Your Mauritius

Your Mauritius ! An info snapshot

Climate: The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22° C in winter and 34° C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22° C and 27° C.

Culture: Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions. The population consists of Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans.

Language: Most people in Mauritius are bilingual and are equally fl uent in English and French. Creole and French are the main languages spoken everyday including several oriental languages.

Visa & entry requirements: A visitor must be in possession of a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. A visitor’s visa is normally granted for a period of two weeks to one month upon arrival. The visa can be extended upon request at the Passport and Immigration Offi ce, Sterling House, 11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port-Louis, Tel : (230) 210 9312 to 210 9317 Fax (230) 210 9322.

Currency: The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents (cs).

Credit Cards: Credit cards are normally accepted by banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops. Banking hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.15 am - 3.15 p.m., Friday: 9.15 am - 3.30 p.m., Saturday: 9.15 a.m. - 11.15 am. Banks are also open to coincide with the arrival and departure of international fl ights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport.

Driving: People in Mauritius drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way to the right.

Electricity: 220 volts.

Emergency: Police(ambulance) :999, Police : 208 7018 / 20 Fire: 995, Samu (Service d’Aide Medicale d’Urgence): 114

Medical services: Free public medical facilities are widely available. Private clinics provide medical services for a fee.

Health: No vaccinations are required. However a yellow fever vaccination certifi cate is required for travelers over 1 year of age who arrive from areas where yellow fever cases are reported.

Nudism: Nudism and topless sunbathing are frowned upon on public beaches. No hotel permits nude sunbathing on beaches. Topless sunbathing is sometimes tolerated.

Shopping: Shopping hours in main cities range from 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Monday - Saturday). Some shops are open till noon on Sundays and public holidays. Many duty free shops and modern shopping centres (Caudan, Curepipe, Floréal Square, Happy World House, and Orchard Centre) offer a wide choice of products.

Please note that there are no shops open in Rose-Hill, Curepipe and Quatre-Bornes on Thursday afternoon.

VAT: A value added tax of 15% is payable on goods and services including hotel and restaurant bills.

Duty-Free and VAT Procedures: Visitors returning home can claim a VAT refund at the airport by showing receipts and the goods bought.

Tipping: Tipping is not compulsory.

Time: Mauritius is four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and three hours ahead (2 hours in summer) of mid-European Time.

Telecommunications: Mauritius has international direct dialing facilities to most parts of the world as well as high speed fax and internet services.

Newspapers: Besides a wide choice of local papers, the pick of the European and American press is available.

TV channels: Satellite TV and local TV & radio are available in most of the hotels. What to wear: Bring your best beach and casual wear. In the winter months (June - September), carry some light woollen clothing for the cooler evenings.

Kindly show due respect when visiting religious places. Wear appropriate clothing and be sure to remove leather shoes and belts when entering the premises.

Cuisine: In an island where people originate from a wide variety of places, the local cuisine is a testament to the infl uence of this melting pot. In Mauritius, you can travel to all corners of the globe without leaving the table Mauritian cooking is in a class of its own, a combination infl uenced by people of different cultures and cooking traditions. Mauritian people are adventurous with food, and are perfectly happy to eat Creole, Chinese, Indian or Muslim food.

Mauritian cuisine is proud of its past but is still fi rmly rooted in the contemporary world.

Your hotel will endeavour to present you will culinary highlights but don’t deny yourself the pleasure of eating local food at a table d’hôte or in the various specialized restaurants.

Dholl purri (wheat pancake stuffed with dholl and served with a tomato sauce), the farata, the gâteaux piments and the samosas are popular with locals and tourists alike. Don’t leave before trying either one.

Golf Travel Bags

Your ultimate dream “golf holiday” has been booked and you are going to knock off a few points off your handicap and take in some sun, maybe even attain that elusive hole in one. With the impending excitement it is important to remember that golf bags that travel well are an absolute essential today for airline travel. When taking your golf clubs on a plane make sure that you check in with approved airline golf bags, not just for the protection of your golf clubs, but so that your clubs are in fact accepted on the airlines.

Travelling anywhere can create an additional logistical nightmare when you factor in lugging about a golf bag, 14 clubs and 30 golf balls. You may not necessarily need your full set of clubs and taking a half set along can make a whole range of things go so much smoother from carrying clubs around the airport, weight allowance on the plane, to having more room in the car, and of course a lighter bag makes all the difference when you’ll be playing somewhere especially warm.

What to look for in making your golf bag purchase? Well, aside from your clubs, determine if you want space for your tees, golf balls, markers, gloves and shoes. Taking your golf bag on flights can end up saving you valuable space in your suit case or carryon luggage. Golf travel bags come in 3 options. Hard cases, which provide the most protection on a plane, are important to consider as Airlines accept no responsibility for the condition of your clubs when you arrive (think about those baggage handlers). For car travel, a padded soft case will be adequate and take up less space than a hard case. They are easier to store and are much lighter and provide more pockets and organizational storage options. Hybrids are a combination of the 2, with a hard top to protect the clubs. Hybrids can also function as a cart bag when you remove the club helmet. It is best to try carrying and manoeuvring various cases in store in person, as this will help you to determine what you are most comfortable with, especially when it comes to different shoulder straps and carrying handles.

There are many options to suit your needs and pocket, but ideally you want impact resistant tops and sides, wide shoulder straps and handles, full length zippers, reinforced lower panels with rails for extra protection on stairs, and extra wide wheels for rolling golf bags from tee to tarmac. On the matter of wheels, negotiating your way through a busy airport can be tricky, and you will thank yourself later. Your golf travel bag is more than an accessory. It is a factor that can set the tone for your golfing holiday before you even arrive. Choose smart.

GOLF TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travelling to another country certainly entails its own inherent risks which we are all well aware of. Frequent holiday makers know that travel insurance is a non-negotiable necessity. Playing golf on holiday is a whole other insurance ball game so to speak. It is important to make sure that your travel insurance includes golf holiday cover. In fact, standard insurance may not cover you for any loss or damage to your clubs in transit, or for any injuries sustained while playing a round. Getting that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach as you imagine your golf clubs being lost or stolen, on what is supposed to be the best holiday ever? Well there is no need for the ensuing anxiety. Many companies do offer a range of specialist golf holiday insurance packages to suit every budget.

