Swingtime Mauritius 9th issue

www.swingtimegolf.co.za Swingtime - Issue 9www.swingtimegolf.co.za Swingtime - Issue 9

Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge 2010Mauritius It’s a Pleasure

Swingtime Mauritius brings to all Golfers the 2nd Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge for May 2010. This event is a must be

partaking whilst regrouping golfers world wide will also entertain an exchange in different sectors of business interaction and standards.

Golf & Business have become the most probable catalyst over the past 5 years, with an increasing number of corporate leaders

playing the game to relax, entertain their clients as well as to pursue networking opportunities in an environment.

Mauritius, being the economical hub in Africa is also well known for its classy tourism & hospitality diversification. Mauritius offers numerous investment opportunities, both on shore and off shore.

Opportunities are multiple in the traditionally strong economic sectors as well as in the island’s many rapidly emerging sectors. Ideally

located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, the country also offers an ideal platform for holding and structuring investments in

many of the world’s fastest growing economies.

Swingtime Golf has the pleasure to invite you and your team and families to the most outstanding golf event for May 2010 in

MAURITIUS...Come and experience the tropical beauty, pleasure & leisure golfing

tour in Mauritius…

Dhinesh Rai Kallee General Manager

1Swingtime - Issue 9www.swingtimegolf.co.za

Golfer’s paradise••• Swingtime Corporate Challenge 2010•••

Additional information pertaining to package

We are pleased to provide further information for this exceptional golfing tour in Mauritius starting on 13th May 2010.The package is thoroughly designed to meet your holiday and business travel as a Golfer and also care has been taken for your family if ever accompanying you to feel the exotic beauty of the island of Mauritius.Mauritius – It’s a Pleasure to be and inside this package you are offered the following (per golfer):

• Air Fare – Economy Class via Air Mauritius• 7 nights Accommodation in a Five (5) Star Hotel - Constance Belle Mare Plage on ½ board (breakfast

& dinner included)• Partaking in 2 (two) days of unforgettable Golfing Event in 2 (two)World Class Golf Courses – The

Legends & The Links• Welcoming Cocktail• Lunches during tournament• Prize Giving • Gala Dinner• Additional 5 days of free Golf during your stay at Belle Mare Plage in either Links or Legends Golf

Course• Relax in an colourful Atmosphere• Enjoy the serenity of the shores of the East Cost of Mauritius• Business Interaction with different industry Profiles world wide• & Many More…

Do Business and taste alongside the contentment & leisure moments in the Tropical Island of MAURITIUS.

Swingtime Corporate Challenge 2010 Rules and Regulations

Venue: Constance Belle Mare Plage: Legend and The LinksDates: May 14-15 May 2010(36 holes scheduled) 2 balls betterball strokeplay.Registration and official practice day May 13th May 2010 (Terms and conditions apply)Handicap Men: 0-28 Ladies 0-36 (players will have to produce a certificate of their handicap before teeing off)Due to any unforeseen reason (weather condition) if the 1st round has already been completed and the 2nd round has been cancelled, the winning team will be declared by consideration of the results from the 1st day.Golf carts will be permitted for any player wishing to use them at the Legend, at their own cost.Pace of play: players are requested to play without any delay. Pace of play will be announced at the starting tee.All entry forms must be accompanied with entry fee. (Please note that your entry will not be processed until your full entry fee has been received)Deadlines: entry closes on the 15th April 2010Use of non-confirming drivers will not be permitted for the Swingtime Corporate Challenge. A List of such drivers is available on the USGA website, http//www.usga.comGolf etiquette should be respected by one and all. The Rules committee will resolve all disputes regarding any aspects of the tournament. The decisions of the committee shall be final.The Swingtime Corporate Challenge shall be played in accordance with the rules of golf, as provided by the R&A Rules.

www.swingtimegolf.co.zaSwingtime - Issue 92

www.swingtimegolf.co.za 3Swingtime - Issue 9

Golfer’s paradise •••

ASIA: India, Malaysia & SingaporeGolfing Package:OPTION A€500/-

OPTION B:Price in euro per golfer: €2,820/-*

OPTION C: non golfer package€2,690/-*price per person

EUROPE PACKAGE - UK, Switzerland, Russia, France, Italy, BelgiumGolfing Package:OPTION A€500/-

OPTION B:Price in euro per golfer: €3,990/-

OPTION C: non golfer package €3,790/- per person

Indian Ocean Islands – Reunion, Madagascar & SeychellesGolfing Package:OPTION A€500/

OPTION B:Price in euro per golfer: €1,500/-*

OPTION C: non golfer package€1,290/-*price per person

South Africa PACKAGEGolfing Package:OPTION A• ZAR 5600/-

OPTION B:Price in ZAR per golfer: ZAR 31990/-

OPTION C: non golfer packageZAR 29,990/-

Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge 2010“If one of us can make a difference, just think of what we can do together’’

PACKAGES

13th - 15th May 2010Book Now !

. 2 Rounds of Golf

. Welcoming Cocktail

. Lunch (Two) 2

. Gala Dinner

. Prize Giving Ceremony

For all Invites from the above packages please note that Business Class Travel Package is also on offer.For more details,kindly contact us on [email protected].

All Payments terms & Conditions are available online on www.swingtimegolf.co.za.

ASIA & INDIAN OCEAN PACKAGES ARE ON OFFER FOR 4 (Four) nights stay. Upgrades are available.

Bookings must be confirmed by 26th March 2010


“ If one of us can make a diff erence,

just think of what we can do together “

Travel Package Form Last Name

First NameAddress

Email

Phone number

Country

Handicap

Club registered at

Choose your option and tick where appropriate:Package Details

AEntry fee only

BGolfer Package as per country of origin

CFAMILY PACKAGE

Kindly send details on: [email protected]

Contact Details:[email protected]

www.swingtimegolf.co.za

6 Swingtime - Issue 9 www.swingtimegolf.co.za

Golfer’s paradise•••

ADOPT A GOLFER



wwwwwww.wwww swingtggggggggggggggggggg imegeeegeeeegegegggggggggoloooooooooooo f.co.zaaaaaaaaa 777777777777777Swingtime - Issue 9

GGGGGGGGGGGooooooooooollllllllllfffffffffffeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee



10 Publishers note

12 Editors note

14 Adopt-A-Golfer

16 Swingtime & MBC

20 Interview Mr. Samputh Chari PGTI Tournament Final round

Director

24 Uday tours

28 State Of Golf

32 Perspective New Airport Terminal

34 Benz & Partners view

36 Le Prince Maurice

Contents / Sommaire•••

34 Ladies Golf

41 Profi le: Ruth Linder

40 Tech & Trends

48 Fashion

53 Dieter Praun

54 Labourdonnais dinning

58 Fit Round

62 Biz Bit

65 Profi le by Asian Tours Kiradech Aphibarnrat

68 Asian Tours

16 20 36swingtime & MBC Mr. Sum Charie Le Prince Maurice



71 Astrology Lee Woods

70 Awesome Amateur Golf

74 Golf Kids

76 Swing it Bunker Shots

78 Calender

79 Directory

80 Incoming Sponsors

2841Ruth Linder State of Golf

A publication of Market Info Direct Mauritius Ltd

DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATION/DIRECTEUR DE PUBLICATION

Alan Leslie DUVALE-mail : [email protected]

General ManagerDhinesh RAI KALLEE

E-mail : [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION OFFICEPersonal Assistant

Joyce [email protected]

MEDIA TEAMMedia Manager / Editor/ Journalist

Robert GREEFFE-mail : [email protected]

Graphic DesignerPatrice SARAMANDIF

E-mail : [email protected]

Photographer / PhotographeManoj NAWOOR

Golf and EventsGolf Director

Billy NARRAINAE-mail : [email protected]

Contributors / CollaborateursEmotions Golf Events

Benz & Partners

Photos / Crédit PhotosEmotions Golf Events

PrintingT-printers Co. Ltd

MARKET INFO DIRECT MAURITIUS LTD6th Floor, Victoria House

Line Barracks StreetPort-Louis, Mauritius

Tel : 230 213 3399Fax : 230 213 3342

E-mail: [email protected]: www.swingtimegolf.co.za

The opinions expressed in Swingtime Mauritius and in the advertorials are not

necessarily those of the publisher.COPYRIGHT: SWINGTIME MAURITIUS

ISSN No 1694-0687All rights reserved. No part of this

publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior permission

from the publisher.

Swing for the thought

“EVERY WORTHWHILE ACCOMPLISHMENT HAS A PRICE TAG TO IT. THE QUESTION IS ALWAYS, WHETHER YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE TO ATTAIN IT – IN HARD WORK, SACRIFICE, PATIENCE, FAITH AND ENDURANCE”.

John C. MaxwellI am honoured and proud to announce that Swingtime Golf

and the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation has consummated the FIRST GOLF T.V. CHAT SHOW in Mauritius, an insightful perspective into the golfing industry and sport, creating a platform for discourse and constructive criticism to take golf in Mauritius to new untold dimensions and promote the country as a whole... refer to page 16-19

Further to the show we have the Adopt a Golfer programme a 5 min retro of golfing tips, for existing golfers and new-comers, for development and preparation of their game.

I extend acknowledgement of gratitude to MBC, Director General of MBC: Mr. Dhanjay Callikan and Head of Sports News: Mr. Jug Gokhool, for your tireless and persistent support, to all the staff of Swingtime Golf, Market Info Direct, and the group’s incoming Sponsors and golf associates; Ruth Linder, Switzerland, Christa Wolf(UK) Skyprops Finance Services LLC, (USA) The Linn Connell Foundation (USA) Jukke Leinonen Claudia Passerini, Finland Mala, Rajah & their son (Rajah Junior) United Kingdom, I appreciate yourlong standing support and friendship.

TIGER, TIGER BURNING BRIGHT… In the Bible parable,“Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone” incident is one of the most well-known lessons.

A woman, who had been caught in the act of adultery, was brought to Jesus Christ by the scribes and Pharisees as a test to see if the Messiah was a liberal in matters of the Law of God. In response to their deceitful query, He did not condemn the woman, not because He was a liberal, nor because He condoned her sin, but because the men who brought the woman to Him were Hypocrites. He was the only person there that day who was free of sin, the only one who had the right to “cast the first stone.” He did not stone her (or her accusers), but instead forgave her and told her to “sin no more.” For the day is coming when, if she did not thereafter repent, would not be stoned, but would burn - along with the hypocrites who brought her to Him that day.

The world’s Golf Megastar Icon, Tiger Woods, is on the mend.

Like the true champion that he is, he will endure all the trials and tribulations that await him!

He surprised the golf world by saying that he was not sure when he would come back to the sport. “I do plan to return to golf one day; I just don’t know when that day will be,”

Indeed, whilst the world looks forward to the day that Tiger returns to the sport of Golf, let us not forget that he would have paid the price to ATTAIN his successes and Blessings.

For the “love of the game”, let us, together, support this true champion in his plight, to recover and to be re-united with his beloved family.

ALAN DUVAL (Publisher)

•••

ALAN DUVAL



To advertise in Swingtime:

Swingtime is currently received by business leaders in 17 countries worldwide

Page Size EUR US $Double Page Spread (middle) 2,100 2,785Double Page Spread 1,700 2,254Inside Front Cover 1,600 2,122Inside Back Cover 1,400 1,856Back Cover 1,800 2,387Full page 1,050 1,382Half Page 550 729Advertorial 1,200 1,391

• Canada• UK• Singapore• China• Australia• Japan• Dubai• New Zealand• Switzerland• Russia• Belgium• Italy• France• South Africa• Reunion• Mauritius• Seychelles

*US price is subject to change

+230 213 3399Email us:[email protected]@marketinfodirect.com

For further queries contact us on:


Golfer’s paradise••• Golfer’s paradise•••

A letter from the Editor

I have been living in “paradise”, Mauritius, to the rest of the world, for just over 4 months now. Thus far it has been an illuminating experience. I have met many interesting people, and seen the most magnifi cent views that nature has to offer. There is no other place on the planet that offers such a plethora of sights, sounds, tastes and thrilling mixof ethnicities. The world of Golf creates the ideal lens with which to view this microcosm, which in turn refl ects the rest of the global village. The sport of golf, as I gain a deeper understanding of its intellectual mechanics, examines the nuts and bolts of striving for the very best. It is a process that beginswithyou, and goes to the heart of your values and ethics. Every action is informed from this foundation. Golf enthusiasts consistently make reference to its all pervasive infl uence on their lives in general. It is not just a sport; it is a way of life, a path that leads to a better you with intrinsic lessons each step of the way.Everyone should be playing golf then! But herein lies the crunch and a rather disturbing dichotomy. In Mauritius, and the rest of the world, golf and all it has to offer is largely within the inaccessible domain of the wealthy. Status quos that encompass race, class and money are duplicitously maintained, fl ying in the face of the real philosophies that golf teaches. The “democratization of golf” is a catchy phrase bandied about, but to what pragmatic ends are they truly realised. Among the most incredible golf courses in Mauritius, there is not one Public Course or Driving range.

So in the spirit of golf, the saying at SWINGTIME, “If one of us can make a difference, imagine what we can do together”, seems more apparent than ever.Have a great round.

Rob GreeffThe Editor

••• Editorial


Golfer’s paradise •••NEWSNEWS NEWS

NEWS GOLF news •••

Golf News From 1888 Press release

In line with its long and enduring

association with premier golf tournaments

around the world, Volvo India Auto

announced its partnership with 1.5 million

Euro Avantha Masters 2010 in India as

a hole-in–one sponsor. Volvo Auto India

would present its luxury Sedan S80 to the

first hole-in-one player.

The European Tour will host the

Avantha Masters from 11th - 14th February,

2010 at the DLF Golf & Country Club,

Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Expressing his excitement on the

tournament, Paul de Voijs, Managing

Director, Volvo Auto India said, “Sports is

a vital part of our sponsoring strategy – it

gives us inspiration as well as exposure.

Tournaments serve as an ideal platform

for us to showcase our brand and interact

with our potential customers. Golf

and Volvo go hand in glove; both have

hallmarks of quality, integrity and fair play.”

