The Belle Mare Plage Resort is situated along one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of the island.
Facilities
• Golf Academy Marc Farry (230) 402 2738
• Hotel
• Sauna & Massage
• Two open air Jacuzzis
• A complete fitness centre
• Air-conditioned squash court, four clay tennis courts with flood-lights facilities
• Scuba diving and deep sea fishing
The Legend is one of the hotel's three championship golf courses: The Lemuria Course / The Links Course
"Superb fairways are laid in the heart of an indigenous forest, culminating on velvet greens, made to US PGA regulations".
The signature hole is the par 3, 160 yard 17th with its spectacular views from the tee across the bay surrounding the island green perched on a volcanic rock.
Belle Mare Plage is home to the "Johnnie Walker Classic" and to the Mauritius Open - first played in December 1994 - an event which has been won by the likes of Rodger Davis, Michael McLean, Philip Golding, Jonathan Lomas and Scotland's Gordon Sherry.
From December 2009, it has hosted the European Senior Tour under the name of Mauritius Commercial Bank Open.
Course
Reviews
This is a course that accentuates the gulf between good golfers and the rest. The week I was there the club had a special offer on a bag of ten used balls. High handicappers are advised to take it up, if the offer is still available. You'll probably need them all!
Value For Money: Fair
Mark: 8/10 Ian Burr September 26, 2010