Grand Open Finals Set to Take Place on December 3rd at Lemuria Golf Course
Victoria, November 2023 — Get ready for a golfing extravaganza as the Grand Open Finals, one of the most highly anticipated golf tournaments on the islands, is set to tee off at the prestigious Lemuria Golf Course on Praslin, Seychelles, on December 3rd. The Grand Open, now in its second edition, has become a golfing spectacle since the merger of the Gran Kaz Golf Tournament and the ISPC Master, creating one of the most significant golfing events on the islands. Simultaneously, this marks the 7th edition of the ISPC Masters.
This year's tournament has seen an exciting format change, splitting into two rounds, with the qualifiers taking place at the Seychelles Golf Course on Mahé on September 2nd. The finalists, who have earned their spots through fierce competition, will compete at the stunning Lemuria Golf Course in a battle for glory.
The Grand Open weekend promises something for everyone, with a Family Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd, offering a day of golfing entertainment for all ages. The festivities will continue with a Grand Gala Dinner to celebrate the sport and its enthusiasts, which will be a gastronomic experience beyond compare. This exquisite dinner will be a perfect combination of Chef Jordi Vila's expertise (Director of Culinary at Lemuria) and ISPC's expertise in sourcing exceptional products. The weekend will not only be an unprecedented sporting event but also an initiatory journey around wine and gastronomy.
The Grand Open Finals, scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd, starting at 8.30 am and expected to conclude at 4 pm with a prize-giving ceremony, is a remarkable opportunity to bring together the best golfers and executives from hotels in the country. By combining the useful with the pleasant, camaraderie with gastronomy, and sport with epicureanism, we strive to set the bar high on all levels and invite everyone to make Seychelles shine with distinction.
The key organizers and sponsors of this prestigious event are Gran Kaz and ISPC Seychelles. Under the ISPC umbrella, the main sponsor is Peyrasol, and Lemuria Constance Resorts is a valued partner on the Road to the Finals.
In the lead-up to the Grand Open Finals, the Grand Open Qualifiers Round served as the pivotal gateway to the finals, where the top 10 pairs secured their spots in ascending order of their performance. The final standings were as follows:
Jean Yves Asba and Femi Kasmaier
Ibran Rizvi and Ken Zhou
Riaz Aumeeruddy and Peter Bennett
Sunil Shah and Vishal Shah
Damien Hoareau and Jerry Jean-Baptiste
Margaret Pragassen and Edwin Palmer
Catney Laporte and Prakash Chetty
Guy Adam and Godfrey Andrade
Craig Garrett and Paul Gordine
Johan Hanekom and Sean Beamish
The Pairs category winners, Jean Yves Asba and Femi Kasmaier, secured a grand prize sponsored by Gran Kaz - a scenic helicopter ride with Zil Air, promising them an unforgettable journey to the Grand Open Finals.
Don't miss this incredible weekend of golfing action, camaraderie, and celebration at the Grand Open Finals on December 3rd, 2023, at Lemuria Golf Course. Join us in cheering on the finalists as they vie for the coveted title and the opportunity to etch their names in the annals of Seychelles golfing history.