Imagine the splendor of the Indian Ocean that surrounds you, the smell of freshly manicured lawns in the air. The sun tickles the back of your neck as the distinct “ping” sound of a graphite driver connecting with a ball rings in your ears. This is golfing at its best!

The golfing holiday has become increasingly popular over the past two decades. Novices and experts alike want to experience the glamour of golfing around the world. With an array of destinations to choose from, the decision of which golf course should be next on ones “bucket list” can be a daunting task.

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has turned in to a golfer’s paradise offering world class Links and Ledged courses, as well as a couple of mashies at selected resorts.  

One of the best known resorts in Mauritius Le Saint Géran is home to the lush Gary Player 9 hole, par33 Golf Course. Though this modest 9hole course might not sound as impressive as its 18hole counter parts, this course offers 2312 meters of pure bliss to its players. The terrain is relatively flat with minor elevations. However don’t be fooled by this modest impression water hazards, tropical foliage and long fairways will test your golfing skills. In 2010 all putting surfaces were revamped and replaced so that the standard expected from this lovely little course is maintained.

 Le Saint Géran

Only a stone through away form Le Saint Géran in the north east of the island lays the proverbial “jackpot” of Mauritian golfing. Belle Mare Plage offers two championship 18hole golf courses consisting of a Links and a Legend course.  Rodney Wright and Peter Allis are the designers of this 18hole par71 Links golf course. The Links course stretches over 5942 meter of coastal land and is equipped with a practice fairway and is home to the MCB Tour Championship.

Links Golf Course at Belle Mare Plage

The Legend Golf Coarse is an 18hole, par72 course designed by Hugh Baiocchi. Offering various obstacles, including water hazards and trees to get to the 18^th, this course will test even the experienced golfers’ skills. The greens have been rebuilt to USPGA standard, with the distinct smooth surfaces that only TIG Dwarf grasses can provide.

 Paradis Hotel and Golf Club-Links course

The south western coast’s popularity has recently increased with the Le Morné Peninsula being the highlight of this area; the Paradis Hotel and Golf Club is the hub of golfing activity. Paradis and Dinarobin share an 18 hole, par 72 championship Links golf course. The course was originally designed by David Dutton and Les Adams and was modified in 1992 by Tony Johnstone.  The coarse is approximately 5924 meters in length and boasts with two designer holes on the 16^th and 17^th. This course is a typical links design providing a challenge to the experienced golfer and entertainment to the novice

Experience the hospitality of the Paradis Hotel and Golf club while playing in their 2012 Golf Challenge.

In the first week in July and again the first week in September the annual Paradis Golf Challenge will take place, at the Paradis Hotel and Golf Club in Mauritius. This golfing event is in its eleventh July Challenge, and eight September Challenge this year. This is a non-professional Challenge and consists of two fun golf days and two competition golf days. The fun days take place in two formats namely a Line Stableford and a Better-Ball Stableford. On competition days an Individual Stableford format will be followed. All days will have a shotgun start. Various prizes like the longest drive and the closest to the pin will be up for grabs. The winner of the Challenge will receive free accommodation and an air ticket to defend their title in 2013. The runner up will receive free accommodation to participate in the 2013 Challenge. Other prizes include Domestic airline tickets, car hire and other fantastic prizes.

You can join this Challenge, from R 19 375.00 per person for 6 nights in a Deluxe Room. This package includes: •Return airfare from Johannesburg to Mauritius. •Approximate airport taxes ex JHB •Return airport/hotel transfers. •6 nights accommodation at the 5* superior Paradis Hotel and Golf Club. •Breakfast and Dinner daily. •Golf: Two fun days and two competition days. •Free use of golf trolleys and golf carts during competition days. •Free practice balls. •Welcome cocktail hour on Sunday. •Farewell gala dinner including free wine, beer and cold drinks. •Free land and water sport as per brochure. •Entertainment during the day and in the evenings.

For more information please contact Amadea Travel: +27 12 991 2892 or info@amadeatravel.co.za