Exciting battle for the throne at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon

Nguyen Duc Son: The King Protects the Throne

Nguyen Duc Son, the reigning champion of the National Golf Championship, entered this year's season with great determination to defend his title. In 2024, Duc Son won convincingly in Hai Phong , closing the tournament with a total score of -6, 3 strokes ahead of the runner-up despite having to compete in harsh weather conditions.

This victory continues Duc Son's explosive streak with a series of titles such as Tien Phong Golf Championship 2024, especially the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final 2024 championship.

Entering 2025, although he has not won another title, the defending champion still maintains a strong spirit, focusing on adjusting his swing to achieve the highest performance. At the upcoming FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon, the golfer born in 2007 affirmed that he will compete with all his might to defend the throne, despite competition from young talents and experienced professional golfers.

With experience in major tournaments and a desire to assert his number one position, Duc Son will certainly be a big "obstacle" for any golfer who has ambitions to overthrow the throne in Gia Lai this year.

Nguyen Tuan Anh: Breakout star

After impressing with the runner-up position at the 2024 National Golf Championship, Nguyen Tuan Anh entered 2025 in brilliant form. He won the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final 2025 with a total score of -8, the only player to maintain a score below par throughout 3 rounds (65-70-70).

At the 2025 National Youth Golf Championship (VJO), Tuan Anh won overwhelmingly with a total score of -12, 10 strokes ahead of his second-place opponent, in which he scored 8 birdies in the final round and ended with a birdie putt at hole 18.

The 16-year-old golfer also won stage 3 of the VGA Junior Tour 2025, bringing the total number of titles in the Vietnamese youth tournament system to 4, among the most currently.

At the APGC Junior Championship 2025 Asian youth arena, Tuan Anh also left his mark when he played confidently and courageously and won the runner-up position, just behind Cooper More (New Zealand).

With his top form, steady spirit and bold playing style, Nguyen Tuan Anh has emerged as one of the brightest candidates for the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025.

Nguyen Trong Hoang: Young talent explodes

In less than 2 months, Nguyen Trong Hoang has won 3 titles. Notably, the 15-year-old golfer has won his first national title when he won the Vietnam Amateur Open (VAO) 2025. He led all 3 days of competition, maintaining his advantage despite his opponents chasing closely to win with a 1-stroke difference from the second place.

Previously, Trong Hoang made a splash when he won the Boys 14-15 age group at the World Stars Junior Golf Championship 2025 in Las Vegas (USA) with a total score of -4, becoming the first Vietnamese golfer to do so.

Right before the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025, Trong Hoang continued to add to his collection of titles with the 1st HNGA Junior Open Championship 2025 at Sky Lake course.

Although his experience is not as rich as his seniors, Trong Hoang is highly appreciated for his steadfastness, ability to withstand pressure and remarkable progress in a short time.

Heat from all sides

Besides the three bright stars Nguyen Duc Son, Nguyen Tuan Anh and Nguyen Trong Hoang, this year's tournament also brings together a series of talented golfers in the amateur category such as Nguyen Dang Minh, Le Minh Nghia, Do Duong Gia Minh, Tran The Bao, Pham The Nam, Nguyen Bao Phat, Do Duc Khang..., names that have been making strong impressions in youth and open tournaments in the country.

In the professional group, the list of participants is also full of weight with leading faces of Vietnamese golf such as Nguyen Nhat Long, Truong Chi Quan, Doan Van Dinh, Dinh Song Hai, Do Hong Giang, Le Huu Giang, Nguyen Huu Quyet, Nguyen Van Toan, Dao Van Hoan.... These are all experienced golfers who have fought and achieved success in many major tournaments.

The convergence of both aspiring young talents and experienced professional golfers promises to turn the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 into a thrilling competition, where every swing can change the game and determine the championship.