The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram is a Greg Norman links-style course built through coastal sand dunes at Ho Tram, about 120 km (around 2 hours by car) from central Ho Chi Minh City. Opened in 2014, it is 18 holes, par 71 and 7,007 yards from the back tees, and has appeared in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
| Location | Ho Tram coast, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria – Vung Tau), Vietnam |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (five par 3s, nine par 4s, four par 5s) |
| Length | 7,007 yards (back tees); forward tees from about 4,800 yards |
| Designer | Greg Norman Golf Course Design |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Course Type | Links-style dunes course on a coastal plateau beside a national forest, up to 50 m above sea level, with sea views and constant wind |
| Recognition | Golf Digest World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses (several editions); World Golf Awards Vietnam’s Best Golf Course |
| Caddie / Cart | Caddie and golf cart included in the green fee |
| Facilities | Clubhouse with Infinity Restaurant and pro shop, locker rooms, driving range with practice bunker and chipping area |
| Green Fee | Contact us for current rates |
| Distance | About 120 km / 2-2.5 hours from District 1; about 45 km / 1 hour from Vung Tau |
What Is The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Like to Play?
The Bluffs plays like a links course in a tropical setting. Greg Norman laid the holes across a plateau of sand dunes next to the national forest on the Ho Tram coast, so the fairways sit between ridges of exposed sand rather than trees, and the wind off the sea changes the course from season to season. The highest point on the property is about 50 metres above the water, which gives long views along the coast from several tees.
At par 71 and 7,007 yards from the back it is a demanding course, but there are five sets of tees, the shortest around 4,800 yards. Holes golfers tend to remember include the par-3 11th, played towards the ocean, and the 15th, the longest par 3 on the course, which climbs to the highest point of the layout. The 16th is the longest par 5 and the 18th the longest par 4, so the finish asks for distance as well as accuracy in the wind.
That combination of dunes, sea views and wind has kept The Bluffs in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses in several editions, and it has been named Vietnam’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards more than once. For many visiting golfers it is the one round in southern Vietnam they plan the trip around.
How Do You Get to The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram?
Allow about 2 to 2.5 hours by car from central Ho Chi Minh City (around 120 km), or about an hour from Vung Tau. Because of the drive, most golfers stay at least one night at Ho Tram rather than going there and back in a day. The course sits within The Grand Ho Tram resort, which includes the InterContinental Grand Ho Tram and the Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach.
GoGolfVietnam, a local golf tour operator in Vietnam, books the tee time together with a private transfer from Saigon, so the long drive is planned around your round rather than squeezed in before it.
Location and Map – The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram
On the Ho Tram coast, about 120 km southeast of central Ho Chi Minh City.
Other Golf Courses in Ho Chi Minh City
Chau Duc, a convenient stop on the drive to Ho TramLong Thanh Golf Club with its Hill and Lake coursesVietnam Golf & Country Club, the country’s first 36-hole club
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram? ›
On the Ho Tram coast, part of Ho Chi Minh City since the 2025 provincial merger (formerly Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria – Vung Tau), next to The Grand Ho Tram resort.
2. How far is The Bluffs from Ho Chi Minh City? ›
About 120 km, or around 2 to 2.5 hours by car from District 1 depending on traffic. Vung Tau is about 45 km away, roughly an hour’s drive.
3. How many holes and what par? ›
18 holes, par 71, with 7,007 yards from the back tees and four shorter sets of tees down to about 4,800 yards.
4. Who designed The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram? ›
Greg Norman, through Greg Norman Golf Course Design. The course opened in 2014.
5. Are caddies and carts included? ›
Yes. The green fee includes a caddie and a golf cart, and the dune routing is not suited to walking.
