issue 54 - AsiaLIFE Magazine

Saigon Saints
chris@saigonsaints.com
www.saigonsaints.com
Expat football club of all ages, which
has been running since 1995 and plays
in the SIFL. Regularly venture on international
tours especially to Bangkok
and Manila and play in other local and
international tournaments. The players
train weekly, and new players are
encouraged to join.
GOLF
Dalat Palace Golf Club
Phu Dong Thien Vuong, Dalat
Tel: 063 3821 101
dpgc@vietnamgolfresorts.com
The most beautiful course in Vietnam,
combining the crisp mountain air with
an environment of stately pine trees.
Overlooking Xuan Huong lake, the
7,009-yard course is an enjoyable challenge
for golfers of all levels.
Dong Nai Golf Resort
Trang Bom Town, Trang Bom
Tel: 061 3866 288 / 3677 590
www.dongnaigolf.com.vn
Large golf resort with 27 holes, plus
a villa complex, bar, sauna. jacuzzi
and billiards. The resort sits on 160
hectares of land in Dong Nai Province,
about 50 kilometres from the city.
Membership starts at USD $2,000 a
year.
Ocean Dunes Golf Club
1 Ton Duc Thang, Phan Thiet
Tel: 062 3821 995
odgc@vietnamgolfresorts.com
Designed by Nick Faldo, the 6,746-yard
par-72 course winds through seaside
dunes, with the variable coastal breezes
changing its character each day.
An enjoyable and eminently playable
course and has become a favourite
venue for expatriate tournaments.
Saigon South Golf
Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu, D7
Tel: 5411 2001
sgs.golf@yahoo.com.vn
Nine-hole mini golf course and driving
range set amongst attractive gardens just
behind FV Hospital. Membership starts
from USD $700 for 6 months. Visitors’
greens fees for a round of golf are around
USD $16 before 5 pm and $19 after. Club,
shoe and umbrella hire is also available.
SaigonSports Academy League
Tel: 093 215 3502
greg@saigonsportsacademy.com
www.saigonsportsacademy.com
12-week, 5 a side community football
league with Adult, U18, U14, U10 and
U7 divisions. Matches held at Thao Dan
Stadium in District 1. Corporate, local and
expat teams compete in adult division with
cash prize for champions.
Song Be Golf Resort
77 Binh Duong Blvd, Thuan An
Tel: 0650 3756 660
info@songbegolf.com
www.songbegolf.com
Located 22 kilometres from the city
centre, the premier golf course in the area
features an 18-hole, 6,384-metre course.
Also has tennis courts, a swimming pool,
and a gymnasium.
Vietnam Golf and Country Club
Long Thanh My Village, D9
www.vietnamgolfcc.com
This facility consists of two courses of 18
holes each, one of which is designed in a
more traditional Asian style, and the other
in international style. Has other attractions
such as boating, tennis and a restaurant
area.
LEISURE
Hash House Harriers
www.saigonh3.com
Running club that meets every Sunday
at 2 pm at the Caravelle Hotel to go on
a run in different locations out of town
with their traditional balance of exercise
and beer.
Phun Runner
info@phun-run.com
Social running group that meets Saturdays
at 7 am for a scenic run around
Saigon before breakfast. Great way to
explore the city, meet fellow runners and
get fit for future events. Check website
for rendezvous points.
Rangers Baseball Club
Isao Shimokawaji
isao.shimokawaji@sapporobeer.co.jp
A baseball club always looking for
additional players of any age, race or
experience level. Plays Saturdays or
Sundays, often against Korean or Vietnamese
teams.
Saigon International Dart League
www.thesidl.com
A highly popular group in town, the darts
club runs a competitive year-long league
for 16 pub-based teams. There are
some excellent players in this sociable
and international group. See website
for details of how to join and latest 180
scores.
Saigon International Softball League
sisl@saigonsoftball.info
www.saigonsoftball.info
The league plays slo-pitch softball every
Sunday (usually at the Taiwanese School
in Phu My Hung) and always welcomes
newcomers.
Saigon Pony Club
Lane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2
Tel: 0913 733 360
A standout facility offering pony rides,
riding lessons, horse clinics and pony
rentals. Also hosts events and birthdays.
Squash
The Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1
Tel: 3822 2098 ext 176
www.thelandmarkvietnam.com
One of three squash courts in town.
Membership is open to non-Landmark
residents and drop-in players. Lessons
and racquets are available for
additional fees. Balls are provided.
Book in advance or phone for further
information.
Ultimate Frisbee
RMIT, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7
www.saigon-ultimate.com
Join in this exciting popular sport every
Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm in
Saigon South. Pan-Asian competitions
also organised for the more
experienced. Contact David Jensen at
0909458890
Vietnam Hobby Brewers
hobbybrewer.vietnam@gmail.com
www.hobbybrewer-vietnam.de.tl
Small group of beer enthusiasts gather
bi-monthly at microbrewery to talk
beer, share brewing tips and sample
homemade suds. The group is keen on
taking on new members with an interest
in learning how to brew.
X-Rock Climbing
Phan Dinh Phung Sport Centre
75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3
Tel: 6278 5794
503A Nguyen Duy Trinh, D2
Tel: 2210 9192
www.xrockclimbing.com
Offering safe and professional climbing
for anyone aged 4 and up. Featuring
mountain climbing routes rated from
beginner to advanced, climbing and
belay-safety courses and training,
birthday parties, corporate team building.
Excellent facilities for children and
annual membership for kids.
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