West Lakes Golf & Villas in Tây Ninh

West Lakes Golf & Villas is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course at 145 Provincial Road 822 in Hậu Nghĩa, Tây Ninh Province. The property was formerly described as being in Đức Hòa, Long An, but current 2026 official pages use Tây Ninh after Vietnam’s provincial reorganization. The course is west of Ho Chi Minh City and works best as a dedicated golf day for travelers willing to make the road transfer. Its main appeal is a modern links-inspired layout with extensive water, wide views and a relatively new clubhouse; its main limitation is that it is not actually in Ho Chi Minh City despite the legacy WordPress locality assignment.

The course opened in 2018 and was designed by Thomson Perrett. Current official and booking sources describe a layout of a little over 7,100 yards, with lakes affecting many holes, rolling fairways and strategic bunkering. Fairways use Zeon Zoysia and the greens use TifEagle Bermuda. The result is a course that can accommodate different handicap levels but still punishes poorly planned approaches around water and sand.

West Lakes has a substantial practice and clubhouse setup. The official site describes a purpose-built clubhouse of more than 3,000 square metres with standard and VIP locker rooms, sauna and steam facilities, meeting areas, restaurant and bar, reception and pro-shop functions. The practice area has 20 covered bays, a grass tee, short-game zone, greenside bunkers and large putting greens. These facilities make it sensible to arrive early rather than going directly from the car to the first tee.

Current booking data confirm active play in September 2026. GOVIGO lists multiple plans valid through 30 September, including weekday rounds before or after 13:00 and weekend packages. Current official West Lakes pages also publish 2026 promotions and an active online tee-time reservation system. This is strong evidence that the course is operating normally, even though some older golf directories still use the pre-merger Long An address.

Prices vary significantly with day and time. Current June-to-September 2026 booking plans show lower weekday rates after 13:00, higher pre-13:00 packages that can include lunch, and more expensive weekend morning slots. The booking platform states that its golf fee includes a shared cart and caddie fee per player. Visitors should confirm the exact package because minimum group size, meal inclusion and weekend conditions differ.

General visitor hours are not clearly published as one fixed daily span, so the useful planning rule is to travel only with a confirmed tee time. Current booking products run from early morning through afternoon or twilight depending on the day. For the sidebar, reservation status is more accurate than inventing an opening hour that the operator has not clearly stated.

The course is reached by road from Ho Chi Minh City. The operator’s marketing describes it as the first 18-hole championship course west of the city, while current golf guides place it roughly 55 kilometres from central District 1. Actual drive time depends heavily on traffic and road conditions. Private car, golf transfer or ride-hailing arranged for the full outing is more practical than trying to improvise separate one-way rides with clubs.

An 18-hole round should be budgeted at four to five hours, plus practice, changing, food and the drive. The practice facilities are good enough that serious golfers may want another thirty to forty-five minutes before tee-off. On hot days, early morning is more comfortable; in the wet season, afternoon storms can affect play. Current booking terms also apply course rules in cases of rain or other disruption, so check the cancellation conditions before travel.

The locality change deserves explicit attention. The current official contact page lists “No. 145, Highway 822, Chanh Hamlet, Hau Nghia Commune, Tay Ninh Province,” while older sources still say Đức Hòa, Long An. The course has not moved. The provincial boundary changed. Travel S Helper should therefore route the entity to Hậu Nghĩa/Tây Ninh rather than Ho Chi Minh City, while explaining that it is marketed primarily to golfers coming from Saigon.

Accessibility is not fully documented. The clubhouse is modern and carts are included in current plans, but the operator does not publish enough information to confirm step-free routes, accessible lockers or adapted play. Golfers with specific requirements should ask the booking team before payment.

West Lakes is a strong option for golfers who want a modern course west of Ho Chi Minh City and do not mind making the journey. The combination of Thomson Perrett design, extensive water, current 2026 pricing and a large practice facility makes it more than a basic regional course. Book a tee time, use the new Tây Ninh address, allow generous road time and take advantage of the practice and clubhouse facilities rather than treating the visit as a rushed out-and-back round.

Because West Lakes sits outside the old Ho Chi Minh City urban area, food and post-round planning are worth settling before departure. The clubhouse has restaurant facilities, but a tee-time package may or may not include a meal voucher. Confirming that detail in advance helps avoid an unnecessary detour after the round, especially when the return drive to the city falls into evening traffic.