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07/11/2017

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12/10/2017

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06/06/2017

Louis Oosthuizen co designing Heritage Resorts second championship golf course with Peter Matkovich in Mauritius

Heritage Resorts is proud to announce that the second 18-hole championship course will be co designed by Major champion Louis Oosthuizen and renowned designer Peter Matkovich. Heritage Golf Club has been bestowed with the title of “Best Golf Course” in the Indian Ocean for the past three years at the World Golf Awards emphasizing the quality and reputation of the course creating the need for a second golf course to be built. This course will be Louis Oosthuizen’s first ever golf course design and he explains:

“My passion for playing golf has now lead me to explore my passion for golf design and I am thrilled to be co-designing this incredible second golf course at Heritage Resorts with Peter Matkovich. Our first project together could not be more exotic; who would not dream of designing a course on the paradise island of Mauritius and in none other than one of the most beautiful resorts on the island, Heritage Resorts. I am really looking forward to working on the luxurious land of Bel Ombre and to creating a golf course which perfectly balances the challenge of a championship layout with the element of fun that needs to be incorporated into any golf course.”
Turning professional in 2002 at 19 years old, Louis has had a successful career winning eight European Tour events including the Volvo Golf Championship (2013,2014) and his first major tournament, The Open Championship at St Andrews (2010). He also made history by scoring the first Double Eagle on the second hole at Augusta, the first in the history of the Masters championship. Louis is now 17th in the world golf rankings (May 2017) and his rich golfing career will greatly contribute to the design of the course, making it a must play for any golfer visiting Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region.
“It is a great honour for Heritage Resorts to bring on board Louis Oosthuizen and Peter Matkovich in co-designing the second golf course, their combined professional golf and design experience and love for the land is the perfect combination for what I believe will be the best golf course in the Indian Ocean” said Jonathan Menteath, General Manager of Heritage Golf Club.
Combining Louis’ rich golfing career to Peter Matkovich’s extensive golf design experience, the second golf course planned for end of 2019 will be a master piece. Since his first design in 1975, Matkovich has established himself as one of the world’s leading golf course designers with a trademark ability to use the natural surroundings to create timeless layouts fit for golfers of all levels. Using his passion of nature and experience as a professional golfer he has created some of Africa’s most spectacular courses: Arabella Golf Club, Pinnacle Point, Leopard Rock Golf Club, Silver Lakes Golf Club and Heritage Golf Club amongst others.

“Designing the second golf course at Heritage Resorts with Louis Oosthuizen was the perfect fit and as partners we will be working on many more projects together to continue the legacy of the love of the land and in this case for the beautiful land at Heritage Resorts in Bel Ombre on the rugged and preserved southern coast of the island” said Peter Matkovich.

The second course will be built to championship standard, thus offering Heritage Resorts guests the choice of 2 championship courses to play on. The 2nd 18-hole championship course will be set at the base of the Savanne mountain range in the midst of luxuriant nature and bordering the Frederica Nature Reserve. The landscape will make this course a memorable one, with the existing water features and streams moulded into the course making for great shot making and beautiful design opportunities. Matkovich and Oosthuizen share the same vision to create golf courses that are an expression of their natural surroundings without changing the character of the land and the second golf course will share this legacy. The 5 star golf facilities will include: a clubhouse with restaurant and proshop, PGA standard golf academy with driving range and a short game area. The Clubhouse will include an access point to the Frederica Nature Reserve.

Heritage Resorts will be the host venue of the 2017 edition of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, the only tri-sanctioned tournament by the European, Asian and Sunshine Tours in the world. Louis Oosthuizen will not only design the second golf course which is expected to host the tournament alongside the first course but Oosthuizen has also confirmed his participation at the 2017 edition at Heritage Resorts. His presence will bolster an already strong playing field and will further establish Heritage Resorts as the hub of golf in the Indian Ocean. Heritage Resorts is an enterprise of the Rogers Group which was founded in 1899 and has since become a listed services and investment company with expertise in FinTech, Hospitality, Logistics and Property.

“This tournament is definitely a unique opportunity to highlight what Mauritius has to offer to the world in terms of business and sport whilst reminding them of the beauty and hospitality that Mauritius is already famous for,” said Philippe Espitalier-Noël, Chief Executive Officer of the Rogers Group.

The playing quality of our diverse range of world-class golf courses in Mauritius, coupled with our world famous hospitality and service, makes for a memorable golf experience that encompasses everything the modern golfer demands. The country currently boasts nine 18-hole courses and another two are due for completion at the end of 2017 and 2018, including a second one at Heritage Resorts.

About Heritage Resorts
HERITAGE RESORTS, 2500 HECTARES OF UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
Heritage resorts is situated on the south coast of Mauritius, in the region of Domaine de Bel Ombre; an idyllic destination within a utopian island. The resort itself is set in 2,500 hectares of parkland that encompasses stunning volcanic mountains, rolling hills and turquoise lagoons. The natural richness of the landscape allows our guests to bask in a wealth of experiences whilst remaining in harmony with nature. Each and every visitor to this unique destination will see the authentic Mauritius at its best.

