Hanoi is the world's best golf destination in 2024

The World Golf Awards has recognized Vietnam's capital as the "World's Best Golf Destination" in 2024. This is the 8th consecutive time Vietnam has been honored at this award.

Golf is gradually becoming popular among young Vietnamese people, including artists. Photo: @jamesjoycegolf.

On the evening of November 23, in the Madeira archipelago, Portugal, the organizing committee of the World Golf Awards announced the list and destinations of golf-related awards.

The categories are divided by region and a global category (27 awards) honoring hotels, destinations, tour operators, holes, broadcasters, brands... in golf.

In which, Vietnam has 2 awards.

First, Hanoi (Vietnam) was honored at the World's Best Golf City Destination 2024 award.

Panoramic view of a golf course in Hanoi. Photo: hanoigolfclub.

Accordingly, Hanoi surpassed other strong competitors such as London (UK), New York (USA), Paris (France), Rome (Italy) to reach the above title, according to the unit's official website.

In addition, in the Asia category, Vietnam won the Asia's Best Golf Destination 2024 award, followed by China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand.

In total, Vietnam has been voted "Asia's Best Golf Destination" eight times and won the "World's Best Golf City" award twice.

The central region of Vietnam is one of the top golf destinations. Photo: Laguna Lang Co.

According to the National Tourism Administration, Vietnam is considered a leading golf destination in Asia thanks to its beautiful landscape and favorable tropical climate for building infrastructure and developing golf tourism.

According to preliminary statistics, our country has about 100 18-hole golf courses and practice grounds in operation. In the Vietnam Tourism Development Strategy approved by the Prime Minister, infrastructure development and golf tourism product development are among the key orientations.

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