The eleventh edition of the MCB Tour Championship, the flagship tournament of the Legends Tour calendar, was held over the past weekend on the Legends golf course, Belle-Mare Plage. This competition, the last on the Legends Tour calendar, saw Danish Thomas Bjorn crowned. Score of 61 on Saturday (-11). He received the prestigious trophy from Jean Michel Ng Tseung, Chief Executive (designate), of the MCB Group.
Mauritius famous for golf
In his speech for the occasion at the award ceremony, the winner was full of praise for the competition and its organizers. He warmly thanked the MCB for its involvement as a title sponsor in the organization of golf competitions of this magnitude, while emphasizing that this is how Mauritius has also become a renowned destination for golf. “Mauritius is not only a famous tourist destination; it has also made a reputation for golf. Without such sponsors, we would not be here,” he pointed out. Speaking at the award ceremony, Jean-Michel Ng Tseung, Chief Executive (designate) of the MCB Group, praised the outstanding performance of the winner. He also highlighted the close collaboration between the Constance Group and the Legends Tour.
Awards
In addition to Thomas Bjorn, two other golf stars were rewarded on Sunday. South African James Kingston, second at Belle-Mare behind Bjorn, with a card of -13, won the John Jacobs Trophy, rewarding the most consistent golfer of the season. Brazilian Adilson Da Silva won the Rookie of the Year trophy. winning the title of “Best Mauritian Amateur” during the Alliance Pro-Am. This competition is interesting in more ways than one for amateurs, since it offers them the unique opportunity to allow amateur golfers to compete with legends.
A social impact
Not to be outdone with previous editions, the MCB Group also wanted to give pride of place to social issues through golf. The Group will contribute Rs 579,000 to the Chrysalide association, ie Rs 1,000 for each of the 579 birdies made during the competition. The association operates a shelter for female victims of domestic violence, drug addicts, and their children.
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Golf clinic
Also within the framework of the MCB Tour Championship, 19 young members of the Mauritius Golf Federation (MGF) took part in a golf clinic given by four of the pro players, namely Michael Campbell, James Kingston, Joakim Haeggman and Paul McGinley. The purpose of this golf workshop, which is part of a partnership with the MGF, was to encourage Juniors to improve in their favorite sport, based on advice from the pros.