Avoid the tears when your clubs are stolen or lost and more importantly the infuriation when you discover that your travel insurance does not cover you for your loss. There are specialist insurance packages that not only cover you for your loss but even arrange for a replacement set of clubs ensuring that your dream golf holiday does not descend into a nightmare.

Everyone is familiar with the fact that golf, no matter what your playing ability is, can shock you with a completely unexpected wayward tee shot. We have all seen it happen, and we have all gritted our teeth when it’s happened to us. Damaging someone’s property by hitting a house, a car or some other breakable object is no fun at all, but it is always a possibility. It is important to be fully insured against accidental damage. You should not have to pay forever for one golf holiday mishap. The same goes for injury to a third party, however unlikely the occurrence. You could be in a foreign country, and that is a headache best avoided.

One of the really important aspects to take note of is that you can even get insurance for loss of green fees. This means that you will be covered for any pre-paid green fees you have arranged before travelling and may have to cancel due to medical reasons. Many golf holiday packages have pre-paid green fees upfront in the costs.

We do spend the an inordinate amount of time researching the best options available out there for the perfect golf holiday, by spending a few extra minutes considering your “golf insurance”, you protect yourself from any unexpected inconveniences. Remember, your holiday should be about relaxation and bringing home an excellent golf story !

2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix The excitement of Formula 1 motor racing cannot be denied. The roar of engines, the burning rubber, the surge of adrenalin, the anticipation, the passionate fans, so much has gone into the nuts and bolts of a very dynamic racing experience. Factor in a venue that is exotic, that pulsates with energy and innovation, wait for the sun to go down, light up the city street, unleash hungry beasts of metal and you have the world’s only Formula 1 Night race, now hosted for the third time in Singapore. Swingtime Golf Travel could not resist and too was captured by the exhilaration that has been known to attract 70 000 foreign visitors and commanded the viewership of 200 million worldwide. This year was no different. In addition to the track action, race promoter Singapore Grand Prix brought in over 300 music artistes and performers to entertain visitors in the circuit park. Of these included headline acts and performances by Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot, Daughtry, Adam Lambert, Sean Kingston and DJ TIGA. The area around the Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit also saw a dramatic transformation with the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort (which opened earlier this year) with its distinctive architectural design create a signature skyline in the bay. Not too far away, Resorts World Sentosa with its Universal Studios theme park, which also opened earlier this year, set the tone for eager anticipated thrills. The Float @ Marina Bay

(also known as the Bay Grandstand in the Marina Bay Street Circuit) was the venue for lively opening and closing ceremonies. Every Grand Prix always thrums to the heart beat of the F1 Village. The 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix certainly added its own flair. The F1 Village presented fans with stimulating Formula 1 manufacturer displays showcasing their latest road cars and racing cars alongside stands and exhibitions of Sponsors. The best souvenirs of the event were official merchandise from all Formula 1 teams, including team jackets, t-shirts, caps and accessories available for purchase and were extremely popular with attendees. Innovation, never far behind came in the form of Kangaroo TV handsets for rent. These enables one to follow the race proceedings all weekend and ensure you did not miss out on anything Day for Night The visually spectacular Singapore Night Race is not without its technical challenges. Overcoming the limitations of high speed racing at night involved a complex lighting set up composed of more than 100km of temporary cabling and 1500 individual lighting units around the circuit perimeter. A logistic tour de force if one considers that the entire set up had to be constructed and dismantled as quickly as possible so as not to disrupt the heart of the city.

The lighting rig, designed in Italy, a technical marvel, created the brightness level associated with daylight racing, without shining light into the eyes of the drivers at any point along the track. Interestingly, the lighting rig, similar to those used in rock concerts, ran along just one side of the track, along with the television cameras, to reduce glare when filming the race. Internal reflectors, individually modified to adapt to the surrounding ambient brightness, were used to achieve consistency of light around the entire circuit. Track marshals usually have just 2 flags to wave, and it is essential that drivers can see them. Consequently, an innovative electronic signboard system known as “digiflag” was developed to work in tandem with the traditional waved flags. Roaring into First! Fernando Alonso in a heart stopping display of driving won the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL GRAND PRIX for Ferrari. A sold-out Singapore crowd saw Alonso battle to keep the fast-starting Sebastian Vettel at bay through the first corner and follow through by protecting his pole position to win the gruelling 61lap race by a margin of just 0.293 seconds. “I love this track, it seems to suit my driving style”, said Alonso. It was Alonso’s fourth victory of the season.

Race Date 26 Sep 2010 Circuit Name Marina Bay Street Circuit 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix Information

Number of Laps 61

Circuit Length Race Distance Lap Record 5.073 km 309.316 km 1:45.599 - K Raikkonen (2008)

2010 Formel 1 Singtel Singapur Grand Prix Ohne Zweifel ist der Formel 1 Rennsport aufregend. Das Donnern der Motoren, der Geruch nach verbranntem Gummi, der akute Anstieg des Adrenalinspiegels, die Vorfreude und Erwartung, die Leidenschaft der Fans, all das macht ein dynamisches Rennen aus. Ein exotischer, innovativer Ort, vibrierend und pulsierend, das Warten auf den Sonnenuntergang und dem nächtlichen Glitzern der Lichter und dann werden sie entfesselt, die hungrigen Biester aus Metall – so muss man sich das weltweit einzigartige Formel 1 Nachtrennen vorstellen, das nun schon zum dritten Mal in Singapore ausgetragen wird. Swingtime Golf Travel war vor Ort und erlag dem Zauber und der Spannung ebenso wie die 70.000 ausländischen Besucher und die weltweit 200 Millionen Zuschauer zuhause vor den Fernsehern. Zusätzlich zum Geschehen auf der Rennstrecke hat der Veranstalter „Singapore Grand Prix“ über 300 Musiker, Bands, Artisten und Künstler eingeladen um die Besucher rund um den Circuit zu unterhalten. Darunter befanden sich unter anderem Stars wie Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot, Adam Lambert, Sean Kingston und DJ TIGA.Die Gegend um den Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit unterlag einem dramatischen Wandel durch die Entstehung des „Marina Bay Sand Integrated Resort“ (Eröffnung Anfang des Jahres), das durch sein unverwechselbares architektonisches Design die Silhouette der Bucht prägt. Nicht weit davon entfernt befindet sich „Resorts World Sentosa“ mit seinen Universal Studios Themenpark. Dieses Resort öffnete ebenfalls Anfang des Jahres und bietet seinen Gästen Nervenkitzel aller Art. Das schwimmende „Float @ Marina Bay“ (auch bekannt unter dem Namen Bay Grandstand am Marina Bay Street Circuit) war der Austragungsort für die lebhaften und quirligen Eröffnungs- und Schlussfeiern.

