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.
Experience the Challenge
Last Updated: October 2026
The Curator's Brief
Chi Linh Golf is a premium championship pine-forested mountain valley golf course located in Vietnam. Designed by Lee Nifong / IMG, this elite facility operates as a strict Par 72 layout, stretching to a formidable 7,160 Yards from the championship tees.
Engineered for international touring groups, the course demands precise shot-making and strategic course management. Asia Golf Specialists (AGS) officially partners with Chi Linh Golf to guarantee priority tee time access, VIP caddie requests, and seamless private ground transportation from your luxury basecamp directly to the first tee box. As a highly regulated facility, walk-in tee times for large international groups are notoriously difficult to secure during the high season (February through May).
According to internal logistical data, AGS recommends incorporating this specific course into a wider multi-day itinerary to perfectly balance coastal links exposure with distinct pine-forested mountain valley challenges. By booking through the AGS Local Guardian network, players bypass public booking queues and experience an uncompromising, fully managed luxury golf experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about playing chi linh golf with Asia Golf Specialists.
Last updated: October 2026