(Đoàn Xuân Khuê Minh, a golf coach at SSM Vietnam and a Vietnam National Golf Team player with NCAA Division 1 experience. Photo: Sourced image)
The opening of Shattuck-St. Mary’s International School Vietnam (SSM Vietnam) marks a significant milestone for young Vietnamese golfers, providing them with elite training and top-tier academics without requiring them to move abroad. Đoàn Xuân Khuê Minh, a golf coach at SSM Vietnam and a Vietnam National Golf Team player with NCAA Division 1 experience, shares her excitement about this opportunity and its impact on junior golf development in Vietnam.
"I truly wish SSM had opened earlier", says Đoàn Xuân Khuê Minh!
"As someone who had to move to Australia to advance my golf career and later play at the NCAA Division 1 level, I know firsthand the challenges young Vietnamese golfers face when trying to balance high-level golf training with quality education. This incredible facility now provides them with the opportunity to excel in both golf and academics without having to move abroad too soon or spend a fortune on international training."
"The school’s world-class facilities and structured golf program ensure that students develop elite-level skills while still prioritizing their education. This is crucial because a strong academic foundation opens up more opportunities, whether in college golf or other career paths. What’s even better is that this all happens in Vietnam—within an international learning environment—where students are exposed to diverse cultures and advanced educational methods without leaving home.
If you’re serious about golf and education, this is the place to be. The combination of elite training, academic excellence, and an international environment will set you up for success. I can’t wait to see how SSM Vietnam transforms the future of golf in our country!"
Shattuck-St. Mary’s International School Vietnam (SSM Vietnam) is a premier international school set to open in August 2025, offering a world-class academic program combined with elite golf training. Rooted in the legacy of Shattuck-St. Mary’s School (SSM), a U.S. institution with over 167 years of academic excellence, SSM Vietnam is the only member school in Vietnam affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The school provides state-of-the-art facilities, including a golf driving range and gym, international-standard coaching, and a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for future success—both on and off the course.
Located in Vietnam, the school ensures that young golfers no longer need to move abroad at an early age to receive top-tier training. Notably, the school has developed a boarding program that simulates a U.S. college preparatory experience. With a commitment to excellence in both sports and academics, Shattuck-St. Mary’s Hai Phong is shaping the next generation of golf champions and global leaders.
