Located at 54 kms in the North of Tamatave, on the East coast of Madagascar, Foulpointe is a superb 9 holes golf course. Created in 1967 by Paul Duponsel, a real familial atmosphere is always given to its twenty permanent members, and to the players of Rova golf club, who frequently visit it.
The players, who have trip on this part of Madagascar, will be happy to have at their disposal a course which is accessible by different levels of competence, and also to taste the grilled seafoods and meat and the typical Malagasian dishes in the famous restaurant of Manda Beach Hotel, 2 kilometres far from the golf.
The particularity of this golf course is that the state of the ground is very undulated, so most of holes are blindly played. What a spicy party !
Besides, a conversion into 18 holes is in act (it will be ready soon), Foulpointe golf course has at your disposal : one Par 3,seven Par 4, one Par 5. You have to concentrate your attention on hole 6 (370 m), because it is a dog leg which has particularly the preference of good players. Hole 7, an undulating large fairway (350 m), will make you to play blindly, and will put you to the test. Hole 8, the only one Par 5 (432 m) is a very undulating-straight line, surrounded by many bunkers. From the " ladies " departure, you can get a wonderfull view on the whole golf course On the other hand, hole 3, a straighted-line large fairway,more flat, is ideal as an amusement for the beginners.
Foulpointeis a particularly wonderful place, full of charm,
and is one ofMadagascarmakes aworld of wealth indisputable.
The people warmly welcome you and you will only have to enjoy your stay in thisidyllic setting.
