Île aux Cerfs Golf Club
18
Holes
island
Par 72
Par
6,469m
Length
Bernhard Langer
Designer
4.9 / 5
Rating
1 Top-20 Golf Courses to play once in your lifetime — Golf World magazine
Reach it by boat or helicopter. An island all to yourself — 18 holes sculpted around mangroves, tidal pools and lagoon views by Bernhard Langer.
Bernhard Langer Design
2-time Masters Champion Bernhard Langer designed this masterpiece in 2003, blending sugar plantation heritage with world-class championship architecture.
Lagoon & Mangrove Setting
Mangroves, volcanic outcrops, and the glittering Indian Ocean lagoon threaten play on almost every hole — golf and nature perfectly intertwined.
Langer's Bar & Grill
The on-island restaurant and bar provides a perfect 19th hole — dining with views over the lagoon to the Mauritian mainland.
Course Overview
There is simply nowhere else like Île aux Cerfs Golf Club — 18 championship holes set on a private tropical island, accessible only by boat or helicopter across Mauritius's largest lagoon. Bernhard Langer's 2003 masterpiece winds through a former sugar plantation, with mangroves, volcanic outcrops, and glittering ocean water threatening on almost every hole.
For over a decade it stood unchallenged at the summit of Mauritian golf rankings, beloved for its combination of world-class design and sheer dramatic beauty. The on-island Langer's Bar & Grill adds a civilised finale to what is, for most visitors, the round of a lifetime.
Awards & Recognition
- Top 100 Golf Courses — #4 in Mauritius (formerly #1 for 10+ years)
- Golf World Magazine — Top 20 Courses to Play Once in Your Lifetime
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2022 — Best Luxury Golf Club in Mauritius
- Golf Magazin Travel Awards 2021 — 2nd Best Golf Course International
Signature Holes
The Pulpit
Par 3 · 125ydsA 125-yard short hole where the green sits high on a pulpit above the fairway, enclosed by trees on three sides — the most photographed par 3 on the island.
The Sea Turn
Par 5 · 520mThe island's definitive hole: a long par 5 playing toward the ocean with mountain views of the Mauritian mainland — birdie chance for the brave.
The Mangrove
Par 4 · 380mA demanding par 4 where mangroves and lagoon water tighten the landing zone — the approach must carry a shimmering hazard to an elevated green.
Facilities & Services
Request Tee Time
Contact our golf concierge to arrange your round. Tee times available 7 days a week.
Green fees typically include GPS cart and shared golf buggy. Confirm details when booking.
Visitor Information
By boat shuttle from mainland jetty (5 min)
7:30am (18 holes)
Smart casual; soft spikes only
reservations@iacgolf.mu / +230 402 7720
Course Facts
Opened
2003
Designer
Bernhard Langer
Region
East Mauritius
The Mauritius Golf Collection
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