Relishing the prospect of playing a

European and Asian Tour co-sanctioned

event on home turf, Avantha Masters 2010

will witness participation from several

Indian players such as Jeev Milkha Singh,

Jyoti Randhawa, SSP Chowrasia, Arjun

Atwal, Ganganjeet Bhullar, C. Muniyappa

and the likes. The strong line-up will

also include international players such as

Danny Lee, Richard Finch, Mark Brown,

Chinese star Liang Wen-chong and Thai

duo Thaworn Wiratchant and Chapchai

Nirat.

Talking about golfing in India, Mr. De

Voijs, further added, “Professional golf in

India has taken an enormous leap forward

in recent years witnessing some of the

finest players from the country. This

collaborative effort will, no doubt, establish

India as a serious golfing destination in the

international circuit.”

The event will be tri-sanctioned

between the Asian Tour, the European Tour

and the Professional Golf Tour of India

(PGTI). The Avantha Masters which has

been confirmed for three years beginning

2010 will also be the first event in a new

joint venture between Asian and European

Tours to be known as EurAsia Golf Ltd.

The tournament will be extensively

covered live on major sports channels

in Asia and around the world including

ESPN Star Sports in India, ASTROSPORT

in Malaysia, Golf Channel in China, SKY

in Germany, VIASAT Sports in Sweden and

Channel in USA amongst many others.The Volvo brand and the game of golf are

synonymous with each other. Indeed, it was

Volvo pioneered the development of the

European Tour as it is known today, the Volvo

tour, the Volvo Order of Merit, the Volvo PGA

Championship and until 2008, the Volvo

masters. In 2009, Volvo remained a title

sponsor on the European Tour.

The Volvo brand and the game of golf are

synonymous with each other. Indeed, it

was Volvo that pioneered the development

of the European Tour as it is known today,

the Volvo Tour, the Volvo Order of Merit, the

Volvo PGA Championship and until 2008, the

Volvo Masters. In 2009, Volvo remained a title

sponsor on the European Tour. And that is not

all; Volvo also has a passion for amateur golf,

club golf, the game played by over 60 million

people on over 30,000 golf courses in almost

every country of the world.

Volvo’s association with sports in India

Volvo Ocean Race – The biggest sailing race

in the world and one of the largest sporting

events – sailed its way for the first time on

Indian shores in December 2008.

An ultimate mix of world class sporting

competition and on the edge adventure, Volvo

Ocean Race was a unique blend of onshore

glamour with offshore drama and endurance.

Chennai Open – Volv o Auto India is the proud

official car partner for two consecutive years

for the only ATP Tennis tournament in India.

The tournament saw an impressive line up of

both domestic and international players

PGA Tour professionals, the best golfers in

the world, know the importance of tracking

their rounds to identify the strengths and

weaknesses in their games. Now, with

the launch of a new golf website, www.

Roundtrackerpro.com, players of all abilities

can track their rounds like a pro to pinpoint

areas in their games where improvement is

needed.

La Mesa, CA – PGA Tour professionals, the

best golfers in the world, know their games

inside and out and now golfers of all abilities

can gain greater insight into their own games

with the Round Tracker Pro Performance-

Profile Golf Journal.

CINRUM Publishing Group, LLC,

publisher of the Round Tracker Pro Golf

Journal, announced today the launch of its

new website, http://www.roundtrackerpro.

com. And the introduction of the ten-round,

golf journal designed to improve the games of

golfers of all handicaps and skill levels.

Murray Nicholson, CINRUM

Publishing Group’s president, and

founder, and an avid, life-long golfer,

is the author and creator, of the

pocket-size, 138 page golf journal that

provides players with an accurate,

detailed account of each round’s

performance results utilizing some

of the same criteria that PGA Tour

professionals use to track and evaluate

their games.

“PGA Tour professionals know

exactly how far they hit each club,

their statistical averages for driving

distance and accuracy, greens hit in

regulation, sand-save percentages,

up anddown scoring opportunities,

and conversions, and the total number

of putts made each round” said

Nicholson. “They use this information

to assess their performance in each

respective scoring category so that

they can better understand their

game’s strengths and weaknesses and

know what areas of their games to

practice in order to improve” he added.

“Amateur golfers of all abilities

can improve their games as well

by capturing and evaluating the

same information used by PGA Tour

professionals” continued Nicholson.

“Round performance data and

personal game statistics are just

important in amateur golf as they are

in professional golf, perhaps more so.

This information helps amateur players

to better understand the true nature

of their handicaps as it relates to their

scoring ability on the golf course and

provides them with objective data

that can be used to establish future

goals for improvement. Serious golfers

seek meaningful information that can

help them improve and our goal is

to provide them with the necessary

tools to obtain their objectives” said

Nicholson.

“We look forward to growing

our company and providing golf

consumers with quality golf products

that will help them to achieve their

personal best on the golf course and

ultimately enjoy the game at a higher

level” Nicholson added.



Adopt-a-golfer•••

Coach:

Billy NarrainaAdopt-a-golfers Ridwan PurdasyMourad BundhooYohann Kan Wah


During the month of December 2009, Swingtime created the opportunity to send 2 of the participants in the “Adopt-A-Golfer” program to India to observe the workings of the PGTI. There, they also participated in training sessions with Mauritian Golf Pro Billy Narraina and an Indian Professional Golf Coach. This provided invaluable insight for the young golfers into the world of professional golf.

The Swingtime “Adopt-A-Golfer” training program is designed with a multi-disciplinary approach and seeks to provide the participants with a solid foundation that will enhance their golfing careers.

To this end, The 5 minute retro show of Swingtime golf tips will also feature our adopted golfers from time to time. With the advent and demonstrable power of online media, and the international reach of broadcasting programming, the adopted golfers will gain a weighty

•••Adopt-a-golfer


perspective into the business and marketing paradigm that serves a loaded platform for sponsorship and sports branding.

The adopted golfers are under constant evaluation and assessment. Their performance therefore carries the element of self-determination and motivation for success in all golfing spheres, as extolled in the ethics of Golf. Hence an appearance in the show will be the direct result of discipline and hard work and will put the international world of golf in direct contact with the adopted golfer’s profiles.

The Swingtime “Adopt-A-Golfer” Program presents a visionary opportunity for corporate responsibility to be associated with a sustainable and measurable development program. Adopting a young talented golfer is an investment in the golf stars of tomorrow. See your own adopted golfer on television and the internet soon wearing your brand!

ADOPT - A - GOLFER


Golfer’s paradise••• Swingtime & MBC •••

Swingtime Mauritius, The Business of Golf, held a very exclusive Press conference for News Broadcasters and Media on the 10th of February 2010 at the Labourdonnais Hotel at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, to make a very exciting announcement, kick starting a dynamic and spectacular 2010.

Swingtime under the aegis of MARKET INFO DIRECT Mauritius ltd has entered into an agreement with the Mauritian Broadcasting Corporation MBC, to as of March 2010, for a period of 32 weeks; broadcast a program to be known as the “SWINGTIME TALK SHOW”.

The mandate of this 26 minutes show is to provide an insightful perspective into the golfing industry and sport of Mauritius. With such an analysis will come constructive criticism, but more importantly, create a platform for discourse and integration within the golfing fraternity. This will take golf in Mauritius to new untold dimensions. It will serve as a reference for golf amateurs, golf professionals and golf business personalities by bringing added value in demarche’.

This show is a bid to further the aim of democratizing golf in Mauritius. It intends to take the sport into the homes of all Mauritians and give an inside view into all things golf related.

THE SWINGTIME GOLF SHOW



Mr. DHANJAY CALLIKAN (DIRECTOR GENERAL-MBC)&Mr. ALAN DUVAL (CEO MARKET INFODIRECTMTIUS) LTD

Mr. DHINESH RAI KALLEE ( GM- MARKET INFO DIRECT) &Mr. VT RAJAH ( GLOBAL BOARD CHAIRMAN-MINT)

LEFT PAGE:

. ROB GREEFF (MEDIA MANAGER MID) . DHINESH RAI KALLEE

. VT RAJAH

. ALAN DUVAL . DHANJAY CALLIKAN

. JUG GOKHOOL (HEAD OF SPORT NEWS MBC)

Swingtime & MBC •••

MMrMr DHDHDHINININESESESESHHH RARARAIII KAKAKALLLLLLEEEEEE (((( GGGGMMM MMMARARARKEKEKETTT INININFOFOFOFO DDDIRIRIRECECECECT)T)T)T) &&&

Market Info Direct, with the support and hosting by the Mauritian Broadcasting Company will also broadcast a further 5 minutes retro of golfing tips for existing golfers and new-comers, for development and preparation of their game. It will be headed by our in-house Mauritian golf pro champion Mr. Billy Narrainer.

The press conference included the viewing of a video reel of the multiple thrusts of Market Info Direct with focus on the synergy of all the aspects and sectors it is involved in, the business of golf is one such sector generating great international interest within the business world. This was followed by Rob Greeff, Media Manager of Market Info Direct welcoming all present and introducing the concept and aims of the “Swingtime talk Show”.

Mr. DHANJAY CALLIKAN (DIRECTOR GENERAL-MBC)&Mr. ALAN DUVAL (CEO MARKET INFODIRECTMTIUS) LTD

Mr. DHINESH RAI KALLEE ( GM- MARKET INFO DIRECT) &Mr. VT RAJAH ( GLOBAL BOARD CHAIRMAN-MINT)

LEFT PAGE:

. ROB GREEFF (MEDIA MANAGER MID) . DHINESH RAI KALLEE

. VT RAJAH

. ALAN DUVAL . DHANJAY CALLIKAN

. JUG GOKHOOL (HEAD OF SPORT NEWS MBC)


Golfer’s paradise•••••• Swingtime & MBC

Delegates from MBC included Mr. Jug Gokhool, Head of Sports News and Mr. Dhanjay Callikan, Director General of MBC. Both gentlemen in their speeches made reference to the ongoing efforts by MBC in delivering media items to the Mauritian public that opened up the genre of golf as a sport and offering variety in sports broadcasting. The initiation of such golf orientated programming is in line with these goals.

Present in the Market Info Direct representation was Mr. V.T Rajah, Global Board Chairman of MINT who eloquently intimated the positivity generated by investment in projects by Market Info Direct under the drive of Mr. Alan Duval, C.E.O of Market Info Direct.

Mr. Duval reiterated the many opportunities for golf and the business of golf in Mauritius. Development and progress of the sport required the participation of investors with regards to corporate responsibility and that motivates the success of programs such as “The Adopt A Golfer” initiative. Laying a good foundation in developing young golfing talent is vital in ensuring that Golf in Mauritius takes it rightful place on the international stage. He thanked the sponsors for their ongoing support and recognised and acknowledged their valuable input financially who without would not ensue success.

The press conference concluded with a signatory ceremony committing Market Info Direct and the Mauritian Broadcasting Corporation to the fulfilment of the said SWINGTIME TALK SHOW.


Golfer’s paradise ••••••Swingtime & MBC


INTERVIEW WITH MR Samputh Chari, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF THE FINAL ROUND OF QUALIFYING FOR 2010 PGTI CHALLENGE

A: Mr Charie, thank you from the team of Swingtime Mauritius. As you know, we have come all the way from Mauritius, and it has been a matter of great pleasure and honour for our golfers to take part in the competition and the warm welcome we have received here.

Could you explain how you got involved with the game of golf?

S: It has been a great pleasure having people from various parts of the world to come and play in our golf tour. It is good to know that the PGTI is being spread out. We know that it is a fully growing tour now, and that is why we have welcomed you all who are taking part in this tour.

Being a sportsman before, mainly in cricket, I injured my knee. I couldn’t play cricket after that. Then, a friend of mine who was selling steel would do business on the courses, and it could also be attributed to that amount of business is done on the course, and that’s how I entered the game of golf. I started playing golf, loved golf and now, help run this tournament.

MR

SA

MP

UTH

CH

AR

I

A: What goes on behind the scenes in organising such an event or golfing tournament in an administrative aspect? What are the sorts of problems or difficulties that occur when planning to host a tournaments like this?

Interview avec Samputh ChariDirecteur de PGTI Challenge

Swingtime Magazine: Comment s’est développée cette passion pour le golf ?

Sum Charie: Etant un ancien sportif, pratiquant le cricket , je me suis un jour blessé au genou, ce qui m’a empêché de m’adonner à ce sport. Or, un jour un ami qui effectuait des travaux sur un terrain de golf m’a demandé si j’étais intéressé à faire du golf. C’est de cette manière que je me suis intérresé au golf. J’ai commencé à jouer au golf, avoir une passion pour ce sport et aujourd’hui à organiser de tournoi.

Comment une compétition de golf de niveau international est organisée administrativement ? Quels sont les problèmes auxquels vous vous être confrontés dans la préparation d’une telle compétition ?

Il faut d’abord trouver un sponsor car il est difficile d’en trouver un pour parrainer un événement de cette envergure. Si vous arrivez à mettre la main sur un sponsor, il faudra forcément satisfaire ses exigences. Ensuite, il faudra chercher un terrain de golf et réunir les joueurs pour y participer. Or, si vous n’êtes pas en mesure de réunir tous ces éléments, il vous faudra le faire personnellement.

••• India Interview



S: First and foremost, you need to get a sponsor. In order to host an event, you need sponsors and they are very hard to get, so when you do, you have to please their every need. The next issue is getting a golfing course, and lastly, getting the players involved to play the event. So these are the key issues: the sponsor, the course, and the players. So you have nothing, if you don’t have all these three.

Then, you have to meet your sponsor requirements, your course requirements and your player requirements. As far as players are concerned, we have a team who see to all the rules and regulations. So obviously, you are going to battle with these three particular issues. We have a fully fledged team. A marketing team that organises the events for us, an operations team that puts everything into place, then we have a tournament team, that takes care of the technical parts of an event. The technical part is obviously done via the tournament director, which I happen to be. When we come to the golf course, everything is finalised to what we want. 90% of any success at a golf tournament is due to course marking. That takes care of most of the issues, and the most important part in golf. And all those involved are qualified, and know what they are doing.

A: Regarding the economic crises; quite often corporate houses are cutting down on costs. Did you have any difficulties in getting any procreation from the sponsors in this kind of economic scenario?

S: As I’ve said, we have a marketing team, and they could probably spread more light on the sponsors. However, we do manage quite a few events, so we have not felt it.

A: About the playing standards, the players who are taking part, are you satisfied with the players and those coming from abroad?

S: I am highly confident right now. The authority of golf is improving all the time. We work hard, we get good golf courses and now, we have very good equipment, as far as technology is concerned.

