Vietnamese top golfer Tran Le Duy Nhat will take part in the Vietnam-Singapore Alliance Cup 2024 on March 27-27 in Da Nang. (Photo of organisers) The event is one of the activities taking to celebrate the 51years (1973-2024) of cooperation and development between the twocountries, which has become increasingly reliable and sustainable.
Beyond economic, cultural and social cooperation anddevelopment, both countries frequently engage in sports exchanges. The AllianceCup is to bridge the gap between the two nations in golf.
With the message "Linking Golf Destinations", the eventwill be held on March 27-27 at the Legend Danang Golf Resort which isthe most beautiful golf course in Vietnam, designed by golf legends GregNorman and Jack Nicklaus.
Covering an area of 150ha with 18 holes, the course boasts astunning location overlooking Non Nuoc beach – one of the most beautifulbeaches on the planet voted by Forbes.
The course, with the most beautiful Par 3 in Vietnam, offersa unique experience with wooden retaining walls running along the tees,fairways, and greens.
Combining the style of Scottish links courses with the ambiance ofAustralian sandbelt courses, the golf course was listed among the top 15 golfcourses worldwide by Golf Magazine in 2010 and has received numerous otherprestigious awards.
The tournament in its second edition will follow a team match-playformat with Fourball, Foursomes, and Singles Matches. The team with the highestpoints accumulated throughout the matches will be crowned the overall winner.
Golfers will have the opportunity to interact, learn, and competetogether, fostering unity and friendship in the golfing community.
The tournament's message also signifies the commitment of bothnations to develop golf tourism and build a strong, cohesive golfing community.
After the Cup, participants will take part in a city tour visitingfamous destinations such as Hoi An Ancient Town and Ba Na Hillswhere local specialties and cultural experiences will be introduced to eitherhost and visiting golfers.
Golf Tourism Promoted
Golf tourism has become increasingly popular in Vietnam inrecent years.
According to data from Golf Coast Vietnam, the average golfparticipation rate among members of the consortium of seven courses in Hue, DaNang and Quang Nam ranged from 19-24% in 2023, indicating a significantincrease in golf tourism.
With the development of golf resort real estate, golfers seek notonly diverse courses but also immersion in green living spaces and premiumaccommodation services.
In addition to these courses, localities across Vietnamhave continuously enhanced their golf tourism services, attracting a largenumber of tourists annually.
Singapore is also a promising golf tourism destination, boastingbeautiful golf courses and being dubbed the "Golf Capital ofAsia". It is a top choice for golf tourists in Asia, offering golfexperiences alongside scenic views and local cuisine.
The Alliance Cup 2024 is an opportunity to promote golftourism and introduce interesting tourist destinations, beautiful landscapes,culture, cuisine and people of Vietnam to international friends.
The Cup was first organised in 2023 at the Tan Son Nhat GolfCourse in Ho Chi Minh City, receiving high acclaim fromparticipants and leaving a significant impact on both nations.Thehost team clinched the championship trophy.
The tournament is jointly organised by the Vietnam GolfAssociation (VGA), Singapore Professional Golfers' Association and VG Events.
VG Events (under the VG Corp conglomerate) is currently the mostprofessional golf event organiser in Vietnam. It is responsible for eventsunder the Asian Development Tour system in the country, the VGA Tourprofessional circuit, and the Vietnam Amateur Series./.
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