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.

Mauritius: The Green Island

The reputation of Mauritius in the world of golf is now well established. Over the years , the island has become one of the top tourist destinations for golf enthusiasts. Because of its colonial history, Mauritius has indeed kept a regular practice of Golf, and has continued to develop its infrastructure to attract those who love this sport of exception.

Today, Mauritius has a multitude of golf courses located all over the island. Open to all, they provide an exceptional environment. The mountains and beautiful beaches that surround the golf courses make the practice of this demanding sport even more so enjoyable. Golf enthusiasts, whether amateur or professional, or just tourists curious to discover something new should not hesitate to go to the discovery of the multiple golf courses nestled in an idyllic environment.

There are courses for all levels scattered over the island: from the 9-hole course for beginners to the 18 holes championship green for experienced amateurs or professionals. For the curious who want to try golf, Maritim Hotel located north of the island is the perfect course for you. This 9-hole layout offers a very special combination, which spreads over a 25 hectare park, surrounded by palm trees and other tropical plants unique to this area of the Globe. Also a 9-hole layout, the St. Geran golf course, located east of the island, is reserved for more experienced players. This course which spreads over 2500 meters offers an extraordinary setting. Just imagine golfing surrounded by over 5000 coconut trees and the lagoon in eyesight. One sure thing is that many golf balls could surely be found at the bottom of turquoise lagoon of Belle Mare.

Also on the east coast of the island, the Constance Belle Mare Plage hotel, offers one of the best courses on the island. Designed by a former South African professional player, the Golf of Legends is at the heart of an old hunting reserve. Spanning over 6000 meters, it is the home of two well regarded international championships. Finally, we would advise you to try your hand at one of the finest courses in the world. Offered by the hotel Touessrok, the course located directly on Ile aux Cerfs is spectacular and accessible only by crossing a fantastic turquoise lagoon. 

Mauritius hosts many recognized golf championships, where the best players in the world compete. Amongst the most famous, the Johnnie Walker Classic and the Mauritius Open Championship. They both take place at the Gold of Legends Belle Mare. The next appointment not to be missed is scheduled for June 6 with the qualifications of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC), one of the most important and exclusive corporate golf tournaments in the world. The event will happen at the beautiful Heritage Golf Club in ​​Bel Ombre. Concierge Hotels is one of the sponsors of this prestigious event and will offer the second prize.