Long Vien Golf Club
The Vientiane Golf Course is laid out on basically flat topography. Humanmade mounding, water features, intricate sharp-lipped bunker complexes provide the main challenges. Mature trees, flowering plants, and red-grass water areas from most of the holes. The all Paspalum grassed course ensures good playing conditions year round. At 7,538 yards from back tees, Long Vien plays a plays very long par-72.
The East Course plays through a series of lakes and forested areas. Water hazards protect greens, and club selection is important when hitting approach shots. The West Course is more open but has more bunkers and undulated fairways.
Facilities at Long Vien include chipping and putting greens and grass driving range. The clubhouse is modern with elegant locker rooms, international restaurant, and well-stocked pro shop.
Long Vien Golf Club is floodlight for night golf. Caddies are all male and while their English is somewhat limited their golf knowledge is quite good. Overall a very impressive crew with high service standards.
Designer: | Local Design |
Holes / Par / Yardage: | 27 holes par 72/36 (7538/3520 yards) |
Established: | 2012 |
Location: | 20 kilometers from Vientiane |
Distance: | 20 minutes from airport |
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Max. golfers per group: | Weekday:5 / Weekend:5 |
Driving Range: | Yes |
Facilities: | Massage, Restaurants, Sauna |
Golf Cart: | USD 50 |
Golf Set: | USD 35 |
Golf Shoes: | USD 9 |
Golf Umbrella: | USD 5 |
Long Vien Golf Course is the first 27-hole course in Laos. The original 18 opened in 2012 and the second 18 in 2016. The Laos golf course located in a special duty-free zone 16 kilometers outside Vientiane and 1 kilometer from the Mekong River which separates Thailand and Laos.