And we are willing to work hard. With all these three foundations put together, it will make for a much better player. People even go abroad to learn.

A: We spoke to Mr Mundy, who said the PGTI is looking forward to make golf more accessible to all classes of people in India.

S: The unfortunate part is that we don’t have very many public golf courses. We would like more public courses to be opened. We have one such golf course in Delhi. The LANSHRAY Golf Club, where anyone can walk into. We need more courses like that, where you can just walk in and play.

A: As an Indian, personally, I would like to see golf as popular and loved as sports such as cricket or football. Is the ministry interested in helping to achieve this?

Nous avons heureusement une équipe qui supervise ces différentes opérations tant au niveau de la logistique que celui de joueurs qui sont appelés à participer dans cette compétition. Parallèlement, nous avons une équipe de marketing pour organiser les événements et une autre pour suivre des aspects techniques d’une compétition internationale. Je m’occupe personnellement les aspects techniques .Quand il s’agit du golf, tout est finalisé en fonction de nos besoins. Quelque 90% de la réussite d’un tournoi de golf est lié au marquage du terrain. Il faut savoir que tous ceux qui y sont impliqués sont des gens qualifiés.

Par rapport aux crises économiques, on constate que les corporates commencent à réduire des coûts. Eprouvez-vous des difficultés actuellement pour obtenir des parrainages dans un tel contexte économique ?

Comme je vous ai expliqué, nous avons une équipe de marketing qui a la responsabilité de contacter les sponsors. Mais je peux déjà vous dire que nous avons organisé un certain nombre d’événements qui ont bénéficié des parrainages. Donc on n’a pas réellement ressenti les effets de telles coupures budgétaires au niveau de sponsorship.

Etes–vous satisfait du niveau de joueurs qui participent dans cette compétition, notamment de ceux qui viennent de l’étranger ?

Je suis très confiant actuellement dans la mesure où les autorités de ce sport s’améliorent constamment. Nous travaillons très dur, nous avons de bons parcours et de bons équipements. Toutes les conditions sont réunies pour former d’excellents golfeurs. Il y a même des gens qui partent à l’étranger pour des stages de formation.

•••India Interview



S: The ministry could help as far as amateur golf is concerned.A: We have our own events in Mauritius, and in May, the Swingtime Corporate golf challenge in Mauritius. You are more than welcome to come and participate, as well as the participation from more Indian golfers in Mauritius. Do you think there would be an interest amongst Indian golfers?S: It depends on what kind of events there are. Thank you for the invitation. In terms of players, golf is growing; people will travel anywhere to play if they have the means.A: Swingtime Magazine has a programme where we help young talented golfers get special training, and travel all over the world. It’s called Adopt-A-Golfer programme. We have two young golfers, who are learning and gaining experience from the pros. What are your thoughts, on helping junior golfers?S: It is a great idea in a budding golfing career. Teaching them what to do, what is expected of them.A: We would like an exchange programme, where Indian players could come to Mauritius. Would the PGTI encourage such a venture?S: It is very encouraging. I’m sure you will get a lot of responses from them

Nous avons parlé à M. Mundy récemment et il nous disait que PGTI se propose de rendre le golf accessible aux Indiens de toutes les classes sociales. Qu’en est-il au juste?

Le seul inconvénient est que nous n’avons pas assez de parcours de golf publics. Nous aurions souhaité avoir plus. Nous avons un seul à Delhi, connu comme LANSHRAY Golf Club où tout le monde peut avoir accès. Nous avons besoin plus de parcours de golf comme celui-ci.

Comme un Indien, j’aurai souhaité que le golf devienne plus populaire et aimé comme le cricket ou le foot-ball. Est-ce que le ministère y sont réellement pour que cet objectif soit atteint assez vite ?

Le ministère peut aider en ce qui concerne le golf amateur.

Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge est prévu en mai prochain . Ce sera un événement de taille dans le calendrier de ce sport à Maurice.Les participants son les bien-venus.

Pensez-vous qu’une telle compétition peut intéresser les golfeurs indiens ?

Cela dépend de quels types d’événements. Merci pour l’invitation. Les golf intéresse certainement les joueurs qui voyageront partout dans le monde pour y pratiquer s’ils ont évidemment les moyens.

Swingtime Magazine a un programme qui permet aux golfeurs talentueux de bénéficier de formation spéciale et de pouvoir voyager à travers le monde. Ce programme, connu comme Adopt-A-Golfer, permet actuellement à deux jeunes golfeurs d’opérer à côté des professionnels. Que pensez–vous de cette initiative ?

C’est une excellente idée que de façonner la carrière d’un jeune golfeur pour bien les montrer ce qu’on attend d’eux.

Nous aurions aimé monter un programme favorisant des échanges entre les golfeurs mauriciens et indiens. Est-ce que PGTI est favorable à une telle initiative ?

C’est très encourageant. Je suis sûr que vous aurez un accueil positif.

••• India Interview


Golfer’s paradise•••••• Uday tours

UDAY TOURS TRAVEL AGENT AND TOUR OPERATOR, NEW DELHI, INDIA

UDAY TOURS & TRAVEL PVT. LTD. is the fastest growing tour operator company in India, generating a turnover of around 13 Crore. UDAY was launched in New Delhi as a new enterprise to boost tourism to India on 9th April 1989.

The company is promoted by Mr. Vinay Marwah the Managing Director who is well known in the industry for the past 24 years. Mr. Rajiv Mehra, the director, has also been in the industry for 23 years and together with 47 years of experience and knowledge, UDAY is lead by experts in the field. UDAY has a network of offices and agents not only in India but throughout the world.

They are recognized by The Department of Tourism, Government of India and are members of:• International Air Transport Association(IATA)• Indian Association of Tours Operators ( IATO)• The National Tour Association (NTA) USA• American Society of Travel Agent (ASTA)• Travel agent association of India (TAAI)• IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators)

Through extensive experience and excellent service, a good rapport with the Hoteliers has resulted in a unique position where they have negotiated excellent rates to give maximum value of money to their clients. Consequently for the year 1999-2000 they received the NATIONAL TOURISM AWARD.

Swingtime - Issue 924 www.swingtimegolf.co.za

Golfer’s paradise •••Uday tours

Golf TOURS IN INDIAUDAY TOURS AND TRAVEL is a golf tour specialist’s travel agency. In India you can play golf almost anywhere and this outdoors sport is widely played by a cross-section of people set

in the country's often-dramatic background. In the hills and high Himalayan vastness, in metropolitan cities and in small towns, by lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates, out in the desert and in old British cantonments... the flavor of India is visible everywhere that golf in the country is played.

Dramatic venues in India offering golf are truly memorable experiences. Tee off from the highest golf course in the world, watch a peacock dance amidst old monuments strewn in the middle of the course or sip a cup of tea at a colonial styled clubhouse.

Golf in India has a very rich heritage as it was the first country outside of Great Britain to take up the game of golf. The Royal Calcutta Golf Club, established in 1829, is the oldest golf club in India, and the first outside of Great Britain. With the growing influence of the British in the Indian empire, the eighteenth century saw a mushrooming of new golf clubs. Wherever land was available and grass grew, golf found a new HOME.

At Uday Tours, holidaying is just not about hopping from place to place, and for that matter Golf is just not about hitting a ball. Holidaying and golf- play is all about a complete relaxation of the mind and body which leads to rejuvenation. In this pursuit, Uday Tours have designed a Golf vacation that is a lifetime experience with the help of their trained golf and yoga teachers.

Yoga and golf you ask? Consider though how many times you have begun the golf season with very high scores, short drives and plenty of aches and pains with the addition of a frustrating lack of concentration? If this happens more than you would like, why not do something different? Stretch Your Way To Better Golf!

Flexibility, strength, balance, core conditioning and endurance are the physical components required to achieve peak golf performance. Concentration, state of well-being, balance, ease and vibrant alertness is the mind connection, and to this end "Yoga for Golf". Uday Tours and Travel can arrange training programs for yoga and meditation techniques designed to benefit all levels of your golf game.

CORPORATE GOLFCorporate Golf has become an intrinsic part of the business landscape. Uday Tours acknowledges that more and more

business deals are concluded on the golf course than in the board room. There is no better way of building sound and lasting business relationships than through the game of golf. Hence Uday Tours also specializes in the organizing, planning, managing and promoting of corporate golf events.

Their experience and expertise ensure a smooth flow of events in the planning and organization of golf events with a role spanning across a broad spectrum of activities beginning from initiating concepts to the detailed execution of the tournament. Services include the following:

CONCEPT DESIGNPre event planning, Event Scheduling, Identification and booking of venues. Innovation and changes.PARTICIPATION & COMMUNICATION• Compiling participant list in liaison with customer databases• Liaison with co-sponsors for nominated participants• Dispatch of invitation letters, invitation cards.• Personalized verbal co-ordination with invitees & participants - Follow ups via fax, telephone & SMS.

GOLF OPERATIONS• Formulation of Rules and regulations including usage format of play.• Complete scoring and compilation of results• Coordinating F & B arrangements at the Golf Course• Overall hospitality and participant interaction at the clubs• Overall conduct of the tournament & prize distribution ceremonyCOLLATERALS• Inputs on all written communication sent out to the participants• Fabrication & installation of signageLIAISON WITH PRESSCelebrity and PR company / golf media Coordination

Experiencing Golf Courses in IndiaGolf was already played in India for 65 years before the first major course was opened in the USA in 1888. Today, a large

number of international- standard courses designed by big guns such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trend Jones Jr. and Greg Norman have been established in India, providing golfers with ample challenges. In addition there are many new courses opening in 2011 designed by well known players liked Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, and Graham Cooke.


•••Uday tours

Golfer’s paradise•••••• Uday tours

India became part of the international golfing circuit in 1964 with the launch of the Indian Open. Today, golfing in India has indeed come a long way with a large number of Indian players competing and winning on the international circuit. Golf enthusiasts including women, continue to grow in numbers, and new courses are added almost every year. The Indian PGTI is increasing the amount of money every year with the great support of corporate sponsors and their interested parties.

India has also hosted many European and Asian tour events such as the Johnny Walker Classic (USD 10 million), Emmar MGF (USD 10 million), Indian Open (USD5 Million) and Sail (USD5 Million)

Golf Courses: Some of the well known Championship and Scenic golf courses in India are: Royal Spring Golf Course - The course with Dal Lake and pine dotted mountain is no doubt one of the most

beautiful golf courses in Asia. Gulmarg Golf Course: Is situated at an altitude of 2650 meters. Highest green golf course in the world. Jaypee Greens: A Greg Norman design championship course. The course measures 7350 yards. Golf course

with 14 lakes and 88 bunkers spread across the golf course make it more challenging to play. Delhi Golf Course: Built in 1931. The players tee off from the Lodhi Dynasty tombs or get held up because a

peacock who decides to perch itself on the green. The DGC, an 18-hole par 72 championship size golf course - 6882 yards, is also home for many big and well known events of Indian, Asian and European Tour.

Eagleton Golf Village: The Pacific Coast Designs Group from Australia designed the Eagleton Golf Village. It is a few kilometres away from the city of Bangalore, but once you are there, it is a self-sufficient golfing oasis. The Golf Village employs excellent hospitality and accommodation and various other activities make it worth visiting.

MAIN GOLF COURSES IN India GOLF CLUB / COURSE PAR LENGTH NO. OF HOLES TYPE

Delhi Golf Club 72 6869 YARDS 18 GREENS

Noida Golf Course 71 6738 YARDS 18 GREENS

Army Golf Course, Delhi 70 7023 YARDS 18 GREENS

Classic Golf Resort, Gurgaon 72 7023 YARDS 27 GREENS

Presidency Golf Club, Bombay / Mumbai 70 6223 YARDS 18 GREENS

Bangalore Golf Club 71 6203 YARDS 18 GREENS

Ootacamand Gymkhana Club, Ooty 70 6074 YARDS 18 GREENS

Shillong Golf Club 70 5873 YARDS 18 GREENS/ BROWNS

Kodaikanal Golf Club 71 6122 YARDS 18 BROWNS /GREENS

Mysore - Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar Golf Course 70 5446 YARDS 18 GREENS

Royal Calcutta Golf Club 73 7189 YARDS 18 GREENS

Tollygunge Club, Calcutta / Kolkata 71 6512 YARDS 18 GREENS

www.swingtimegolf.co.za26 Swingtime - Issue 9

••• State of Golf

A garden not without its thorns. By Robert Greeff

Mauritius is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It is a visual festival of spectacular scenery that stops you dead in your tracks. Soaring mountains shaped by volcanic activity of years past, reach up to the sky with drama and gravitas. Breath taking beaches grasp for the azure embrace of the

Mauritius, Golf’s Paradise


Indian Ocean. Sunsets here are vistas painted in the depths of your soul. And golf? You might ask. The answer is simple. Mauritius dishes up a banquet for the golfer of every persuasion and level seeking a challenge, relaxation and entertainment.

www.swingtimegolf.co.za Swingtime - Issue 9 29

•••State of Golf

For the Golfer, Mauritius caters in numerous and wonderful ways that surprise and delight. It has many courses designed by the highest echelons in the golfing world and are integrated with the most magnificent surroundings. I have stood on golf courses here overlooking the ocean. I have seen fairways that rivalled the most picturesque gardens. I have watched golfers tee off into striking horizons. The golfing experience here immerses one in the understanding that playing golf in this milieu is special, enhanced by the sweet meditation of paradise. It is the perfect place to consider the philosophies that golf extols.

Tourism, one of the powerful thrusts of the Mauritian economy, and golf, seemingly go hand in hand. Mauritius increasingly draws international golf champions and assimilating the added value of “business and golf”, increased investment. For all purposes, Mauritius appears poised to take its place on the world stage of International golf. And this has raised some questions and observations.

Can Mauritius host a full blown golf tournament akin to the PGA? At a surface glance, the prevailing opinion is obvious. Yes it can. There have been many tournaments of international calibre hosted at various golf clubs to reasonable success. As far as infrastructure goes, there are beautiful courses. But after noting how 2 international tournaments took place over the same period of time at different golf courses,

I have to consider the vacuum of co-operation that exists within the golfing fraternity here. Granted, Mauritius is a small island and it is becoming more and more apparent that rather cynically, the powers that be are very much concerned with meeting the bottom line. More feet on their own courses equal more revenue for them. Due to the global crisis, the golf pie has become exceedingly smaller. It’s an everyman for himself and golf for us all approach. Intellectually, this sentiment is in stark contrast to what golf teaches. “ To Share”.

