GOLFING MAURITIUS Discover the best Golf Courses on the Island
MAURITIUS Golfing Mauritius Pass Purchase your golf pass✳ through the official website of the Mauritius Golf Tourism Association www.mauritiusgolftourism.com ✳
Only 150 Low Season Mauritius Golfing Passes available AVALON GOLF ESTATE BELLE MARE PLAGE LEGEND GOLF COURSE
GOLF COURSES 18-HOLES
Mauritius Golfing Pass rates as follows: Low season (May to September) € 75 (Minimum of two rounds)
BELLE MARE PLAGE LINKS GOLF COURSE FOUR SEASONS GOLF CLUB AT ANAHITA HERITAGE GOLF CLUB ILE AUX CERFS GOLF COURSE TAMARINA GOLF COURSE PARADIS GOLF CLUB, BEACHCOMBER
High season (January, February, March, April & October) € 135 (Minimum of two rounds)
• Golf Pass will be available for sale through the online platform of the MGTA and accessible through its website www.mauritiusgolftourism.com • The rates mentioned are non-commissionable and available for purchase by tour operators, individuals and golf hotels. • The golf pass will apply to participating courses of the MGTA as listed on the website. • The rate specified is a green fee only rate and all extras are payable by the purchaser at their golf course of choice. • The Golfing Mauritius Pass consists of a minimum of two rounds on different courses. • Bookings are subject to availability. • Each golf course’s rules and regulations will apply.
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Mission and Vision
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Avalon Golf & Country Club
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Four Seasons Golf Club
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Heritage Golf Club 10
Table of Contents
Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club Paradis Golf Club
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Mont Choisy Le Golf 16 Tamarina Golf Club
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The Legend Golf Course
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The Links Golf Course
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Golfing Mauritius and...
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About The Island
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Mauritius Golf Tourism Association
Mission “The active promotion of Mauritius as a year-round Golf Destination increasing the number of international golfer arrivals.”
Vision “To be globally recognized as one of the finest golf destinations on the planet and a reference point for others.” 4
Message from the President of the MGTA Dear Golfer, I am deeply honoured to have been invited to pen this note to the inaugural issue as President of the Mauritius Golf Tourism Association (MGTA). With its rich history and mix of various cultural traditions, Mauritius is indeed a privileged country to visit. With nine golf courses of internatioÂnal standard, linked mostly to major luxury local and international hotel chains around the island, the Mauritian golf business industry is booÂming; and, with two more projects underway. More than a mere sport or tourist attraction, golf in Mauritius has been swinging on a steady growth rate of 6% annually. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and the turquoise sea, our island possesses all the assets to position itself as the exotic golf destination of the Indian Ocean. Our Golf Association (MGTA) is run by golf directors and management teams of the different golf courses of the island; people who are passionate about their work and devo ted to the game itself. Our main objective is to promote golf, and provide information to golfers around the world relating to the different course infrastructure, facilities, and events. Whether you are a Pro or an amateur in search of quality time far from the maddening crowds of Europe, Africa, or Asia, Mauritius is the place for your next golf holiday! We look forward to welcoming you soon. Yours in golf,
Alain Lenoir
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Avalon Golf Estate A Golf Experience to be remembered
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Avalon was the idyllic, mythical wood where apples grew of their own volition and rolling verdant fields produced crops without the intervention of man. It is to this rich history of Avalon, that this golf course was masterfully sculpted into the lush forested central plateau of Mauritius by internationally renowned golf course architect and ex-European Tour professional, Peter Matkovich. Set on the volcanic slopes of the dormant Grand Bassin volcano at 500m above sea level and surrounded by tea plantations, Avalon is the highest place where one can play golf in Mauritius. The views of the souÂthern coastline, lagoon and azure Indian Ocean are simply unprecedented and, on a clear day, are visible from all 18 holes. In the true tradition of the legend of Avalon, we believe that members are to be treated as royalty and guests are members for the day. We look forward to hosting you, make sure you bring your camera.
