Vietnam Junior Open

The Vietnam Junior Open (VJO) is a marquee junior golf championship in Vietnam, organized by the Vietnam Golf Association (VGA). WAGR +2 vietnamnews.vn +2 It serves as a key event in the Vietnam Amateur Series, providing an international-level platform for young golf talents. golfnews.vn +1 The tournament typically draws over 130 junior golfers from Vietnam and other countries/territories across Asia and beyond (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, France, China, Mongolia). vietnam.vn +2 Báo điện tử Tiền Phong +2 In recent editions, the event has been played in stroke play format over 54 holes (three rounds of 18 holes). vietnam.vn +1 After the first 36 holes, a cut is made — approximately the top 50% of players in each age group, including ties, advance to the final round. Báo điện tử Tiền Phong Age-group categories span a wide range, from very young (e.g., U9) up through older junior divisions (e.g., U21). VnExpress International +1 In the 2024 VJO, Đoàn Uy, a 17-year-old national team golfer, won the event with an 8-under 208 total at Vinpearl Golf Nam Hội An in Quảng Nam Province. vietnamnews.vn This history reflects how the VJO has evolved into a high-profile competition that not only develops local Vietnamese junior talent but also attracts promising international players.