Vietnam golf team wins 2024 Nomura Cup

The victorious team comprised three standout golfers: Nguyen Anh Minh, Le Khanh Hung, and Ho Anh Huy, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional skills in both domestic and international tournaments.

Organizing committee of the 2024 Nomura Cup presents the award to the Vietnam team. Photo courtesy of Vietnam Golf Association

Vietnam began the tournament with a strong start, finishing the first round in second place on the team leaderboard. Nguyen Anh Minh led the team with a score of -1, placing him tied for sixth in the individual rankings, while his teammates Ho Anh Huy and Le Khanh Hung scored even par and +2, respectively.

In the second round, Vietnam maintained its competitive edge, tying with New Zealand for second place at -8, just behind Japan at -10. Minh excelled with a bogey-free round and five birdies, raising his individual score to -5 and tying him for first place alongside Japan's Masayuki Yamashita.

Ho Anh Huy (C) and his teammates. Photo courtesy of Vietnam Golf Association

By the third round, Vietnam surged to the top of both the team and individual leaderboards, concluding the day with a total team score of -12, one stroke ahead of Japan. Minh further strengthened his lead in the individual competition with an aggregate score of -7. Alongside Anh Minh, Khanh Hung shone in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, scoring -2 and -3, respectively.

On the final day, Anh Huy contributed to the team's triumph by sinking a birdie on the 18th hole, completing the round with a score of 69 (-3), while Minh solidified his lead in the individual competition with a total score of -7. This final push helped secure Vietnam's victory, making the country only the eighth nation to lift the prestigious Nomura Cup.

Anh Minh claimed the individual champion title with a total score of -12. Photo courtesy of Vietnam Golf Association

"This is a proud day for Vietnamese golf and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC). Congratulations to the Vietnam team for such an impressive performance, especially since this is only Vietnam's second time participating in the Nomura Cup and the first time hosting the event," said Taimur Hassan Amin, Chairman of APGC, at the closing ceremony.

The Vietnam team atthe Nomura Cup. Photo courtesy of Vietnam Golf Association

The 2024 Nomura Cup, held from Oct. 15 to 18 in Hai Phong, featured 19 teams from countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region. The tournament used a stroke-play format over four rounds of 18 holes, with each team consisting of three golfers. The team score was calculated based on the best two individual scores, and the lowest total after 72 holes determined the champion.

The Vietnam team's success at the 2024 Nomura Cup marks a new era for Vietnamese golf, showcasing the rising talents of its golfers and contributing to the sport's development in the country.