TPO - The VIP (Pro - Am) tournament is part of the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025, taking place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025); at the same time, it is an activity to celebrate the establishment of the new Gia Lai province - merged from the two provinces of Gia Lai and Binh Dinh.
Báo Tiền Phong•22/08/2025
Held for the first time in Gia Lai - a land rich in cultural identity and unique nature - the National Golf Championship not only marks memorable milestones in the development journey of Vietnamese golf, but also becomes a meaningful bridge, contributing to promoting the local image, introducing the cultural beauty, people and unique tourism potential of the Central Highlands region to the golf community and tourists across the country.
After 4 days of dramatic and emotional competition at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon, the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 ended with the excellence of golfer Nguyen Tuan Anh - champion of the men's group and Le Chuc An with the achievement of 3 consecutive years of champion of the women's group - a record in the 20-year history of the tournament.
Accompanying the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 and VIP Tournament (Pro - Am), Tien Phong newspaper launched a website with the domain name: golf.tienphong.vn - an online bridge to help the golfer community and fans nationwide follow every dramatic moment, while discovering many attractive sideline activities.
After 5 hours of competition, nearly 150 golfers participating in the VIP Tournament (Pro - Am) completed 18 challenging holes at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon.
Golfer Nguyen Tuong Khanh is extremely excited about the VIP (Pro - Am) Tournament. The golfer from Gia Lai shared that he has played many times at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon, a perfect course in many aspects. However, golfer Nguyen Tuong Khanh said that the best thing is the great joy he had when participating in the VIP (Pro-Am) Tournament. "We have been laughing since morning," he said with a laugh.
qoute Challenges increase excitement and stimulation
Golfer Pham Minh Tan shared that FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon is really challenging, and the most difficult thing is the foot trap. However, he also said that the challenges increase the excitement and stimulation.
qoute Enjoy the atmosphere of exchange and laughter
As the General Manager of FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon, it can be said that Mr. Do Thanh Viet is playing at home. However, Mr. Do Thanh Viet said that he does not think much about the results, instead, he focuses on enjoying the atmosphere of exchange and laughter of the 2025 VIP (Pro - Am) Tournament.
“Participating in the VIP (Pro - Am) Tournament in 2025 right after winning the Bronze Medal at the National Golf Championship at FLC Quy Nhon gave me a very special experience. This is an opportunity to learn and compete with experienced golfers, as well as enjoy the beauty and challenges of the FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon course. The bronze medal gives me more confidence, perseverance and more effort in my golf career,” Do Duong Gia Minh shared.
Bronze Medal of National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 Do Duong Gia Minh.
Joining Gia Minh in the same group is Tran Viet An, a promising young talent. Both were trained under the guidance of talented PGA coach Pham Minh Duc.
Golfer Tran Viet An.
Overview of the Opening Ceremony of the VIP Tournament (Pro - Am) 2025
Similar to yesterday, the VIP Pro-Am Tournament was held in extremely ideal weather conditions for golfers to show their talents. They also enjoyed a wonderful experience at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon when walking on the velvety grass, breathing in the fresh coastal air and admiring the beautiful natural picture with golden sunshine, white sand, and blue sea.
Golfer Nguyen Ngoc Tien and Golfer Nguyen Ngoc Cuong.
qoute The Extraordinary Journey of Nguyen Thao My
Looking back at Nguyen Thao My's journey at the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 with a score of +13 and fourth place overall, Mr. Nguyen Huy Tien - the father of the female golfer born in 1999, expressed satisfaction, because he did not think his daughter could play so well after more than a year of not competing, which greatly affected her feeling in chip or putt shots. Moreover, Thao My was also affected by neck and shoulder pain, but showed extraordinary class and effort.
Golfer Anna Le attends VIP Tournament (Pro - Am)
Golfer Nguyen Thao My attends VIP Tournament (Pro - Am)
Golfers of the VIP (Pro - Am) Tournament experience the challenges on the FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon course, with dogleg holes with narrow fairways and a sophisticated trap system. Just one miscalculation, the ball can easily fall into the rough or bunker, making it a difficult task to save.
Golfer Nguyen Quoc Hung is the champion of the 2024 VIP (Pro - Am) Tournament when he won Best Gross in Hai Phong.
The 2025 VIP (Pro - Am) Tournament will feature golfer Do Duong Gia Minh, who recently won the Bronze Medal at the 2025 Gia Lai National Golf Championship. At the tournament, the 16-year-old golfer had an impressive start when he led the men's group in the first two days of competition, then created an exciting championship race with golfer Nguyen Tuan Anh and golfer Truong Chi Quan.
VIP (Pro - Am) tournament is imbued with friendship, exchange, communication and connection
Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper, Co-Head of the Organizing Committee of the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025, delivered the opening speech of the VIP Tournament (Pro - Am).
Speaking at the opening of the VIP Tournament (Pro - Am), journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper , co-Head of the Organizing Committee, said: "In the first time the National Golf Championship came to Gia Lai province, after 4 days of competition, the tournament was a great success and deservedly honored the champions.
Following the tradition of the National Golf Championship, the VIP (Pro - Am) tournament is held to celebrate the success of the tournament, while creating a playground that is not only meaningful for sports but also imbued with friendship, exchange, and connection. Wishing all golfers an inspiring day of competition on this challenging FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon course."
Photo Golfer check-in before the start time
Photo Masterpiece on Nhon Ly beach
A links golf course running along the coast, FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon was formed on a natural sand hill, designed by Nicklaus Design - the world's leading company in golf course design, and Flagstick is responsible for construction. Construction started in May 2015 and was completed in January 2016. FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon was completed in just 8 months, setting a world record for construction speed. FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon consists of two courses, Ocean Course and Mountain Course, FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon has a total of 36 holes on an area of 18 hectares. The National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 takes place on the Ocean Course with a total length of up to 7,273 yards. The easily recognizable features are the holes often designed in a dogleg style, with narrow fairways and multi-level greens, combined with high bunkers. This is the hot season so before competing, golfers should prepare all necessary equipment to ensure their health.
photo FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon before the opening of the VIP Tournament (Pro - Am)
qoute Tournament honoring spiritual values
Mr. Nguyen Thai Duong - Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Golf Association, Director of the tournament, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee, affirmed that the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 is not only a playground to determine the champion or the excellent golfers representing the pinnacle of Vietnamese golf. More importantly, the tournament is also a place to honor spiritual values: Willpower, courage and perseverance. With the excellent performance of the two young champions and other talented golfers, Vietnamese golf is looking forward to the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand at the end of the year with confidence and high expectations.
After four days of intense competition, the 2025 Gia Lai National Golf Championship concluded with a well-deserved victory for Nguyen Tuan Anh in the men's category and Le Chuc An in the women's category. Both golfers left a special mark, not only with their excellent technique but also with their courage and determination in decisive moments.
2025 National Golf Champion Nguyen Tuan Anh: I am very lucky to win
Looking back at the exciting, emotional and dramatic championship race until the last minute of the 2025 National Golf Championship
The 'hearts' fueling the fire on the fairway of FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon
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