Le Cong Vinh ‘changes career’ to play golf at the ‘Race to Central’ Club tournament

Former Vietnamese football star Lê Công Vinh officially participated in the Southern Golf Clubs Championship – Tasmania Cup, part of the “Race to Mien Trung” charity sports event series. The tournament was held over two days, December 8 and 9, at Tan Son Nhat Golf Course, Ho Chi Minh City, attracting a record number of 650 golfers from 50 leading clubs in the region.

Lê Công Vinh’s appearance drew wide attention from the sports community and marked an impressive transition as he “switched careers” from the football pitch to the golf course— a sport demanding equally high levels of skill and mental strength.

The appeal of the tournament

The tournament brought together 50 golf clubs from localities such as Nha Trang, Lam Dong, Binh Thuan, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Vung Tau, and well-known clubs in Ho Chi Minh City. The total number of participants reached 650 athletes, creating one of the southern region’s most vibrant and exciting competitive atmospheres.

Notably, the tournament is considered the largest in scale with a “Hole In One” prize system worth nearly 40 billion VND, including four brand-new cars and two luxury apartments in Da Nang and Phan Thiet. The 2020 champion team will also receive an international golf tour to Australia, while the second and third place teams will be sponsored for golf tours and yacht trips within Vietnam.

Le Cong Vinh and his impressive “career change” journey

Le Cong Vinh, well-known for his outstanding achievements on Vietnam’s football field, also ranked in the top 15 at the 2020 National Golf Championship. His participation in this major club golf tournament demonstrates his effort and passion in transitioning to a new sporting field.

Beyond sports, Lê Công Vinh is also recognized for his active charity work in Central Vietnam alongside his wife Thủy Tiên. This year, in addition to the exciting golf rounds, the organizers held an auction of golf items to raise funds supporting people affected by natural disasters in Central Vietnam.

Meaning and goals of the event series “Race to Mien Trung”

The Southern Golf Clubs Championship – Tasmania Cup this year is not only a professional sports competition but also part of the “Race to Mien Trung” event series aimed at raising funds to support people in Central Vietnam affected by natural disasters.

The event series also includes collaboration with a major motor racing festival held in Da Nang, creating diverse connections between different sports and the community while promoting the comprehensive development of the sports movement in Vietnam.

The tournament has attracted great attention from golfers, businesspeople, and fans with its large scale, valuable prizes, and profound social significance. Le Cong Vinh’s transition to golf is an inspiring sports story that helps spread the spirit of perseverance, passion, and dedication within the southern golf community. Stay tuned for updates on the tournament’s progress, results, and exciting stories in this meaningful “Race to Mien Trung” event series.