Does the sport of golf have the support of the local population? After canvassing the viewpoints of local Mauritians I garnered some very revealing responses. Many believed rather firmly, that golf is for the rich and for tourists and even though they acknowledged that golf played a considerable role in tourism for Mauritius, it remained out of the reach of the average Mauritian. So even if they were interested, there was no place for them to play. Mauritius has no public driving range or public golf course. Mauritians by their nature are very interested in sports. Football and horse racing is a national pastime. Given this predilection, I suspect that if the necessary were done to facilitate the access of the everyday man or woman, they would take to it rather easily. Is this a presumptuous assumption? Taking into account that caddies at golf courses are predominantly Mauritian, with many displaying a natural flair and aptitude for the sport, I would not think so. In fact, quite a few Mauritian Golf Pros began as caddies. I can only shudder to think of the astonishing potential talent going to waste in the absence of training schools, public courses and driving ranges. The next Tiger Woods does not even realise that he is, and more than likely will never reach his potential if government and the golfing fraternity fail to endeavour to recognise and do something practical about the matter. With golf elevated to a competitive sport in the Olympics is Mauritius even interested in developing a team?

Is there a decisive leadership within golf in Mauritius? Is the sport on a path that will seize opportunities being presented? Is there a conducive sense of solidarity and sincere support for those who wish to see golf democratized and opened up? Or will we continue to see a linear approach that can hamper something truly unique reaching untold heights? I can only remain optimistic and positive. This is paradise after all.

paradis, mauritius.

where golf is

so much more

than a game.

three 18-hole golf courses, including the

spectacular par 72 paradis championship

course set between a turquoise lagoon and

the stunning le morne mountains. the greens run

along the spectacular seashore, with water

hazards set amidst lush tropical landscaping.

tee off just a few steps from your suite.

play golf in a unique setting and pursue your

passion from tropical sunrise to sunset...

www.beachcombertours.co.uk

for more information please call luxury specialist tour operator beachcomber tours on 01483 445 626or visit www.beachcombertours.co.uk � reservations may also be made at your local travel agency

dream is a serious thing

cons

ultin

g av

enue

Golfer’s paradise••• Perspective•••

The launching in February last, of huge airport infrastructural works with the construction of a new and modern terminal by 2013 goes in line with the country’s commitment to play a leading role within the region. More than anything else, an airport is a key component to showcase a country’s economic achievement.

The existing terminal at SSR International Airport has made its time after more than 10 years. It has fulfilled its mission as targeted in the Master plan worked out by British Airport Authority in the 90’s.

Today, airport facilities are under pressure with a booming tourism

industry and a highly developed export-oriented sector.

Conscious of this challenge, Airports of Mauritius, a public company incorporated in 1988 and owner and operator of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, has embarked on this important development project aimed at responding to government’s aspirations of welcoming 2 million tourists by 2015. Similarly, it will help in playing a strategic role in the economic development of the country as the airport is the only gateway for air access.

Nouvelle aérogare pour répondre aux objectifs de croissance touristique Le lancement en février dernier d’importants travaux aéroportuaires avec a la clé une nouvelle aérogare moderne en 2013 s’inscrit dans la volonté du gouvernement de jouer un rôle phare dans la région. Mieux, un aéroport demeure une composante essentielle pour démontrer le rayonnement économique d’un pays.

Il ne fait pas de doute que l’actuelle aérogare de l’aéroport SSR a déjà fait son temps après plus de 15 d’existence. Elle a rempli sa mission telle qu’elle a définie dans le plan directeur prépara par British Airport Authority dans les années 90. Aujourd’hui, force est de constater que les infrastructures aéroportuaires sont sous pression avec des passagers en constante hausse découlant d’une industrie touristique florissante et d’un flot de marchandises qui passent par l’aéroport.

Conscient de ce défi, Airport of Mauritius, une compagnie publique incorporée en 1988, qui est propriétaire et operateur d’aéroport international SSR Plaisance, s’est lancée dans un important projet de développement pour répondre à ala fois aux objectifs du gouvernement d’accueillir deux millions de touristes d’ici 2015.

Parallèlement, les nouvelles infrastructures seront appelées jouer un rôle stratégique dans le développement économique du pays dans la mesure où l’aéroport reste le principal passage pour accéder au continent africain.

THE TOURISTS ARE COMING

NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL TO RESPOND TO TOURISTARRIVALS


Golfer’s paradise •••Perspective •••

AML, dirigée par Serge Petit, qui a eu une expérience dans la gestion aéroportuaire au Canada, a conclu un partenariat avec Aéroport de Paris pour piloter ces travaux du nouveau terminal. Ceux-ci sont finances par Exim Bank à travers un prêt assorti d’un taux d’intérêt préférentiel.

Airport Operations Ltd (ATOL), dont le Chairman est Rajiv Servansingh, l’actuel président de la Compétition Commission et ex-Manager du Board of Investments à Mumbai s’est confiée la responsabilité de suivre les opérations des travaux ATOL est détenue 90% par AML alors que la différence, soit 10%) y revient à ADP Management, une filiale de ADP.

AML s’appuie sur cette alliance stratégique pour veiller à ce que les travaux se déroulent sans anicroche tout en s’assurant aussi que le terminal soit une réalité en 2010.

La conception architecturale a été réalisée par ADP qui privilégie le confort des passagers à travers les différents services proposés dans l’aérogare.

Le nouveau terminal s’attendra sur une superficie de 57,000 mètres carrés, soit cinq fois plus grand que celle du centre de conférences Swami Vivekananda. Selon le plan, des espaces de 3,400 mètres carrés seront alloués pour abriter des activités commerciales, un salon de 2,200 mètres, 52 comptoirs d’enregistrement et 8 passerelles télescopiques.

Louis Berger International a été choisi pour suivre l’évolution des travaux et s’assurer dans le même temps qu’ils soient complétés selon le calendrier établi.

AML ne s’est pas limité seulement la construction de ce terminal.

En effet, la compagnie travaille en étroite collaboration avec différents operateurs afin d’assurer que le développement aéroportuaire se fasse d’une manière cohérente et intégrée.

D’autres projets sont dans le collimateur AML, dont la construction dune deuxième piste, l’extension du taxiway ainsi que de nouvelles facilités de stationnement pour les utilisateurs. Une zone spécifique a déjà était identifiée pour les activités de cargo et de port franc ainsi que pour le développement d’autres opportunités commerciales, dont une cité aéroportuaire intégrée.

AML Ltd, headed by Mr. Serge Petit who has been exposed to airport management in Canada, has teamed up with Aéroport de Paris to undertake this airport development to the tune of 10 billion rupees financed by Exim Bank of China through a loan with preferential interest rate.

Airports Operations Ltd( ATO), chaired by Rajiv Servansingh, current Chairman of Competition Commission and ex-Manager of Board of Investments office in Mumbai, has been set up to supervise construction works .

ATOL is owned by AML which holds 90% of the capital, with ADP Management holding the rest.

AML relies on this new strategic partnership with ADP to see to it that the new terminal becomes a reality within the next three years.

The design of the building has been worked out by ADP and it focuses

on delivering improved user experience.The new terminal will run a surface area of

57,000 square meters which is five times bigger that the area of Swami Vivekananda. An area of 2200 meters will cater for commercial activities with 52 check-in points.

Louis Berger International has been chosen to monitor the works and to see to it that it is being completed within a time schedule.

This new terminal building is being constructed by China State Construction Engineering. It will certainly position SSR Airport as a five-star one within the region and help by capturing more air traffic.

AML is not limiting itself to the construction of this new terminal building. In fact, it is working in close collaboration with different airport and off-airport operators to ensure a coherent and harmonized development of the airport.

Other projects in the pipeline include the construction of a second runaway, the extension of existing taxiway, the existing taxiways on the airside, as well as additional parking facilities on the landslide for airport users. Specific zones within the airport have also been identified for cargo and Freeport authorities as well as for the development of other commercial opportunities such as an integrated airport city.



•

•

•

•

•

Benz & Partners View Issue 86 February 2010


Golfer’s paradise ••••GGGoooollllffffeeeerrrr’’’’ssss ppppaaaarrrraaaaddddiiiisssseeeeeeeeeeeeBenz & Partners •••

t was a late Th ursday afternoon, when I entered the gates of the Constance Le Prince Maurice, and was greeted by a sign which read: “Here the birds slow down, why don’t you?” A Zen-like invitation to relax was my thought. Th e arms of serenity embrace you with one’s fi rst step into this 5-star hotel. I am led to a chaise longue in front of an infi nity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. An ice-cold vanilla tea quenches my thirst. It takes but a moment to realise the absence of the noise that surrounds one’s everyday existence. Th ere is only the ambient melody created by the running water of fountains and the hush of the sea lapping at the shore. Everywhere, the eye falls only on peacefulness, and tranquillity ensues. Cool marble in pale sandy shades, warm wooden slattern decks and the décor; a knowing glance to spices like nutmeg, saff ron, cinnamon and paprika subtlety hints at the exotic. Here indoors translates seamlessly to outdoors. In fact, the mood of the structural elements is of openness. Th is hotel exhales… and I do too.

I am told that the Constance Le Prince Maurice pays tribute and homage to the Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau, who blazed open the spice route and promoted the trade of “divine essences”. Th e hotel is nestled within a location of exceptional scenic beauty, a natural paradise bathed in a unique atmosphere of serenity and well-being. With that to consider, I am shown to my room.

A unique experience by Robert Greeff

My room is a haven. Th e décor is a harmonious intersection of the beauty of the environment and the intention to unwind and relax. Over-sized wooden furniture beckons to be reclined in. Th e use of wood, stone and thatch lends the room a natural and exclusive charm, and becomes a womb of refi ned and easy-going elegance. Th e necessary, i.e air-condition, hair dryer, mini bar, satellite television, CD/DVD players, telephone-answering machine, wireless internet access (wifi ), a choice of pillows on arrival and individual safes are all evident. Transition from a huge and comfortable bed (to dreamily fl oat away on) to the indoor seating area to the balcony with divan, is an exercise in ultimate relaxation. Again, the colours echo the spice-route theme in a calm fashion, with the space seeking to be a balm for the soul. Th e hotel includes 76 junior suites, 12 senior suites and 1 Princely suite. Apart from relaxing by the gorgeous beach, or spending the day pool-side, should you muster up the energy, some of the free activities include golf, windsurfi ng, snorkelling, glass boat excursions, waterskiing and kayaking. Other paying activities include scuba diving, deep sea fi shing cruises and spa and beauty treatments.

Constance le Prince Maurice off ers a sumptuous range of Mauritian-infl uenced and international cuisine. My meal at the Le Barachois (one of 3 restaurants) was something unusual.

I


Le Barachois has the fame of being the only fl oating restaurant on the island of Mauritius. Its entrance is via a snaking gangplank through mangrove trees. You go on a voyage of discovery in more ways than one. Th e restaurant is situated on the lagoon. Table seating is on fl oating decks. In the distance the ocean whispers salty secrets. Th ere is a gentle sway, lulling you into a culinary fantasy, as you embark on an expedition with fl avours as your guide.

I chanced on the black pepper sarakwa and red tuna tartar on a bed of mango and cucumber as a starter. It was akin to diving into the Indian Ocean on a hot day. A textured, exotic and refreshing dish, with fl avours that lingered and beguiled. My main course was duck fi llet with star anise. A memorable and magical dish that captivated with a complicated dance of spices. Dessert was served by the chef. My selection included a pistachio and coconut tartlet with fresh cherry and a chocolate cup fi lled with dark chocolate mousse and drizzled with dark chocolate sauce, an entrancing fi nish to a mesmerising meal. Th e venue creates a languid and intimate ambience. It is suff used with a soft honey light that dances on the water around it. Th e service was superb with waitrons attentive, knowledgeable and polite.

Service at the Le Prince Maurice completely exceeded my expectations. It is a co-ordinated eff ort and something to behold. Th e staff appears to operate on a 6th sense, virtually intuiting your needs and desires before you are even aware of them. Everyone employs an all encompassing attention to detail and acute observation. One’s preference for salted or unsalted butter is taken note of, preferred drinks are remembered, your sunglasses are cleaned by the pool side, you always return to a topped up glass of water, napkins are folded upon return to a dinner table, all staff greet you by your name when they pass you, in short, no eff ort is spared to make you feel like a valued guest.

I spoke to Ms. Dalida Noellis, Th e Assistant Manager over a pre-dinner aperitif and enquired about the service levels of the staff . She indicated that many had come from hotel schools and go through a training regime at the Constance Hotel Training Program. To create a space of defi nitive relaxation for the guest, service in all aspects is discreet and omnipresent. Together with the stylised Indonesian design, the location by the beach and amazing food, the hotel crafts a sublime experience for the senses. “We strive for perfection in service excellence here at Le Prince Maurice”, said General Manager Christophe Plantier. “Our guests are used to the best and we endeavour to deliver that and more. Guests leave this hotel with memories unique and unsurpassed.”



Ladies Golf: “Flowers on the Golf Course”

The world of golf is an entity that encompasses a varied spectrum, spanning through gender and age. Ladies golf occupies a very special niche with an approach to the sport that is intrinsically unique. I spent the day with the Lady Golfers of the Ladies Golf Club; organised under the auspices of the Mauritian Golf Federation at the Gymkhana Golf Club.

I met with Mrs. Kamla Beeharry, the Ladies Golf Captain for the year, who provided me with some insight into the Ladies Golf Club as we walked the 18-hole golf course over a very spirited game. Mrs. Beeharry organises a weekly gathering for the ladies very Tuesday, with them having priority on the course.

The group has become very popular as some lady golfers are not comfortable in playing the tournaments usually held over the weekend. In fact, there very often are more lady golfers participating on the Tuesday session than other competitions.

The group is usually composed of between 14 to 28 ladies of varying levels and handicaps. The main objective is to provide a space where women are at ease to enjoy golf together. The Tuesday mornings work well in accommodating many of the ladies other commitments.

