Dalat golf courses
Dalat, a charming city in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is an unexpected yet exceptional golfing destination with a rich history and stunning landscapes. Golf in Dalat began in 1922 with the Dalat Palace Golf Club, a historic course that has been renovated and remains one of Asia’s top golfing spots. The city, with its cool climate and picturesque pine-covered hills, offers a refreshing change from the heat of the coast.
The climate in Dalat is ideal for golf, with warm days and cool nights around 10°C. Though summer brings brief rain showers, they usually clear quickly, making Dalat a great choice for a golf getaway.
Dalat features three prominent golf courses. The Dalat Palace Golf Club is renowned for its historic charm and scenic beauty. The Sacom Tuyen Lam Golf Resort, located about 15 km from the city in a lush, pine-covered valley, offers a challenging 18-hole course with elevation changes, bunkers, and water hazards.
The newest addition, Dalat 1200 Golf Club, adds to Dalat’s appeal with its unique course design and beautiful surroundings. Together, these courses make Dalat an attractive destination for golf enthusiasts, whether you’re exploring Vietnam from north to south or taking a short trip from Ho Chi Minh City.
Located some 30 minutes from the Vietnamese city of Dalat you will find The Dàlat at 1200 Golf Course, a residential resort that screams luxury. Dalat, founded by French colonies in 1898 is in the Lam Dong province and offers a new take on Hill Station living. The 3rd course in the Dalat area, it has shot to prominence quickly after opening, staging the first ladies professional event held in Vietnam.
Sam Tuyen Lam Golf Resort sits in a picturesque and forest-covered valley about 15kms from the centre of Dalat. The wonderful scenery and the cool mountain air make golf in Dalat a wonderful experience. Quite a challenging course with many elevation changes, well-placed bunkers and water hazards.
Dalat Palace Golf Club is regularly rated amongst the top courses in Asia and the only place in South East Asia where you can play on the sublime bent grass that everyone talks about, this is an experience not to be missed.