KN Group

What KN Group does

KN Group is a Vietnamese privately held hospitality and leisure company most visibly operating the Long Thanh Golf Resort in Dong Nai province, roughly 30 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The flagship asset comprises two 18-hole championship courses, the Hill Course and the Lake Course, designed by Ron Fream of Golfplan and opened in 2005, set across more than 350 hectares of riverside terrain that the group is master-planning to expand to 870 hectares incorporating urban, sports, and eco-tourism components. The group also holds an investment in KN Golf Links Cam Ranh and a Laos project initiated in Vientiane in 2019, indicating a multi-asset, multi-country footprint beyond the Dong Nai resort.

The revenue model blends per-round green fees, membership subscriptions, food and beverage (with clubhouse capacity of approximately 250 covers), a pro shop, caddie and cart rentals, hosted tournaments, and reciprocal club access via IAGTO membership. 2026 pricing ranges from 570,000 VND (member weekday) to 7,000,000 VND (individual weekend 36 holes), positioning the property in Vietnam's premium segment and serving a member base of approximately 1,000, of whom more than 60% are international. Governance is led by Chairman and CEO Lê Văn Kiểm and General Director Trần Cẩm Nhung; the group is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has accumulated awards including "Best Golf Course in Vietnam" (2007, 2013, 2014, 2015) and "Best Clubhouse" (2018, 2023).

Operational scale is modest in headcount (39 disclosed employees) relative to the asset footprint, and commercial activities are widening through new formats: the Fairway Access service (December 2024), the Long Thanh Elite Cup tournament series (2025), short-term membership cards valid to 2048 (2025), and the Long Thanh Shuffle Tour format (2026). The group is privately held as a Vietnamese joint-stock company, with no public financial disclosures; its philanthropic profile, including a 500 billion VND contribution to Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine fund in 2021, is publicly documented.

Name

KN Group

Legal name

Công ty cổ phần Đầu tư và Kinh doanh Golf Long Thành

Website

https://longthanhgolfresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KN Group is a Vietnamese hospitality company operating the Long Thanh Golf Resort, a 36-hole Ron Fream-designed championship facility in Dong Nai province serving premium individual, corporate, and international member golfers, with a ~1,000-member base and multi-asset expansion plans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Championship golf resort
• Golf membership programs
• Golf course management
• Corporate golf events
• Resort hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Biên Hòa

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees (Golf Course Fees): Revenue from individual and group golf play fees charged per round (9, 18, 27, or 36 holes) for members and non-members. Pricing varies by weekday, weekend, and holiday periods.
2. Golf Membership (Hội viên): Revenue from long-term membership fees. Members receive free course access, 10% restaurant discounts, 10% pro-shop discounts, guest pricing, and reciprocal access to partner courses. Membership cards are transferable.
3. Food & Beverage (F&B): Restaurant and bar services including à la carte dining, set menus for groups of 30+, private rooms (up to 250 capacity), VIP rooms, conference facilities, and event catering.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, balls, accessories, souvenirs, and rental services including clubs and equipment.
5. Event Hosting & Tournaments: Hosting of external corporate tournaments, charity events, and the company's own annual events (Long Thanh Championship, Long Thanh Elite Cup, Junior Championship). Revenue from event organization, sponsorships, and venue fees.
6. Caddie & Electric Cart Services: Mandatory caddie service and electric cart rental included in the green fee package.
7. Reciprocal Golf Course Access Fees: Long Thanh members pay reduced fees at reciprocal partner golf clubs worldwide, while the club receives referral and affiliation benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KN Group (operating as Long Thanh Golf Resort) runs a 36-hole championship golf facility spanning over 350 hectares in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, featuring the Hill Course and Lake Course designed by Ron Fream. The company sells golf play (green fees, memberships), complemented by F&B, conference and meeting facilities, pro shop retail, locker rooms, driving range, caddie and electric cart services, plus tournament and corporate event hosting.

Product overview

KN Group (Long Thành Golf Resort) operates a golf resort portfolio centered on two 18-hole championship courses – the Hill Course (Sân Đồi) and Lake Course (Sân Hồ) – spanning over 350 hectares in Đồng Nai province, Vietnam. The core offering includes these two golf courses designed by Ron Fream, supported by F&B services (restaurant, conference facilities), pro shop, locker rooms, driving range, caddy and electric cart services. Membership programs (long-term until 2048 and short-term 1-2 year cards) provide recurring revenue. The company also organizes branded tournaments including the annual Long Thành Championship, quarterly Color Swing series, Long Thành Elite Cup (team format), and Junior Championship for youth development. Related offerings include golf course tours (Shuffle Tour), play-and-meal packages, and reciprocal arrangements with partner golf clubs regionally. The KN Group portfolio extends to KN Golf Links in Cam Ranh as part of its golf course network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Long Thanh Shuffle Tour: Golf tour service with 45-60 minute duration offered at the resort
• Long Thanh Young Talent Support Program
• Long Thanh Championship
• The Color Swing
• Long Thành Elite Cup