Ladies Golf•••

www.swingtimegolf.co.za38

Chantal Pitot, Marcelle Blackburn,Marijenne Sonneck, Caddie: Ram, Angela Peer, Josephine Harel, Captain: Kamla Beehary, Helene Espitalier Noel

Swingtime - Issue 9

Golfer’s paradise •••Ladies Golf •••The fun quotient is high with

the feature of a “Ball Sweep”. Each lady brings a new ball, which is shared with the 1st 3 winners. The remaining 2 sets go into a lucky draw.

Once a month, a competition for the ladies club is sponsored by a company, with prizes and drinks and snacks. Which I am lead to believe the ladies rather relish and generates a lot of excitement.

After a round of golf, the ladies meet for a meal at the clubhouse and this promotes a strong social aspect to the game with the space to share ideas and the occurrences of everyday life. Many of the ladies are avid golfers and enjoy spending their time with each other. This was very evident when an unexpected tropical down pour had the ladies undeterred from them getting the most out of their game of golf. They played on steadfastly in good cheer through the rain, a clear indicator of their commitment and enthusiasm.

The only criterion to join the group is that you have a handicap. But it is to be noted that tolerance and acceptance of all levels of play is in effect. Ladies from other golf clubs are regularly invited to play which keeps it fun and adds spice. The ladies visit other golf courses around the island enhancing appeal.

Ladies golf clubs like these enhance the character of golf in Mauritius. According to Mrs. Beharry,”Golf is beautiful, every lady should play!”


Josephine Harel

Kamla Beehary

Angela Peer

RUTH LINDERAsset manager and Lady GolferAnlagemanager und Golferin

Ruth Linder ist Bankier mit langjähriger Erfahrung, die sie als Führungsspitze bei internationalen Geldinstituten erworben hat. Ihr fundiertes Wissen bildet die Grundlage der zuverlässigen Kundenberatung im In - und Ausland. Spezialgebiet sind Werterhaltung und nachhaltiges Wachstum der Vermögen ihrer Kunden.Nach der Leitung einer UBS Filiale bis 1997, zog es Ruth Linder zunächst nach New York, ehe sie sich zwei Jahre später der Dresdner Bank Switzerland Ltd. anschloss.Bis 2004 war sie verantwortlich für das Private Banking Region Deutschland Süd.Seit 2005 ist sie Partnerin in einer externen Vermögensverwaltung.

Ruth Linder is an entrepreneur with many years of experience and leadership, attained as a member of senior management with numerous internationally active banks. She is intellectually adept and by employing the powerhouse of skills and knowledge, creates a foundation for reliable advice through unfailing competence and success providing support to

customers at home and abroad. Her speciality is the protection and growth of her client’s wealth, focusing on the backing up and augmentation of assets. She is also an avid golfer taking the same passion for her profession to the greens.

Ms. Linder began her banking career in the mid-80’s, and up until 1997, she was the Director of a USB branch. After a stay in New York, she joined the Dresdner Bank (Switzerland) Ltd as Director in 1999. Till 2004,

she was responsible for private banking in the

southern region of Germany.


Ruth Linder •••

R G : What singular characteristic has contributed to your success in the fi eld of Asset Management?

R L : Without a doubt it is passion. I am very passionate about the work that I do. When you get excited each morning about what you do, you automatically strive for the best. This drives you to constantly endeavour for perfection. Challenges and obstacles that you encounter are dealt with expedience, and with a view that they serve as a learning process, and that the knowledge and experience generated is benefi cial. In so doing, my clients can clearly see the passion for the work and service I deliver.

R G : I am sure that with the zeal and enthusiasm with which you approach your profession, it must contribute to a certain level of trust that your clients impart.

R L : Indeed. The “trust” relationship between asset manager and client is of the highest degree. You have to be beyond reproach. In my own personal capacity I have worked very hard to establish and maintain the element of trust within my working relationships. You get to know your clients very well. In a sense you take care of their well being and ensure the legacy of their hard work, achievement and heritage. Taking care of their wealth often blurs into taking care of them. I have had certain clients who trust me implicitly, so much so that I have arranged funerals for their loved ones. When one works so closely with clients in the spirit of trust, over the years they become your friends. Many dear friendships have begun as clients.

R G : In the light of the recent global economic crisis, Asset management has become vital.

R L : Absolutely. In a way we see into the future and minimize risk. Of course nothing is completely predictable, but through careful risk analysis and risk management we plot a path to ensure success. The main focus of this process should be the result of customer satisfaction. To achieve this one must be knowledgeable about all aspects that may be required by the client. That, and also be sensitive and attuned to the client’s needs.

R G : How long have you being playing golf?

R L : I began playing golf about 6 years ago. I went to Spain with a friend: Mrs. Christa Wolf, a client of over 10 years, and she played. During my stay there I walked an 18-hole course. It was a unique experience. Golf on a course is so different to what you see on television. When I returned home, I contacted a Golf Pro and took lessons. The wonderful thing about golf is that there is so much to learn and know, particularly about yourself. It’s a process. You have to be patient. And that is the greatest aspect that golf delivers on a personal level: an intrinsic view on the value of patience, courage and calculated risk.

R G : What do you enjoy about golf the most?

R L : Well, there is the social aspect. What better way to be networking while doing it outdoors? I also enjoy the fact that golf challenges me. It’s about striving for the perfect shot. And like my work, it has to be imbued with passion. Each game of golf is never the same. There are days when you play fantastic and everything comes together. Then there are days when nothing seems to go right. But, there is always an opportunity to do better and learn more. I also enjoy the feature of camaraderie and competition, especially when playing with gentleman golfers. And of course it keeps me fi t and toned.R G : What are your thoughts on Swingtime: The Business of Golf and the Swingtime Adopt-A-Golfer initiative?

R L : It is a fantastic medium of presenting the multiple aspects of golf in Mauritius to the rest of the world. The places covered with regards to the hospitality industry are of great interest and together with the variety of profi les included on business related personalities generates added value to business leaders who are also golfers.The Adopt-A-Golfer program is a wonderful expression of corporate responsibility identifying and developing the natural golfi ng talent of youngsters who don’t have access to sponsorship. In so doing the development of their careers progress much faster with all the necessary support.

R G : And now for the million dollar question. When will we be seeing you again in Mauritius?

R L : I look very much forward to returning to Mauritius to participate in the 2nd Swingtime Corporate Challenge in May this year. It is the ideal event for business leaders to come together via the sport of golf.

Mrs. Christa Wolf

Swingtime - Issue 9 www.swingtimegolf.co.za42

••• Ruth Linder

www.swingtimegolf.co.za Swingtime - Issue 9


R G : Welches Charakteristische Merkmal hat zu ihrem Erfolg im Bereich des Asset Management beigetragen?

R L : Zweifelsohne die Leidenschaft. Ich bin mit Herz und Seele bei der Arbeit und freue mich jeden morgen auf meine Tätigkeit. Das ständige Streben nach Perfektion erfolgt somit automatisch. Herausforderungen gilt es mit Erfahrung zu meistern und Hürden als Bestandteil des ständigen Lernprozesses zu betrachten. Meine Kunden schätzen die Berufserfahrung und den Service den ich ihnen biete.

R G : Ich bin überzeugt, dass dieser Einsatz und Enthusiasmus den Grundstein für das Vertrauen Ihrer Kundschaft bilden.

R L : In der Tat. Das Vertrauen zwischen einem Anlagemanager und seinem Kunden ist das entscheidende Kriterium. Ich habe sehr hart daran gearbeitet meine Zuber-Lässigkeit unter Beweis zu stellen um ein fundamentales Vertrauensverhältnis in meinen Geschäftsbeziehungen zu erlangen. Man kennt seine Kunden und ist verantwortlich für ihre Vermögenswerte. Als Anlagemanager habe ich zu vielen Kunden eine sehr enge Beziehung entwickelt. Durch dieses Vertrauensverhältnis haben sich viele Freundschaften entwickelt.

R G : In Hinblick af die allgemeine Wirtschaftskrise ist Anlagemanagement wichtiger denn je.

R L : Absolut. Wir orientieren uns langfristig und begrenzen die Risiken. Natürlich ist nicht alles voraussagbar, doch eine gründliche Risikoanalyse führt zum Erfolg. Im Mittelpunkte stehen hierbei die Kundenzufriedenheit. Um diese zu erreichen gilt es unter Berücksichtigung aller Einfl ussfaktoren, die Strategie an die Bedürfnisse des Kunden sowie der aktuellen Marktsituation anzupassen.Wie lange spielen Sie schon Golf?

R L : Es ist ein hervorragendes mediales Instrument um die zahlreichen Aspekte von Golf in Mauritius der Weltöffentlichkeit zu präsentieren. Die erstklassigen Hotels, die Immobilien-Projekte, die geradezu legendäre Gastfreundlichkeit und natürlich die Vielfalt an Persönlickkeiten aus der Geschäftswelt. Das Adopt-A-Golfer Programm ist ein wunderbarer Ausdruck der gesellschaftlichen Verantwortung, junge Menschen in ihrer Entwicklung zu unterstützen damit sie schneller Fortschritte erzielen.

R G : Zu guter letzt, die wichtigste Frage überhaupt. Wann sehen wir Sie wieder in Mauritius ?

R L : Ich hoffe bald und zwar zur zweiten Swingtime Corporate Challenge. Das ist der ideale Branchenübergreifende Golf-Treffpunkt für alle Geschäftsleute.

R L : Ich habe vor 7 Jahren eine Freundin nach Spanien zu einem Turnier begleitet. Als Caddy habe ich ihr Spiel verfolgt und fand das faszinierend. Es wirkte ganz anders als wenn man es im Fernsehen verfolgt. Nach meiner Rückkehr habe ich einen Pro kontaktiert und Unterricht genommen. Das wunderbare am Golfen ist, dass man während des Lernprozesses sich selbst kennen lernt. Auf persönlicher Ebene, verdeutlicht Golf die Bedeutung von Geduld und Demut.

R G : Was gefällt Ihnen beim Golfen am besten?

R L : Nun das ist natürlich neben dem sportlichen auch der gesellschaftliche Aspekt.Es gibt keine bessere Art Leute kennen zu lernen während man im freien ist. Mir gefällt auch die Herausforderung. Das Streben nach dem perfekten Schlag. Genau wie meine Arbeit, verlangt Golf nach Leidenschaft. Jede Runde ist anders. An einigen Tagen spielt man fantastisch und alles läuft wie am Schnürchen, an anderen scheint nichts gelingen zu wollen. Doch es gibt immer die Möglichkeit Fortschritte zu machen. Mir gefällt auch die Kombination aus Kameradschaft und Turnier. Ja und zu guter letzt hält mich Golfen fi t.

R G : Wie beurteilen Sie Swingtime: The business of Golf und die Swingtime Adopt-A-Golfer Initiative?


Ruth Linder •••

304 STAINLESS PUTTERS – MALTBY

ww

w.g

olf

wo

rks.c

om

02 PUTTER Highlights:Manufactured from soft 304stainless steelSkin milled to precisespecifications3-way face milling produces atruer rollAnti-glare finishHeel / Toe body styleHigher MOI (for comparablecategory styles) resists twistingon off-center hits, producinga more online and controlleddistance rollOptimum 4˚ loft on all modelsRequires a straight putter shaft

03 PUTTER Highlights:Manufactured from soft 304stainless steelSkin milled to precisespecifications.3 way face milling produces atruer rollAnti-glare finishSmall Mallet body styleHigher MOI (for comparablecategory styles) resists twistingon off-center hits, producinga more online and controlleddistance rollOptimum 4˚ loft on all modelsRequires a double bend puttershaft (TT1002P).

304 Model 02

304 Model 03

02 AtAddress

02 Face

304 02/03 PUTTER SPECIFICATIONSloft lie bore weight head blade shaft shaft± 1° ± 1° angle (±3gms) style length type tip02-4° 72° N/A 385 gm. heel/toe 4.700" straight .370"

03-4° N/A 90° 396 gm. sm. mallet 3.920" double-bend .370"PUTTER DETAILS:Finish: Black PlatingMaterial: 304 Stainless SteelFace Milling: 3-WayShaft Rec.: 02-Straight putter, 03-Double-bend/90° bore 100+

MPF

H E D O N L Y

02 Sole

03 Face

03 Sole02 At

Address

Go To: www.golfworks.com

Open 24 Hours Per Day!


•••Tech & Trends

Tech & Trends•••




www.swingtimegolf.co.za 4447444444444447477774747777747444444444444444444444444444747Swingtimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ---- - IIsIIsIsIsIsssssususue 9999999999999999999999999999

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGoooooooooooooooooooooollllllllffffffffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr’’ssssssss pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaddddddddddddddiiiiiiisssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

A World of Natural Hydration

Chaque goutte de TAO HYDRATION vous apporte les vertus

stimulantes du ginseng et la vitamine C de l’acérola, mais aussi les

propriétés bénéfiques du cassis sur la souplesse des mouvements,

le tout combiné à un apport en minéraux. Pour entrer dans un

monde d’hydratation et de mouvement et retrouver la voie de

l’essentiel. www.taodrinks.be


Beige et blanc, voila un ensemble classique agrémenté de ce pullover léger en Beige et blanc, voila un ensemble classique agrémenté de ce pullover léger en coton et acrylic arborant un écusson brodé sur des losanges très tendance.coton et acrylic arborant un écusson brodé sur des losanges très tendance.

Beige et blanc, voila un ensemble classique agrémenté de ce pullover léger en coton et acrylic arborant un écusson brodé sur des losanges très tendance.

golf

fash

ion

Swingtime - Issue 948


Beige et blanc, voila un ensemble classique agrémenté de ce pullover léger en coton et acrylic arborant un écusson brodé sur des losanges très tendance.

Des couleurs classiques (rose, beige et marine) au service

de la mode et de la modernité.

Losanges, rayures obliques,

broderie, tout est là pour souligner

la féminité qui est en vous. Jusqu'aux

accessoires coordonnés : soquettes

à losanges, ceinture et chapeau

léger en paille papier à rayures...

sans oublier leparapluie qui

sous les rayons d'un soleil intense

se transforme en "parasol" !

ggol

ffash

iogol

f fash

ion

Golf fashion


GOLF FASHION POUR HOMMES

Messieurs, osez le mariage de la couleur et duclassicisme avec ce pantalon à carreaux qui agrémentera votre polo uni. La ceinturefaçon croco, rose, blanche ou mauve sera l'accessoire idéal pour cet ensemble moderne.



Business on the golf courseDon’t you worry, I have no intention to bore you with the odd etiquette of golf, although some of you may think it would not be such a bad thing to remember the good manners we all expect on the course.

