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| January (Issue No. 8) |
Darrin Gee, a leading authority on
mastering the mental aspect of golf, so
eloquently put it that Golf, by its nature,
is a journey.
With that in mind, welcome Swingtime
readers to 2010, another exciting
year with the First Mauritian Golf
Magazine.
This issue contains the journeys of
some remarkable individuals, namely,
an exclusive conversation with Mr. Chris
de Burgh, whose phenomenal career as a singer, songwriter and entertainer
has spanned over 3 decades. We spoke to him about music, life and golf. (see
page 28).
We met Dass Thomas, the Chairman of Mauritius Telecom, and spoke to him
about the journey of his career, one of determination and success. As an avid
golfer our conversation with him provided some fascinating insights into the
“Business of golf”. (page 43)
Participants in Swingtime’s Adopt-A-Golfer Program went on a journey on a
discovery. They accompanied Professional Golfer Billy Narraina to India for
the PGTI, and were given the opportunity to experience firsthand, a Golf Pro,
participate in an international tournament, Swingtime created this opportunity
for the Adopt-A-Golfers specifically to provide them with invaluable insight into
the world of professional golf. (page 16)
Whilst in India, Swingtime spoke to the Director of the PGTI, Mr. Uttum Singh
Mundy who shed some light o this exciting event. (page 18)
Golf is a sport whose ethics and philosophy not only permeates every aspect
of the game, but one’s life as well. Both begin by taking a step within ourselves,
and moving forward.
Have a great round!
Rob Greeff
Editor
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| December (Issue No. 7) |
It was my great pleasure to
recently join the Swingtime
team at Mauritius’ first
Golf magazine, an exciting
publication that is charged to
showcase Mauritius as “the
preferred” Golfing destination.
In this 7th Issue you will find
some very stimulating reading.
As international businesses
flock to Mauritius, the Mauritian
Investment Fund, see pg 28 ,
provides fascinating insight. In
the light of the Global Financial
market, we see the role of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition,
pg 36, remain a dynamic value added service, as well an interesting
analysis on the topic of investing in gold, pg33 Swingtime’s Adopt-AGolfer
program, a thrilling initiative focusing on the development on
local talent is high-lighted on pg18 following fantastic coverage on the
Swingtime Mauritian Open 2009.
We are embarking on many thrilling projects in the coming year, one
of which is a live show to be broadcasted on MBC. We are also looking
forward to THE SWINGTIME CORPORATE CHALLENGE in May
2010, an exciting golfing and business networking event.
It is my hope that all our readers have a blessed and safe holiday
season and a prosperous new year.
Have a great round!
Rob Greeff
Editor
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| November (Issue No. 6) |
Swingtime Golf celebrates its 1st Anniversary, since its Launch at the
Heritage Gymkhana Club, 19th September 2008. I would like to extend
my gratitude and thanks to all its Clients, the Staff of Market Info Direct,
the Golf Directors of Gymkhana, Le Touesrok, Bel Mare Plage Links and
Legends, the Mauritius Golf Federation, The Minister of Youth & Sport,
Honorable Mr. D. Rittoo and the Minister of Tourism, The Honorable
Xavier Luc Duval, Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation, Le Matinal, Le
Mauricien, Le Week End, News on Sunday & Top FM for their support.
A special thank you, to all the Heads of the Corporate Sector who afforded
us the time to interview them on Business Economics in Mauritius.
Last, but not least, to our Sponsors, Benz & Partners Skyprops Finance
Services, Acorn Capital, Adamas, Market Info Direct, Fairacres Hotel,
One and Only Saint Geran Hotel, Belle Mare Plage, Le Touessrok &
Coroi.
Swinging into 2010…..
• I am overwhelmed to announce another Swingtime Initiative. The
Swingtime “Adopt A Golfer” Program.
• To the first “Adopted Golfer, in Mauritius, Ginger Delacretaz,
Swingtime Golf and its Sponsors welcome you to the program and
trust that you will make us proud!
• The 2nd Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge to be held at the Belle
Mare Plage on the 13th to the 15th of May 2010 (See Page 44 for
Further Details)
• The establishment of 4 satellite Offices in St. Petersburg (Russia),
Spain, U.K. and Zurich.
• The Launching of the Swingtime Golf Travel Publication in Septmeber
2010
Have a great round!
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| August (Issue No. 5) |
Are you engulfed in Gloom and Doom of financial crisis? Is the whole world
swamped with uncertainty and anxiety? Are we condemned to suffer from
this situation ad infinitum? Is it really a gloom and doom situation… or only
opportunities to seize? These are some of the questions that we have been
asking ourselves for some times… Is it not time to get rid of all these negativity
surrounding the economic turmoil? So, why not embark NOW on a voyage in
quest of novelty and positive challenge?
Swingtime Magazine in its fourth issue is proud to offer you a colourful bouquet
of interesting articles that can only boost up your attitude. An extended interview
of the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Empowerment,
Ramakrishna Sithanen gives you an outline of the encouraging measures that
the Mauritian government is undertaking to alleviate the economic situation.
Furthermore, Swingtime magazine, pioneer of the 1st golf publication
in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean is out to leave a trail. The SWINGTIME
CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE – one of the most, if not the most prestigious
golf event of the year - is candle light in obscurity, a breath of fresh air for the golf
population. Benz and Partners, among the leaders in the asset management
sector in Zurich grasped this opportunity to make things happened as preferred
sponsor (See interview of Mr Gerhard Skwaric, one of the partners of Benz and
Partners Company on page 43). Reserved to local and international corporate
teams, the four days tournament will be held between 10-13 June 2009 – a
unique golfing experience in three high class golf courses around the island i.e
Le Touessrok Golf Club (Ranked 10th in the top 100 golf courses in the world
by World Golf Magazine) and the Belle Mare Plage Golf Resorts (Legend and
the Links courses).
