West Lakes Golf & Villas

Official website: westlakesgolf.com • 18 holes (Par 72) • Champion tees 7,147 yards

1. Overview

West Lakes Golf & Villas rises over the Long An plains northwest of Ho Chi Minh City with a championship 18-hole layout from the Peter Thomson-led firm Thomson Perrett & Lobb. Artificial lakes, canals, and man-made dunes carve a parkland routing that is unusual for the southern region.

Water comes into play on 15 holes, and topographical undulations combined with strategic bunkering keep the expanse interesting. The Zeon Zoysia fairways and TifEagle greens hold consistent speed and roll through each season, while risk/reward holes such as the 5th, 11th par-5s and the 15th par-3 emphasize shotmaking.

The clubhouse overlooks the lake with an infinity deck, 350-meter driving range, dedicated short-game area, and lakeside villas. Shuttle links to Ho Chi Minh City’s northwest industrial and new town corridors allow the venue to welcome corporate outings and extended golf-stay packages.

• Peter Thomson’s Thomson Perrett & Lobb design — southern Vietnam’s first 27-hole masterplan phasing.
• Fifteen holes feature water hazards · Zeon Zoysia & TifEagle combo for year-round consistency.
• 350m driving range, lakeside villas, banquet halls, and resort-style support facilities.

4. Course guide

The front nine begins around the clubhouse, wrapping the main lake to the right. The 2nd par-4 doglegs along water, the 5th par-5 sweeps beside a row of ponds, and the par-3 6th forces a wind-dependent club choice over the water.

The back nine mixes rolling hills with elongated lakes. The 13th par-4 challenges with a lakeside left and a deep pot bunker in the fairway, the 15th par-3 is an island-green signature, and the 18th par-5 finishes with a subtle uphill closing that asks players to control trajectory on the third shot.

4.1 Layout

4.2 Scorecards