buggies, and I think with a round of water.
hee hee, I don't know about elsewhere in VN, with the exception of the currencies difference, bets are I think up to you.

If anyone is interested in a suggested "agenda" of a golf trip in Hanoi, you can take a look at my blog entry,

After a few months playing at my "Adopted" home club, Finally managed to squeeze some time to play at Vietnam Golf and Country Club. http://vietnamgolfcc.com/golf/en/about.html

It is the nearest golf course located to the city centre. About 25mins away. It has 2 X 18 holes ( East & West Course)

Wednesday is golf day @ USD$57.00 (Incl Caddy fees)

East course is designed by Lee Trevino and I swear he copied Pebble Beach design. The roughs lining both sides of the fairways are aproximatly 1 - 1.5 inches thick. Also all roughs surrounding the green average 1 inch thick. Even the fringe is soft and spongy.

ALL greens are link style greens. There is one that resembles the 14th hole of pebble beach though not so big where by it is shape like a hill.

The most intresting hole was a the PAR 3 17th. Blue tee at 170yds. and when you stand on the tee box looking at the green, there is a tree , aproximatly 4 stories high aproximatly 40 yds before the green and on the left side. the branches block about 3/4 of the green. Since I dont know how to shape my shots, just hit and hope it clears the tree.

Some pics!!

sorry..this time no pics. Forgot to bring camera. But am planning a game there soon to get revenge. And will take pics.

Hi Winston,

May I know how far is the golf course from HCM city center?

Thanks

Raquel wrote:

Hi Winston,

May I know how far is the golf course from HCM city center?

Thanks

Hi Raquel,
Which golf coures? There are a few ranging from 1/2 hr to 1 hr. Are you currently in HCMC?

eeerrrmmm... For Vietnam Golf & Country Club, It is about 30mins away from CIty Centre. THis is based on Early morning traffic at 5.30am. Even at this time it is quite congested. IF you decide to play afternoon tee-off time, ou might have to leave at least 1 hour before. Traffic in HCMC is unpredictable.

Hi Waston,

I forget that you are in VN. I just arrive HCM today but it is a business trip (no time for golf). I made sure I will pm you on my next VN trip and we can play ....

Slicer51 wrote:

Hi Waston,

I forget that you are in VN. I just arrive HCM today but it is a business trip (no time for golf). I made sure I will pm you on my next VN trip and we can play ....

Its ok Sir!!!!! No worries. If you have time for coffee, drop me a PM.

Winston wrote:

Slicer51 wrote:

Hi Waston,

I forget that you are in VN. I just arrive HCM today but it is a business trip (no time for golf). I made sure I will pm you on my next VN trip and we can play ....

Its ok Sir!!!!! No worries. If you have time for coffee, drop me a PM.

Please do not use "Sir" Sir Winston
I will try if I go back to Hotel early today or tomorrow. Thx

remember to go and wash hair.

Hi Winston,

will you still be there in July or Aug this year?
i might be going there and maybe we can have some golf game there

btw i'm Rick Chua 'new comer'

Rick Chua wrote:

Hi Winston,

will you still be there in July or Aug this year?
i might be going there and maybe we can have some golf game there

btw i'm Rick Chua 'new comer'

Hi Rick, based on my current schedule, I will be here in HCMC, Drop me a PM and if you need any assistance in bookings, let me know and I see what I can do.

hee hee, am planning my business in HCM maybe can also do some golfing hor
thanks in advance

Rick Chua wrote:

hee hee, am planning my business in HCM maybe can also do some golfing hor
thanks in advance

No worries..just drop me a PM.

Went back to Vietnam GOlf & Country Club in the afternoon to play again. This time played the east course. And again played from the blue tee. Tough tough. The Greens as compared to the East course is so much easier to play in that it is not as severe as the East course but it sitill undulates alot. Having said that, out of the 4 par 3's, 2 were at 200 yds.

First time I use driver on the par 3. one on but still pin low. And the green for this is a 2 tier green and the height difference is 1 METER!!!!!!!!!

Tough Tough....

The roughs / 1st cut are much better than the East course. more manageble. However did get my longest drive today at 230yds. Happy Happy...

Met up with a GR member last night in HCMC. Hope I was a good host.....

oh did u bring him to R&R?
okok, I shall ask him when he's back

skybobo wrote:

oh did u bring him to R&R?
okok, I shall ask him when he's back

Hi Winston,

Great post!

i dropped you a PM and me and my mates will be in HCM on 15th to 18th for business and golf.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Have replied to you.

Winston definitely good host one!
Skybobo, u wanna go hcmc too?

andrew-golf wrote:

Hi Winston,

Great post!

i dropped you a PM and me and my mates will be in HCM on 15th to 18th for business and golf.

Andrew

Bro Andrew, You gg to hcm har. sure bor for business & for golfing i thnk i can trust lar cos u golfing for 19 holes rite.

golfchowmk wrote:

andrew-golf wrote:

Hi Winston,

Great post!

i dropped you a PM and me and my mates will be in HCM on 15th to 18th for business and golf.

Andrew

Bro Andrew, You gg to hcm har. sure bor for business & for golfing i thnk i can trust lar cos u golfing for 19 holes rite.

That can also be arranged....wahahahahahahahahahah

pocketace wrote:

Winston definitely good host one!
Skybobo, u wanna go hcmc too?

Did you managed to convince your khakis yet?