Das Zentrum eines jeden Formel 1 Grand Prix ist das F1 Village. Der diesjährige 2010 Formel 1 Singtel Singapur Grand Prix hat seine eigenen Akzente gesetzt. Das F1 Village begeisterte die Fans mit inspirierenden Displays, in denen die Formel 1 Herstellerfirmen ihre neuesten Road Cars und Rennwagen neben den Ständen und Ausstellungen der Sponsoren präsentierten. Besondere Andenken an diesen Grand Prix waren natürlich die offiziellen Artikel der Formel 1 Teams, wie beispielsweise Teamjacken, T-Shirts, Kappen und sonstige Accessoires, die bei den Besuchern reissenden Absatz fanden. Natürlich durften auch Neuerungen nicht fehlen und so konnte man erstmals Kangaroo TV Mobilteile mieten. Mit diesen Geräten konnte man die Rennabläufe das ganze Wochenende über verfolgen und somit sicherstellen, das einem nichts entging. Die Nacht zum Tag gemacht… Das visuell spektakuläre Singapore Nachtrennen ist auf jeden Fall eine technische Herausforderung. Um optimale Bedingungen zu schaffen und die natürlichen Begrenzungen eines solchen nächtlichen High-Speed Rennens zu überwinden bedarf es eines komplexen Beleuchtungssystems. Dafür wurden auf über 100 Kilometern Kabel verlegt und 1500 individuelle Beleuchtungselemente rund um den Circuit installiert. Das war ein logistisches Meisterstück, wenn man bedenkt, das all diese Einrichtungen innerhalb kürzester Zeit auf- und auch wieder abgebaut werden mussten, damit der Tagesablauf der Stadt nicht gestört wurde. Die gesamte Beleuchtungsanlage ist ein technisches Wunderwerk und wurde in Italien entworfen. Die Beleuchtung selbst hatte das Helligkeitsniveau eines Tagesrennen ohne dabei .

die Fahrer zu blenden. Interessanterweise steht die Beleuchtungsanlage, übrigens ähnlich der bei Rockkonzerten verwendeten Lichter, zusammen mit den Fernsehkameras nur entlang einer Seite der Rennstrecke um den Blendeffekt während des Filmens zu verringern. Interne Reflektoren, individuell angepasst an die Helligkeit der Umgebung wurden verwendet um die Konstanz des Lichts über die gesamte Rennstrecke zu gewährleisten. Die Streckenposten winken normalerweise mit 2 verschiedenen Flaggen und müssen natürlich von den Fahrern gut gesehen werden. Um dies zu gewährleisten wurde ein innovatives elektronisches Schild-System, das „digiflag“ entworfen, welches gemeinsam mit den traditionellen Fahnen zum Einsatz kam. Donnernd als Erster durchs Ziel… Nach einer halsbrecherischen Fahrt gewann Fernando Alonso (Team Ferrari) den 2010 Formel 1 Singtel Grand Prix. Vor ausverkauftem Publikum kämpfte Alonso darum, den sehr schnell gestarteten Sebastian Vettel in der ersten Kurve auf Abstand zu halten und konnte somit seine Pole Position verteidigen. Er beendete das anstrengende Rennen über 61 Runden mit nur 0,293 Sekunden Vorsprung. „Ich liebe diese Rennstrecke, sie passt genau zu meinem Fahrstil“, sagt Alonso. Es war sein vierter Sieg in dieser Saison.

Informationen zum 2010 Formel 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix Austragungsdatum 26. September 2010-11-18 Name der Rennstrecke Marina Bay Street Circuit 61

Anzahle der Runden 5.073 km

Streckenlänge

Rennentfernung

Rundenrekord 309.316 km 1:45.599 – K Raikkonen (2008)

The Richard Jackson Golf Academy at the Empordà Golf Resort

Why shouldn’t you have it all? The sun, the beach, excellent wine, fantastic food, music celebrating life, natural scenic beauty and, above all, outstanding been a PGA qualifi ed instructor since 1976, a qualifi ed “A” Professional with the PGA of Denmark since 1980 golf! These are certainly the makings of a superb holiday. and achieved Head Professional Ticking off the Swingtime Golf Travel holiday wish list is no Status in 1986, together with being easy task, but perennial holiday maker favourite Spain rose up a Category 3 training professional. to the challenge and we were not disappointed. He speaks English, Danish, Swedish, German and Spanish. The Richard The Empordà Golf Resort is located Jackson Golf Academy was established in 1986 and has half an hour from Girona-Costa been situated in different locations including Demark, Brava, an hour from Barcelona and Austria and Spain. It is presently located at the Empordà fi ve minutes from the most beautiful Golf Resort. beaches Costa Brava has to offer. The resort is surrounded by expansive RG: What is the philosophy behind the Richard Jackson gardens and visually arresting views Golf Academy? over a golf course including the massif RJ: My ideas on the golf swing are not revolutionary of Montgri and the medieval town of at all. I just believe in making the game as simple and Pals. enjoyable as possible for the individual. It does not give any meaning for me in trying to baffl e the student with Whilst taking in a top notch round science. The academy professional has all the knowledge of golf, completely immersed of the swing technique, but only gives this knowledge in the privileged location, and to the student on a need-to-know basis. This avoids wholeheartedly meeting the challenge confusion and creates a better focus for the player. It’s of the 36 holes divided into the two important to remember it’s only a game! separate 18-hole courses of the Links and Forest, Swingtime Golf Travel met RG: What modus operandi do you employ with your with golf pro Richard Jackson, founder training process? of the Richard Jackson Golf Academy. RJ: We use video analysis on all pupils at some time or other. This enables the pupil to match up sensations Richard Jackson is a gentleman who with pictures. The GASP (Golf Analysis System for displays the true ethics of golf, as well Professionals) also gives us the possibility to work much as extols a passion for the sport that more precisely, and provide the correct information the has become his life’s work. He has fi rst time. The camera does not lie.

