Course Specifications
| Designer | Lee Nifong / IMG |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 2006 |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,160 Yards |
| Grass Type | Bentgrass Greens |
| Setting | Pine-forested mountain valley |
AGS Course Heritage
Chi Linh
Golf
"Northern Vietnam's ultimate challenge — a benchmark for the serious discerning golfer."
The Overview
Chi Linh Golf is uniformly regarded as the hardest course in Northern Vietnam — a title it wears with pride. Carved through a dramatic pine-forested valley in Hai Duong Province, the layout's significant elevation changes, narrow corridors, and true bentgrass greens combine to create an unrelenting challenge.
Earning the nickname "the Dalat of the North" for its cool mountain air and rugged terrain, the course winds through ravines and along ridgelines with little room for error off the tee. The fast, true bentgrass surfaces — rare in Northern Vietnam — demand precision on every approach.
For the serious discerning golfer who wants to put their game to the ultimate test, Chi Linh Golf is the benchmark. AGS regularly programmes it on challenge-focused itineraries for groups seeking a genuine step up from the standard Hanoi resort circuits.