The AXYS Mauritius WCGC 2015

Over the years, Mauritius has gained a worldwide reputation in the golf world, to the point of becoming the preferred destination for golf enthusiasts.

If today, the destination has emerged as one of the best in the world to play golf, it is because Mauritius is recognized by tournament organizers as an idyllic, even perfect, destination offering outstanding game framework. Located between mountains and pristine beaches, the island’s golf courses welcome many amateur and professional tournaments.

June 6 will start AXYS Mauritius World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) 2015. This event, the largest corporate golf event for amateurs, will be held at the Heritage Golf Club. This Bel Ombre green is one of the best maintained course on the island. This golf course fits so perfectly in the natural landscape that it’s the perfect place to host this competition.

AXYS held a press conference this week in Port Louis. In the end, out of the 250 invitations sent, 36 teams of two members each have been selected to participate in this unique competition of which Concierge Hotel is a partner. This will be for everyone an opportunity to gather around the same passion in a relaxed atmosphere.

Next Saturday, players will evolve according to the "stableford" formula, three-quarters of their disability. "They will have to play in teams of two and their scores will be added at the end of the day," explains Loïc Bax, of Axys. Several prizes will be awarded to the players during the day. The first to do a "hole-in-one" on the 8th hole (par 3) will receive the keys to the latest BMW 1 Series. Those who pass a "nearest to the pin"  for 13th and 15th holes will be awarded a prize by Swan Group.

The organizers will also offer two awards for "longest drives" in the 18th and 6th holes. "We want to offer a special day to all golfers," says Loïc Bax, while specifying that the competition is open to amateurs only.

Didier Peten, Communication Manager at AXYS, explained that "this is the first time that we give the chance to two golfers to represent Mauritius in the finals of this international tournament. We would like to make this competition an annual event."

The winners of this competition will have the chance to participate in the finals of the World Corporate Golf Challenge, which will take place from June 30th to July 5th  in Carcais, Portugal. The World Corporate Golf Challenge is "the place to be" for golf enthusiasts. More than forty countries compete each year in this high level tournament. This tournament takes place in different countries around the world. Mauritius will participate for the first time.