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

England's Robert Rock tees off while Norman and Michael Campbell look on

Norman was joined at the grand opening by former US Open champion Michael Campbell and two-time European Tour winner Robert Rock, who played a charity exhibition match with two of Vietnam’s finest female golfers - LPGA Tour pro Tang Thi Nhung and US collegiate golfing star Ngo Bao Nghi.

Rock and Tang prevailed 2-and-1, but the real winner was the course, which surrendered few birdies and left the foursome in awe.

"It’s just spectacular," said Rock, who grew up playing in England, home to some of the world’s great links. “It’s definitely challenging, but it’s also fair. I could play here every day. That’s not something you can say about most courses."

One of the most breathtaking vantage points is at the par-3 4th hole, whose green is perched precariously on a bluff back-dropped by miles of dense national forest, the East Sea and the 20-story Grand Ho Tram Strip.

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Written by The Editors

Photography by Paul Macleod

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