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Hoiana Shores Golf Club & Caddies — Vietnam’s Prestigious Links Stage with World-Class Service

  • Catalina Tapia
  • Oct 8
  • 3 min read

Nestled along Vietnam’s central coast, Hoiana Shores Golf Club (HSGC) blends the raw drama of coastal dunes with the precision of championship golf. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., it offers a full links-style experience against the sweeping backdrop of the Eastern Sea and Cham Islands. hoiana.com+2thegolfasia.com+2


But what truly elevates the experience is its caddie culture — mandatory, local, highly skilled — paired with the club’s rising presence in competitive golf.


Catalina Tapia, Co-Founder of Golf Caddies, standing with the Hoiana Shores Golf Club caddie team at the 2025 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship in Vietnam.
CEO Catalina Tapia poses with caddies at Hoiana Shores, celebrating the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific 2025 event.

Course & Setting: A Modern Links Masterpiece

  • Hoiana Shores spans over 7,004 yards, par 71, with strong wind, dunes, and multiple routing options on many holes. hoiana.com+2breakingeighty.com+2

  • The layout merges sea views, dunes, and natural terrain, demanding shot decision-making often seen on classic links courses. Izitour+1

  • The course opened in late 2019 and quickly earned accolades — it ranked No.1 in Vietnam in Golf Digest’s “Best Course in Every Country” 2020 and won “World’s Best New Golf Course 2020.” WATG


Tournaments & Prestige: The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific 2025

Hoiana made headlines in March 2025 when it hosted the 7th Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (WAAP). lpga.com+3APGC+3en.prnasia.com+3

  • Jeneath Wong (Malaysia) won the championship in dominating style, posting rounds of 65, 69, 64, and 68 to total 18-under 266 — the lowest winning total in WAAP history. lpga.com

  • The event affirmed Hoiana’s standing as a world-class venue — praised for its strategic design, service excellence, and hospitality. en.prnasia.com+1

  • Organizers and media highlighted the Vietnamese caddie support during the event, specifically acknowledging their local knowledge and consistency under pressure. en.prnasia.com+1

That championship gave the club global attention and anchored its reputation not just as a resort course but as a contender in the competitive circuit.


The Hoiana Shores Golf Club Caddies Experience



Mandatory & Local — A Feature, Not a Flaw

Every round at Hoiana includes a local caddie by default. There’s no option to skip — it’s part of the premium service. breakingeighty.comMany reviews praise caddies for:

  • Exceptional green reading skills, often seeing breaks or slopes that players miss. breakingeighty.com

  • Rapid adaptation to each golfer’s swing style or club choices. One reviewer shared:

    “My caddie read greens better than I ever could… she quickly gauged which club was best.” breakingeighty.com

  • Quiet, confident management of lines, especially in windy or exposed holes.


Caddie Fees & Tipping (Culture & Practice)

  • The base caddie fee is bundled with green + cart fees in many bookings, but tips are expected separately, typically USD 15–20 in cash. TIGER BOOKING+3vietnamgolfbooking.vn+3premiergolftravel.vn+3

  • Some booking platforms list the tip as a minimum $15–20 per round, to be paid in cash directly to the caddie. TIGER BOOKING+1

  • Vietnam’s broader golfing culture often sees tip recommendations in this range — your caddie’s service level and responsiveness merit your generosity. hoiana.com+1


Behind the Scenes (How They’re Managed)

  • Hoiana’s course rules and championship events (like the WAAP) stipulate caddie policies in official handbooks. assets.randa.org

  • The club makes it clear: tipping & gratuities for “caddies, guide, drivers etc.” are not included in booking packages and should be paid separately. thegolfasia.com+2hoiana.com+2


Why This Matters for Golfers

  • Having caddies built into the experience improves pace, course enjoyment, and trust—no surprises, just consistent service.

  • Tournament exposure (e.g. WAAP) positions Hoiana as more than a resort — it becomes a proving ground. That prestige amplifies SEO value when you write about it.

  • Caddies offer local knowledge and insight that no GPS or scout sheet can replicate — and players notice.


Ready to play one of Vietnam’s premier courses? Book your round through the Golf Caddies App and experience why the Hoiana Shores Golf Club caddies are recognised among the finest in Asia.

Explore Hoiana Shores Golf Club on the app or club site, read player reviews, and book your next round with total confidence.


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