PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet has strengthened its reputation as a premier new destination for golf in the region by securing the title of Best New Golf Course at last week's Vietnam Golf & Leisure Awards.

The bi-annual Vietnam Golf & Leisure Awards honours the best golf courses in Vietnam and has been organized since 2007 by Vietnam Golf & Leisure Magazine.

The 2022 awards were staged in coordination with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Vietnam Golf Association and General Department of Physical Education and Sports, with the aim of increasing golf participation across the country. The panel of judges included leading industry experts, as well as public votes from both the domestic and international community.

Originally opened in April 2021, the PGA Ocean Course was designed by Australian legend Greg Norman. The 7,400-yard layout aims to host a number of high-profile championships in the years to come, offering a range of world-class facilities and technology including a state-of-the-art contemporary clubhouse, a 320-yard PGA-accredited driving range, and the latest GPS tracking software from Tagmarshal.

The course features a mix of both parkland and links-style land, with stylishly rugged bunkers lined with native grass that punctuate the undulating fairways, while serving up stunning views over the East Sea. Signature ‘mini fairway’ tees up to 100 metres in length allow every hole to be set up in different ways to offer a varied challenge for every standard of golfer.

Made with 100% Zoysia grasses, which use less fertiliser and require less water, the PGA Ocean Course was also built with the environment in mind as the resort seeks to become one of Asia’s most sustainable golf destinations.

Andrew Bowles, Nova Golf Clubs – Golf Director and Advisory, noted: “It is amazing that the PGA Ocean Course has won not only one but two titles this year. Everyone at the club has worked extremely hard to create one of the best golfing experiences in Vietnam and these awards are recognition of that.

"Golf is one of many key facilities that are being offered at NovaWorld Phan Thiet – the 1000ha coastal mega city – Tourism - Wellness with 7km coastline, and as more people come to visit, we are excited to demonstrate the outstanding course conditioning, playability and the challenge offered by both the PGA Ocean and Garden Courses.”

Hoiana Shores Golf Club received the Best Golf Course award, while the top 10 golf courses in Vietnam for 2022 were Hoiana Shores, The Bluffs Grand Ho Tram Strip, Laguna Golf Lang Co, KN Golf Links Cam Ranh, PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang, BRG Danang Golf Resort, Ba Na Hills Golf Club, SkyLake Resort & Golf Club, and Montgomerie Links Golf Club.