Last updated: August 2026
Montgomerie Links Vietnam is a par-72, 7,091-yard course designed by Colin Montgomerie that opened in 2009 as the first golf course on Vietnam’s central coast. It sits midway between Da Nang and Hoi An, about 20 minutes from each, and green fees run roughly USD 120–180 on weekdays. It is worth playing — but for the sheltered, tree-framed round it actually delivers, not for the raw seaside links test the name suggests.
Quick Answer
Yes, Montgomerie Links Vietnam is worth playing for most visiting golfers. It is a par-72 Colin Montgomerie design of 7,091 yards, opened in 2009, roughly 20 minutes from both Da Nang and Hoi An. Expect USD 120–180 on weekdays and USD 140–210 at weekends. Casuarina trees and water make it calmer and more forgiving than Hoiana Shores, which is why many groups use it as their opening round.
| Course | Montgomerie Links Vietnam (Montgomerie Links Golf Club) |
| Location | Coastal Road, Dien Ban Dong ward, Da Nang City — between Da Nang and Hoi An, beside the Marble Mountains |
| Designer | Colin Montgomerie — his signature course, and the first on Vietnam’s central coast |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 |
| Length | 7,091 yards from the Monty tees, down to 5,102 yards from the reds |
| Course type | Links-style by design; plays as a sheltered coastal course framed by casuarina trees and water |
| Green fee (18 holes) | Approx. USD 120–180 weekday, USD 140–210 weekend (as of August 2026 — confirm at booking) |
| Caddie & cart | Caddie standard at all Vietnamese courses; cart usually shared — confirm what your rate includes |
| Distance | About 20 minutes from Da Nang city centre; about 20 minutes from Hoi An old town |
| Notable awards | Best New Course in Vietnam (2009); listed by Forbes Travel among Asia’s top ten elite courses; Best Golf Course in Vietnam, Asian Golf Awards |
Is Montgomerie Links Vietnam Actually a Links Course?
Not in the Scottish sense, and it is worth saying so plainly. The club describes the course as designed in the links style, and the bones are there — sandy soil, rolling movement, big greens, deep bunkering. But mature casuarina groves and a series of lakes frame most holes, so the round plays more sheltered and more visually defined than a true seaside links.
That gap between name and experience is the single thing golfers ask us about most often. Our team has found that groups who arrive expecting Hoiana-level exposure spend the front nine recalibrating; groups told in advance that it is a tree-lined coastal course enjoy it from the first tee. Same golf course, different expectations.
The trees do more than soften the wind. They give you a target on nearly every drive, which matters on a layout stretching to 7,091 yards. Play the correct tees and it is a fair, readable golf course. Play the Monty tees because the name sounds good and it will find you out.
The full Montgomerie Links course profile has the hole-by-hole detail, scorecard and tee-time information.
Which Holes Decide Your Round at Montgomerie Links?
Scores here are usually made or lost in two places: the water holes on the front nine and the closing stretch, where the wind finally reaches you.
The par 3s deserve particular respect. Several play over or alongside water to greens that are wide but shallow, so club selection matters more than line. Long is dead more often than short. When the afternoon sea breeze builds — usually from around 2pm between April and September — a mid-iron in the morning becomes a very different shot after lunch.
The greens are large, which sounds generous until you are 25 metres from a back pin on a surface with real internal movement. Three-putts here are almost never about green speed. They are about ending up on the wrong tier.
How Much Does It Cost to Play Montgomerie Links in 2026?
Expect roughly USD 120–180 on a weekday and USD 140–210 at a weekend for 18 holes, as of August 2026. That puts Montgomerie Links in the middle of the Da Nang market — clearly below Hoiana Shores, broadly in line with the BRG courses, above Vinpearl Nam Hoi An.
A few practical notes on what those numbers do and do not cover. A caddie is standard at every Vietnamese course and is normally built into the published rate; the tip is separate and expected. Carts are usually shared rather than per-golfer, so a threeball or fiveball can change the maths. Club rental is available on site if you are travelling without your own.
The club also publishes a twilight rate, listed at VND 1,500,000 for guests as of August 2026. Rates move with season and promotion, so treat every figure here as a planning range and confirm the live price when you book. GoGolfVietnam quotes the rate applicable to your specific date rather than a headline number.
When Is the Best Time to Play Montgomerie Links?
October to March is peak season on the central coast, and Montgomerie Links is busiest then. The reason is comfort rather than sunshine: temperatures sit in a range you can walk 18 holes in, which is why tee sheets fill even though this period overlaps the rainy months. Book early rather than assuming quiet fairways.
April to September is the dry season, and May and June are the hottest weeks of the year. A round here in June is entirely playable, but tee off early — the first two hours after sunrise are a completely different experience from a midday start. This is also when discounted rates are most likely to appear, precisely because it is the harder time to play.
