Mauritius is an underrated holiday destination in general, but the amazing concentration of world-class courses make it a must-visit location for the golf obsessed.
The courses all feature lush vegetation and extensive interaction with the ocean. Few places in the world could provide a better backdrop to play golf in front of.
Here, we look at seven excellent courses in Mauritius.
Paradis
The 18-hole Par 72 course extends 5,924 metres between the Montagne du Morne and the resort lagoon’s crystal-clear waters.
Flamboyant araucarias, bougainvillaeas, and poinsettias add colour around the greens, while royal palms, casuarinas, tamarinds, and coconut trees contribute to the tropical feel.
The vibrant greens are planted with Seashore Paspalum, a tropical herb. The last nine holes go along the shore, and there are five water hazards on the course. The course is suitable for all levels of play and is located at the foot of Le Morne, with five holes on the edge of the lagoon.
Tamarina
Tamarina Golf Club, designed by Rodney Wright, is one of the top golf courses in Mauritius. This championship 18-hole, par 72 course sits on the island’s west shore, with Mount Rempart in the background. It provides panoramic views over Tamarin Bay, Flic-en-Flac, and the surrounding countryside.
The course blends a challenging golf experience with spectacular views of Rempart Mountain and the clear blue of Tamarin Bay, which can be seen from the 7th hole.
The undulating course offers five distinct teeing alternatives for players of various skill levels. This natural grass course is 6,886 metres long and carefully maintained according to PGA standards.
Avalon
Avalon Golf Estate is set among the beauty of the adjacent tea-growing fields.
Nestled in the south-central mountains of Mauritius, this area is cooler, with more pleasant temperatures may be expected, and a fresh zephyr often adding atmosphere to the breathtaking views. Avalon is a destination unto itself, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course built by Peter Matkovich.
The estate is elegantly wrapped across 220 hectares of undulating environment, including natural greenery among rolling tea farms. At the same time, a number of rivers stream calmly through the area, contributing to its pure beauty.
Belle Mare Plage (Legend)
Constance Belle Mare Plage’s first championship golf course has been set along one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius. They also have another links-style course available to play.
The Legend Golf Course was designed by South African champion Hugh Baiocchi in 1994 on a former hunting reserve on Mauritius’ east coast near Belle Mare.
This 18-hole course is quite challenging as, despite being small, it is well-forested. Even the finest players are surprised by its many carefully positioned bodies of water and the difficulty of the greens.
Anahita
Designed by Ernie Els, the Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius at Anahita adapts to players of all levels by offering five teeing areas on each hole.
Six stunning holes facing the ocean offer one of the world’s most spectacular finishes. It is the first golf course of its sort in Mauritius, designed in compliance with USGA standards. The course winds its way into the heart of this tropical haven, across lush green mountains and beside the vast crystal-clear lagoon.
The Anahita Golf Club is a championship par 72 golf course with many holes on the shore of Mauritius’ biggest lagoon.
Heritage (Le Château)
Stepping out onto the Le Château Golf Course is like playing in a tropical garden, carefully cultivated amid the lush, groomed grounds of an exquisite 19th-century chateau and naturally graced with lakes, streams and great centennial trees.
This gorgeous sanctuary, with gentle hillsides and spacious fairways that sweep down to the coast, is frequently chosen the Indian coast’s Best Golf Course.
Players experience a tournament-quality course that has held numerous editions of the Mauritius Open, a DP World Tour event, and get to walk in the footsteps of champions.
Ile aux Cerfs Golf Course
Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club is a paradise for golfers of all abilities, nestled in one of the world’s most scenic and serene surroundings.
Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club is a 19-hole golf course on Mauritius’ east coast that was designed by the famed golf champion Bernhard Langer. Only a’ special golf’ boat shuttle from its private port or a breathtaking helicopter flip can get you to the island golf course.
The breathtaking Mauritius golf course spans 38 hectares of the famed Ile aux Cerfs Island, with holes snaking over the island’s unspoiled tropical flora and fauna, showcasing naturally in the undulating topography with volcanic rock outcrops, lakes, and gullies.
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