Golf instruction should always be a two-way communication. We as instructors are only trying to turn the wishes of the student into reality (only one wish can be granted at a time).

We also try to make the student independent of the instructor. By this I mean that the student will be able to play equally well with or without the trainer, and know exactly what he or she is doing.

Structured training and practice is imperative to create a good performer. This allows the player’s natural ability to come to the forefront, while creating good habits at the same time.

Patience is very much a virtue to be used by the instructor. We ensure the completion of a training module or section knowing that the student is happy and understands before moving on to the next step.

RG: Golf is just as much played in the mind as on the course. What is your take on the psychology of the sport? RJ: Very simple: make the student be aware of his thoughts. By doing this you give the possibility of pressing the correct psychological buttons before each shot. Creating good pre-shot routines also puts the player in a good place mentally (he feels reassured and confi dent). The 5 P’: “Poor Preparation Produces Poor Performance” is thus integral to the training process.

RG: Golf is a sport overwhelmingly governed by technique. What is your perspective? RJ: In my opinion the pre-shot principles of grip, aim and setup are the most important. The one thing all top professional players have in common is the way they set up to the golf ball. This is the one area where it is impossible to make compensation, because of the differing length of because of the differing length of the golf clubs. Many the golf clubs. Many pupils ask why. pupils ask why. It may It may be thus explained: if the posture is wrong, in that case the alignment of the big muscle groups is not in balance. The shaft of the club will then have a different angle in relation to the spine depending on which club you take. This is why when people talk about having a favourite club, you can almost be certain that they have a poor posture.

RG: Who and how do you teach? RJ: Junior training, including a summer camp, Baby training with kids from as young as three years, Beginner training, Training for hotel guests, Elite training, Touring professionals, Pol Bech (Spain), Joacim Hultmann (Sweden), Lars Johansen (Denmark), On course training (course management), Instructional golfi ng holidays, Company days with anything up to 150 guests.

The courses

The two courses were both designed by Robert von Hagge, arguably one of the best golf architects in the world today. The design integrates a links-style course with two large lakes, dunes and rolling bunkers into a classic Mediterranean landscape replete with dense, manicured pine stands and spacious fairways. The courses were opened in 1990, and have since become famous all over the world. In the year 2000 they were part of the destination named as the best new golf destination in the world by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). Both courses have staged the qualifying school for the Men’s European Tour eight times. The Peugeot Open has twice been played on the Links course. The Ladies European Tour on the Links course and the Spanish Amateur Championships have been played on both courses.

Empordà Links Course

As the name suggests this is a course set in dunes and with very few trees to give relief from the wind (we are just three kilometres from the sea). The characteristics are the enormous greens, the many lakes and tight bunkering. This is the longer of the courses, and is the preferred course of the pro´s.

Empordà Forest Course

This is one of the most beautiful forest courses you could wish to play. It winds through well established Mediterranean pines, and demands straight hitting. But don’t worry, if you go into the trees you can always fi nd your ball and play it. This is the preferred course of club golfers, thanks to pure beauty.

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Emporda Golf Ressort – Das Ressort liegt eine halbe Stunde von Girona-Costa Brava entfernt, eine Stunde von Barcelona und ganze 5 Minuten von den schönsten Stränden der Costa Brava. Eingebettet inmitten ausgedehnter Gärten, mit atemberaubender Aussicht über einen Golfplatz bis hin zum Montgri Massiv und dem mittelalterlichen Städtchen Pals.

Bei einer Runde Golf in dieser überwältigenden Landschaft, den Herausforderungen der beiden 18 Loch Golfplätze Links und Forest mutig gegenüber tretend, trafen wir den Swingtime Golf Travel Pro Richard Jackson, Gründer der gleichnamigen Golf Akademie.

Richard Jackson verkörpert die wahre Ethik des Golfspiels und seine Leidenschaft für den Sport, dem er sein Leben widmet, ist ungebremst. Seit 1976 ist er PGA qualifi zierter Golftrainer, seit 1980 qualifi zierter Golf Pro der PGA Dänemark, 1986 erhielt er die Auszeichnung leitender Golf Pro und wurde gleichzeitig Kategorie 3 Trainings Pro. Er spricht Englisch, Dänisch, Schwedisch, Deutsch und Spanisch. Die Richard Jackson Golf Akademie wurde 1986 gegründet und es gibt mittlerweile Schulen in unter anderem Dänemark, Österreich und Spanien - gegenwärtig ansässig im Emporda Golf Ressort.

RG: Welche Philosophie vertritt die Richard Jackson Golf Akademie? RJ: Meine Ideen zum Golf sind keineswegs neu oder revolutionär. Ich möchte ganz einfach das Golfspielen für den Einzelnen so einfach und angenehm wie möglich machen. Ich fi nde, es macht keinen Sinn, einen Schüler mit den wissenschaftlichen Aspekten zu verwirren. Die Golf Pros der Akademie haben natürlich ein umfangreiches Wissen rund um die Schwungtechnik und geben dieses gefi ltert weiter, sodass die Schüler ein gutes Basiswissen erhalten. So verhindern wir Verwirrung und erreichen, dass die Schüler eine bessere Zielorientierung aufbauen. Wir dürfen nicht vergessen, dass es nur ein Spiel ist!

RG: Wie gehen Sie in Ihrem Training vor? RJ: Für jeden Schüler setzen wir von Zeit zu Zeit die Video-Analyse ein. Das gibt den Schülern die Gelegenheit ihre Empfi ndungen mit Bildern abzugleichen. Das GASP (Golf Analysis System for Professionals) hilft uns außerdem, präziser zu arbeiten und sofort die richtigen Informationen zu geben. Die Kamera lügt nicht.

Golftraining sollte immer auf zweiseitiger Kommunikation basieren, wir als Trainer versuchen nur, die Wünsche unserer Schüler zu erfüllen und in die Realität umzusetzen (immer nur jeweils ein Wunsch kann erfüllt werden).

Wir arbeiten auch daran, die Schüler vom Trainer unabhängig zu machen. Damit meine ich, das die Schüler gleich gut spielen werden, ob mit oder ohne den Trainer an ihrer Seite, und das sie darauf geschult werden, in jeder Situation zu wissen, was zu tun ist.

