Vietnam Golf Caddie & Tipping Guide — A 4-Day Trip Walkthrough

A private TGROUP van met the group at Da Nang airport. First tipping moments happen here: the driver and the hotel bellboy. Neither is obligatory — small notes of VND 20,000–50,000 are appreciated when the service is good. Keep small cash handy; hotel receptions can break large bills.

At most Vietnamese courses each player is assigned one personal caddie. She reads greens, cleans clubs, rakes bunkers, tracks every ball and keeps your pace — most speak basic English golf vocabulary. The caddie fee itself is normally part of the booking; the tip is separate, in cash, given after the round.

TGROUP advises its guests the following ranges (our operational guidance — tipping is always at your discretion):

Tip in Vietnamese dong where possible; give it directly to your caddie with both hands and a thank-you — it matters more than the amount.

The group compared notes over dinner: what does a round cost when booked through TGROUP? Listed rates on en.tgroup.vn as of 30 July 2026 (subject to season and exchange rate):

Check each product page for what the rate includes before you plan your tipping budget.

By the last round at Montgomerie Links the group had a routine: withdraw dong at the hotel ATM the evening before, keep tips in separate envelopes, hand them over with a photo and a handshake. Total tipping budget for 4 rounds: roughly VND 2 million per player — a small share of the trip, and the part the caddies remember most.

▸ Step 1 — Message TGROUP on WhatsApp: +84 938 301 611 with dates, group size and preferred region.
▸ Step 2 — Receive a tailored quote for your private group (courses, tee times, transfers, hotels).
▸ Step 3 — Confirm, receive vouchers, and play — with private transport and bilingual support on the ground.

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Q. Is the caddie fee included in the green fee?
A. It depends on the course and package — check the product page or ask TGROUP when booking. The tip is always separate and discretionary.

Q. Can I tip in USD?
A. Dong is preferred and easier for caddies to use. If you only have USD, use crisp notes.

Q. One caddie per player, or per flight?
A. One per player at most Vietnamese courses; some courses also offer shared options — confirm at booking.