Must-Visit Golf Courses in Paradise
Discover the ultimate golfing escape in Mauritius – where pristine fairways meet breathtaking island panoramas. Here are 10 must-visit golf courses, each offering a unique blend of challenge, beauty, and island charm:
1. Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club
Accessed only by boat or helicopter, this stunning 18‑hole, par‑72 course by Bernhard Langer is lauded as one of the world’s most beautiful – set amid turquoise lagoon waters on a private island
2. Heritage Golf Club – Le Château Course
Designed by Peter Matkovich, this lush 18‑hole garden-style course lies within the gardens of a 19th-century château. It boasts sweeping lagoons, century-old trees and regularly hosts the DP World Tour’s Mauritius Open.
3. Heritage Golf Club – La Réserve Golf Links
The Indian Ocean’s only contemporary links course, co-designed by Louis Oosthuizen and Peter Matkovich. Opened in 2023, it features dramatic ocean-side holes and native grasses within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
4. Anahita Golf Club
An 18‑hole Ernie Els masterpiece along the east coast. A USGA‑standard course with wide fairways, oceanfront holes, and manicured playability—perfect for golfers of all levels.
5. Tamarina Golf Club
This 18‑hole championship layout by Rodney Wright sits beneath Mont Rempart. It features narrow fairways, strategic bunkers, and panoramic views of Tamarin Bay.
6. Mont Choisy Le Golf
The sole 18-hole championship course on the north coast, designed by Matkovich. Set on former sugarcane land, it offers volcanic rock features, natural lakes, and a friendly yet challenging layout.
7. Avalon Golf Estate
A “golfing garden of Eden” by Peter Matkovich. Nestled among tea plantations near Black River Gorges, the elevated parkland course features rolling terrain and coached lessons from PGA pros.
8. Paradis Golf Club
Located at the base of Le Morne Mountain, this 18‑hole Par 72 course blends shoreline fun with tropical vegetation. Five holes run along the lagoon, offering astonishing scenery.
9. Constance Belle Mare Plage – Legends and Links Courses
Home to two sophisticated 18-hole USPGA-standard courses. Legend (by Hugh Baiocchi) weaves through forest and lagoon, while Links (Rodney Wright/Peter Alliss) offers more open seaside play.
10. Mauritius Gymkhana Club
Dating back to 1844, this historic course—established by the Royal Navy—is among the oldest outside the British Isles. It’s affordable, charming, and offers a glimpse into the island’s golfing legacy