WINDSOR resident Jonathan Webster will be winging his way to Mauritius after winning the inaugural Beachcomber Tours’ Road to Mauritius Golf Championship at the prestigious Stoke Park.

Webster, 46, a marketer who plays off a 21 handicap, scored 38 Stableford points, but was separated from Stoke Park’s Jerome Drouin only on count-back.

It was that narrow margin that will see the former enjoying seven nights on the idyllic Indian Ocean island.

More than 500 competitors had started out in the competition at six venues in the Home Counties: Foxhills, Hindhead, and Windlesham in Surrey, Golf at Goodwood and Mannings Heat in Sussex plus Stoke Park.

Four members from each venue won through to the final at Stoke Park, knowing they were just one good round of golf away from winning a luxury seven-night holiday for two at Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa.

The prize, courtesy of Beachcomber Tours comprises a seven-night dinner, bed and breakfast break for two in a deluxe room at the Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa with complimentary flights from London, private hotel transfers and unlimited golf at Paradis Golf Club.

A delighted Webster said: “I didn’t have any expectations on the day. I was surprised to have won. I played well and shot 38 points, but it was so close. I think nearly half the field were within three shots of winning.

“I thought it was a terrific tournament, with some great courses chosen for the qualifiers. Stoke Park was an excellent venue to play the final.

“I still haven’t decided who I’m taking, but I’ve certainly had no shortage of offers from other members at my golf club.

“I’ve spent much of my life in South Africa but I’ve never ventured to Mauritius. I don’t really know what to expect yet.

"I’m definitely looking forward to chilling out, playing some golf and enjoying the weather. I’m aiming to make the most of it and head out there in the British winter.”

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