Products and services

• Hill Course (Sân Đồi)
• Lake Course (Sân Hồ)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked Top 10 golf course in Vietnam 2018
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KN Golf Links Cam RanhcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKN Golf Links Cam Ranh is a linked entity under the KN Group, operating as a reciprocal partner golf course. Long Thanh members receive preferential guest rates at KN Golf Links (Bãi Dài, Cam Nghĩa, Cam Ranh, Khánh Hòa; Tel: 02583.999.666; Email: [email protected]), with weekday rates of 2,171,000 VND and weekend rates of 2,663,000 VND for member's guest play.
• Sultan Aziz Shah Golf & Country Club (SAASGCC), MalaysiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf partnership. Long Thanh members can play at SAASGCC (No. 1, Rumah Kelab, Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Tel: +60 3-5510 5872) at reciprocal rates.
• The North Country Golf Club, JapanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf partnership with The North Country Golf Club (26 Rankoshi, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0068, Japan; Tel: 0123 27 1111), expanding member access in Japan.
• Tam Dao Golf & Resort, VietnamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partnership with Tam Dao Golf & Resort (Tam Đảo, Vĩnh Phúc; Tel: 04. 371.52.361) providing member access in northern Vietnam.
• Sono Felice Country Golf Club, VietnamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partnership with Sono Felice Country Golf Club Hai Phong (Xã Lưu Kiếm, Huyện Thủy Nguyên, Hải Phòng; Tel: (0225) 3963900).
• Cua Lo Golf Resort, VietnamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partnership with Cua Lo Golf Resort (03 Binh Minh Street, Nghi Huong Ward, Cua Lo Town, Nghe An Province; Tel: 038 3956 123), expanding regional coverage in central Vietnam.
• Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Resort, VietnamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partnership with Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Resort (Cù Dù Hamlet, Lộc Vĩnh Village, Phú Lộc District, Thừa Thiên Huế Province; Tel: 054.3695.888), expanding member access in central Vietnam.
• HD Bank (Ngân hàng TMCP Phát triển thành phố Hồ Chí Minh)minorOthersBanking partner for membership fee payments and financial transactions. Account holder: Công ty cổ phần đầu tư và kinh doanh Golf Long Thành. Account: (VND) 068 704 070 118 214 / (USD) ---. SWIFT: HDBCVNVX. Tax ID: 3600718503.
• ViettinBankminorOthersOnline payment partner for credit card processing on the resort's website (payment page).
• CyberSource / JCB / MasterCard / VisaminorOthersPayment processing partners for online credit card transactions (CyberSource, JCB, MasterCard, Visa).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip: Greg Norman-designed championship course at Ho Tram, southern Vietnam. Comparable as a top-tier Vietnamese resort course competing for the same affluent domestic and international member/visitor pool.
• KN Golf Links Cam Ranh: Sister property under the KN Group umbrella in Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa. Most directly comparable as a reciprocal-partner premium Vietnamese golf course sharing brand, members, and corporate ownership with Long Thanh.
• Laguna Lang Co Golf Resort: Reciprocal-partner resort course in Thua Thien Hue, central Vietnam, part of integrated Laguna resort. Comparable as a Vietnamese championship course with resort amenities, F&B, and event-hosting capabilities.
• Ba Na Hills Golf Club: Luke Donald-designed premium course near Da Nang in central Vietnam. Comparable as a destination championship course attracting international and corporate tournament business.
• Montgomerie Links Vietnam: Colin Montgomerie-designed championship course in Da Nang region. Comparable as a high-end international-architect-designed Vietnamese course targeting affluent Asian and inbound golfers.

Regional players

• Tam Dao Golf & Resort: Reciprocal-partner championship golf resort in Vinh Phuc, northern Vietnam. Comparable as a Vietnamese premium course offering membership programs and tournament hosting, though geographically distant from Long Thanh.
• Sultan Aziz Shah Golf & Country Club (SAASGCC): Reciprocal-partner Malaysian championship course. Comparable as a Southeast Asian premium member club providing reciprocal access benefits and serving the same regional member base.

Broad incumbents

• Sentosa Golf Club: Singapore-based premium members' club hosting the HSBC Women's World Championship and other marquee events. Comparable as a regional benchmark for championship-course operations, tournament hosting, and Asian affluent membership positioning.
• Vinpearl Golf: Vietnamese hospitality conglomerate's golf portfolio (including Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoian, Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc). Comparable as a broad-incumbent Vietnamese luxury golf offering integrated with resort/hotel operations.

Emerging players

• Banyan Golf Club: Thai premium resort course in Hua Hin area. Comparable as a Southeast Asian destination golf property targeting similar inbound tourist and corporate-event segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/congtylongthanh
• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/longthanhgolf

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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