T he most economically advanced and racially mixed nation in its region – and one of the largest – Fiji is strategically placed at the crossroads of the Western Pacific.

Today Fiji allows western navies to dock in its ports and the most striking impression on visitors – there are over 200.000 tourists a year – is the broad smiles and the friendliness of the Fijians. This is a far cry from only two hundred years ago when they were feared as savage cannibals.

Vijay Singh of Fiji

Extinct volcanoes give dramatic skylines, the tallest being Tomaniivi (Mount Victoria) which arises to 1324 metres on Viti Levu where Suva, the capital lies.

In the golfing world Fiji became known by the fame of one of its sons, Vijay Singh who became the official world number one golfer for 32 weeks for 2004-2005 capturing the Masters title in 2000 and the PGA championship in 1998 and 2004. He was inducted into the world Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. It was Vijay’s father, Mohan, an airplane technician who also taught golf and nurtured his son who is known for his meticulous preparation often staying at the range hours before and after his tournament rounds working on his game.

Three images of The Pearl course

Fiji has the perfect climate and exotic location, lush vegetation and breathtaking views for a golfing vacation in a south pacific paradise. There are three championship golf courses on the main island of Viti Levu where some smaller public courses can be found. The three championship courses are Denarau Golf Club, the Pacific Harbour Country Club and Fiji Golf Club.

Two images of Denarau golf course

The Shangri-la Fijian resort and Naviti Resort in the west  of the island and the exclusive Wakaya Island Club and Naigani Island resort in the Eastern islands have their own private courses.

Shangri-la course

Denarau Resort Golf