European Tour Properties has announced their second new venue of 2019, welcoming Constance Lemuria, Seychelles to its portfolio of world-class Destinations.
Originally opened in 1999, Constance Lemuria, situated on the paradise island of Praslin, underwent a full renovation with its luxury hotel re-opening in 2016.
Built with a modern approach to design and quality, Constance Lemuria appeals to guests who enjoy pure luxury in a preserved natural environment.
In addition to elegant spacious suites and villas, swimming pools and fine food in a choice three restaurants, Constance Lemuria offers a stunning 18-hole Championship golf course.
Constance Lemuria is the second hotel from the Constance group to connect with the network, joining sister venue Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius.
The venue for the 2019 MCB Tour Championship - Seychelles on the Staysure Tour, Constance Lemuria boasts the only 18-hole golf courses in the Seychelles with stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
Iain McInally, Head of European Tour Properties, said: “Being able to welcome Constance Lemuria to our network is absolutely fantastic news for everybody involved.
“We are committed to building the reputation of the venue, as we are with all our Destinations, and we look forward to working with the team towards their business objectives.”
Jean-Jacques Vallet, CEO of Constance Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are so proud to have a second Constance Hotels & Resorts property recognised as a European Tour Destination. We are honoured to once again join this prestigious and elite collection of the world’s best golfing venues, and put Seychelles on the map as a golf destination.”
Bruno Le Gac, General Manager of Constance Lemuria, said: “Our team works hard every day and pays attention to all the small details on and off the course to deliver an outstanding golf experience to all our guests.
“Constance Lemuria is the only Championship golf course on Seychelles and we hope to show the world that playing here with us is truly unforgettable. A small island like Praslin is capable of big things.”
For more information on the Constance Lemuria, please visit: www.constancehotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/seychelles/lemuria
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Picture caption: [L-R] Iain McInally, Head of European Tour Properties, Bruno Le Gac, General Manager of Constance Lemuria, Jonathan King, Head of Sales & Marketing, Constance Hotels & Resorts and David MacLaren, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the European Tour
About The European Tour
The European Tour celebrates men’s professional golf on a global stage, combining innovation, diversity and world-class golf.
In 2019, the European Tour International Schedule will feature a minimum of 48 tournaments in 31 countries, including eight Rolex Series events, all part of the Race to Dubai.
Celebrating the global connectivity of the European Tour and Dubai, the Race to Dubai is a season-long competition to crown the European Tour’s Number One player, an honour which in 2018 went to Italy’s Francesco Molinari for the first time, and which, since 2009, has also been achieved three times by Rory McIlroy, twice by Henrik Stenson, and once each by Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer, Luke Donald and Tommy Fleetwood.
Since its formation in 1972, the European Tour has witnessed 28 Members celebrate a total of 54 Major Championship titles between them, enjoyed 11 Members attaining the pinnacle of World Number One and has celebrated its diversity as players from 36 different countries have won on the Tour.
The European Tour also manages the developmental Challenge Tour and the Staysure Tour (formerly known as the Senior Tour) which is the men’s professional golf tour for members aged 50 and older.
The European Tour is also the Managing Partner of Ryder Cup Europe, the body which, alongside the PGA of America, administers golf’s greatest team contest, The Ryder Cup. In 2018, the 42nd staging of the biennial contest between Europe and the United States of America took place at Le Golf National, France, from September 28-30. Europe were the victors with a score of 17.5-10.5.
The European Tour broadcasts live coverage of its tournaments to more than 490 million homes in more than 150 countries every week, generating in excess of 2,200 global broadcast hours for each event. It also enjoys the support of many of the world’s leading business brands with Rolex, BMW, Dubai Duty Free, Emirates, Hilton and Titleist as Official Partners.
About European Tour Properties
European Tour Properties is a global network of over 30 world-class golf venues across more than 20 countries on three continents, which all have a close relationship with the European Tour, one of the game’s foremost organisations.
The network includes some of the most prestigious golf and lifestyle resorts in Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, the Indian Ocean and Russia, with many of the venues home to courses which consistently feature prominently in international rankings. European Tour Destinations also host an array of prestigious tournaments, including the Ryder Cup and DP World Tour Championship.
The network also boasts the only two European Tour Performance Institutes in the world, at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Provence, and Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. The ETPI bases at both venues use the world class knowledge of the European Tour’s medical and performance services team and the latest in swing technology to improve the game of golfers of all abilities.