The tenth AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open has a compelling historical storyline. On October 28, organisers confirmed that three former winners will return: South Africa's Jayden Schaper, England's John Parry and France's Antoine Rozner. No player has yet won the event twice. The trio therefore arrive with a chance to establish a new tournament record.
The 2026 championship will take place from December 10–13 at Mont Choisy Le Golf in Mauritius. Jointly sanctioned by the DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour, it is scheduled for 72 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes. The official tournament website lists a 156-player field and a $1.5 million prize fund. The return of three former winners gives the anniversary edition a sharper competitive focus than a routine field announcement.
Three champions, three different stories. Schaper defends the title he secured in December 2025 at La Réserve Golf Links, a different venue from this year's host course. He defeated American Ryan Gerard in a playoff after holing a chip. December will mark the first time Schaper has defended a professional title. His breakthrough in Mauritius helped accelerate a season spent largely on the DP World Tour, and he remains in contention for a PGA TOUR card for next year; that outcome is not yet assured.
Parry lifted the trophy in 2024, while Rozner won in 2022. Both victories came at Mont Choisy Le Golf, giving the Englishman and the Frenchman a successful history on the exact layout that will host the anniversary championship. Schaper, by contrast, has the momentum of being the defending champion but must seek his second title at a different course.
The field also includes Casey Jarvis, Thriston Lawrence, Branden Grace, Dean Burmester, Michael LaSasso and France's Adrien Saddier. Their presence adds strength in depth, yet the central question remains simple: can Schaper, Parry or Rozner become the first player to win the Mauritius Open twice? The answer will not be known until the four December rounds are complete.