AVGA: For Love of the Game – Australian Vietnamese Golf Association | Minh Hien Pty Ltd

About the AVGA: For Love of the Game

Australian Vietnamese Golf Association (AVGA): For Love of the Game captures the warmth, camaraderie, and shared passion for golf among Australian Vietnamese communities and friends worldwide. The book chronicles a decade of AVGA’s social life and competitive play, presenting a vibrant portrait of how sport can foster connection and collaboration.

With 110 pages of color photography, the volume presents 309 images that document 10 years of Open Championships and lively social activities on some of the most beautiful courses in Australia and Vietnam, from St Michaels' to Ha Long Bay and Quy Nhon. The stories are complemented by candid moments from social functions, grand ceremonies, and gala dinners that reveal the human side of the game. The narrative also highlights how friendships sometimes evolved into new collaborations, such as the Vietnamese Entrepreneur Association – Sydney.

What you’ll discover

• 309 striking photographs that capture action, atmosphere, and expression on the course
• 110 pages of color images, creating a vivid timeline of AVGA's activities
• A decade of Open Championships and social events across Australia and Vietnam
• Scenes from renowned courses, including St Michaels' Golf Course, Riverside Oaks, Ha Long Bay, and Quy Nhon
• Poems in Vietnamese by AVGA Captain Tri Tue Tran that add cultural texture
• Stories of friendships that have led to collaboration and new ideas

Why this book matters to readers

• A visually rich keepsake for golf enthusiasts and family members
• A cultural snapshot of diaspora life and community integration through sport
• An inspiring source for clubs, libraries, and galleries seeking vibrant, non-fiction storytelling
• A thoughtful gift idea for golfers, event organizers, and Vietnam-Australia audiences

Who should consider this

This book appeals to anyone who loves golf, appreciates community storytelling, or wants a tangible record of shared experiences across cultures. It sits well on coffee tables, in clubhouses, or as part of heritage programs that celebrate sport as a connector. The collection also highlights moments that led to cross-cultural collaboration within the Vietnamese and Australian communities.

Whether you are new to AVGA or a longtime supporter, the book offers a window into ten years of memorable moments and the people behind them, inviting readers to reflect on how sport can nurture friendship, collaboration, and a sense of belonging.