No, since we are dedicated to the business of golf, let me give you a quick road map to successful business on the fairways and in the roughs.

Apart from continental Europe, where people still tend to over evaluate the sporty side of the game, golf is the ideal platform for business and partnerships. Chief executive offi cers, managers and all those wishing to be called so one given day, know that sharing the common frustration with their game promotes the ideal environment for business talk.

Remember the 2 golden rules :

First: If you can’t shoot under a 100 gross, take some lessons with your local Pro fi rst and improve your game. Of course, this recommendation does not apply if YOU are the CEO.

Second : If you are trying to land a large account with a potential business associate, there is no need to laugh on your possible customer’s sliced tee-shot landing out of bounds.

Let’s get serious… even if you play with someone who is head and shoulders above you, do not let him (or her) win, just because you want to gain the business. Play golf in a relaxed manner and gain that prospect’s respect.

Anyway, taking business on the golf course is for sure the best business decision of your life.

Enjoy the game,

Dieter

Affaires sur le parcours de golfNe vous inquiétez pas, je ne compte guère vous lasser avec des leçons sur l’étiquette de golf, bien que certains seraient ravis si nous rappelions le bon comportement que nous

tous exigent sur le parcours.

Non, étant donné que nous publions un magazine qui relie le business au golf, je veux plutôt vous suggérer quelques conseils pour la réussite de vos aff aires sur les fairways et dans les roughs.

A l’exception de l’Europe continentale, où le coté sportif du golf est dorénavant

souvent surévalué, golf off re la meilleure base pour les aff aires. Les PDG et managers du monde entier et ceux qui rêvent d’en devenir, ont compris que la frustration partagée lors d’une partie est l’opportunité par excellence pour les aff aires.

Voici les deux règles d’or :

1 : Si vous n’êtes pas en mesure de jouer un score en dessous de 100 brut, veuillez d’abord consulter votre pro pour améliorer votre jeu. Toutefois, ignorez ce conseil, si VOUS êtes le PDG.

2 : Dans le cas où vous comptez gagner un client ou investisseur important, apprenez à résister au désir de rire lorsqu’il, ou elle, tape son drive avec slice hors limite.

Soyons sérieux… si vous jouez avec quelqu’un vous dépassant d’une hauteur de tête dans la hiérarchie, ne le laissez pas pour autant gagner dans l’espoir d’assurer un contrat. Jouez golf de manière décontractée, visant à convaincre votre partenaire d’aff aires.

De toute manière, faire du business sur le parcours de golf au lieu du bureau, sera toujours la meilleure décision de votre vie.

Bonne partie,

DieterDieter Praun is a renowned fully qualifi ed PGA Pofessional and golf expert in the german spoken countries, having translated over 15 golf best-sellers and entertaining the golfi ng crowds as the leading golf commentator for Eurosport and NBC-Television for nearly two decades. He was the Golf Director of Mauritius prime golf resort, the Constance Belle Mare Plage before his appointment as Director of Operations for Market Info Direct. Dieter has lived and worked in Indonesia, Switzerland, Tunisia, France, Germany, UAE, Holland, Canada, USA and Thailand. His broad experience in the golf and media industry provide consultancy services with the required objectivity to existing facilities wishing to review their strategies and operations as well as new developments striving to exceed the demands of tomorrow.

ww

w.s

win

gtim

egol

f.co.

za

53Swingtime - Issue 9

Swingtime - Issue 9 www.swingtimegolf.co.za

Golfer’s paradise••• LABOURDONNAIS Hotel•••

Fine dining at the LabourdonnaisLife in the 21st century is a maelstrom of never-ending tasks and deadlines, so much so

that that the preparation of food has been crunched down into 10 minutes by celebrity chefs. Does this state of affairs herald the death knoll of fine dining and haute cuisine? The answer unfurled at a dinner party hosted by Labourdonnais Hotel General Manager Rolph Schmidt.

Fine dining as a concept illicits visions of crisp white table cloths and exceptional standards in china, glass ware and silver ware. It can however be distilled down to 3 main aspects namely: the menu, service and atmosphere. These elements however cannot reach their heights unless contained in an elegant space. The venue in question was room 516; a Presidential suite. It is a spacious and luxurious environment, tastefully decorated in pale gold’s with the lightest touches of amber. Rich textures added warmth and a sense of comfortable sophistication. The room glowed with a mellifluous light with pockets of gentle illumination creating a soulful mood, and looked out onto the Caudan waterfront, a kaleidoscope of colour at night. The stage in many respects had been set.

Rolph Schmidt is an astute man, with an impeccable attention to detail. His guest list including an amiable blend of individuals from Mr. Alan Duval (CEO of Market Info Direct), Mr. V.T Rajah (Global Board Chairman of MINT), his wife Mrs. Marla Rajah, Mr. Mondher Ouerfelli (CEO of Mondolife), Ms. Ruth Linder (Asset Manager from Zurich), Ms. Pamela Patten (Television Producer) and myself Rob Greeff (Media Manager M.I.D and Editor Swingtime Magazine).



Golfer’s paradise •••LABOURDONNAIS Hotel •••

It is not needful to feature a lengthy menu, but haute cuisine requires that it should be unique. Gastronomic joy can easily be fashioned in the confident and creative hands of a chef wielding seasonal ingredients when designing dishes. Of course a wine list should have but one goal: to have each wine engage in an intimate and symbiotic relationship with each individual dish.

This particular menu read like a sacred text hinting at culinary enlightenment. The wine list enticed with Louis Roderer Brut (a firm favourite of Mr. Schmidt), Tariquet ‘Petit Manseng’ and Plaisir de Merle Sauvignon Blanc. The courses seduced with Caviar d’aubergine a’ Lacetra effuellee de Chantilly au balsamique blanche; Poelle de foie gras à la mangue “Baissac”; Langoste juste rotie, plamiste braise’ et sa sauce aux crustaces rehaussee au porto and followed with moelleeux de chocolate manjari et sa glace au macadamia. A supernova of flavours and textures that enchanted and elevated the dining experience to something transcendent. The exquisite craftsmanship was an epicurean epiphany that engaged the senses with adept skill akin to the culinary divine.

Wine and dishes were served by gentleman in immaculate black suits. They were attentive, unobtrusive and moved smoothly through the courses, indicative of professionalism and service levels at the Labourdonnais.

Our host, a font of sophistication, was dexterous in humour and conversation. Many words of appreciation and thanks by all followed.

After a dining experience that can only be described as beautiful and sumptuous, it was clear to me that haute cuisine and fine dining at the Labourdonnais is alive and flourishing under the watchful eye of Mr. Rolph Schmidt.

It is a moment in life that we should all partake in at least once. It is true that food is necessary to sustain our existence, but like art it can take one on a journey that will touch your heart and leave you forever changed. We define our passing through life with our senses. To taste something exquisite is to truly live!




5656565656565656566565656656565656565656565655656666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666665555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555565656565656565656565655655556 SwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwSwwSSwSwwwwinininiinininnininiininnnininiinininingtgtgtgtgtggtgtgtgtgtgtgtgtgtgtgtgtggtgtgtgggg imimimimmmimimimimiiiiimimiiimimimimime ee e eeee eee eeee ee e e eeeee - - IsIsIsIsIsIIsIsIsIssIsIsIssIsIsIssIsIsssususususususususususususususususususususuusue ee e eeee eeee e e e e eeeee 999999999999999999999 www.swingtimegolf.co.za

GGGGGGGooooooolffffffffeeeeerrrrrrr’’’’’’’’ssssss ppppppparaddddddddiiiiiisssseeeee


The foundation of a good golf

swing begins with your feet.

Bio-mechanical analysis

indicates as each foot must

move differently, certain

stresses and pressures are

created within the feet

during their distinctly

varied motion. The back foot

must allow for greater

protracted pronation

during the follow through

on a golf swing than the front.

It is understood that the weight

distribution in your pre-swing

stance will begin on an even

basis and shift during the

progression of the swing.

Factor in the repetition

of the golf swing motion,

with the assortment of

pressures and stresses

placed on the feet,

together with walking

on fairways; it is no

surprise that painful feet

are a common

complaint amongst

golfers.

fit round •••



Des practiciens en santé physique

recommandent des semelles

intérieures pour atténuer les

douleurs aux pieds dont souffrent

les golfers. Ces semelles sont

placées à l’intérieur des chaussures

pour donner plus de stabilité et

de support.

Le Journal of Manipulative and

Physiological Therapeutics montre

comment les golfeurs peuvent

apprendre à lancer la balle plus

loin , améliorer leur performance

personnelle et remporter un

score moyen.Bien sûr, l’importance

des chaussures ne peut être sous

estimée. La valeur d’un bon fit

et d’une traction doit être

prise en considération.

La beauté du golf est le fait que

vous soyez toujours à l’extérieur ,

bien souvent dans des cadres

enchanteurs.Il ne faut pas en

conséquence laisser des douleurs

aux pieds détruire votre

activité principale ou encore

empêcher un parfait swing.

N’oubliez pas de consulter votre

spécialiste de santé en cas de

douleur. Il vous référera à un

spécialiste en podologie ?

Un bon swing commence

sans doute avec les pieds.

Les analyses biomécaniques

indiquent que chaque pied

doit bouger différemment.

Une certaine quantité de

stress et de pressions sont

créés à l’intérieur des pieds

au moment de chaque mouvement.

Il est évident que l’extrémité du pied

permet de se coucher sur le

ventre d’une manière prolongée

pendant l swing. Un certain

nombre de facteurs demeurent,

qui sont assortis de pressions

et autre stress au niveau des

pieds. D’ailleurs, ce n’est pas

surprenant que les pieds

douloureux sont des griefs

communs parmi les golfeurs.

Des conditions y relatives

rapportées par les golfeurs sont :

Plantor fascitius , causée par une

douleur au talon. Des golfeurs

avec une « pronation excessive »

donnent généralement des

douleurs au centre du pied

Metatarsalgia, de douleur au

niveau des pieds provoquée

par les cors ou une peau dure.

Morton’s neuroma, une inflammation

du nerf entre les métatarsiens

causant de douleur atroce pour

les golfeurs marchant tout au

long du fairway.

Tendonitis, une inflammation

du tendon très fréquente chez

les golfeurs quand les pieds sont

mis sous d’intenses pressions

pendant un swing.

fit round •••


Golfer’s paradise•••Prevalent conditions reported by golfers are:Plantor fascitius, commonly called heel pain. This habitually results due to “excessive pronation” (also referred to as hyper-pronation, lowered arches of flat feet), and describes a foot which pronates too much, for too long and at the wrong time during the gait cycle. Normal pronationmovements absorb theimpact of walking or running and disperse the impact a foot makes by stretching and flattening the arch as the foot rolls inward. Golfers with excessive pronation hence very often, report pain located in the centre of the feet. Metatarsalgia, a pain in the fore foot region often caused by corns or hard skin.Morton’s neuroma, an inflammation of the nerve in between the metatarsals (the bones at the sole of the foot), often causing severe pain for golfers who walk the fairway.Tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendon that runs along the arch region. This is a very common injury to golfers as the foot is placed under intense pressure during the swing.

Health and fitness

practitioners recommend

orthortic inserts (insoles),

to alleviate associated

pain in the feet

experienced by golfers.

These orthortic inserts

are placed inside the

shoe to provide stability

and arch support. They

are available over the

counter; which assist in

reducing minor discomfort,

or can be custom made; which

ensure controlled foot motion,

redistributes weight evenly

across the foot and

accommodates pain or

impairment. They further

go on to correct body posture

during the golf swing.

The Journal of Manipulative

and Physiological

Therapeutics indicates

usage by golfers improved

balance, allowed the ball to

be hit harder and on average

a achieved a lower score.

Of course, the importance

of shoes cannot be discounted.

The value of a good fit, traction

and stability should always

be kept in mind.


fit round •••



ONE KEY ONE SOLUTIONfor your investment growth

* Investment opportunities * Business opportunities * Networking* Strategic partnership benefit * Professional Recruitment Services

* Financial services

Market Info Direct as an added valued service provides you with biz bits news

Market Info Direct distributes Swingtime Magazine to business leaders in 17 countries worldwide

M A R K E T D I R E C T ( M t i u s ) L t dI N F O


Veranda Group Launches New Corporate Identity for Two Hotels

Veranda Group, hotel cluster of Rogers Group, has just launched “ Heritage Resorts”a new corporate identity for two hotels in Bel Ombre, namely Le Telfair and l’Heritage, two leading hotels. The two 5-star hotels propose two different exotic experiences: Heritage Awali invites tourists to evade into the glimpse and taste of Africa whilst Heritage le Telfair is inspired with a softened lifestyle of the past. These two resort hotels are located in the tourist zone of Bel Ombre where Rogers Group has already invested 8 billion rupees since the last six years. Rogers Group’s CEO, Philippe Espitalier-Noël says that such an investment is the biggest ever undertaken by a single private sector operation for the last ten years.

Nouvelle identité pour deux hôtels du groupe Veranda

Le groupe Veranda, le pôle hôtelier du groupe Rogers, vient de lancer «Heritage Resorts» qui regroupe sous une nouvelle identité deux des hôtels gérés par le groupe à Bel Ombre. Il s’agit Le Telfair et l’Heritage qui opèrent au niveau du segment haut de gamme du groupe hôtelier. Les deux hôtels 5 étoiles offrent, selon la direction de Veranda, deux expériences mauriciennes singulières, à savoir Heritage Awali qui invite à une évasion aux subtils accents d’Afrique alors que Heritage le Telfair s’inspire d’une certaine douceur de vivre d’autrefois. Ces deux établissements hôteliers sont implantés dans la zone touristique de Bel Ombre où le groupe Rogers a déjà investi près de Rs 8 milliards en six ans, ce qui représente, selon le CEO du groupe Rogers, Philippe Espitalier-Noël, le plus gros investissement individuel du secteur privé de ces 10 dernières années.

Biz bits•••



AML Signs Contract with China State Construction Engineering Corporation

China State Construction Engineering Corporation has been awarded the construction contract of the new terminal by Airports of Mauritius Ltd. Construction works, estimated at 10 billion rupees, will be fi nanced through a concessionary loan of 9 billion rupees from Chinese government whilst the Government of Mauritius will contribute to the rest. AML and Aéroport de Paris were teamed up to set up a private company in 2008 named Airport Terminal Operat ions Ltd ( ATOL) to undertake the design, construction and marketing of the new terminal. The latter will be of a surface area of 57,000 m2, of which 3,400 m2 of space have been earmarked to house commercial activities. The terminal will have a capacity to accommodate up to 4million tourists and be equipped with 52 check-in points.