Let our Experience be your Experience and JOIN US in this exciting
journey!
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| May Issue (Issue No. 4) |
Are you engulfed in Gloom and Doom of financial crisis? Is the whole world
swamped with uncertainty and anxiety? Are we condemned to suffer from
this situation ad infinitum? Is it really a gloom and doom situation… or only
opportunities to seize? These are some of the questions that we have been
asking ourselves for some times… Is it not time to get rid of all these negativity
surrounding the economic turmoil? So, why not embark NOW on a voyage in
quest of novelty and positive challenge?
Swingtime Magazine in its fourth issue is proud to offer you a colourful bouquet
of interesting articles that can only boost up your attitude. An extended interview
of the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Empowerment,
Ramakrishna Sithanen gives you an outline of the encouraging measures that
the Mauritian government is undertaking to alleviate the economic situation.
Furthermore, Swingtime magazine, pioneer of the 1st golf publication
in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean is out to leave a trail. The SWINGTIME
CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE – one of the most, if not the most prestigious
golf event of the year - is candle light in obscurity, a breath of fresh air for the golf
population. Benz and Partners, among the leaders in the asset management
sector in Zurich grasped this opportunity to make things happened as preferred
sponsor (See interview of Mr Gerhard Skwaric, one of the partners of Benz and
Partners Company on page 43). Reserved to local and international corporate
teams, the four days tournament will be held between 10-13 June 2009 – a
unique golfing experience in three high class golf courses around the island i.e
Le Touessrok Golf Club (Ranked 10th in the top 100 golf courses in the world
by World Golf Magazine) and the Belle Mare Plage Golf Resorts (Legend and
the Links courses).
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January Issue (Issue No. 3) |
Swingtime Mauritius welcomes you to the third edition of our magazine and invites you once more to discover the world of golf. In fact, the 08/09 special edition focuses on the major 2008 end of year events of golf tournaments around and outside Mauritius. And also provides you with an overview of the coming competition in the 2009 calendar.
You will discover in this present edition, the prestigious first championship 18 holes golf course, The Legends. Designed by Hugh Baiocchi, this high international standard golf course is a real parkland whereby fairways and doglegs are set in perfect harmony with the flora and fauna. Furthermore, you will get acquainted with some Mauritian golfers who accepted to share their unique experience with us.
Swingtime Magazine also gives opportunities to businessmen to voice out their opinions. This month’s focus is on two major sectors of the Mauritian economy namely the Mauritius Post and the Mauritius Ports Authority. You will be able to read an interesting interview of Arnaud Godère, chairman of the Mauritius Post who gives us an account about the challengers facing the post in the years to come. You will also discover the new Oil Jetty at Mer Rouge while at the same time having an outline of the increasing activities towards tourism of the Mauritius Ports Authority.
At the beginning of the 2009, Swingtime has a dream to bring forward golf as a sport and business in all its different features, while at the same time promoting Mauritius as a World Class Golf destination. You are thus invited to embark for an unforgettable journey and allowed Swingtime’s team to make your dream comes true…
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| November Issue (Issue No. 2) |
Welcome to the 2nd issue of your new Golf Magazine, Swingtime
Mauritius. This month was special for the whole team as an important event
took place… The launch of the 1st Mauritian Golf Magazine of course!
Swingtime Mauritius was introduced to the public and the press at the most
historical club of the Southern Hemisphere, the Gymkhana Club, and we’ll
show you the highlights.
In the previous issue we gave you a general introduction to the island
of Mauritius and its top golf courses. We will now give you an in-depth
review of each one. This month, we chose one of the most beautiful and
toughest courses of the Indian Ocean, Le Touessrok Golf Course. We will
also introduce you to the oldest golfer of the island, who has played with
Bernhard Langer and Gary Player and has so many fascinating stories to tell.
Of course, we will also be discussing business and investment opportunities
in Mauritius and this month’s focus will be about the changes in today’s
banking system. You will also discover our new monthly heading, Island
Flavour which will give you a glimpse of all the other activities you can do
in Mauritius besides golfing. Have your dream holidays come true with
Halcyon Days…
Ladies golfers will not be left out with some golf tips for women as
well as fashion. They will also be able, through our magazine, to follow
the evolution of ladies’ golf on the island. Learn some more about Golf in
South Africa and in Hawaii too…
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October Issue (Issue No. 1) |
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the first golf magazine ever published in Mauritius and more so, distributed in 11 countries, both in English and French. It comes at a time where golf is growing in Mauritius to become a major tourism attraction as well as offering interesting scope for investment into golfing resorts and villas. Indeed, Mauritius has a lot to offer in terms of opportunities to the business world as well as in property development.
Our magazine will give you a better insight of the business of golf in Mauritius and South Africa, where this whole adventure started. It will also introduce this beautiful island and everything it has to offer to you. As I like to say, “You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven…And that heaven was copied from Mauritius…”
The majority of the golfers around the world are not even aware that our little island possesses the oldest golf club in the southern hemisphere, the Gymkhana, which you will discover in this issue. Our readers will also find out more about Mauritius’ economic profile, business and investment opportunities, golfing tips, fashion and social responsibility... Flipping through the pages, read about South Africa’s retail giant Raymond Ackerman discussing golf and business. Take a turn on the green to meet the dynamic local Ladies Golf Union and there is a lot more to come. |
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