A sweet and glorious year for Nguyen Tuan Anh

TPO - A bright smile, a cheerful and energetic appearance, that is the familiar image of Nguyen Tuan Anh every time he appears on the golf course. But hidden behind the innocence of the golfer born in 2009 is a steely spirit and a desire to assert himself in a harsh competition environment.

The smiling guy with a steely spirit on the golf course

After 4 thrilling rounds at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon, Nguyen Tuan Anh excellently defeated his senior Truong Chi Quan in a nerve-wracking play-off match to touch the National Golf Championship trophy for the first time.

That journey is a testament to perseverance and the spirit of never giving up. Tuan Anh started the tournament slowly, but played better and better as the tournament progressed. The final round witnessed a thrilling two-horse race between Tuan Anh and his senior Truong Chi Quan.

Despite starting with the advantage, Tuan Anh was soon surpassed by Chi Quan, when the 1998-born athlete scored a series of birdie-birdie-eagle points from holes 3 to 5, then continued to explode with a series of 3 consecutive birdies from holes 11-13, widening the gap to 2 strokes.

The turning point came at the 17th par 5 hole, when his opponent bogey, Tuan Anh took advantage of the opportunity to make a birdie, leveling the score and opening up a thrilling play-off scenario.

At the 18 par 4 hole, Tuan Anh's successful par putt not only brought victory but also affirmed his incredible competitive spirit at the age of 16. That moment made the audience at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon explode, when witnessing a young star officially stepping onto the podium of glory.

Many fans present that day all commented that Tuan Anh played with a special energy. He always smiled, kept an optimistic spirit and spread a 'heat and fire' atmosphere in each round. However, behind that light were tightly controlled shots and absolute concentration. That was the difference that made Tuan Anh the person he was on the field.

The victory at the National Golf Championship - Gia Lai 2025 is the first professional title of Nguyen Tuan Anh. The golfer born in 2009 became the 4th amateur golfer to win the championship since the tournament was introduced into the VGA Tour professional system, following Nguyen Anh Minh, Nguyen Nhat Long, Nguyen Duc Son.

Complete the prestigious medal collection

For three consecutive seasons, Nguyen Tuan Anh has left a deep impression at the National Golf Championship. In 2023 at Vinpearl Golf Hai Phong , he also experienced a thrilling play-off match for the Bronze Medal with Doan Van Dinh. Against his experienced senior, Tuan Anh fought hard to finish in third place overall, a big surprise when he was only 14 years old.

In 2024, Tuan Anh took another step forward. In the final round, he created an exciting chase with Nguyen Duc Son, a golfer at that time in peak form. In the end, Tuan Anh finished second, but his impressive spirit and technique made many experts predict that his coronation day was not far away.

In 2025, that prophecy became a reality at FLC Golf Links Quy Nhon. From Third Place (2023), Runner-up (2024) to Championship (2025), that three-year journey was not only a complete collection of medals, but also a map of the growth of a young talent.

“This victory is truly meaningful, after two consecutive missed appointments with Second and Third place at the National Golf Championship. Now, I have completed the full collection of gold, silver and bronze medals. This will be the motivation for me to continue to make more efforts in the upcoming tournaments,” Tuan Anh emotionally shared after the victory.

At the age of 16, when many of his peers were still looking for stability on the golf course, Tuan Anh played with the composure of an experienced golfer. It was that composure that helped him get through the tense rounds with his seniors and then grab the championship trophy that many golfers dream of.

Young and talented and a brilliant year

2025 can be considered a “golden” year in Nguyen Tuan Anh’s young career. Not only in the domestic arena, Tuan Anh has also reached the international level. Each achievement, whether in youth, national or international tournaments, affirms the comprehensiveness, technique and strong mentality of the 16-year-old golfer.

Tuan Anh opened the season by winning the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Lang Co with a score of -8. At the APGC Junior Championship, he finished in second place, the best result ever for a Vietnamese golfer.

Not stopping there, Tuan Anh made his mark at the Vietnam Amateur Open when he continuously led the rankings after 36 holes. At the Vietnam Junior Open, Tuan Anh was 10 strokes ahead of his nearest opponent, a rare overwhelming victory in a junior tournament.

And the pinnacle was the National Golf Championship, where he defeated the legendary Truong Chi Quan in a match considered one of the most memorable in the history of the tournament.



Behind Tuan Anh's success are thousands of hours of hard practice, repeated swings until proficient, and intense practice rounds to hone his skills.

At the age of 16, Tuan Anh not only represents the new generation of Vietnamese golfers, but is also an inspiration for young people who are nurturing and aspiring to pursue top sports .

Experts believe that with his current form, it is only a matter of time before Tuan Anh follows Nguyen Anh Minh to become the leading figure of Vietnamese golf in the international arena.

With only more than half of the year 2025 having passed, Nguyen Tuan Anh already has a huge list of achievements. More importantly, he has asserted himself with his persistent fighting spirit and enthusiastic energy. From Third Place (2023), Runner-up (2024) to King (2025), Tuan Anh's three-year journey of advancement at the National Golf Championship is like a fairy tale written with smiles, sweat and precise shots. And certainly, this is just the opening chapter in the promising career of this "talented young man" from Hanoi.

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