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A championship golf course designed to challenge the experienced golfers and yet, be forgiving to the beginners. 18 holes and a practice facility built to international standards. Par 72, 6,200m in length. Designed by internationally renowned South-African architect Peter Matkovich. Generous fairways and 4 tee options on each hole. A 9,7 km golf cart track connecting all 18 holes. Nestled inside the 550 acres of Avalon Golf Estate in the midst of lush vegetation.
CONTACTS Avalon Golf Estate Bois Sec, Bois Cheri. Mauritius T: (+ 230) 430 5800 M: (+ 230) 5257 5800 E: info@avalongolf.mu www.avalon.mu
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Four Seasons Golf Club
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Situated on the east coast of Mauritius this spectacular 6828-meter course is designed to preserve the coastline’s natural beauty, in particular the rich native flora and fauna. With an exceptio nal view of the Indian Ocean, spectacular rocky outcrops, jaw-dropping views of the mountains with mesmerising beauty and turquoise lagoons, the Ernie Els Design Course at Four Seasons Golf Club is best described as a masterpiece. To complete your golfing experience, the contemporary Mauritian-styled golf clubhouse has a pro shop that is fully-stocked with highend merchandise, as well as Il Forno restaurant, presenting creative cuisine with the signature Four Seasons attention to detail. The restaurant and bar overlook the 18th hole and provides all-day dining while soaking up the atmosphere with panoramic views of the greens and surroun ding lagoon. For golfers looking to perfect their skills, the Four Seasons Golf Academy offers a complete approach to game improvement, covering all aspects of the game. The practice area consists of a large and generous 320-meter (350yard) grass range, with nine target greens with bunkers, including putting and chipping greens. Mauritius has now joined the world’s premier golf destinations finally realising all golfers’ fantasies.
• PAR : 72. • Length : 6,828 meters ( 7,580 yards). • Fairways: Bermuda grass 419. • Green Grass : Tif Dwarf. • Teeing Areas: 5 (Ernie Els, Tournaments, Members, Seniors and Ladies). • Golf Academy: 07:30-19:00 State-of-the-art Four Seasons Golf Academy with a studio providing the ultimate in video and computerised swing analysis. • Driving Range 07:00-19: 00 Includes putting and chipping greens, 9 target holes with bunkers Driving Range size: 320 meters (350 yard) long and 100 meters wide. • Golf Activities: Daily Complimentary initiation for Four Seasons and Anahita residents.
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Weekly Kids’ Initiation through Kids’ Club. Tournaments: AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open (Tri-Sanctioned: European, Asian and Sunshine Tour) Mauritius Golf Masters at Anahita (Professional event)
CONTACTS Anahita Mauritius / Four Seasons Golf Club, Beau Champ, Mauritius T: (+ 230) 402 3125 F: (+ 230) 402 3122 www.fourseasons.com/mauritius
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Heritage Golf Club:
A spectacular championship golf course!
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Voted twice at the WORLD GOLF AWARDS as the number one golf course in the Indian Ocean, the Heritage Golf Club is situated in the Domaine de Bel Ombre, an unspoiled spot in the south of Mauritius, with 2500 hectares of land. The Domaine is the ultimate combination of beach, nature, relaxation and adventure with two five-star resorts, luxury villas and its own nature reserve. Official host venue of the first-ever tri-sanctioned tournament by the EUROPEAN, ASIAN & SUNSHINE TOURS, known as the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, the Heritage Golf Club is a remarkable golf course designed by renowned architect Peter Maktovich, which stretches out over 100 hectares between the green hills and turquoise lagoon. Open 365 days a year, this spectacular 18-hole championship golf course (PAR 72) which has won many awards, includes exceptional panoramas in its challenging design to create a truly memorable golfing experience. The Heritage Golf Club offers both professional golfers and amateurs a good test, yet very fair and enjoyable for all.
