Ba Na Hills Golf Club Celebrates Passion and Prestige at IMG Trophy 2026
Ba Na Hills Golf Club provided a spectacular setting for IMG Trophy 2026 on September 19, 2026, bringing together more than 130 golfers for a day where competitive spirit met refined hospitality.
Set amid the mountain landscape of Ba Na, the annual tournament was as much about connection and shared passion as it was about scorecards. The presence of Mike Orloff, a PGA member in the United States and Australia and Founder of Golf Industry Central, added an international dimension to the event.
Before the first tee shot, golfers enjoyed a lively staging area and a one-to-one Demo & Fitting experience with Titleist, offering an opportunity to explore the latest club technologies and fine-tune their equipment.
The tournament then opened with a striking smoke-ball launch before golfers took on 18 holes across the scenic Ba Na Hills layout.
Key highlights included:
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More than 130 golfers participating in IMG Trophy 2026.
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Titleist one-to-one Demo & Fitting sessions before play.
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A four-day, three-night golf experience in Hainan, China among the Hole-in-One prizes.
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A two-year Noressy apparel package valued at VND 50 million per year.
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A VinFast VF2 valued at VND 188 million for the Hole-in-One at Hole 16.
The defining moment came when Mario Mendis produced a remarkable 182-yard Hole-in-One on the 16th hole. His ace secured the full Hole-in-One prize package at the hole, including the VinFast VF2, the Hainan golf tour and two premium stay vouchers at Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills.
Tournament Results
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Best Gross: Matharu Haminder Singh — Gross 73
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Best Nett: Trần Long — Handicap 9 / Net 68
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Hole-in-One, Hole 16: Mario Mendis — 182 yards
Division Winners
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1st A Division: Nguyễn Xuân Vương — Handicap 7 / Net 70
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2nd A Division: Nguyễn Văn Hùng Visnam — Handicap 8 / Net 70
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1st B Division: Hồ Văn Đại — Handicap 8 / Net 70
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2nd B Division: Phạm Thành Đô — Handicap 14 / Net 70
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1st C Division: Nguyễn Hảo — Handicap 19 / Net 72
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2nd C Division: Hồ Minh Nam — Handicap 22 / Net 72
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1st Ladies Division: Lê Thị Hoàng Nhung — Handicap 12 / Net 71
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2nd Ladies Division: Võ Thị Doanh — Handicap 18 / Net 76
Special Awards
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Longest Drive, Hole 14 — Men: Andy Fine, 305 yards
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Longest Drive, Hole 5 — Ladies: Trần Thị Thục Trinh, 210 yards
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Nearest the Pin, Hole 2: Phan Ánh, 1.45 yards
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Nearest the Pin, Hole 8: Bùi Duy Tân, 1.09 yards
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Nearest the Pin, Hole 12: Văn Công Quang, 0.4 yards
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Nearest the Pin, Hole 16: Lê Anh Triệu, 1.9 yards
Beyond the competition, the atmosphere remained relaxed and social throughout the day. Laughter on the buggies, tense moments around the tee boxes and applause across the fairways captured the spirit of an event built around both golf and friendship.
As the sun set, golfers gathered for a Cocktail & Minigame session overlooking the 18th hole, followed by a Gala Dinner celebrating the winners and partners. The evening brought together fine hospitality, conversation and a shared appreciation for golf as a lifestyle experience.
IMG Trophy 2026 was supported by a strong network of golf and lifestyle partners, including TORO, Titleist, FootJoy, 258 Golf, Noressy, FlightGolf and adidas Golf, alongside leading courses such as Montgomerie Links, Hoiana Shores Golf Club, The Bluffs Ho Tram, KN Golf Links and Laguna Golf Lăng Cô.
The event also featured hospitality and lifestyle partners including Shilla Monogram Danang, Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, Le Comptoir, The Gypsy, HandsViet, Coca-Cola and a selection of Sun Group hotels and resorts.
Ultimately, IMG Trophy 2026 left a lasting impression beyond the trophies and scorecards. At Ba Na Hills Golf Club, every round became an opportunity to compete, connect and enjoy the distinctive character of golf in the mountains of central Vietnam.
For golfers seeking to experience this combination of championship golf, exceptional scenery and refined hospitality, Vietnam Luxury Golf Tours offers a natural way to discover Vietnam’s premium golf destinations.
