UEH Golf Tournament - Swing for Future 2026: Connecting the Community, Nurturing UEH Talent

09 Aug, 2026

A Vibrant Competition Strengthening the UEH Alumni Community

Towards the 50th Anniversary of UEH (1976-2026), UEH Golf Tournament - Swing for Future 2026 is one of the activities under the UEH Alumni Sport Festival, held as part of the “Homecoming Journey - UEH Alumni Homecoming Day 2026”.

Organized by the UEH Alumni Golf Club, the tournament brought together more than 160 golfers, with the support of 39 individual and organizational sponsors, including 4 Diamond Sponsors, 1 Gold Sponsor, 5 Silver Sponsors, 23 Supporting Sponsors, and 6 Hole-in-One prize sponsors.

The open sporting environment created an opportunity for generations of UEH alumni, entrepreneurs, and partners to meet, exchange, and strengthen connections. On the golf course, the golfers delivered intense and spirited competitions, demonstrating professionalism, solidarity, and a strong commitment to the UEH community.

The golfers delivered outstanding performances, featuring many impressive swings

Honoring Outstanding Golfing Achievements

Following the day of competition, the UEH Golf Tournament - Swing for Future 2026 Awards Gala was held in a formal yet warm atmosphere. The event marked the conclusion of the tournament, while honoring golfers with outstanding achievements and expressing appreciation to the individuals and organizations that supported the program.

Representing UEH at the Gala were Prof. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Development Strategy Council, former Chairman of the University Council; Prof. Su Dinh Thanh - Chairman of the UEH Academic and Training Council, former President of UEH; and Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - President of UEH Alumni, former Vice President of UEH.

Representing the UEH Alumni Golf Club were Prof. Nguyen Trong Hoai - former Vice President of UEH, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of JABES, Chairman of the UEH Alumni Golf Club, and Head of the Tournament Organizing Committee; Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh - Standing Vice Chairman of the UEH Alumni Golf Club; and Mr. Truong Minh Kiet - Chief of the University Office and Secretary-General of the UEH Alumni Golf Club.

Guests from partner universities and Diamond Sponsors included Mr. Nguyen Hoang Ha - Head of the Student Affairs Office and Vice Chairman of the Alumni Network of the National Economics University; Nguyen Van Hoa - Member of the Board of Directors of Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Lan - General Director of Nha Be Garment Corporation; Mr. Hoang Tho Ha - representative of An Phuoc Garment - Embroidery - Footwear Joint Stock Company; Mr. Nguyen Hoang - General Director of TIERRA Joint Stock Company; together with members of the Executive Board of the UEH Alumni Golf Club, representatives of sponsors, and more than 160 golfers who were UEH Alumni Golf Club members and tournament partners.

In addition to the enthusiastic participation of the golfers, the tournament was honored to receive sponsorship from the following individuals and organizations: Diamond Sponsors (Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Nha Be Garment Corporation, An Phuoc Garment - Embroidery - Footwear Co., Ltd., TIERRA Joint Stock Company); Gold Sponsor (Sam Ngoc Linh Tu Mo Rong Kon Tum Joint Stock Company); Silver Sponsors (Vietcombank South Saigon Branch, Thai Binh Investment Joint Stock Company, Long Bien Investment Joint Stock Company, Mr. Truong Quoc Hung - UEH alumnus, Cohort 16, and HelenCare Biomedical Center), along with many other individuals and organizations supporting the tournament.

With an impressive performance, the Best Gross award this season went to golfer Nguyen Quoc Tinh - UEH alumnus, Cohort 24.

The Organizing Committee also presented First, Second, and Third Prizes in the Men's and Women's categories, as well as technical awards, to outstanding golfers, including:

