Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa: The coastal golf capital driving Vietnam’s 10-year streak as "Asia’s Best Golf Destination

At the World Golf Awards 2026 ceremony recently held in Egypt—an prestigious global award established in 2014 and voted on by industry experts, media, and the public—Vietnam was honored as "Asia's Best Golf Destination 2026" for the 10th consecutive year. Within this national achievement, Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa serves as a flagship coastal golf center, blessed with over 300 sunny days a year, mild temperatures, and a diverse topography where mountain ranges meet turquoise bays. Golfers arriving in Nha Trang can experience distinct championship layouts tailored to natural coastal contours, notably Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island—an 18-hole, par-71 island course (6,787 yards) designed by IMG Worldwide that weaves through a lush green valley with sweeping views of Nha Trang Bay—and Diamond Bay Golf Nha Trang on Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard, an 18-hole, par-72 layout (7,244 yards) designed by American architect Andy Dye, renowned for its coastal fairways, night-lighted turf, and signature driving range hitting directly into the sea.

Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, with its stunning course surface, has attracted many domestic and international players to experience.

Extending southward along the Bai Dai coastline and Cam Ranh Peninsula, Khanh Hoa’s golf ecosystem further elevates the challenge for international players with world-class links and dune courses. Located just minutes from Cam Ranh International Airport, KN Golf Links Cam Ranh features a 27-hole championship layout (comprising the 18-hole par-72 Links course and the 9-hole par-36 Oasis course) designed by legendary golfer Greg Norman, rolling across natural white sand dunes with resilient Zeon Zoysia fairways overlooking the East Sea. Nearby, Anara Binh Tien Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par-72 championship course (6,920 yards) crafted by Golfplan (Kevin Ramsey and David Dale), blending coastal sand dunes and coconut groves against the dramatic backdrop of Nui Chua National Park. Seamlessly integrated with 5-star beachfront resorts, luxury villas, wellness spas, and local culinary experiences, this cluster of four signature courses has enabled Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to host major national and international tournaments—including the Vietnam Golf Festival – Nha Trang gathering 280 golfers—solidifying its appeal among high-spending, long-stay international golf travelers.

KN Golf Links Cam Ranh - one of the top ten golf courses in Vietnam

Capitalizing on a decade of international recognition requires tight synergy between golf courses, luxury accommodations, travel agencies, and airlines to build synchronized "Stay & Play" packages for global golfers. Responsible for operating and managing Cam Ranh International Terminal, Cam Ranh International Terminal Joint Stock Company (CRTC) aligns its aviation infrastructure capacity, slot coordination, and ground handling services to cater specifically to high-yield golf tourism markets such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, ASEAN, and Australia. By maintaining dedicated oversized baggage processing for golf equipment, streamlined customs and immigration clearance, and premium lounge amenities at Terminal T2, CRTC enables international golfers to transition effortlessly from their aircraft to the tee boxes along Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard and Nha Trang Bay within 10 to 30 minutes of landing.