Heritage Resorts at Domaine de Bel Ombre offers:
Two five star resorts inspired by our Mauritian heritage: Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort and Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort.
Luxury villas to rent at Heritage the Villas
An 18 hole Championship golf course at Heritage Golf Club
The Frédérica Nature Reserve
Twelve Restaurants including Le Château de Bel Ombre
Two Seven Colours Spa Villages
Two activity centres
The C Beach Club
Babies, Kids and Teens Clubs
A kitesurf spot and school

www.heritageresorts.mu

About Veranda Leisure and Hospitality (VLH)

The VLH hotel group has five hotels “de charme” and 2 five star hotels, a spa and cosmetics brand, an award-winning championship golf course, a beach club, a 19th century Chateau-restaurant and manages the operations of forty-eight luxury villas. The group employs 1,700 people and is a subsidiary of Rogers & Co; a Mauritian diversified and publicly listed company.

www.vlh.mu

About Rogers:
Heritage Resorts owned by the VLH group which is a subsidiary of the Rogers Group, a listed international services and investment company, with expertise in four served markets, namely FinTech, Hospitality, Logistics and Property. Founded in 1899 and driven by its entrepreneurial spirit, Rogers has been a major player in the economic development of Mauritius and operates across a dozen territories covering Africa, the Indian Ocean, Asia and France, 4545 employees and 52 offices.

www.rogers.mu

PRESS CONTACT:

Candice Yon -Communication & PR Manager
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22/03/2017

Peter Matkovich will be interviewed by Jonathan Fairbairn at 14:07 today on Radio 702
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21/03/2017

02/03/2017

Simon Hobday passed away last night at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with cancer. The winner of six tournaments on the Sunshine Tour, the German Open and Madrid Open on the European Tour and five tournaments on the Champions Tour including the US Senior Open. Simon will be remembered by all his friends around the World as a great golfer and a man of integrity and great sportsmanship. He was a champion, both on and off the golf course.

Should we end it with “From the Matkovich Group, we salute you Simon, what a great golfer, what a great friend. Forever in our hearts, God Bless”

07/01/2017

Sending our condolences to Wayne Westners family. RIP Wayne, you will be missed.

24/12/2016

Wishing all our fans and customers only the best over this Festive Season. From all of us at Matkovich Group

06/12/2016

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14/11/2016

Noren nails it with a 63 to win Nedbank Golf Challenge

by: Michael Vlismas

SUN CITY, North West (13 November 2016) – Alex Noren spent years dreaming of playing in the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player, and in a dream season for the Swede he won “Africa’s Major” with a magnificent final round of 63 at the Gary Player Country Club on Sunday.

Noren, as he has been for much of this European Tour season, was in a class of his own as he played his way to a six-shot victory on 14-under-par 274.

This is his fourth European Tour victory in a season that also saw him finish runner-up once and in the top 10 a further three times.

South Korea’s Jeunghun Wang took second place on eight under par following a final round of 75.

Branden Grace finished as the leading South African in a share of third place on seven under par.

The 34-year-old Noren first recalls watching the Nedbank Golf Challenge “about 15 years ago”.

“It’s unbelievable. I tried to get in this tournament so many years, and when I got in here, to end up winning, it feels unbelievable,” he said.

Noren was six shots behind leader Wang at the start of the day, and some mental preparation in his room before the final round had him believing a low round was possible.

“Waking up, I thought if I can get a decent round I’ll be in it. I did some work in the room and just tried to get the right feelings for today, and it clicked. I don't think I've ever played as good, especially on the greens.”

He went out in 30 and then went into the back nine with an eagle and birdie on 10 and 11 as Wang capitulated with a double bogey on the front nine and then a run of four bogeys in his final six holes.

Noren explains his incredible form this season as the result of becoming a father. “That put golf into perspective for me. I think before I was overthinking it. Now I couldn’t practice as much, but I became more relaxed,” he said.

“Obviously it’s been the season of my life.”

The South African challenge seemed to rest with Louis Oosthuizen at the start of the round, but he closed with a 75 to finish ninth on five under.

Grace was the leading South African this year, but was disappointed to finish with a bogey at the last which saw him drop from sole third into a share of this with four other players.

28/09/2016

Sunshine Tour pays tribute to Arnold Palmer

KNYSNA (27 September 2016) – The Sunshine Tour paid tribute to the passing of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer with a minute of silence during the official pro-am of the Vodacom Origins of Golf tournament at Simola Country Estate on Tuesday.
The Tour’s professionals and the invited amateurs paused during their round at midday, while the professionals also wore black ribbons and signed a book of condolence messages that the Sunshine Tour will send to the PGA Tour.
“It was very sad news to hear of the passing of ‘The King’,” said Selwyn Nathan, the Executive Director of the Sunshine Tour.
“He was a legend. He was generous. He was a fan of every golfer. I was fortunate to have spent some time with him. I met him some 40 years ago and then again two years ago at Augusta National Golf Club and he still remembered my name.
“He was just such a great gentleman. He had time for everybody. The little time I spent with him I knew I might never meet someone like that again. Growing up with the Big Three of Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, those were the people who we looked up to. “Those were the people who got us into the game and showed us what a great game it is. Arnold Palmer’s passing gives us a chance to reflect on how lucky we are to be part of this great game and how fortunate we were to have someone like him leading the way.
“He really grew the game. He changed it from just a game of golf and developed an army of supporters. He had fans all over the world and was a different kind of sportsman. He will not be forgotten.”

Photo: Gary Todd, Tournament Director of the Sunshine Tour, sounds the siren to mark the one minute of silence in honour of Arnold Palmer during the Vodacom Origins of Golf tournament at Simola Country Estate on Tuesday. Credit: Heinrich Helmbold.

Article by: Michael Vlismas

01/09/2016