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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>MAURITIUS is banking on its rich history of golf to revive the tourism and hospitality industry to pre-pandemic levels. Since it fully reopened international borders last year, golfers from all around the world have been travelling to the Indian Ocean island to experience its world-leading courses and five-star luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n

Mauritius this week hosted the first Celebrity Grand Final golf tournament at the Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) Tour Championship. Keith Duffy, the Irish singer, won.<\/p>\n

The Celebrity Grand Final was the curtain-raiser for the MCB Tour Championship tournament to be held on April 1-3 at Constance Belle Mare Plage. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is the main sponsor of this event.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is both an honour and a privilege for the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority to support the MCB Tour Championship-Mauritius,\u201d Arvind Bundhun, MTPA Director, said.<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIndeed, our support of this world class event reflects how golf is totally integrated with the diverse offerings of Mauritius as a destination.<\/p>\n

Duffy triumphed over celebrity competitors including sporting legends Paul Lawrie, Gavin Hastings, Gordon Strachan, and Teddy Sheringham, in spite of a shaky start which saw him almost arrive late for his tee-off.<\/p>\n

He recovered to claim the trophy, aided by his professional partner Clark Dennis, the 2018 MCB Tour Championship winner. \u201cI\u2019m absolutely delighted,\u201d Duffy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been an amazing event. The opportunity to play with my heroes on such a wonderful course has been overwhelming. \u201d Duffy won \u00a325 000 for his chosen charity, named, \u201cAs I am, Ireland\u2019s National Autism Charity. \u201d<\/p>\n

The MCB Tour has been a key part of the Legends Tour schedule for ten years since Tom Lehman defeated David Frost in the final round to lift the trophy.<\/p>\n

This year, golfers competing for the accolade title include 2005 US Open Champion Michael Campbell, 1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie and two-time Senior Major Champion Roger Chapman.<\/p>\n

Also joining the field will be five-time Legends Tour winner, Dennis, Austria\u2019s Markus Brier, Mauricio Molina of Argentina, and South Africa\u2019s Chris Williams.<\/p>\n

Mauritius has several Championship golf courses in stunning locations. It is home to the fourth largest golf course in the world, created by the British Royal Navy in 1844.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mauritius<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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