Over 120 women golfers gathered on June 5, 6 and 7 at the Château Golf Course in Bel Ombre, for the third edition of this 100% women’s competition! Hailing from eight African and European countries, the participants contributed to the success of the event, which each year combines a remarkable level of play in an exceptional natural setting – the Heritage Golf Club in Bel Ombre – with a high level of energy, laughter and conviviality! Delphine Raimond
The Team Scramble on June 5 was won by the duo Ophelie Odin / Estelle Choucair (La Réunion), with 43 points, just ahead of three tied teams (41 points): Nathalie Serret / Emmanuelle Pricco (Mauritius), Cloe De Souza / Michelle De Souzah (South Africa) and Michelle Muhanda / Penny Wambui (Kenya).
The individual competition on June 6 and 7 was divided into two handicap categories.
Prize list
Category A (0-15):
1st Brut: Alexandra De Lavigne – Réunion (65)
2e Brut: Ophelie Odin – Réunion (60)
1st Net: Lalla Alexander – South Africa (68)
2e Net: Elise Tsang Mang Kin – Mauritius (61)
3e Net: Olivia d’Arifat – Mauritius (60)
Category B (16-28):
1st Net: Holy Gagneux – Madagascar (68)
2e Net: Nathalie De Tomasi – Mauritius (67)
3e Net: Vidya Bissesur Louvet – Mauritius (65)
1er Brut: Sofiya Podtopta – Mauritius (41)
“The enthusiasm of local and international players reinforces our determination to promote women’s golf in Mauritius,” confided Elizabeth Dalais, President of the Ladies Golf Union. Alexandra De Lavigne, who won the gross A category, was equally proud: “The organization was impeccable, and playing in such inspiring surroundings makes this victory even more special.
