"Footgolf" in Mauritius

Why settle for a single sport when you could practice two at once? In recent years, the creation of hybrid sports has become more and more popular worldwide. Back in 2009 the Dutch had the idea, a weird idea admittedly, to mix two very popular sports in the Netherlands: Football and Golf. The "footgolf" is a precision sport whose principle is quite simple: You need to send a soccer ball into a hole with the fewest strokes possible. That’s actually how the rules are similar to traditional golf. This new sport has grown popular very rapidly throughout the world.

Introduced in Mauritius more than a century ago by the British, golf is an extremely popular sport here. There are no less than ten golf courses across the island nowadays. If you add to that the passion of Mauritians for football, there’s no way "footgolf" will not be popular. It will most definitely generate interest amongst Mauritians and tourists.

The Heritage Hotel Group will be the first one to take a try at "footgolf" at the Heritage Golf Club. One could not ask for a more perfect spot to launch "footgolf". For it to be launched at the Domaine de Bel Ombre, in the south of the island, is just awesome. Nestled between mountains and ocean, this is where one of the most beautiful golf courses in Mauritius is located. The variety of the landscape makes each hole exceptional, providing residents of the domain and golf aficionados an unforgettable experience.

The first "footgolf" course in Mauritius will be accessible to all residents of the three Heritage hotels of the island. This course will be used for both traditional golf and "footgolf". The establishment will transform its green so that both sports can be practiced without disturbing each other.

Whether you are already a fan of "footgolf" or simply curious, this is one sport you need to try. You will not regret it !

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.