Golfers and water buffalo bio mowers alike are about to reap the benefits as Vietnam Golf Coast clubs announce a wave of upgrades and practices.
Ba Na Hills Golf Club and Laguna Golf Lang Co are embracing a philosophy of continual improvement to elevate course conditioning, aesthetics and the overall player experience. Through revamping turf and native landscaping and enhancing visual appeal and drainage, both clubs are investing in upgrades.
At Laguna Golf Lang Co, featuring a Sir Nick Faldo Signature layout, work is underway on several improvements to help the course thrive through the year, particularly during Vietnam’s more stressful winter months.
A second shelter for the club’s water buffalo, who act as "bio-mowers" tending to the rice paddies integrated into the course, is currently being constructed, providing protection from storms.
“Alongside the new shelter, we’re re-establishing putting surfaces and expanding our turf nurseries as we transition back to Zoysia matrella,” Laguna Golf chief superintendent Jason Blacka says. “We’re also adopting enhanced staff training and implementing customized agronomic practices to maintain optimal turf health and playability year-round.”
Other initiatives include revamping native landscape zones to expose more sand and promote resilient indigenous plants.
Meanwhile, over in the hills above Da Nang, Ba Na Hills Golf Club is refining both the course and the brand. In 2025, the club unveiled a new brand philosophy — Crafted by Nature, Perfected by Passion — that reflects a focus on both authenticity and precision.
“This is more than just a slogan, it’s a guiding ethos that informs how we present and care for our course,” Ba Na Hills Golf Club general manager Simon Mees said. “We’ve implemented a more rigorous maintenance regime focused on turf quality and year-round playability, while enhancing facilities to ensure comfort without compromising the tranquility we’re known for.”
Recent improvements include raising the water level between holes 9 and 18 for better aesthetics and reducing the height of the fairway on No. 11 to reveal water views and boost drainage. At the same time, annual renovation work is being carried out across all playing surfaces to encourage root health and promote long-term grass density.
“We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but the real key is never standing still,” Mees said. “At Ba Na Hills and across the Vietnam Golf Coast, we’re committed to refining every detail so that every visit feels better than the last.”