Ein strukturiertes Training ist unbedingt notwendig, wenn man ein guter Spieler werden möchte. Die natürlichen Fähigkeiten des Spielers werden in den Vordergrund gerückt und gleichzeitig werden gute Gewohnheiten aufgebaut und trainiert.

Eine der Haupttugenden der Trainer ist die Geduld. Wir garantieren, dass wir nur dann ein Trainingsmodul beenden, wenn wir sicher sind, dass der Schüler zufrieden ist und alles verstanden hat. Erst dann gehen wir zum nächsten Schritt über.

RG: Golf spielt sich gleichermaßen im Kopf wie auf dem Platz ab. Wie vermitteln Sie die Psychologie des Sports? RJ: Ganz einfach, wir machen den Schülern ihre Gedanken bewusst. Somit haben sie die Möglichkeit, den richtigen psychologischen Knopf vor jedem Schlag zu drücken.

Sich richtig auf jeden Schlag vorbereiten zu können gibt dem Spieler außerdem mental ein gutes Gefühl (man ist sicherer und selbstbewusster). Die 5 P’s “Poor Preparation Produces Poor Performance”, also mangelnde Vorbereitung schafft schlechte Ergebnisse, sind wichtig für den Trainingsablauf.

RG: Golf ist ein sehr technischer Sport. Wie sehen Sie das? RJ: Meiner Meinung nach sind am wichtigsten die “Vor Abschlag”- Prinzipien Griff/Haltung, Ziel und Aufstellung. Alle Top-Spieler haben eines gemeinsam, nämlich die Aufstellung des Golfballs. Fehler dabei können Sie auch nicht mit den verschiedenen Längen der Golfschläger kompensieren. Viele Schüler fragen warum? Wenn die Haltung falsch ist, dann ist die Ausrichtung der großen Muskelgruppen ungleichmäßig . Je nachdem, welchen Schläger Sie wählen, hat der Schaft des Schlägers in dem Moment einen anderen Winkel in Relation zur Wirbelsäule. Wenn Ihnen Spieler erzählen, sie hätten einen Lieblingsschläger, können Sie davon ausgehen, dass diese eine schlechte Haltung haben.

RG: Wen und wie trainieren Sie? RJ: Ich trainiere die Jugend, bin im Sommercamp dabei, gebe Baby Training mit Kleinkindern ab 3 Jahren, trainiere Anfänger und Hotelgäste. Ich mache auch Elite Training und gehe auf Tour mit den Golfprofi s wie Pol Bech (Spanien), Joacim Hultmann (Schweden), Lars Johansen (Dänemark). Ich halte Ausbildungslehrgänge (Kursmanagement), organisiere Golfurlaube und Firmentage mit bis zu 150 Teilnehmern.

Die Golfplätze

Die beiden Golfplätze wurden gestaltet von Robert von Hage, unbestritten einer der besten Golfarchitekten unserer Zeit. Das Design beinhaltet 2 große Teiche, Dünen und rollende Bunker in einer klassischen mediterranen Landschaft mit dichten, gepfl egten Pinienbeständen und geräumigen Fairways. Die Golfplätze wurden 1990 eröffnet und sind mittlerweile weltweit angesehen. Die IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) zeichnete die Plätze im Jahr 2000 als eine der besten neuen Golfadressen aus. Beide Golfplätze waren 8-mal Austragungsort für die Qualifi kation der Men’s European Tour. Das Peugeot Open wurde 2-mal auf dem Links Platz gespielt. Die Ladies European Tour wurde auf dem Links Platz gespielt und die spanischen Amateur Championships wurde auf beiden Plätzen ausgetragen.

Emporda Links Platz

Wie der Name schon sagt ist dieser Platz in Dünen angelegt, mit wenigen Bäumen, die gegen den Wind schützen (wir sind nur 3 km vom Meer entfernt). Merkmale sind die enorm großen Greens, die vielen Teiche und engen Bunker. Der Platz ist der längere und wird von den Profi s bevorzugt.

Emporda Forest Platz

Es ist einer der schönsten Waldplätze die Sie sich vorstellen können. Er windet sich durch alte mediterrane Pinienbestände, man sollte gerade schlagen können. Aber keine Sorge, auch wenn Sie in die Bäume spielen, werden Sie Ihren Ball leicht wieder fi nden und können Ihr Spiel fortsetzen. Aufgrund seiner puren Schönheit ist dieser Platz sehr beliebt bei unseren Culbgolfern.

Ein Besuch des Emporta Golf Resorts bietet Ihnen alles, was Sie sich von einem Golfurlaub erträumen. Und ja, Sie können alles haben.

Golf Safari

Swingtime Golf Travel made its way to sunny South Africa during the heart of its summer season, and like an intrepid golfing adventurer, beat a path to “THE LOST CITY”, one of Sun City’s famous holiday and golfing destinations.

Sun City has two of the preeminent golf courses in Africa. Both have been designed by the famous and distinguished Gary Player. They are both challenging par-72 courses set in one of the world’s most visually arresting scenic surroundings and present a feast for the eye and a feast for golf. The avid golf traveller will not be disappointed and a round of golf here will become a treasured experience. For the holiday maker who is considering picking up a golf club entertainment is guaranteed.

The Gary Player Country Club Course

is tree-lined and presents itself as a challenging and demanding course testing the mettle of the experienced and professional golfer as well as providing endless hours of enjoyment to the novice.

The course is immaculately presented with Kikuyu fairways and bent grass that creates a dynamic contrast with the more barren thorn-scrub and integrates aloecovered hillsides leisurely meandering through the big layout.

Players of different calibres enjoy the many sets of trees and the generally wide fairways boarded by untended bush. The most challenging water feature is on the par-5, 9th, with an island green surrounded by waterfalls and artificial rocks. Be on the lookout for crafty positioned bunkers, swales and mounds protecting the greens.