Le contrat du nouveau terminal à China State Construction Engineering

Construction Engineering Corporation ( CSCEC) qui a été choisie par Airports of Mauritius pour l’exécution des travaux du nouveau terminal de Plaisance. La construction de ce nouveau terminal, estimée à 10 milliards de roupies, sera réalisée à travers un prêt concessionnaire du gouvernement chinois de 9 milliards de roupie, la différence étant assurée par l’Etat. AML et Aéroports de Paris se sont constituées en société privée en 2008 ,Airport Terminal Operations Ltd ( ATOL) pour prendre en charge la conception, la construction et l’exploitation de la nouvelle aérogare. Celle-ci sera d’une superfi cie de 57000 mètres carrés, dont 3400 m2 seront réservées à des activités commerciales.

Le nouveau terminal disposera d’une capacité d’accueil de 4 millions de voyageurs par an et de 52 comptoirs d’enregistrement.

Des profi ts de 1,9 milliards pour Barclays Maurice

Barclays Maurice a enregistré des profi ts annuels de Rs 1,9 milliard en 2009, un résultat qui est inférieur à celui de l’année précédente mais qui est néanmoins satisfaisant, selon la direction, compte tenu de l’environnement économique international avec les effets de la récession. Selon Ravin Dajee, le Managing Director, Maurice a réalisé la meilleure performance des 14 pays de la région Emerging Markets au sein desquels le groupe Barclays est présent. Concernant les perpectives pour 2010, il est confi ant que Barclays Maurice s’est bien positionné pour améliorer le niveau de profi tabilité.

Barclays Mauritius Records Annual Profi t of 1.9 Billion Rupees

Barclays Mauritius has recorded annual profi t of 1.9 billion rupees in 2009, which is lower than the previous year but which is considered as being satisfactory by management given the economic environment with the effects of the global recession on the country’s economy. Barclays Mauritius’ MD, Ravin Dajee says that Maurice has registered the best fi nancial performance of the 14 regional countries of the Emerging Markets. As for its performance in 2010, Ravin Dajee is confi dent that Barclays Mauritius is well positioning to register a better performance and increase its profi t levels.

Biz bits •••



Golfer’s paradise•••When you reach the top,

stay there.

Golfer’s paradise •••Profi le by Asian tours •••

KIRADECH APHIBARNRAT

COUNTRY Thailand

DATE OF BIRTH 23/07/1989

RESIDENCE Bangkok

FAMILY Single

TURNED PRO 2008

SHARES THE LEAD WITH KNUTZON AND LEE AT ASIAN TOUR INTERNATIONAL


Golfer’s paradise••• Golfer’s paradise•••••• Profi le by Asian tours

Bangkok, February 4: Thailand’s rising star Kiradech Aphibarnrat battled to a four-under-par 68 to share the first round lead with American Jason Knutzon and Brazilian newcomer Lucas Lee at the season-opening Asian Tour International on Thursday.

The 20-year-old Kiradech, a former world junior champion, rolled in five birdies at the Suwan Golf and Country Club to join Knutzon, who played despite being ill, and Lee atop the leaderboard at the US$300,000 event.

Filipino Mars Pucay shot the season’s first hole in one en route to a 69 to trail in tied fourth place with Singaporean duo Quincy Quek and Lam Chih Bing, Sweden’s Richard Karlberg, Korea’s Kim Dae-hyun, Australian Rohan Blizard, Thailand’s 14-year-old amateur Atiwit Janewattananond and Hideto Tanihara, an eight-time winner in Japan.

Entering the week, the burly Kiradech declared his intention of breaking through for a first title in Asia and a round helped greatly by his big-hitting game pushed him to the forefront.

“I’m very happy. I hit many wedges into the greens and got four birdies from close range. This is my chance to win. I’ll try to keep it up as it’s my goal to win on the Asian Tour,” said Kiradech, who finished 30th on the Order of Merit in his rookie season last year.

“I drove the ball well and my putting was really good. It’s a tough course. The pins were tucked and the greens are really firm and fast. I had to stay patient out there. It’s a very good first round,” added the Thai, who dropped a lone bogey on the 18th hole, his ninth of the day.

Knutzon rose from his sick bed to set the morning pace. The two-time Asian Tour winner has been down with fever for the past two days but he lived up to the adage ‘Beware the sick golfer’ by firing five birdies against a lone bogey.

KIRADECH APHIBARNRAT

Kiradech is one of the most exciting young players to emerge from Thailand. After a strong amateur career where he won the World Junior Championship twice, he has stamped his class in the play-for-pay ranks. He almost secured his career breakthrough on the Asian Tour in 2009 at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters. The talented Thai led into the final round but had to settle for second place after being caught by Rick Kulacz who shot a closing 63 to win by one shot. He also finished tied fifth in the Iskandar Johor Open and seventh in the Queen’s Cup to finish 30th on the Order of Merit. He earned his card from Qualifying School with a top-10 finish. He also finished runner-up in the 2007 Southeast Asian Games and 2007 Putra Cup. Nicknamed Asia’s John Daly due to his grip it-and-rip it attacking style of play and hefty physique.

CAREERHIGHLIGHTS

VICTORY(2) 2004 Macau Open, 2007 Motorola International Bintan, Indonesia


Golfer’s paradise •••Golfer’s paradise •••Profi le by Asian tours •••

“It’s pretty amazing when you have something else to think about,” said a weary Knutzon. “Luckily it was pretty cool this morning which helped but I was kind of gassing it in the last few holes. Anytime you shoot under par, it should make you feel a bit better.”

Lee, who is of Korean origin, made the most of his Asian Tour debut by tying for the lead late in the day, thanks to a birdie at his last hole. “I hit a lot of greens and made the putts I needed to make today. I wasn’t hitting a lot of fairways,” said the 22-year-old,

who graduated from Qualifying School last month.

It was truly an exhilarating start to the new season, thanks to Pucay’s magical ace at the third hole which came on the back of an eagle as he recovered from an outward 38 to end the day just one off the pace.

“I turned in two over and hit a great five wood to three feet for eagle on the par five second hole. Then I stepped onto the next tee and made a hole in one,” said Pucay. “This ace is my gift for my wife (Leslie) as it’s our 15th wedding anniversary today.”

After 15 years on Tour, Pucay is desperate for a first title. “Hopefully this year, it’ll be time for me to win. I’m going to play more aggressively, especially with my putting. I’ll charge a bit more when I’m in position to win,” he said.

The highly-rated Quek, who earned his card from Qualifying School, was delighted to start strongly where he finished his round in style with a 20-foot birdie conversion. “My putting helped. I drained quite a few longs ones. I was hitting it alright and kept it in play.

When I had opportunities, I made them which was nice,” said the 22-year-old.

Defending champion James Kamte of South Africa, whose clubs arrived on Wednesday night, was four under through 10 holes but stumbled home with five bogeys to settle for a 73.

Sponsors of the Asian Tour International include Kinogolf, Panasonic, Singha, Ricoh, Srixon and Inetol.

Leading first round scores68 - Jason Knutzon (USA), Kiradech Aphibarnrat (THA), Lucas Lee (BRA)

69 - Rohan Blizard (AUS), Quincy Quek (SIN), Hideto Tanihara (JPN), Kim Dae-hyun (KOR), Atiwit Janewattananond [A] (THA), Richard Karlberg (SWE), Lam Chih Bing (SIN),

Mars Pucay (PHI) 70 - Tatsuhiko Ichihara (JPN), Kunal Bhasin (AUS), Ben Fox (USA), Ben Leong (MAS),

Antonio Lascuna (PHI), Jbe Kruger (RSA), Han Seung-su (KOR), Frankie Minoza (PHI), Siddikur (BAN), Oscar Fraustro (MEX), Piya Swangarunporn (THA), Kim Hyung-tae (KOR)

About the Asian TourAs the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads

the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its

membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle

of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include J.Lindeberg (Official Apparel Partner), Ricoh (Official Office Solutions

Provider), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier) and Srixon (Official Ball). Sentosa, Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, is the Home of the Asian Tour.

For further information, please contact Asian Tour’s Chuah Choo Chiang at tel:+6012 2172 123. Also visit www.asiantour.com for Live Scoring.


Golfer’s paradise••• Golfer’s paradise•••

MYANMAR OPEN MAKES A RETURN TO ASIAN TOUR SCHEDULE Yangon, February 2: The Myanmar Open will make a welcome return onto the Asian Tour Schedule after a four-

year lapse following an agreement between Air Bagan and the Asian Tour to revive the popular championship. Due to the tremendous success of last week’s Air Bagan Myanmar Masters presented by IBTC, which marked

the historic launch of the inaugural Asian Development Tour, Air Bagan has decided to extend its commitment to the game by title sponsoring the Myanmar Open.

The Air Bagan Myanmar Open presented by IBTC will be held from April 8-11 at the Pun Hlaing Golf Club,

which was also the venue of the Myanmar Masters, and offer a total prize fund of US$300,000. Myanmar’s national championship was last played in 2005 when Australian Scott Strange defeated Thailand’s

Thongchai Jaidee for the title. Officials believe the Air Bagan Myanmar Open presented by IBTC will provide a further boost to the professional golf landscape and sports tourism in the country.

Tay Za, Chairman of Air Bagan and President of Myanmar Golf Federation and Myanmar PGA, said the growth

and promotion of Myanmar as a tourist and golfing destination will be enhanced with the timely return of the Myanmar Open.

“Through our title sponsorship of the Air Bagan Myanmar Open, we are confident of attracting more visitors to

our peaceful and beautiful country. Besides entertaining fans with four days of world-class golf action, visitors will also enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the Myanmar people,” said Za.

Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han was delighted that the Myanmar Open would feature prominently

once more on the Asian Tour Schedule, where the new season kicks off this week with the Asian Tour International in Bangkok.

“We are thrilled to welcome back the Myanmar Open. This is made possible with the strong support of our loyal

partners and sponsors who are committed to professional golf in Myanmar,” said Han. “On behalf of our talented players, I would like to express our fullest appreciation to Air Bagan and IBTC for

their wonderful support and initiative to revive the Open. After their involvement with our first Asian Development Tour event last week, we are honoured that both organizations have now extended their support by helping to revive the Myanmar Open.

“As a player-led organization, the Asian Tour will continue to grow the game across the region and create

playing opportunities for our talented members,” added Han. Zaw Moe, one of Myanmar’s finest golf exports, said the return of the national championship would contribute

greatly towards improving the standard of golf in Myanmar. He is also looking forward to competing against Asia’s best players in his home country again. “It’s always

special to play in front of your home fans. I’m looking forward to it and I will be ready to give my best,” said Moe, winner of the Singapore Open in 1997.

The Myanmar Open was inaugurated in 1996 and the list of champions includes illustrious names such as

three-time Asian Tour number one Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand, countryman Boonchu Ruangkit, American Anthony Kang, South African James Kingston and Chinese Taipei’s Lin Keng-chi.

••• Asian tours



India holds the proud record of having produced the most number of Asian Tour Order of Merit champions, through Singh in 2006 and 2008, Atwal in 2004 and Jyoti Randhawa, the country’s first Asian number one in 2002.

In between those proud moments for Indian golf, others have launched their careers by securing the big ‘W’ next to their names.

Gaurav Ghei, Feroz Ali, Shiv Kapur, S.S.P. Chowrasia, C. Muniyappa and Bhullar have all added their names onto the Asian Tour’s Roll of Honour with life-changing victories.

With new tournaments emerging on the Asian Tour Schedule including next week’s US$2.1 million Avantha Masters, the future looks bright for India.

Singh, who holds six wins in Asia and is now an honorary member of the Asian Tour, credited the Tour for giving him the platform to launch his career which has seen him secure multiple titles in Europe and Japan as well.

“This is where I started from and I will never forget that,” said Singh. “I will always go back and support the Asian Tour. The way the Asian Tour has grown is fantastic to see. I feel and strongly believe that the Asian Tour will continue to grow and produce top-class players.”

Atwal, who has won seven times on the Asian Tour, said the region’s circuit, which has travelled to 19 different countries over the years, helped shape his growing years as a professional.

“My first Q-school was in 1995 and just to learn how to make cuts and be in contention and finally win, all those I learnt on the Asian Tour,” said Atwal. “Those were the best years of my life. I still say it. I had so much fun and everyone are so close. You still see the guys out here, it’s great.”

•••Asian tours

INDIAN GOLF STOCK RISES WITH ASIAN TOUR

Sentosa, February 5: The rise of Indian golf mirrors the growing strength of the Asian Tour where like the region’s established circuit, the nation is no longer regarded as the sleeping giant.

From the likes of Jeev Milkha Singh and Arjun Atwal to

Gaganjeet Bhullar and Anirban Lahiri, India’s fortunes has sparkled through numerous achievements victories across Asia.

S.S.P. Chowrasia and C. Muniyappa, who grew up through humble beginnings, claimed magical victories in 2008 and 2009 to transform their lives while Bhullar broke through last year to win his first title en route to finishing sixth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

Lahiri and Himat Rai are other young players touted for a big future.

Muniyappa, who earned one rupee a day as a forecaddie during his youth, said: “It was very important (to win the Hero Honda Indian Open) because this meant a big win at a big event. I have won only once on the domestic Tour in India but this win on the Asian Tour was a much bigger title. I’ve learnt a lot from playing on the Asian Tour. I gained more experience from tournaments across Asia.”

Their combined success on the Asian Tour, which have lifted Singh, Randhawa, Atwal and Ghei into the top-20 of the career earnings with a cumulative haul of over US$8 million in winnings, have sparked the emergence of a new and exciting generation of golfers.

Former Asian Games gold medal winner Shiv Kapur led the new wave by winning the 2005 Volvo Masters of Asia and since then, a string of other young guns have burst through onto the Asian Tour.

About the Asian TourAs the official sanctioning body for professional golf

in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include J.Lindeberg (Official Apparel Partner), Ricoh (Official Office Solutions Provider), Inetol Headwear (Official Headwear Supplier) and Srixon (Official Ball). Sentosa, Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, is the Home of the Asian Tour.



