Luke Donald’s journey from Ryder Cup champion to golf course designer culminates at Ba Na Hills Golf Club, where strategic play meets stunning Vietnamese landscapes.
DANANG, Vietnam (Oct. 9, 2025) – Luke Donald, celebrated as one of Europe’s greatest Ryder Cup captains, secured consecutive Ryder Cup wins that highlight his precise preparation, strategic insight, and calm leadership. His approach on the course carries into his design work, especially at Ba Na Hills Golf Club, his first and only golf course design on the Vietnam Golf Coast.
Ba Na Hills reflects Donald’s dedication to balancing difficulty with aesthetic appeal. Every fairway and green is crafted to test players’ decision-making, emphasizing thoughtful play over sheer power.
“I’ve always believed that strategy is the heart of golf whether you’re leading twelve players into battle or designing a course that tests decision-making on every shot. At Ba Na Hills, the idea was to create a layout that rewards patience, creativity, and precision. It’s not about power, it’s about thinking your way around the course.”
Donald’s leadership in golf, both as a player and course architect, has earned widespread acclaim across the golfing world, underscoring the impact of his strategic mindset.
Author’s summary: Luke Donald seamlessly translates his winning Ryder Cup strategy into the thoughtful, challenging design of Ba Na Hills Golf Club, blending beauty with tactical depth in Vietnam’s landscape.