Facts and figures:

Address: Gary Player Country Club, Sun City, North West Province, P.O. Box 6, Sun City

• Website: www.sun-international.com

• Golf reservations: (+27) 14 557 3426

• Holes: 18

• Par: 72

• Length: off the back markers over 7000 m (One of the longest in the world)

• Fairway grass: Kikuyu

• Greens grass: Bent

• Golf course hours: 6.30 hrs to 18.30 hrs

• Summer Tee Off: 6.50 hrs to 18.00 hrs

• Winter Tee Off: 7.30 hrs to 18.00 hrs

• Golf carts: Compulsory, but sharing is allowed

• Course designer: Gary Player

• Facilities:

Pro-shop, changing rooms, buggy hire, caddies. Clubhouse, bar, restaurant serving à la carte lunch and snacks and include function facilities. Chipping and putting greens, practice bunker, driving range. Swimming pool. Squash. Tennis.

Notable Tournaments: the Nedbank Golf Challenge (formerly known as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge) since 1981.

The LOST CITY Golf Course lies within the Sun City Entertainment Complex and is duly characterized by the semi-desert North-West region of South Africa.

Defining aspects bill it as being long (covering more than 100 hectares) and difficult and consequently takes its place as part of the best in the world. The course has many water features (hazards) including a lake. Of course the most dangerous is at the 13th hole which is filled with 38 crocodiles. This distinctive element is unusual and sets it apart from the rest of the golf resorts around the world; you won’t be going to fish your wayward ball here!

The course itself is carved out of the undulating rocky terrain and encompasses wide fairways and receptive greens with characteristic desert style 18-hole.

Playing the back-9 is akin to going on a golf safari and your game becomes very exciting when played downhill. A swift pace ensures a robust round.

Facts and figures:

• Address: Lost City Golf Club, Sun City, Pilansberg North West Province, P.O. Box 5 • Golf reservations: Tel.: (+27) 14 557 1246 • Website: www.sun-international.com • Holes: 18 • Par: 72 • Length: 5953 m off the forward tees to 6983 m off the back tees • Fairway grass: Kikuyu • Greens grass: Bent • Golf course hours: 6.30 hrs to 18.30 hrs • Summer Tee Off: 6.50 hrs to 16.00 hrs • Winter Tee Off: 7.30 hrs to 16.00 hrs • Golf carts: compulsory • Course designer: Gary Player

• Facilities:

Pro-shop, changing rooms, buggy hire, caddies. The Zimbabwe Ruins Clubhouse overlooks the 9th and 18th holes, Bar, Restaurant serving à la carte lunch and snacks and includes boardroom. Chipping and putting greens, practice bunker, driving range. Squash. Tennis.

• Notable Tournaments: the Nedbank Golf Challenge (formerly known as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge).

THE SPRINGS Hotel and Golf Club

The Golf Course is situated on 133 acres of parkland and has been designated as PGA CITY GOLF describes the signature 184 yard Par 3 8th Hole as testing. The green is surrounded by water and bunkers and so only an accurate tee an area of outstanding natural shot will do. The start of the back nine beauty. This sets the stage is equally challenging with water and for endless hours of superb bunkers standing watch over another rounds of scenic golf, providing long par 3. You are rewarded with the a challenge for golfers at dazzling par 5 15th which runs along all levels. Stimulating play the banks of the River Thames. The is enhanced by a striking short Par 4 17th is noted as a classic risk environment of mature trees, and reward hole giving long hitters a lakes, sleeper edged bunkers chance to truly drive the green. Caution and areas of wetland. It is should always be at the fore with the an immersive experience lake and wetlands lurking nearby. taking full advantage of the Completing your round of golf in the beautiful countryside. The most memorable fashion is the 18th course was opened in 1998 hole. At just over 400 yards, this par 4 and designed by former Ryder is framed by mature oaks and a listed Cup Captain Brian Huggett copse of trees that splits the fairway in MBE and measures 6470 yards two, providing many options for tactical, from the back tees with a par strategic and creative shot making. of 72. American and British The Club House, designed and built infl uences are fused into the to match the Tudor style of the hotel golf course architectural design dominates the area behind the 18th as evidenced by the huge green. double green at the 1st which is shared with the 6th hole.

A fully stocked Professional Shop houses a huge selection of men’s and woman’s apparel, accessories, equipment and prizes for competitions and tournaments.

All in all, a visit to The Springs Hotel and Golf Club will provide a memorable experience fi lled with character in a pleasant and tranquil setting.

Moossee Golf Park Gre reef eff

Moossee Golf Park in Bern Switzerland stands at the forefront of the Migros Group philosophy, by very clearly illustrating through its construction and operation, the realisation of the goal of making golf, a highly elitist and expensive sport accessible to everyone. By encouraging young and old to explore the fulcrum of the body and mind, through the conduits the sport of golf extols like; concentration, co-ordination, discipline and endurance, the promotion of a healthy and balanced lifestyle can be achieved. “Golf for all!”, as the Migros motto goes is clearly evident by the exciting and bustling atmosphere at Moossee Golf Park. The parking lot is full, the club house brimming with activity and the courses ablaze with golf played and enjoyed by everyone. This is what the “future” of golf looks like.

The very dynamic Moossee Golf Park is built and operated according to the “M-Code”, undoubtedly a winning formula. A quick scan around Moossee Golf Park and you see this very clear ideological integration into all aspects of the facility. The course is available to the entire population; it is planned in a partnership relationship with the landowners; it is integrated into the landscape of the region, respecting the existing habitats for plants and animals and further enhancing it by creating new ones; a pre-emptive approach to the deterioration of ground and surface water is in place; the course is designed to the latest technical expertise and maintained according to sustainable principles, and offers golfers the best in playing techniques and interesting and varied activities, as well as providing recreational facilities to non-golfers.

This impressive golf complex comprises of 3 courses; 18-hole Par 72 / 6,316 m, 9-hole Par 35 / 2,755 m and a 6-hole Par 19 / 907 m. It includes a Driving Range with 83 tees of which 37 are covered, a Pitching / Chipping Area 3,000 m2 and a Putting Green 2,400 m2. On site is a Golf Academy with a Head Pro and 5 additional Golf Pros which facilitate Individual and Group training /and incorporate special teaching weeks as well as Golf Travel.