The finest Golf Experience in the Indian Ocean Unique selling points: 1. Voted twice at the World Golf Awards as the No 1 golf course in the Indian Ocean. 2. Official host venue of the European, Asian & Sunshine Tours, AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open. 3. Official host venue of “The Amateur Golf World Cup”. 4. Nestled on 2500 hectares of the Domaine de Bel Ombre and next to 2 five-star resorts, luxury villas of Heritage Resorts and 12 restaurants. 5. 27 hole golf complex: 18 hole championship golf course and a 9 hole PAR 3 course. 6. FOR THE RESIDENTS OF HERITAGE RESORTS: Free green fee at Heritage Golf Club. 7. Night golf sessions, unique in Mauritius. 8. FootGolf course: on the 9-hole short course (at extra cost). 9. Second golf course to open beginning of 2019. Designer: Peter Matkovich Par: 72 Length: Distance Professional tee 6478m Championship tee 6121m Men’s tee 5740m Senior & Ladies 5214m Championship tee Ladies tee 4761m
Slopes 149 142 133 140
SSS 75 72 70 74
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Major competitions: 22 to 24 September: The MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open by the Mauritius Golf Federation 30 Nov to 03 Dec 2017: the tri-sanctioned, AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open by the European, Asian & Sunshine Tours 11 to 16 June 2018: The Amateur Golf World Cup by Le Club Golf Golf ambassadors: South Africa: Jaco Van Zyl France: Clément Sordet Sweden: Mikael Lundberg Germany: Marcel Haremza & Christoph Gunther
Facilities: • Clubhouse including a fully stocked Pro Shop with a range of international brands. • 9 hole short course (Par 3 course) which includes FootGolf. • Putting green, chipping & pitching facilities and double sided/grassed driving range. • PGA accredited golf academy and PGA Professionals. • Golf carts with state if the art GPS system (optional & at extra cost). • Golf skate caddies. CONTACTS: M: golf@heritagegolfclub.mu T: (+ 230) 623 5600 F: (+230) 623 5601 www.heritagegolfclub.mu
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ISLAND GOLF IN MAURITIUS:
Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club
Spectacular Golfing in Mauritius! Designed by the famous golf player Bernhard Langer, the golf club is accessible to players of all levels. With 8 minutes boat ride away from the east coast, the course covers 38 hectares on the southern half of the Ile aux Cerfs island with the holes snaking up and down the length of the island, boasting naturally undulating topography, volcanic rock outcrops, lakes and gullies, and a variety of tropical trees and plants.
The championship golf course went through major changes since 2013 to ensure a greater experience in terms of playability and spectacular views. Most holes have views of the ocean some with glimpses across clearings through the trees; others by coming close to the shore. It has been recognized to be the No 1 golf club to play in a lifetime by Golf World. After game, golfers can relax on our exclusive beach.
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THE TEES Each hole has a minimum of 4 Tee decks: the Langer Tees, championship Tees, tournament Tees and forward Tees. COURSE LENGTHS Langer Tees: 7,115 yds/6,469 m Championship Tees: 6576 yds/5,979 m Tournament Tees: 5,992 yds/5,448 m Forward Tees: 5,054 yds/4,595 m SLOPE RATINGS Langer Tees 155 Championship Tees 142 Tournament Tees 124 Forward Tees 129 DRIVING RANGE Championship driving range, 100% grass cut at fairway height with target greens, putting greens, chipping and bunker area. Premium range balls (compression same as playing balls). TRANSPORT Ile aux Cerfs is reached by a ‘gol ng special’ boat shuttle, which takes eight minutes to cross the lagoon from the shore. Arrival is on a jetty beside a large, white sand spit on the lagoon side of the island.