LEE WESTWOOD

ARJUN CHAKRABORTY’s

Hello friends, welcome to my ‘Astrologer’s Predictions’ again. In this issue, I will focus on a very nice gentleman and a fabulously talented highly ranked golfer Lee Westwood. We will see how Lee is going to perform on the field in the current season and what does the near future hold for him. But, before I move to this, I would like to remind you what I mentioned about Steve Stricker and Tiger Woods in my last article which was actually focussed on Mr.Stricker. About him I wrote ‘he will find his touch and start firing. From around mid February Steve will start impressing us all on the field’. And he did exactly so by winning the very next tournament and rising to the number 2 spot in rankings. About Tiger I wrote ‘Tiger still has the chance to save both his marriage and his golfing career’ at the time when he took an indefinite break from golf. But, now he seems to be thinking otherwise. We will follow him very closely. Now, let us get back to Lee Westwood to whom primarily this article is dedicated. Mr.Westwood will be under influence of the mystic planet ‘Rahu’ or ‘Dragon’s Head’ during this year which will effect some changes in various matters. These changes can be both on and off the field. On the field he may experiment with some new techniques or equipments which can cause some difficulties sometimes. Off the field changes can be related to his living place or some personal issues (not like Tiger of

course!). Especially he should not do much experimentation with techniques or equipments, or he will have to suffer. To be frank,

2010 does not seem to be one of his best years. It will not be bad, but certainly Lee will not be able to recollect 2010 as one of his most glorious years. So, although he will be able to maintain his ranking within the top 7 or 8, he will probably drop from his current ranking of 4 at the end of 2010. Chances of winning any major do not look bright for Mr.Westwood. His efforts for improving his game will be 100% although fulfilment of his targets will be hampered by some injuries. Our best wishes will be with him no doubt. My advice to him will be to take care of his health and stick to simple and uncomplicated game plans. In that way epecially May to July 2010 will bring some big rewards.

Dear friends, in the next issue I will check out and reveal some more secrets about any other gifted

performer. I hope you enjoy reading my articles. Till the next issue,

enjoy and keep fit!

For personal astrological requirements –

[email protected] or +91 9836492521 (Cell)

GOLFERS PREDICTIONS

Astrology •••

techniques or equipments, or he2010 does not seem to be one

It will not be bad, but certainly2010 as one of his most glorbe able to maintain his rankprobably drop from his cur2010. Chances of winning aMr.Westwood. His efforts f100% although fulfilment of some injuries. Our best wisMy advice to him will be to tto simple and uncomplicateIn that way epecially May torewards.

Dear friends, in the nereveal some more

performer. I hopTill the next is

enjoy and k

For preq

71

www.swingtimegolf.co.za

Golfer’s paradise••• Swingtime at the links•••

72 Swingtime - Issue 9

Rolph Schmid

Alan Duval

Ruth Linder

Mondher Ouerfelli

AWESOME AMATEUR GOLF


AWESOME AMATEUR GOLF!Golf is a big sport, with big names and

big money. It has become the lingua franca of the business world. We have seen golf super stars set new precedents and change the marketing landscape of sport forever with millions sitting glued to their screens aglow in the flash of branding campaigns. But hark, there is a juggernaut driving the sport of golf further along its starry path. Welcome to the world of Amateur Golf!

Amateur golf is played by over 60 million people on over 30 000 golf courses in almost every country around the globe. This is a staggering and thought provoking statistic. Evidently, once the bug bites you, that’s it. It will permeate the fulcrum of your existence. Swingtime got a taste of the great fun and magnetism of amateur golf over a weekend at the Links Golf Course at Belle Mare Plage with 4 golfing enthusiasts, all successful in their own professional capacities.

Two teams composing of Alan Duval (CEO of Market Info Direct) and Mondher Ouerfelli (CEO of Mondolife) competed against Ruth Linder (Asset Manager: Zurich) and Rolph Schmid (GM of Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel). These individuals strive for the very best in their relevant spheres of influence. I was eager to see them in action on the greens. Golf, being a sport that begins first and foremost in the mind was bound to illicit some dramatic animation. And it certainly did not take very long at all for this to come to pass.

Swingtime at the links •••

The ‘scramble formula’ was employed. The best shot out of each team was played from, culminating in winning scores. From the onset good natured banter ensued, with many laughs along the way. The scramble format is fantastic to watch. One cannot help but getting swept along the uncanny unpredictable nature of golf, all at a rather furious pace. The elements of drama, tension and excitement all run high. You laugh, cry and cheer as balls are lost, birdies are made, and adrenalin positively fountains as balls are watched skipping on the surface of a water hazard almost making it to the other side safely.

As a new comer to the overwhelming sensations that golf can induce, I could not help but contemplate how the medium of television doesn’t quite get the measure of the stage show that is amateur golf! Them, being amateurs displayed a consummate performance of some marvellous golf, a gamut of fantastic posture, beautiful swings, tactical putting, drives exceeding 200 metres, superb course management and very shrewd strategy.

The ethics of golf were in full force. It’s clear to see an individual’s sense of character become an intrinsic component at work. Al though the game was played for fun, everyone showed a strong determination to win. And who was the winner you may enquire? Well, everyone is a winner when awesome amateur golf is played!



"In March 2009, the company called Emotions Golf Events Ltd created

the first round of a challenge for kids called "Emotions Kids Cup" at Saint

Géran. The aim of this event was to offer the opportunity for juniors to

compete in golf competitions by teams. This challenge, dedicated to young

golfers from 6 to 14 years old, was made up of 7 rounds over one year (the

last one was held at Dodo Club on Saturday 30th January 2010) and 7

different teams: Golf du Château team, 2 Four Seasons Golf Club teams, 2

Tamarina Golf Estate & Beach Club teams, Paradis and Dodo Club.

The Final took place at Golf du Château on the 20th February 2010, with the partners who supported the event over the past year: Haribo sweets, Sun Lolly ice drinks, Tao drinks, Go Sport, Swingtime Mauritius, Paradis Hotel & Golf Club, Tamarina Golf Estate & Beach Club, Golf du Château and Emotions Golf Events.”

The kids started promptly at 9h00 am and enthusiastically too to the course, displaying some exciting golf. MBC covered the event, as part of creating exposure for the world of golf at all levels in Mauritius.

"In M

tttht ee firsst

GGééérarann.n

ccocoompee

gggoog lferss

llasst onne

ddiffferereneneen

TTaammam ririn

ThTheehee pppaartthhee patthee paarSSSuun LLooHHHooteel &&EEEmmotttioo

TThheecccoourssseecccreeatttinng

Golf kids•••

74 www.swingtimegolf.co.za

EMOTIONS KIDS CUP

Golfer’s paradise •••Golf kids •••

EMOTIONS KIDSCLUB - FINAL RANKING

RANKING 1st 2nd 3th 4th 5th 6th 7th TOTAL

1 Kids Tamarina A 86 88 71 79 57 66 48 495

2 Kids Tamarina B 86 88 63 31 87 49 53 457

3 Kids Bel Ombre 79 79 21 75 79 58 48 439

4 Kids Paradi 63 30 75 81 82 37 37 405

5 Kids Dodo A 18 28 88 48 39 58 42 321

6 Kids Four Seasons B 43 39 12 73 57 65 28 317

7 Kids Four Seasons A 49 62 29 58 27 42 21 288

8 Kids Dodo B 62 63 57 59 25 0 0 266

9 Kids Tee Off A 0 0 0 64 82 0 17 163

10 Kids Tee Off B 0 0 0 58 78 0 0 136

11 Kids Links 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Golfer’s paradise•••Golfi ng tips and strategy

BILLY NARRAINAMAURITIUS PROFESSIONAL GOLF CHAMPION 2009

Bunker Shots

The Set up:The aim, stance and alignment are

adjusted to the left of the intended target. Get the club face to be aligned at 90

degrees to the target line. This will set the club face open to the stance and body

alignment, but will square the ball to the target line.

••• Swing it!P

hoto

s co

urte

sy to

Tam

arin

a G

olf C

lub

GREENSIDE BUNKERS: The SPLASH SHOTThe basic greenside bunker shot with the ball lying well in good sand and the pin about 15-25m away from the edge of the green. It is a very similar shot compared to the high lob wedge; the only difference is that it is from the sand instead of the grass, also for that particular shot you will not hit the ball but the sand.

Thought of the month:Bunker shots are executed with the sand or lob wedge. Remember that it is the only area of the game that you can hit in and through the sand without any fear of hurting your wrist.

76 Swingtime - Issue 9

Golfer’s paradise •••Swing it! •••

The ball position is well forward in the stance,

opposite the left step, helping to create the early lift required

to get over the lip.This places the ball some

2-3 inches ahead of the normal strike point with an

iron and that will encourage you to strike the sand before

the ball.

Remember, it is important to understand that for good bunker shots, the club enter the sand behind the ball and create the “splash” shot you see so commonly used by the Pros.

tobthcsP

Key points to remember:Open the face of the sand wedge to expose the bounce

and use a normal grip position and light grip pressure with the stance open, the leading edge of the club points to the target. (photo)

Widen your stance and put the weight on your left side with the ball forward of the centre.

The arms and shoulders swing the club up on your left side with an early wrist hinge and on the down swing do not decelerate through the sand but continue through the shot to a high follow through finish



28/01/10 - 31/01/10 The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 04/02/10 - 07/02/10 Dubai Desert Classic 11/02/10 - 14/02/10 Avantha Master 17/02/10 - 21/02/10 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship 04/03/10 - 07/03/10 Maybank Malaysian Open 11/03/10 - 14/03/10 WGC-CA Championship 18/03/10 - 21/03/10 Hassan II Golf Trophy 25/03/10 - 28/03/10 Open de Andalucia 01/04/10 - 04/04/10 Estoril Open de Portugal 08/04/10 - 11/04/10 The Masters 08/04/10 - 11/04/10 Madeira Island Open 22/04/10 - 25/04/10 Ballantines Championship 29/04/10 - 02/05/10 Open de Espana 06/05/10 - 09/05/10 Italian Open 13/05/10 – 15/05/10 Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge 13/05/10 - 16/05/10 Mallorca Open 20/05/10 - 23/05/10 BMW European PGA Championship 27/05/10 - 30/05/10 Madrid Masters 03/06/10 - 06/06/10 Celtic Manor Wales Open 10/06/10 - 13/06/10 Bank Austria Golf Open 17/06/10 - 20/06/10 U.S. Open 17/06/10 - 20/06/10 Open de Saint Omer 24/06/10 - 27/06/10 BMW International Open 01/07/10 - 04/07/10 Open de France 08/07/10 - 11/07/10 Barclays Scottish Open 15/07/10 - 18/07/10 The Open Championship 22/07/10 - 25/07/10 SAS Scandinavian Masters 29/07/10 - 01/08/10 Irish Open 05/08/10 - 08/08/10 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational 12/08/10 - 15/08/10 PGA Championship 19/08/10 - 22/08/10 Czech Golf Open 26/08/10 - 29/08/10 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles 02/09/10 - 05/09/10 Omega European Masters 09/09/10 - 12/09/10 KLM Open 01/10/10 - 03/10/10 Ryder Cup 07/10/10 - 10/10/10 Dunhill Links Championship 14/10/10 - 17/10/10 Portugal Masters 21/10/10 - 24/10/10 Castello Masters 28/10/10 - 31/10/10 Andalucia Masters 04/11/10 - 07/11/10 WGC - HSBC Champions 11/11/10 - 14/11/10 Barclays Singapore Open 18/11/10 - 21/11/10 UBS Hong Kong Open 25/11/10 - 28/11/10 Dubai World Championship

$1,886,396.00$1,700,703.00

TBC$8,500,000.00$1,554,978.00$8,500,000.00

TBC$1,000,000.00$1,259,345.00$7,000,000.00$700,000.00

$2,100,000.00$2,000,000.00$1,300,000.00

(EURO 50,000 as prize awards)TBC

$4,500,000.00$1,500,000.00$2,058,484.00$1,000,000.00$7,500,000.00$604,470.00

$2,000,000.00$3,985,100.00$3,476,008.00$8,600,000.00$1,600,000.00$3,000,000.00$8,500,000.00$7,500,000.00$2,500,000.00$1,754,123.00$2,000,000.00$1,800,000.00

TBC$5,000,000.00$3,000,000.00$2,000,000.00$3,000,000.00$7,000,000.00$5,000,000.00$1,541,157.00$7,500,000.00

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

DATES TOURNAMENTS PRIZES

•••




DIRECTORYADOPT-A-GOLFER - SWINGTIME MAURITIUSTEL: (230) 213 33 [email protected]

ARJUN CHAKRABORTY (Astrologer)[email protected]

Benz & Partners LTDTalstrasse 58, 8022 [email protected]. 043 344 73 70Fax 043 344 73 76

FAIR ACRES HOTELTel: +27 (0)44 302 2000Fax: +27 (0)44 302 [email protected] Bosbou Street, Thesen’s Hill, Knysna, 6571South Africa

FASHION PAGE - EMOTIONS GOLF EVENTS LTDRoyal Road, Avenue Bois de CorailTamarin, MauritiusTel./Fax: (230) 483 62 82Mob: (230) 711 16 00Email: [email protected]: www.emotionsgolf.com

SWINGTIME CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGETEL: (230) 213 33 [email protected]

CONSTANCE LE PRINCE MAURICE MAURITIUST: (230) 402 3636, [email protected],www.princemaurice.com.

RECTORYA-GOLFE TIME MAURITIUS

(230) 213 3admin@mww

ARJUN CHAKRABORTY (Astrologer)ch

LTD

V.T Rajah (United Kingdom)Global Board Chairman of MINT

Jukke Leinonen and Claudia Passerini (Finland)Mr. Leinonen is an orthopaedic surgeon and Mrs.

Passerini works for the United Nations.To be featured in the 10th Issue of

Swingtime

Incoming sponsor•••


SWINGTIME IS PLEASED TO PRESENT:OUR INCOMING SPONSORS & GOLF

ASSOCIATES

Ruth Linder (Switzerland) Is an Entrepreneur, Asset

Manager and avid golfer- Featured on page: 41- 43

Roderich & Christa Wolf (United Kingdom)

Swingtime Mauritius 9th issue

Documents

Transcript of Swingtime Mauritius 9th issue