Head Golf Pro Thierry Moser (RenommiertenGolgkonferenzen National Diploma French Golf PGA, author of “The Five Elements”, TPI Certifi ed Golf Pro, Level 2) says, “Golf has no age limits and is therefore played a lifetime, for fun or as competition - Golf, arouses passion and meaning for many, even a new lifestyle. In order to play good golf, it is not suffi cient to control only part of the game. It has been proven that 35% of the game consists of full strokes, 20% and 45% approach shots make the putting. If you neglect any of these three elements, it will inevitably be refl ected in your score. In addition, your performance will also depend on your mental strength and strategy of your game. Being as good as possible in all of these fi ve elements is to learn the game of golf.

Our Pros teach according to this philosophy and with a specifi c program for each level of play. The duration and intensity of your training program are to meet your needs and are accordingly adapted. Supporting tools are the V1 Coaching System, which analyzes your swing via computer software. Private coaching is geared to individual needs and every golfer can participate. It

establishes a personalized lesson plan and progress is continuously measured and monitored.”

The main building houses the administrative department, effectively and effi ciently coordinating the smooth running of the Golf Park. It is also the location of the restaurant, which is well known for its varied and creative market cuisine, daily lunch menu and vegetarian dishes. Their evening menu changes frequently and offers specialties for all tastes and also employs a children’s menu with a very kid friendly snack menu available throughout the day. The space is modern and expansive and overlooks the putting green. It seats 150 indoors with an additional 180 terrace seats, and is popular for golfers and non-golfers with the capacity to host functions and events. Adjacent to the restaurant is the Pro-Shop, helmed by Ralph Gurtner, engineer and Club-Fitter who is able to assist in the best club selection and customizing, to enhance your game. The Pro-shop stocks a varied collection of men’s and women’s golf apparel, accessories and equipment.

Overall highlights of Moossee Golf Park include a total area of 105 ha, of which one third (39 ha) integrates natural elements (ecological compensation areas), Rough including hedges and individual trees (14.42 ha), Pond and brook embankments (3.55 ha), Wet and dry meadows (11.49 ha), Extensive pastures (4.72 ha), Ponds and lakes (3.89 ha) and Brooks (0.82 ha). The “ladenBrutvogelbestands Survey” of 2007 indicates that the Moossee Golf Park has become one of the most ecologically valuable areas in the north of the agglomeration of Bern. Head Greenkeeper Rolf Wiggiswil, advised by biologist Roland Luder ensures that the plant and animal habitat areas maintain their environmental integrity. Many of the environmental goals that were set in the context of the environmental impact assessment for 2010 have been achieved in 2006 and 2007. Moossee Golf Park is thus a very unique place to play golf with nature beautifully highlighted. The concept of golf for all is proving to be a thriving endeavor and bodes well for the future of the sport of golf.

Located in the picturesque wine country town village is the Schloss Goldenberg Golf Club. It is one of but few 18-hole private golf clubs in the canton of Zurich and one of the most renowned in the whole of Switzerland. Half an hour from Winterthur and Schaffhausen, it is easily accessible. High on the Gold Mountain is a part of the former palace, now incorporated as the clubhouse of Schloss Goldenberg Golf Club. The castle extends far beyond the hill and is surrounded by vineyards and pasture. Former orangery of Oekonomiegeäudes Castle, the clubhouse is enjoyed by golfers. As a historical site it provides a very unique golfi ng experience.

The golf course was designed by Kurt Ross and was opened in 1997. The 18-hole course is built around the mountain, integrating the natural topography and creating a very distinctive playing location that blends the arresting environment in a seamless fashion. Your round of golf is punctuated by dramatic lookout points, where views of birds of prey in fl ight immerse the golfer in nature.

Architecturally, Kurt Ross has certainly challenged golfers by the construction of the course on hilly terrain. Course management is non-negotiable, with play demanding the very best of technique taking in the varied course. You will be playing up and down hills, avoiding bunkers next to landing zones with runaway slopes that are beguiling. Water hazards, in the form of ponds, add a magic to the environment but can be lethal. Fairways are long and narrow with trees always lurking nearby. Good shots are rewarded and bad shots punished, necessitating a sound strategy and a cool and calm approach. You will want to balance a defensiveaggressive play as your main tactic, working towards those birdies which are well worth the satisfaction of play on this course.

Facilities of a driving range, putting green, pitching green, indoor range and pro shop are all available to enhance your golf experience. In addition, golf pro Paul Dougan’s Golf Academy provides a wide range of courses from beginners to advanced, with analysis on the entire game, exact exercises are provided to improve your golf. Training, in the form of private lessons as well as group lessons up to four persons, is accommodated.

After your game, relax and enjoy the restaurant, bar and terrace where a very diverse gastronomy menu features seasonal trends and the traditional Wiener schnitzel along with the Flaach asparagus in May and the delicate roe deer in autumn can be savoured. The bar and restaurant also proudly feature the Gold Berger wine of the castle as well as many international wines of note. The golf club has an exciting calendar which not only presents excellent tournaments but also fashion shows, charity events and Dixie breakfasts.

As one of the private golf clubs in Switzerland within a slightly isolated location away from the hustle and bustle, defi ning rest and relaxation, and excellent golf with good accessibility incorporating 1st class infrastructure, Schloss Goldenberg Golf Club is unique in the canton of Zurich. Consequently, it swiftly exhausted its quota and membership applications are currently on a waiting list, but guests of members do enjoy certain discounts.

The atmosphere of the Schloss Goldenberg Golf Club is one of sporty, easy going elegance and, in conjunction with a challenging and exciting round of golf, encompasses a true refl ection of the modern golf experience.

White Nights

in Saint Petersburg

The most northern city in the world bursts at the seams with cultural, architectural and artistic treasures. St. Petersburg swirls with palaces, museums, art galleries, broad avenues and winding canals to the rhythm of a beating heart redolent with gravitas and history. Many who have influenced Russia and for that matter the world by redefining Politics, Art and Literature have walked its streets. The names of the greats like Pushkin, Dostoyevsky, Lenin, Chekhov, Gogol, Tchaikovsky, Lermontov, Aivazovsky, Turgenev, and Rasputin together with world famous landmarks such as the Hermitage, St. Isaacs Cathedral and the Mariinsky Theatre showcase both the pomp and extravagance of St. Petersburg’s political and Imperial past, as well as the mysterious, romantic and very often tragic genius which had its sway over so many of the city’s artists and writers. The best way to discover the magic of the city is to walk in the places where these characters walked and allow the spirit of history to unfurl around you.

