March 12, 2025 | 20:10 (GMT+7)
Trang An Classic 2025 to tee off in Ninh Binh in April
Trang An Classic 2025, the second leg of the Road to Trang An Open 2025 series, is set to open at Trang An Golf & Resort in Nho Quan district, the Northern province of Ninh Binh on April 9-10, the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) reported on March 12.
Part of the VGA Development Tour 2025 - a professional golf circuit in Vietnam, the tournament boasts a prize pool of 300 million VND (12,000 USD), promising to deliver thrilling competitions among 100 golfers, including both domestic and foreign players living in Vietnam. Up to 20 women are among the competitors.
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Trang An Classic 2025 to tee off in Ninh Binh in April (Photo for illustration) |
The Trang An Classic 2025 will follow a stroke play format, with two 18-hole rounds. The player with the lowest gross score after 36 holes will win. If weather or course issues arise, the Tournament Committee may cancel one round’s results.
The event doubles as a qualifier for the Trang An Open 2025, set for May 15-18 at the same venue. The top five finishers will earn spots in the Open, where they’ll face off against global pros.
Marking Ninh Binh’s first-time debut as host, the tournament offers Vietnamese golfers a rare chance to earn Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. The milestone highlights Vietnam’s push to raise its golf profile internationally and spotlight local talent.
Launched in July 2024, the VGA Development Tour has garnered praise from professional golfers for offering regular competition opportunities and invaluable experience ahead of bigger events.
Source: VNA