Described as a super course by leading sections of the golfing press, the 162 hectares of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton features two world-class 18-hole golf courses – the challenging 7,204 yards, par 72, fully mature National Course and a more forgiving 6,524 yards, par 72 Garden Course, with 9 holes floodlit. Designed by Peter Harradine, planting had begun way back in 1992, accounting for the well-established look the Club presented even on the day of its inauguration. An abundance of palms and ornamental trees further contribute to the Clubs mature appearance, while strategically placed bunkers and salt-water lakes offer a challenge to golfers of all levels. An oasis of tranquility and beauty carved out of the desert, the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton boasts world-class golfing facilities, an advanced Golf Academy, a striking clubhouse with three floors of restaurants, a fully equipped executive meeting room, and an extensive sports and fitness club.

*Please note: From Feb 2019 golfers will be charged approx. £15 for 18 holes and this will be payable at the golf courses. Those staying on All-Inclusive at Constance Belle Mare Plage receive free green fees & buggies Opened in 1994 Constance Belle Mare Plage’s first championship golf course set along one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius Designed by South African champion Hugh Baiocchi 18 hole championship golf course laid in the heart of an indigenous forest. The course was built according to USPGA specifications with Tif Dwarf greens. Teeing off at the par three 17th hole is a feast for the eyes and a test for the nerves. You are playing across the lagoon, but we have found that it is actually not a difficult as the green is fairly large, the sting in the tail is that the green is also tricky and a par score can be hard to achieve if you end up a long way from the hole. The course has a lot of water and thick scrub so take plenty of balls but having played it on many occasions we love this course. This is a walking course and buggies are optional and cost approx. £20 per person. Caddies are also available and cost around £3 to £5 for 18-holes.

Our View…

“The course itself is a brilliant test of golf as you have to choose your club selection wisely from the tee box as most of the fairways can be a tight and not a big lot of room for error! Also to add to the challenge is “water” on nearly every hole to give it that full championship feel rather than just a holiday golf course that people may think it might be. It’s a fantastic walking course and very scenic with herds of deer quietly wandering the course.” Stuart Thompson – Chaka Travel Mauritius Golf Specialist

Stuart’s favourite hole: 4th

A fantastic par 5 with a tee shot that you have to work the ball from right to left as you have water on the right and left for the length of the hole, making the first 2 shots a challenge.

Mark’s favourite hole: 18th

Having played the iconic 17th you end your round on the superb par 5 18th. Water to the right off the tee box means driving to the left of the fairway and having to lay up, a more aggressive line allows the bigger hitters to attack a larger very well protected green.

*Please note: From Feb 2019 golfers will be charged approx. £15 for 18 holes and this will be payable at the golf courses. Those staying on All-Inclusive at Constance Belle Mare Plage receive free green fees & buggies Our recommended hotels to stay and play are the Constance Belle Mare Plage & The C Palmar by Constance. The two championship golf courses, The Legend & The Links are of international standard. Each 18 holes is a real challenge for professional and amateurs alike, recognised by the PGA and various other federations, these courses were conceived to annually host a number of international competitions including the Mauritius Open. Opened in 2002, The Links is Constance Belle Mare Plage’s second championship golf course within the resort. Designed by Rodney Wright and Peter Allis, this challenging 18 hole golf course is equipped with a practice fairway built according to USPGA specifications, its own Golf Academy with professional and qualified golf instructors with coaching sessions available both individually and in a group.

Our View…

“A friendlier course well I use the word “lightly” as doesn’t have the same amount of water in play but can be tricky and especially on the back 9! The course again is very well set up with more room for error of the tee boxes and which is great for the higher handicapped golfers. Also another difference is I find the greens can be very tricky and also makes you think of every approach shot from the fairways. It again is a lovely course maybe not as scenic as the legends and also not as flat! So always advisable to get a buggy.” Stuart Thompson – Chaka Travel Mauritius Golf Specialist.

Stuart’s favourite hole: 10th

What a way to start the back 9! Tee off from an elevated box with out of bounds on the right and trees on the left it is very tricky drive and also on your second shot you have to content with the lake coming in from the left towards a very tight green!

Mark’s favourite hole: 18th

A challenging par 4 that can quickly turn a close game on its head, I speak from experience having had to pay for drinks after putting one in the water. Not a long par 4 but definitely a treacherous one if the winds blowing!

The first Links golf course in the Middle East region. The first designed by Kyle Phillips, one of the worlds leading golf course designers. The first opportunity to experience the unique traditions of the game. An eighteen-hole course, a nine-hole academy course, clubhouse, golf academy and floodlit practice facilities, set against dramatic views of the Arabian Gulf the course combines unparalleled visual glory with the thrill of golfs ultimate test.

Saadiyat Island Beach Golf Club is another unique course for the region elevating Abu Dhabi Golf and will be another excellent addition to the Abu Dhabi Golfing scene.