When planning an overseas golf trip, unexpected surcharges at the pro shop counter for carts, caddies, or locker rooms can quickly blow out a group budget. Vietnam is one of the easiest golf destinations in Asia to budget accurately, provided you understand how local operators bundle inclusions and why weekday tee times cost significantly less than weekends.
2026/2027 Vietnam golf cost reference table (USD)
| Expense item | Weekday rate (Mon to Fri) | Weekend / Holiday rate (Sat & Sun) | How it is paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-1 Championship Round (Hoiana Shores, Ba Na Hills, The Bluffs Ho Tram, Sky Lake, KN Golf Links) |
US$115 to US$155 | US$150 to US$195 | Prepaid in tour package (includes Green Fee + Caddie Fee + Shared Buggy) |
| Tier-2 Resort & Parkland Round (Montgomerie Links, Trang An, Diamond Bay, Twin Doves, Heron Lake) |
US$85 to US$115 | US$115 to US$145 | Prepaid in tour package (includes Green Fee + Caddie Fee + Shared Buggy) |
| Mandatory Caddie Cash Tip | US$16 to US$20 (400k to 500k VND) | US$16 to US$24 (400k to 600k VND) | Paid in VND cash directly to your caddie after the 18th hole |
| Single-Rider Buggy Supplement (When odd-numbered group or solo cart requested) |
US$15 to US$25 | US$15 to US$25 | Added to voucher or paid at clubhouse reception |
| Clubhouse Rental Set (18 Holes) | US$35 to US$55 | US$35 to US$55 | Reserved in advance or paid at pro shop |
| 5-Day / 3-Round Land Package (4 nights 4★/5★ hotel, 3 rounds, private 16-seat golf van) |
From US$720 to US$860 / golfer | Add US$70 to US$110 if playing Sat/Sun | Booked as an all-in package via local ground operator |
1. What a standard Vietnam golf voucher includes
In Thailand or Indonesia, golf courses frequently quote a bare green fee and then charge separate compulsory fees for the caddie, the golf cart, and caddie insurance upon arrival. In Vietnam, contracted quotes from an established local golf tour operator bundle all three core items into one price: your 18-hole green fee, one personal caddie per golfer, and a shared motorized golf buggy (one cart per two players).
If your group has an odd number of players (for example, 3, 5, or 7 golfers) or if every player in your four-ball wants to drive a solo cart, the club charges a single-buggy supplement of US$15 to US$25 per round.
2. How to save US$120 to US$180 per golfer with weekday scheduling
Vietnamese golf clubs charge a 25% to 35% premium on Saturdays, Sundays, and national public holidays because that is when local members in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City fill the morning tee sheets.
If your group has flexible flight dates, flying in on a Sunday afternoon, playing four championship rounds between Monday and Friday, and using Saturday for a Ha Long Bay cruise, Hoi An sightseeing, or beach recovery saves each golfer US$120 to US$180 in weekend surcharges while giving you much quieter fairways.
3. The one mandatory cash expense: caddie tipping
While the caddie service fee is paid to the golf club inside your package voucher, your caddie relies on the post-round cash tip for the majority of their take-home income. In 2026/2027, the standard caddie tip across Vietnam is 400,000 to 500,000 VND (roughly US$16 to US$20 or AU$25 to AU$30) per 18 holes per player, or 600,000 VND (US$24) for tournament-level green reading in tough weather. Always carry crisp 500,000 VND notes in your golf bag so you can hand the tip directly to your caddie at the bag drop after the 18th hole.
4. Why bundled ground packages beat walk-in rack rates
Walking directly into a Vietnamese golf club or booking tee times through a general hotel concierge desk exposes you to published rack rates, which often run 30% higher than wholesale operator allocations. You also still have to hire a vehicle large enough to hold four golf travel bags. You can compare contracted rates across all 70+ clubs on Wingolf's Vietnam Golf Course Directory or browse bundled multi-round itineraries on our Vietnam Golf Tours page.