CONTACTS T: 402 7720 E: info@iacgolf.mu www.ileauxcerfsgolfclub.com
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Paradis Golf Club:
A complete Golf Experience Be Birdie
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Welcome to a world that treats you to the finest golf experience in the most enchanting of settings. Beachcomber golf resorts combine hospitality excellence and luxury with the utmost in golfing enjoyment and services at its championship golf courses in Mauritius. The outstanding Paradis Golf Course emphasizes the site’s unique scenery and tropical feel. Fringed by the crystal-clear lagoon of Black River on one side and backed by the legendary Morne Brabant Mountain on the other, it offers a peerless combination of stunning scenery and challenging play. Built within the resort’s grounds, the 18-hole Par 72 golf course stretches along 5,924 meters and offers 5 different tees. Much of the creative competitive design is attributable to international golf legend Tony Johnstone who has spent several years playing the course through its many evolutionary stages. The course is a pleasure to play and offers a real challenge to all. The smooth green fairways are dotted with the bright colors of bougainvillea, flame trees, poinsettias and araucarias, while the royal palms, casuarinas and a variety of
Unique Selling Points:
indigenous palm trees complete the tropical island style. The greens are planted with Seashore Paspalum, an ideal turf for the climate in the tropics. Each hole is unique at the Paradis Golf Club, presenting the golfer with a different experience and the need to use all 14 clubs in the bag. The 430m, par 5 hole No. 16 is one of the most picturesque on the course. Big hitters will want to cut across the lagoon so that they have a shorter second shot in, giving them a chance of an eagle. The risky option! To add variety to your Beachcomber golfing holiday, you also have privileged access to four championship courses on Mauritius, the New Mont Choisy Le Golf, the Avalon Golf Estate, the Heritage Golf Club and the Tamarina Golf Club.
1. Paradis Golf course is inside the Paradis & Dinarobin Resorts. 2. Beautiful tropical garden environment. 3. Magical scenery on all 18 holes with the famous Morne Mountain. 4. Several holes along the sea and the natural marina features. 5. Beautiful designed for all levels of play - 5 tees. 6. The variety - need to play the 14 clubs in the bag. 7. The challenge to score wellt – several risk and reward holes. 8. The enjoyable Island feel and links playability. 9. Excellent quality with pristine maintenance. 10. The relax atmosphere of a private golf club. 11. Après golf: 2 five star resort restaurants, beach, watersports facilities. 12. Daily west coasts sunsets atmosphere. Designer: David Dutton, Tony Johnstone Par: 72 Length: Championship 5924 m Men 5679 m Senior 5479 m Ladies Champ 5099 m Ladies 4753 m
Regular competitions: France - Les Doubles Champagne Henriot - January Pro Am Beachcomber - March Tourigolf Cup - May Germany - Beachcomber Golf Trophy - February Business Golf Trophy - February South Africa - Paradis Golf Challenge - July Paradis Golf Challenge - September Switzerland - Fidetra Team Cup - November Pro Am Travel One - November Mauritius - Beachcomber Senior Open - September
Facilities: • Clubhouse including a fully equipped Pro Shop with a range of international brands. • Driving range with target greens - 15 Stations. • Short game practice with 3 chipping and putting greens. • Full Academy studio with Swing Analysis and Club fitting station. • 4 golf Club professionals offer individual lessons, including on course tuition for the whole family. • Equipment available Precedent Club car, Jucad Trolleys and Callaway Club rentals. CONTACTS T: (+ 230) 401 58 73 M: golf.pa@beachcomber.com www.beachcomber.com
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Mont Choisy Le Golf
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Mont Choisy Le Golf is much more than another championship course, it is above all a Mauritian golfing asset that enhances the natural beauty of the island, its mountain views and one which complements the history of the area. Designed by world-renown golf course architect, Peter Matkovich, this masterpiece has a unique blend of holes including 5 par 5’s; 5 par 3’s and 8 par 4’s which make up the par total of 72. An exciting, yet testy mix of holes make this golf course the new ‘’must play’’ course on the Island. The magnificent clubhouse offering includes a proshop, restaurant and bar, wine cellar, ladies and gents locker rooms and a beautiful deck overlooking the course. The practice faci lities are state-of-art and include chipping and pitching areas, putting greens and a 300 metre, double ended driving range. Mont Choisy is the latest edition to the ‘’Mauritius Golf Destination’’ offering and is the only golf course located in the North of the island. Its proximity to the tourist destination of Grand Baie is sure to make it one of the most sort-after golf experiences on the island. Official opening is November 2017.
