The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram has claimed Best Golf Course in Vietnam at the World Golf Awards 2026 - and it’s the sixth year running. The Greg Norman-designed coastal links in Ba Ria-Vung Tau earned the top spot again, with the team making clear they’ve got no intention of slowing down.
This isn’t just another trophy. It’s a statement. The victory, announced in July 2026, confirms what players already know: golf dreams come alive here against the East Sea. From the first tee, you feel the ocean breeze, the undulating fairways, the kind of challenge that sorts weekend warriors from true competitors. With a sixth straight World Golf Awards win, The Bluffs has cemented its legacy as Vietnam’s undisputed king of courses.
But the win didn’t come easy. Competition gets fiercer every year. New courses pop up. Renovations happen elsewhere. The Bluffs keeps raising the bar - and this latest accolade proves they’re not resting on their laurels.
How The Bluffs Stays on Top: Renovations, Rankings & Maintenance
Bunker Overhaul - 89 Fresh Pits with Pro-Sand Elite
You know a course is serious when it completely overhauls every bunker. The Bluffs did just that: 89 brand-new fairway and greenside bunkers completed in Q1 2026. No patch job - the team ripped out old liners and installed capillary concrete liners with a full dump of Pro-Sand Elite, the same sand used by top-tier courses worldwide. Certified AimPoint compliant, it gives players consistent, predictable lies. No guessing. No awkward stances. Just pure, playable bunkers that reward good shots.
The renovation was massive. Every bunker got the same treatment - same depth, same consistency, same pristine white sand that pops against green fairways. Improved drainage means these bunkers stay playable even after monsoon rains. For the average golfer, that translates to fewer penalty strokes.
Asia’s Elite - Golf Digest Ranking Rise & AGIF Maintenance Crown
The rankings tell the story. In the Golf Digest “Best Golf Courses in Asia-Pacific 2025-2026” rankings, published late last year, The Bluffs climbed to #2 in Vietnam and #44 in Asia. That’s elite company - courses from Japan, South Korea, and Thailand all jostling for position. The Bluffs is right there in the conversation.
But rankings only tell half the story. In June 2026, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) handed The Bluffs the “Best Maintenance Team of the Year” award during their summit in Bangkok. The reason? That new irrigation system installed in late 2025. It’s a game-changer: precise watering, less waste, greens that roll true from sunrise to sunset. The maintenance team has turned course care into an art form.
The Bluffs earned this latest crown because they’ve invested in the details - the ranking rise, the maintenance crown, the bunker overhaul. A course that refuses to rest.
The Win is for the Fans: Recent Events & Experience
Grand Ho Tram Challenge - $45K Pot & Local Hero Nguyen Phuong Anh
The Bluffs doesn’t just collect trophies - it gives them away. The Grand Ho Tram Challenge, held July 18-20, 2026, was a three-day amateur/invitational slugfest with a $45,000 USD prize pool in travel and merchandise vouchers. That’s not pocket change. That’s life-changing for the winners.
And the champion delivered a story worth telling. Nguyen Phuong Anh took the Men’s Gross title, instantly becoming a local hero. Playing on home turf against a stacked field, he showed why Vietnamese golf is on the rise. The crowds were electric. The energy palpable. For the fans who showed up, they witnessed something special - a course that loves hosting events as much as it loves winning awards.
This is what the sixth straight win means in practice: hosting tournaments that matter, giving the golf community a stage to compete, and offering $45K in prizes that change lives.
Peak Season Rates - $185 for Internationals, $120 Locals, Twilight Steal
Here’s where it gets real. The Bluffs prices actually make sense. As of July 2026, the peak season rack rate for an 18-hole round (including shared cart and caddie):
- International visitors: $185 USD
- Local residents: $120 USD
- Twilight rate (after 2 PM): $95 USD
That twilight rate is an absolute steal. Under a hundred bucks gets you one of Asia’s top courses, near-empty fairways, and that golden-hour light that makes every photo look like a postcard. The locals rate - $120 - is practically a gift. Compare that to similar-ranked courses in Japan, Korea, or even Thailand. The Bluffs offers world-class golf at prices that don’t break the bank.
