Vietnam's Latest Gem

The Greg Norman-designed Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, part of a large casino resort to the south of Ho Chi Minh City, was officially opened to great fanfare last month

The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip is characterised by sand and scrub

Some two and a half hours and 130km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip is among several components of The Grand Ho Tram Strip’s first stage of development, having opened in July 2013 as Vietnam’s first luxury international casino resort.

The Asian Coast Development project already features a 541-room upscale hotel, more than 10 restaurants and bars, a spa, night club, convention centre and casino with 90 gaming tables and 600 slot machines.

But dominating the landscape is the par-72 layout of Greg Norman Golf Course Design, which follows the Great White Shark's highly-regarded layout at Danang Golf Club as his second Vietnam design.

Routed over and around towering seaside sand dunes, the course has significant elevation changes, the highest point being 50m above sea level on the 15th green.

A very Scottish feel to proceedings on launch day

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Written by The Editors

Photography by Paul Macleod

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