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Tamarina Golf Club
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Open since October 2006, Tamarina Golf Club is not only set in a stunning environment, but also offers a fun and challenging test of all golfing skills. Yes, it is long and demanding from the blacks...and well it should be. But the course was designed with a various of teeing positions. A lot of emphasis was placed on designing Tamarina Golf Club as a fair and enjoyable course from the whites in particular. “A great golf course should be memorable. At Tamarina Golf Club, we are blessed with an amazingly beautiful and dramatic piece of ground.”
The Course • 18 hole Championship Golf Course, Par 72. • The course measures 6,886 metre long
from the Professional tees. • Designed by international design company Wright Golf Design and headed by Rodney Wright. • The golf course is built on 43 hectares and the total land covers 206 hectares for the Estate. • 5 different teeing options are available on every hole: Professional, Championship, Members, Senior and Ladies. • Tamarina has standard 4 x par 3’s and 4 x par 5’s with remaining 10 holes are par 4’s. • Due to the climate and terrain, the preferred and recommended means of playing Tamarina is with a golf cart.
• Marshals are there to monitor the course. • Tamarina enjoys a strong membership
comprising of Villa Owners, Corporate Members and Lifetime Members.
Unique Selling Points • Tamarina is the longest Golf Course in
Mauritius. • 50 sand bunkers and 28 grass bunkers.
• Our green average is 750 square meters. • Our fairways average width is between
50-70 meters.
• Kind of grass on fairways & tees box is
Tif Green 328 Bermuda.
• Kind of grass on the green is Ultradwarf
Bermuda also called “Champion”.
• More than 700 Golf Courses use Champion
grass on their green in Usa.
CONTACTS
Tamarina Golf Club Tamarin Bay, 90922, Mauritius T: (+ 230) 401 3006 | F: (+ 230) 483 0300 M: info@tamarina.mu www.tamarina.mu
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Legend Golf Course The Legend Golf Course is a parkland type of course with beautiful mature trees and lush vegetation between the different fairways. It also has water hazards on almost every hole, making this golf course a very technical but fair challenge for the players. Power is not the priority on the Legend. You need to be accurate with your drives if you want to beat the course. The 12th & 13th holes are the ‘Amen Corner’ of this course. Many players have lost tournaments on these holes. On hole 12, which is a par four, you have to be on the green in two to get away with a par, missing the green means trouble. The 13th hole is a short par five that is very narrow. Depending on your strategy, you could complete this hole with a birdie or a triple bogey. The par three 17th is the signature hole. With a drive of 140 meters over the lagoon, it is a very exciting shot for every golfer. The green is fairly large and you have a magnificent view of the lagoon.
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The Course • Opened in January 1994.
• Hosted The Mauritius Golf Open
from 1994 to 2008.
• Hosting The MCB TOUR, a European
Senior Tour.
• Event in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014 and 2015.
• Green grass: Tifdwarf.
• Fairway grass: Cynodon Dactylon.
• Signature hole: par 3, 17th has a splendid
view over the lagoon.
• Special features: Deer and natural ponds.
• Other golf facilities: Marc Farry Golf Academy,
driving range, chipping and putting green.
• Clubhouse: The Deer Hunter Restaurant.
