Golf In The Seychelles
Interested in a golfing holiday set in beautiful surroundings by rich blue seas and pristine sandy white beaches, surprisingly there is a championship golf course at the Constance Lemuria Resort in the Seychelles. Situated on the north-west part of Praslin Island in the Indian ocean. Known for it's palm-fringed beaches, lush jungle-covered interior amidst clear, warm waters making this a stunning holiday destination. especially for the golfing traveler.
Time to hit the fairway
The award-winning Lemuria Championship Golf Course, is a par 70 and the only 18-hole course in the Seychelles. It was built in 2000 and belongs to the 5-star Constance Lemuria Resort in which it resides, overlooking three pristine beaches and immaculate, beautifully terraced greens. Due to the elevated tees, water-hazards and starting the 13th tee with steep slopes the course can be challenging, but the views from the famous 15th tee offering breathtaking views also have refreshments at the nearby restaurant and bar to make your round even more pleasurable.
Three tee scorecards are available:
Gold/par 70 5,300 yards in length. White/par 70 5,633 yards in length. Blue/par 70 6,076 yards in length.
Also there is no green fee for guests staying at the resort, you can also hire golf equipment and mandatory use of the golf carts due to the difficult terrain. So if you're interested and eager to experience a golfing dream on a stunning golf course and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere this part of the world has to offer, take a look at the resort further below.
The Constance Lemuria Resort, Grand'Anse Praslin, Seychelles
This elegant and eco-friendly resort offers palm thatched suites and villas just metres away from the Indian Ocean. A mid-sized hotel, built into the granite hillside with a 3-tiered swimming pool cascading down to sea level and has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment spicing up the main areas. Accommodation is spacious in all of the 105 rooms and come with an exclusive view and designed with luxury in mind, from the junior suites all the way up to the presidential villas, all no further than a short chip shot from the sand.
Food & Drink
Guests are spoiled with five bars and four restaurants, from the Petite Anse Kerlan beach there is the Beach Bar & Grill, also Takamaka Beach Restaurant where you can dine barefooted. If you choose to dine at Lemuria's best, opt for the Seahorse fine-dining restaurant which is secluded, over by the driveway into the resort. Modern Mediterranean flavours are to be found at Diva, where there’s a new destination dining wine cellar or just simply eat at the main buffet restaurant, Legend. Most of the restaurants have attached bars , the Nest offering great views over Grande Anse and Petite Anse Kerlan beaches and for cocktail lovers the Huna Bar has a great inventive list.
Facilities & Amenities
There are many options guest can choose from, the resort caters for the water enthusiast, outdoor pool, snorkelling, diving, the resort has it's own PADI diving centre, kayaking, wind surfing, spa & wellness centre, massage, sauna & steam room, playing tennis in either of the two courts, and a Kid's club to keep everyone happy. Not forgetting the golf course for which many of the guests will be visiting the resort.
Nice place excellent sports...
Yes a very exclusive resort, not your average course i would enjoy playing there then afterwards relaxing with a few drinks