Gymkhana Club Golf is a historic course located in Mauritius, offering a unique golfing experience to fans of the sport.
Founded in 1844, it is the oldest golf course on the island, and is also considered to be one of the oldest golf courses in the southern hemisphere.
In this article, we invite you to find out more about this iconic course, its location, its course, the activities and facilities on offer, as well as opening times and access costs.
Gymkhana Club Golf is located in Vacoas, in the central region of Mauritius.
This golf course is nestled in a green and peaceful setting, offering a pleasant environment for golfers wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas.
What’s more, its high-altitude location provides a cooler, more pleasant climate in which to play golf.
Gymkhana Club facilities
For those wishing to improve their technique, private or group lessons are available with qualified instructors.
As well as golf, the Gymkhana Club offers a variety of facilities for relaxation and entertainment. There is a restaurant and bar, tennis courts, swimming pool, football pitch, petanque area and children’s play area.
The Gymkhana Club golf course in detail
Gymkhana Club Golf is an 18-hole, par 68 golf course covering 5,846 metres.
The course offers an interesting challenge for golfers of all levels, with tree-lined fairways and well-maintained greens.
The course comprises 18 holes, including six par 3s, two par 5s and ten par 4s.
The shortest is hole 5 at 132 metres and the longest is hole 6 at 455 metres.
The "Gymkhana" golf course on video
Prices and accessibility
Gymkhana Club Golf is open all year round, Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm.
Rates for access to the course vary according to the category of golfer and the time of the week.
Rates for members are as follows: 18 holes: €10; 13 holes: €9 and 9 holes: €7. A year’s subscription costs 510€ for unlimited access to the green at any time.
Rates for visitors, non-members: 18 holes: €43 and 9 holes: €33.
Special rates for juniors and seniors are also available.