CONTACTS LEGEND GOLF RECEPTION
T: (+ 230) 402 2738 or EXT - 2738 M: legend@bellemareplagehotel.com
Jason POINEN Operations Manager T: (+ 230) 5256 6625 M: golfopen@bellemareplagehotel.com
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Links Golf Club
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Links Golf Course since November 2002 / DNA Par 71, 5942m in length. Constance Belle Mare Plage’s other course, the Peter Alliss/Rodney Wright designed Links course is an equally challenging 5942 metres par 71 layout that opened for play in 2002. The Golf course is equipped with a practice fairway and built according to USPGA specifications. With much less water than the Legend course several lakes, the Links still test the golfer on the back nine, particularly on the par four 13th and par three 14th both of which require short iron approaches over water to small greens. For the rest of the holes, when the water is not challenging, there are plenty of strategically placed bunkers and outcrops of volcanic rock to keep the golfer on his or her toes. With its own Golf Academy with professio nal and qualified golf instructors, coaching sessions are available both individually and in group and free green fee for guests staying in Constance Belle Mare Plage and Constance Le Prince Maurice.
• Opened in November 2002.
• Designed by the golf architect Rodney Wright
& signed by Peter Alliss.
• Special features: Natural ponds, volcanic rocks
& endemic plants.
• Green grass: Tifdwarf.
• Fairway grass: Tifway 419.
• Signature hole: par 4, 18th is a stunning
but challenging hole.
• Special features: Natural ponds &
volcanic craters.
• Other golf facilities: Constance
Golf Academy.
• Driving range, chipping and putting green. • Clubhouse: The Swing Restaurant.
CONTACTS
LINKS GOLF RECEPTION T: (+ 230) 402 2742 or EXT - 2742 M: links@bellemareplagehotel.com
Jason POINEN Operations Manager T: (+ 230) 5256 6625 M: golfopen@bellemareplagehotel.com
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Golfing Mauritius and...
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It is highly likely that the majority of decisions relating to a holiday break in Mauritius is rightly motivated by pictures of endless stret ches of white beaches, swaying coconut trees, and lying on a beach lounger lapping up the sun. The golfer may have looked a little deeper into which 5-star golf resort offers the best and nearest courses, calculating how many rounds there are to be enjoyed during the number of days on the island. However, that would be committing a great injustice to Mauritius Our compact little island is, it is true, surrounded by tropical beaches in safe lagoons. But it also has an extremely developed hinterland, where the most of the 1 250 000 people live. At first this might seem impossible, when you consider that over half of the island’s surface area is covered in sugar cane. Then, there are the mountains everywhere, basaltic relics of the Mauritius’ violent origins as a massive volcano that rose up out of the ocean.But somehow, by the standards of the land masses of Europe, Africa, and Asia, where everyone in Mauritius originates from, its population has managed to strike up a remar kable modus vivendi amongst its competing cultures and religions on this tiny dot in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Today, visitors are privileged to be able to benefit from this heady inclement mix of history, culture, geography, and weather.
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About The Island
Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Mauritius enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The country has two seasons: a warm summer extending from November to April and a relatively cool winter from June to September. The month of October and May are commonly known as the transition months.
Mont Choisy Le Golf
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Constance Prince Maurice
The Links Golf Club
Seasons Low High Peak
Month May - September January - April & October - December 22 December - 10 January
Shangri-La Le Touessrok Resort & Spa Anahita Golf & Spa Resort La Pirogue Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort at Anahita
Golf Course Places of Interest Airport
Four Seasons Golf Club
Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa Paradis Golf Club Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
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Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club
Sugar Beach Golf & Spa Resort Tamarina Golf Club
Hotels/ Resort/ Spa
Long Beach Golf & Spa Ambre Resort & Spa
Temperature Between 15 - 22 degrees Between 27 - 32 degrees Between 28 - 34 degrees
Constance Belle Mare Plage Legend Golf Club
Avalon Golf Estate
Heritage The Villas Heritage Golf Club Shanti Maurice A Nira Resort
Mauritius Golf Tourism Association www.mauritiusgolftourism.com