In Mauritius, just west of Australia, lies the oldest and newest golf destination in the Southern Hemisphere

Few people know that Mauritius was the third country in the world to start playing golf after the UK and India.

The Mauritius Gymkhana Golf Club, built by the British army in 1844, is the oldest golf club in the Southern Hemisphere and the fourth oldest course in the world.

In the last decade, several 18 and 9-hole golf courses designed by international golfers have been built in Mauritius. Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting played at one of them on his honeymoon!

The golf courses in Mauritius occupy some of the most beautiful beachside land and are flanked by blue lagoons, white beaches and palm trees.  

Courses are surrounded by a coral lagoon and white beaches on every side, and backdropped by volcanic mountains down the coast. 

A wide range of tailored golf packages is available in Mauritius and it’s best to inquire at individual resorts. Some of these include, for example, unlimited green fees, a motorised cart, practice balls, lessons, a golfers massage at the resort spa, group lessons and golfing souvenirs.

FOR GOLF IN MAURITIUS:

White Sand Tours (member of IAGTO) - The Destination Management Company for golf in Mauritius.

www.golfmauritius.com.au

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 Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority