Tamarina Golf Course opened in 2007 on the southwest savannah coast of Mauritius, forming the centrepiece of Tamarina Golf, Spa and Beach Club. Built on a 107-acre site where the Rempart River meets the Indian Ocean, the course was the first to open within an Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) development on the island, a legal framework designed to allow foreign nationals to purchase and own property in Mauritius.

Despite the residential setting, the homes along the course are positioned well back from the fairways, leaving golfers free to play without distraction. The jagged peaks of the Trois Mamelles mountain range rise dramatically behind the layout, providing one of the most striking backdrops of any golf course in the Indian Ocean region.

Course Design and Playing Statistics

Tamarina Golf Course was designed by architect Rodney Wright and constructed to USGA specification, stretching to 7,524 yards from the championship tees. The course was developed by Medine Sugar Estate, one of Mauritius’ leading agri-business groups, with a brief to produce a genuine championship test that remained enjoyable for golfers at every level.

Wright achieved this balance through a combination of fairness, variety, generous tee positions and memorable hole design. The course also pioneered the use of Champion ultra-dwarf Bermuda grass putting surfaces in Mauritius, built to the latest USGA recommendations and widely considered the finest greens on the island at the time of opening.

The Natural Features That Shaped Tamarina

The site itself drove the design. Three dominant natural features defined the routing and give Tamarina its distinct character.

Mount Rempart is an omnipresent landmark visible from almost every point on the course. Its influence is felt most powerfully on holes 3, 4, 6 and 7, where the mountain forms an unforgettable backdrop to approach shots and tee positions.

The Rempart River carves a deep gorge through the property and is brought directly into play across three holes. The par-5 5th crosses the river gorge from the tee, the 6th plays alongside it, and the 18th finishes up toward it, giving the closing stretch of the round genuine drama and consequence.

The Barachoise Estuary provides the setting for the par-3 13th, the course’s signature hole. The tee sits 25 metres above the green, with the estuary spread out below, demanding a precise carry and making it one of the most visually spectacular tee shots in Mauritius.

Highlight Holes at Tamarina Golf Course

The par-5 5th, named Yemen, is one of the most demanding holes on the front nine. The tee shot must carry the Rempart River gorge, setting up a hole that rewards both power and precision in equal measure.

On the back nine, the par-5 11th, named Snake Eyes, introduces a classic risk-and-reward decision. A shorter line over two bunkers opens up a more straightforward approach to the pin, while the conservative route leaves a longer, more difficult second shot. It is the kind of hole that plays differently depending on form, conditions and temperament.