On rain: heavy rain or lightning suspends play rather than cancelling it, and rounds resume once conditions clear. Refunds only come into play if the course itself floods and closes. Our team will coordinate with the club if weather disrupts your tee time, though the club sets the policy, not us.
Montgomerie Links vs Ba Na Hills vs Hoiana Shores: Which One Should You Play?
These are the three courses most Da Nang golfers end up choosing between, and they are genuinely different products rather than three versions of the same round.
| Montgomerie Links | Ba Na Hills | Hoiana Shores | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setting | Sheltered coastal, tree-lined | Mountain foothills, valley holes | Exposed oceanfront dunes |
| Designer | Colin Montgomerie | Luke Donald | Robert Trent Jones II |
| Green fee (weekday) | USD 120–180 | USD 160–240 | USD 220–300 |
| Wind factor | Low to moderate | Low — sheltered by terrain | High — the defining hazard |
| Best for | Mid-handicaps; opening round of a trip | Golfers wanting scenery and elevation change | Low handicaps chasing a real links test |
| Watch out for | Name suggests more links than it delivers | Sits at the foot of the mountain — it is hot, not cool | Green fee and wind together punish an off day |
In practice, GoGolfVietnam usually sequences these in a specific order for first-time groups: Montgomerie Links early in the trip while everyone is finding their swing, Ba Na Hills in the middle, Hoiana Shores as the finale when the group is playing properly. Reversing that order is how people end up demoralised by day two.
If the green fee is the deciding factor, our breakdown of what a round at Ba Na Hills actually costs and delivers is the closest direct comparison. For the premium end, our honest assessment of whether Hoiana Shores justifies its price covers the trade-off in detail.
Who Should Play Montgomerie Links, and Who Should Skip It?
Play it if you are a mid-handicap golfer, if it is the first round of your trip, or if you are travelling with a group of mixed abilities. The tree definition and generous greens mean a 20-handicapper and an 8-handicapper can share a cart without one of them having a miserable afternoon.
Think twice if you have flown a long way specifically for links golf. If your bucket list says exposed, wind-blasted, ground-game golf, Hoiana Shores is the course you actually came for, and Montgomerie Links will feel like a pleasant warm-up rather than the main event.
The other honest caveat: this is a 2009 golf course, and it shows in places. Conditioning is good rather than immaculate, and the clubhouse is functional rather than the resort experience you get at the newer developments. Our guests consistently rate the golf higher than the surroundings.
How Do You Get to Montgomerie Links, and Where Should You Stay?
The course sits on the coastal road in Dien Ban Dong ward, which since the 2025 provincial reorganisation falls under Da Nang City. It is roughly 20 minutes by car from Da Nang city centre and about the same from Hoi An old town — one of the few courses in the region that is genuinely convenient from either base.
That location is why it works so well as a first or last round. Groups staying in Da Nang can play it on arrival day without a long transfer; groups finishing in Hoi An can play it on the way out. The Marble Mountains are a few minutes up the road if non-golfing partners want somewhere to go while you play.
The club has its own on-site accommodation, which is the simplest option if you want to walk to the first tee. The Montgomerie Links stay-and-play package bundles rooms, rounds and transfers, and our team will coordinate tee times and airport pickup around your flight schedule. To see how a Montgomerie round fits alongside the other courses, see which Da Nang golf packages include a Montgomerie round and what each itinerary covers.
GoGolfVietnam is a local golf tour operator based in Da Nang, arranging tee times, transfers and accommodation across the Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Montgomerie Links Vietnam?
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Colin Montgomerie designed it — the club is his signature course and was the first golf course built on Vietnam’s central coast. Nick Faldo is sometimes named by mistake; Faldo designed Laguna Golf Lang Co near Hue, not Montgomerie Links.
When did Montgomerie Links Vietnam open?
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It opened in 2009 and won Best New Course in Vietnam that year. Some listing sites state 2008, but the club’s own milestone timeline gives 2009.
How long is Montgomerie Links and what is the par?
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It is an 18-hole par 72 measuring 7,091 yards from the Monty tees, down to 5,102 yards from the reds.
How much is a round at Montgomerie Links in 2026?
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Around USD 120–180 on weekdays and USD 140–210 at weekends for 18 holes as of August 2026. Rates move with season and promotion, so confirm the exact figure when booking.
Is Montgomerie Links a real links course?
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It is built in the links style on sandy soil, but casuarina trees and lakes frame most holes, so it plays more sheltered than a true seaside links. Golfers wanting full exposure to the wind should play Hoiana Shores.
How far is Montgomerie Links from Da Nang and Hoi An?
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About 20 minutes by car from Da Nang city centre and roughly the same from Hoi An old town. It sits on the coastal road in Dien Ban Dong ward, beside the Marble Mountains.
Is Montgomerie Links suitable for high-handicap golfers?
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Yes. Tree definition on most tee shots and large greens make it one of the more forgiving championship courses in the region, which is why mixed-ability groups often play it first.
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