A one hour drive from HCMC in Binh Duong Province is Twin Doves Golf Club, developed as the first private and exclusive golf club in southern Vietnam. Upon arrival, our group was warmly greeted by management and staff in front of their award-winning, spacious clubhouse. Deemed by many as the best in Vietnam, the clubhouse gives a feeling that you’re entering a 5-star resort.
Designed by P+G Development and set on a 165 hectare site, Twin Doves is a 27-hole course with three nines - Luna, Sole & Stella. Each is designed to utilize the area’s natural landscaping. With five of of us teeing-up, we broke into two groups. Our threesome started on the Luna course, while our twosome started on the Sole course.
Luna Course is characterized by numerous hills, neighboring forest, and a mix of hazards. We found both the fairways and greens to be in very good condition.
The closing 9th hole is a long and difficult par-5. Measuring 586 yards from the blue tees, it is a challenge for a both low and high handicapped golfers. Good club selection is necessary, even for those who consider going for the green in two. For those who layup on their second shot, reaching the green in three requires an accurate shot.
The Luna Course a flood-lit course allowing for night-time play.
Sole Course starts with a relatively simple par-4. At 379-yards from the Blue tees, it rewards a golfer's accuracy with only a couple fairway bunkers to pass on the way to the green.
The par-5 second hole is where length begins to challenge the Sole course golfer. For those looking to reach the green in two on this 560-yard hole green in two, the golfer will need to carry three bunkers on the second shot. With two bunkers behind the green, all golfers will need to be accurate with their approach.
Though not a long par-5, the closing 9th hole required good club selection. On their second shot, golfers must consider whether they’re going to go for the green in two by carrying over a stream, or if they’re layup and reach the green in three. A very good closing hole for the Sole course.
Stella Course is the most natural of the three courses. Flanked by creeks and trees on all holes, it forces you into being more accurate. The course begins with a rather forgiving, simple par-4. With only a couple bunkers to negotiate, most golfers will find an easy path to the green on this 357-yard hole.
The only par-3 on the Stella Course is the short 125-yard 5th hole. Though not a long hole, it required an accurate drive to the green, as it requires a carry over a large water hazard. With more water to the right, and a bunker on the left, accuracy is rewarded with a good chance for a birdie.
The 9th hole on the Stella course is another challenging closing hole. A 411-yard par-4, it is heavily bunkered throughout the hole. Accurate shots into the fairway are rewarded with a good opportunity at par.
We were fortunate to be joined by the club’s management after the round of golf for their buffet
at the Twin Doves international restaurant where they serve a variety Asian, Western and local Vietnamese selections.
I found this to be a well maintained course, and recommend it to those who have the opportunity to play it. I’ll certainly be returning.
To contact the site:
Twin Doves Golf Club
368 Tran Ngoc Len St. Hoa Phu Commune
Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong
Tel: +84 0650 3860
Website: www.twindovesgolf.com
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