For travellers who value refinement as much as recreation, Mauritius has become one of the most compelling golf destinations on the planet.
Set in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius pairs its natural beauty with an impressive concentration of championship-level courses, many anchored to luxury resorts where golf is only one part of a broader lifestyle experience. Several Mauritian courses and resorts claimed top honours at the 2025 World Golf Awards — a reflection not only of course quality, but of the holistic experience surrounding them.
In addition, over the last decade, Heritage, Anahita and Mont Choisy have all hosted the AfraAsia Bank Mauritius Open. The men’s professional golf tournament is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and Sunshine Tour, with La Réserve Golf Links the host club and Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels the official sponsor for the 2025 edition.
La Réserve Golf Links – Heritage Golf Club
La Réserve Golf Links is arguably the island’s most talked-about recent arrival, and with good reason. Opened in 2023, it is Mauritius’ first and only proper links-style course, designed by Major champion Louis Oosthuizen and Peter Matkovich. Set in the south, bordering a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, the course embraces wind, movement and raw terrain. Every hole enjoys expansive ocean views, and the layout rewards imagination as much as precision. Sustainability is integral to the design. Its rapid ascent has been remarkable: La Réserve was named Indian Ocean’s Best Golf Course 2025, while its home resort, Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort, earned the title of World’s Best Golf Hotel 2025. Together, they represent the island at its most confident and contemporary.
Anahita Club
On the island’s east coast, Anahita Club offers a contrasting mood — elegant, coastal and gloriously luxurious. Designed by Ernie Els and built to USGA standards, the course winds through the Anahita Golf & Spa Resort. This destination is now operating as The Bay Club at Anahita under Sunlife management. Six holes trace the ocean’s edge, where sea breezes add both challenge and drama. Its international standing was affirmed by the Indian Ocean’s Best Golf Hotel 2025 award, underscoring the strength of Mauritius’s resort-led golf experience.
Mont Choisy Le Golf
In the north, Mont Choisy Le Golf brings championship credentials to a setting shaped by history. Built on a former sugar cane estate, this 18-hole course is the only one of its kind in the region. Volcanic rock formations, water features and meticulously maintained fairways define the layout, while the island green on the 15th hole provides a moment of high drama. Its dual appeal – sporting excellence paired with residential sophistication – was recognised when Mont Choisy Le Golf was named Indian Ocean’s Best Golf Real Estate Venue 2025. It is a course that appeals equally to serious golfers and lifestyle buyers.
Le Château Golf Course – Heritage Golf Club
Sharing the Bel Ombre estate with La Réserve, Le Château Golf Course offers a more classical counterpoint. Framed by sugarcane fields and rolling hills, the course features generous fairways, water hazards and a sense of relaxed grandeur. Five tee positions per hole ensure accessibility for all players. The elevated final tee delivers a memorable conclusion with sweeping vistas across the estate. Le Château’s enduring appeal lies in its balance — challenging without intimidation, elegant without excess — making it a favourite for repeat visitors.
Île aux Cerfs Golf Club
Few courses anywhere can rival the setting of Île aux Cerfs. Accessible only by boat, this Bernhard Langer-designed par-72 championship course occupies its own island, surrounded by a turquoise lagoon. Volcanic rock, tropical vegetation and narrow fairways demand precision, while shifting light and water views guarantee pleasant distraction. It’s no surprise that Île aux Cerfs has been named by Golf World as one of the top 20 globally. It is both a test of skill and an experience unto itself.
Legend and Links – Constance Belle Mare Plage
Here, golfers have a choice of two distinct courses. The Legend Course, set within a former hunting reserve, is revered for its natural beauty. Its iconic 17th hole, opening dramatically onto Bras Requin Bay, is the only visible beach from the course. Playing this hole is as much about nerve as technique. The Links Course, co-designed by Peter Alliss, offers a more forgiving layout, though water hazards and the island’s trade winds ensure it never becomes complacent. Together, they provide variety within a single, highly polished resort experience.
Tamarina Golf Club
On the west coast, Tamarina Golf Club offers a wilder expression of Mauritian golf. Designed by Rodney Wright and set between the Rempart River and the Trois Mamelles mountains, the course feels immersed in nature. Wide fairways and varied hole designs encourage confident play, while the surrounding landscape lends a sense of seclusion rarely found so close to the coast.
Paradis Golf Club
Paradis Golf Club in the west is established on a narrow peninsula at Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa. It offers uninterrupted views of the Morne Brabant mountains and the bay, integrating technical challenge with visual splendour. It is also home to the Paradis Golf Challenge, which has two event windows in 2026: 28 June to 4 July and 6 to 12 September. It is designed as a family-friendly combination of competition and leisure, integrating fun days with tournament play and exceptional prizes.
Avalon Golf Estate
For a cooler, elevated experience, Avalon Golf Estate in Bois Chéri offers a refreshing change of pace. Another Peter Matkovich-designed course, this one unfolds across rolling hills and tea plantations, with dramatic elevation changes and carefully placed water hazards.
Gymkhana Golf Course
Steeped in history, Gymkhana Golf Course in Vacoas is the oldest golf club in the Southern Hemisphere, dating back to the 1840s. Narrow fairways, mature trees and a timeless atmosphere define this classic layout. It is a course for purists – those who value tradition, precision and a sense of continuity with the past.
Azuri The Nine
Completing the island’s diverse offering is Azuri The Nine, a par-3 course that punches well above its weight. Named World’s Best Par 3 Golf Course 2025, it delivers immaculate design, strategic complexity and a social, contemporary energy that appeals to modern golfers.
One to watch – Harmonie Golf Club Beachcomber
Harmonie Golf Club Beachcomber opens at Harmonie Golf & Beach Estate in the west in 2026. Its future 18-hole, Par-72 course, designed by Sandlake Golf Design, is set in a stunning natural landscape, spanning 6,300 metres of preserved biodiversity. It promises a “one-of-a-kind golfing experience” on the island.
Taken together, Mauritius’s golf courses tell a cohesive story: of landscape respected rather than reshaped, of luxury expressed through experience rather than excess, and this sport elevated into a lifestyle pursuit. Visit Mauritius Now for more information.