St. Petersburg can be enjoyed all year round, but a visit during the “White Nights” is simply an unforgettable experience. “Beliye Nochi , or the White Night phenomenon, when darkness hardly touches St. Petersburg due to its northerly geographical location, is not exclusively unique to the city, but none other than St. Petersburg can lay claim to how it has been immortalized, receiving such poetic and literary acclaim.

The White Nights without fail beckons thousands of tourists in their droves, with many residents staying out all night, especially during the last days of June. With sunsets that fall too late and sunrises that come too early, everything looks new and a little bit otherworldly in the strange milky light bathing the cities many monuments, palaces, statues and sculptures with no shadows. It is the perfect time to take photographs and capture the genius and craftsmanship worked into them. It is also the time when most of the open air music concerts, theatre and festivals are staged. The White Nights creates a cultural smorgasbord of artistic performance by bringing musicians, orchestras and ballet companies from all over the world. There are a plethora of events and art happenings around the city to delight in from the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival of White Night’s Swing, The Theatre International Art Festival of White Nights Stars, and The White Nights Tango to regattas, marathons, Orienteering Festival and White Nights Motor Rally.

The annual White Nights Festival, a truly remarkable event, is organised by the St. Petersburg City Administration and begins in May with the “Stars of the White Nights” performances in the city’s Mariinsky Theatre, and concludes in July with the superlative “Scarlet Sails Celebration”. A variety of concert programs feature both contemporary and classical composers including symphonic

White Nights

in Saint Petersburg

and vocal-symphonic pieces and are presented inside venues as well as open-air in awe inspiring natural settings.

A very popular series of carnivals are also staged around the city. The largest and most well known takes place in the Peterhof suburb of St. Petersburg and features actors garbed in period costumes from the times of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, performing authentic reproductions of historic events. There are so many that occur at all times, but artistic ones to take note of happen at Catherine Palace and in Pavlovsk suburb.

The original notion of Peter the Great, the city’s founder was to recreate and capture the ambiance of Venice an Amsterdam, hence St. Petersburg has been built on numerous islands connected by hundreds of bridges. A boat trip is the best way to gain and enhance a different perspective of the city from water-level. It is a fun and all together informative fashion to discover the city’s bridges, rivers, canals and the splendour of its palaces, gardens and cathedrals along the embankments. Many of the bridges are masterpieces of engineering and architecture, and you should definitely see the “Palace Bridge” which connects Palace Square with the Strelka on Vasilevsky Island and which spans the historic centre of St. Petersburg. When raised at night it provides one of the most arresting views in the city. “Ainchkov Bridge” is particularly famous for the 4 equestrian statues “The Horse tamers” at each corner. “Lomonosov Bridge” is one of the few bridges from the 1780’s to have survived unaltered. The “Bank Bridge” has 4 strikingly beautiful golden griffons and the “Trinity Bridge” is a magnificent Art Nouveau structure with panoramic views from the centre. The raising of the bridges happens at night and the White Nights provide a wonderful opportunity see their glory in full detail.

Your journey to St. Petersburg cannot be completed without at least one visit to one of the world renowned Imperial palaces in the city’s suburbs. They present a gala of sumptuous palaces, expansive landscaped gardens and treasure chests of art and history. Should you remain culturally unsatiated, St. Petersburg boasts over 200 museums with many in historic buildings. The Hermitage, the largest, features interiors of the former imperial residence and a vast collection of art, and the Russian museum houses Russian fine art specifically.

St. Petersburg is extraordinary in that to visit the city is a continuous discovery of something unique. To get the most out your trip it is advisable to seek out an English speaking professional guide. This ensures that your visits are informative and fun and never short of fascinating anecdotes and stories. Seeing the city by walk tours, bike tours or boat tours during White Nights is incredibly memorable with a mixture of the three really getting you under the skin of the city. It pays to be prepared with water-proof clothing winter or summer and don’t be surprised by the year-round high humidity. All in all, St. Petersburg will linger in your mind and heart for many years to come.

Swingtime Mauritius takes you every month on a journey around the globe with our partner Worldgolf.com to help you discover Golf courses you may never have heard about. This month we’re taking you to Hawaï… That is until 2003, when new ownership came in and brought local architect Robin Nelson to fi nish the job. The result is two generations of holes, the fi rst of which is featured on the most scenic property at the foot of the mountains. The latter half, consisting mostly of the front nine, plays closer to town.

Puakea Golf Course is located in the heart of Lihue, Kauai’s biggest town of about 10,000 people and just minutes from the airport.

The story how Puakea came to be is an interesting one. During construction of the golf course in 1992, Hurricane Iniki came through and wreaked havoc on the island. Only 10 holes were completed, and because of economic problems on the island, the remaining holes were never fi nished. Don’t let the double wide and fi rst couple holes set just off the street fool you, Puakea gets better and better as the round progresses.

Puakea Golf Course is located just a few minutes from the Kauai Lagoons Resort & Beach Club and serves as a worthy and convenient second option.

Hawaï

Swingtime vous fera voyager chaque mois à travers le monde avec notre partenaire Worldgolf. com à la découverte des parcours dont vous n’avez peut-être jamais entendu parler. Ce mois-ci, direction Hawaï…

Le Puakea Golf Course est situé au cœur de Lihue, la plus grande ville de Kauai de 10,000 habitants et se trouve à quelques minutes de l’aéroport.

L’histoire derrière les origines de Puakea est très intéressante. Pendant la construction du parcours en 1992, la tempête Iniki fi t des ravages sur l’île. 10 trous seulement furent complétés et suite aux problèmes économiques de l’île, les 8 derniers trous ne virent jamais le jour.

Ce n’est qu’en 2003 que les nouveaux propriétaires arrivèrent et demandèrent à l’architecte Robin Nelson de terminer le travail. Cela résulta en deux générations de trous, la première étant présente sur la propriété la plus pittoresque au pied des montagnes. La seconde moitié, qui comprend les neuf premiers trous, est plus proche de la ville.

Ne vous laissez pas duper par l’emplacement des premiers trous situés près de la rue ; Puakea dévoile ses charmes au fi l du round.

Puakea Golf Course se trouve à quelques minutes de Kauai Lagoons Resort & Beach Club et se place comme une deuxième option digne et pratique.