- Women's Category: First Prize went to golfer Pham Hoan; Second Prize went to golfer Pham Thao; and Third Prize went to golfer Van Anh. A special highlight of this year's tournament was that, unlike the men's categories, the winner of the Women's Category received an exceptional prize - a diamond valued at VND 45.6 million, sponsored by TIERRA Joint Stock Company.
- Men's Categories:
- - Category A: First Prize went to golfer Nguyen Tuan Anh; Second Prize went to golfer Do Van Lua; and Third Prize went to golfer Khuat Tien Trung.
- - Category B: First Prize went to golfer Vo Xuan Vinh; Second Prize went to golfer Pham Cong Quyen; and Third Prize went to golfer Nguyen Cong Trang.
- - Category C: First Prize went to golfer Phan Van Hai; Second Prize went to golfer Luong Minh Tuan; and Third Prize went to golfer Vo Tan Thuan.
- Four Technical Awards:
- - The two Closest-to-the-Pin awards at holes 8C and 5D went to golfers Le Hong Quang and Huynh Binh Minh;
- - The Longest Drive award at hole 2D went to golfer Phung Xuan Hue;
- - The Most Accurate Drive award at hole 5C went to golfer Nguyen Tien Loc.

Prof. Nguyen Trong Hoai - Editor-in-Chief of JABES and Chairman of the UEH Alumni Golf Club, delivering remarks at the Awards Gala

Golfer Nguyen Quoc Tinh delivered an outstanding performance to win the Best Gross award

Awards presented to golfers for their outstanding performances in the tournament

Joining Hands to Support the “UEH Talent Nurturing Scholarship” Fund

Beyond sports and community networking, a prominent highlight of the UEH Golf Tournament - Swing for Future 2026 was its spirit of sharing and commitment to the younger generation. During the Gala, UEH held a ceremony to present sponsorship boards and tokens of appreciation to individuals and organizations contributing VND 100 million or more to the “UEH Talent Nurturing Scholarship” Fund.

Among them, Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) contributed VND 500 million through the Tran Mong Hung Scholarship Program, named after the former Chairman of ACB's Board of Directors and a UEH alumnus; Nha Be Garment Corporation contributed VND 300 million; Thai Binh Investment Joint Stock Company contributed VND 100 million; Vietcombank South Saigon contributed VND 100 million; and Mr. Truong Quoc Hung - UEH alumnus, Cohort 16 - contributed VND 100 million. Many other individuals and organizations also joined the “UEH Talent Nurturing Scholarship” program.

These meaningful contributions reaffirm the strong bonds between UEH and its business community, partners, and generations of alumni, while spreading the spirit of giving back, supporting the next generation, and expanding opportunities for their future development.

The program concluded successfully, contributing to the UEH Talent Nurturing Fund

One of the highlights of the Gala was an auction of two specially designed men's and women's watches created for the occasion of UEH's 50th Anniversary.

The auction generated an enthusiastic response from golfers and guests. Mr. Tran Thanh Tung won the men's watch with a bid of VND 55 million, while Mr. Le Ngoc Bo won the women's watch with a bid of VND 61 million. On this occasion, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh - UEH alumnus, Cohort 18, and Standing Vice Chairman of the UEH Alumni Golf Club - although he did not win the men's watch in the auction, contributed VND 50 million to the scholarship fund.

The UEH 50th Anniversary commemorative watch (men's edition) was won by Mr. Tran Thanh Tung, UEH alumnus

The UEH 50th Anniversary commemorative watch (women's edition) was won by Mr. Le Ngoc Bo, UEH alumnus

Through direct sponsorships and the auction program, UEH Golf Tournament - Swing for Future 2026 raised a total of VND 1.416 billion for the “UEH Talent Nurturing Scholarship” Fund.

This valuable resource will help support students facing financial difficulties who have demonstrated strong academic performance and development potential, enabling them to continue their journey of acquiring knowledge, developing their capabilities, and making positive contributions to the community and society in the future.

UEH and UEH Alumni leaders express their appreciation to the sponsors and partners supporting the UEH Golf Tournament - Swing For Future 2026

Connecting Today, Creating Value for the Future

UEH Golf Tournament - Swing for Future 2026 was more than just a sporting event. It was a platform that brought together people who share aspirations for development, fostered strong relationships, and worked together toward creating meaningful values for the community. More importantly, the tournament was organized to raise funds for the “UEH Talent Nurturing Scholarship” Fund.

For UEH, investing in education means investing in the future. Every scholarship awarded not only helps a student overcome difficulties but also opens up opportunities to pursue their dreams, develop their talents, and become responsible citizens, leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who contribute to the development of the country.

With the message “Swing for Future,” the tournament conveyed the spirit of intergenerational support: connecting resources, nurturing talent, and joining hands to create sustainable value for UEH and the wider community.

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