Emerald Country Club – Where Golf Meets the Tranquility of the Dong Nai River

Vietnam’s Southern golf scene continues to attract international golfers looking for high-quality courses, convenient access, and experiences that go beyond the traditional golf resort.

Among the destinations that offer something genuinely different, Emerald Country Club stands out for its unique island setting on Ong Con Island in Dai Phuoc, Nhon Trach, Dong Nai.

Formerly known as Taekwang Jeongsan Country Club, the course is now presented as Emerald Country Club, combining an 18-hole championship layout with the peaceful natural environment of the Dong Nai River. The club’s official website currently identifies the property as Emerald Country Club and lists its location on Ong Con Island, Dai Phuoc Commune, Nhon Trach, Dong Nai.

For international golfers, the journey itself is part of the experience. Instead of simply driving to a golf course, visitors can reach the club by boat, creating a memorable transition from the energy of Ho Chi Minh City to a quieter island environment.

At VeluxTour, we see Emerald Country Club as an excellent choice for golfers who want to combine quality golf with a distinctive Southern Vietnam travel experience.

Emerald Country Club is situated on Ong Con Island, surrounded by the waterways of the Dong Nai River.

This setting gives the course a character that is difficult to replicate at conventional inland golf clubs. The natural environment plays an important role in the overall experience, with riverside landscapes, mature vegetation, open fairways, and water features contributing to the visual identity of the course.

The course is an 18-hole, Par 72 layout, designed by Ronald W. Fream, the renowned golf course architect associated with Golfplan. Current golf-course references list the layout at approximately 7,295 yards. Rather than focusing solely on distance, the layout encourages golfers to consider positioning, approach angles, and the influence of the surrounding water and landscape.

Emerald Country Club carries the design philosophy of Ronald W. Fream, whose work can be found across major golf destinations in Asia and around the world. The course combines natural surroundings with strategic golf, creating a layout where golfers need to think carefully about club selection and positioning.The setting is particularly attractive for players who enjoy golf courses that integrate naturally with their environment. Wide playing areas are complemented by water hazards, tree-lined sections, and strategically positioned features that require golfers to balance accuracy and confidence. For international visitors, this creates a round that feels distinctly different from the more urban golf courses around Ho Chi Minh City.

Sun Course and Moon Course

Emerald Country Club is organized into two distinctive nine-hole sections: the Sun Course and the Moon Course.

The Sun Course provides a natural and open atmosphere, allowing golfers to appreciate the island environment while progressing through the opening nine holes.

The Moon Course offers a different character, with strategic challenges and sections that interact closely with the surrounding river landscape. The course’s two-nine structure provides variety while maintaining a cohesive 18-hole experience.

This combination makes Emerald Country Club particularly suitable for golfers who want a peaceful setting without sacrificing the challenge of a full championship-style round.

Golfers traveling from central Ho Chi Minh City can reach the course by speedboat, with current golf travel sources describing the journey as approximately 25–30 minutes, depending on the departure point and operating conditions.

This creates an unusual golf experience:

City → River → Island → Golf

The transition from the busy urban environment to the tranquil island setting makes Emerald Country Club particularly attractive for international golfers who want more than a standard tee-time experience.

For VeluxTour guests, transportation can be coordinated as part of a complete golf itinerary, allowing the journey to be handled smoothly from hotel departure through the boat transfer and return.