Greek Maritime Golf Event Celebrates 10th Anniversary in September

Photo source: Greek Maritime Golf Event by Angelos Zymaras

The premier golf event, Greek Maritime Golf Event, is gearing up for its 10^th anniversary year, set to take place on September 5-8, 2024, at Costa Navarino, in Messinia.

The event will feature a rich schedule filled with golf and parallel activities for the executives of the Greek and global maritime industry.

Golf against the background of the Ionian Sea

Photo source: Greek Maritime Golf Event by Angelos Zymaras

Greek Maritime Golf Event is expected to gather more than 80 senior maritime executives, forming teams of four. Golfers will compete at the golf courses of Costa Navarino, awarded as the “World’s Best Golf Venue” at the 2023 World Golf Awards.

Participants will enjoy a stunning landscape, with a unique view of the Ionian Sea, the historic Navarino Bay, and the picturesque port of Pylos.

The competition includes a shotgun scramble in the morning of Friday, September 6, at the International Olympic Academy Golf Course, and another shotgun scramble in the morning of Saturday, September 7, at The Hills Course.

Parallel activities for participants

On September 6, the 10th anniversary Greek Maritime Golf Event will welcome participants at the Welcome Cocktail by Marine Tours, while on Saturday, September 7, the Awards Gala by Teddy’s Speakeasy will take place, including the awards ceremony for the winners.

Awards for the tournament’s top teams & players

Photo source: Greek Maritime Golf Event by Angelos Zymaras

The teams competing in the Greek Maritime Golf Event 2024 will claim the top three positions in the overall ranking, with special awards also given to players achieving the best performances in the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin categories.

Golf Clinic

Non-golfers will have the opportunity to attend the Golf Clinic and become familiar with the basic principles of the Olympic sport of golf, which will be held on September 7, at The Hills Course.

Golf & Maritime support the “Floga” Association

Photo source: Greek Maritime Golf Event by Angelos Zymaras

For yet another year, Greek Maritime Golf Event will support the Parents’ Association of Children with Cancer “Floga” through its activities. During the awards ceremony on September 7, participants will have the opportunity to contribute any amount they wish by participating in the lottery for a chance to win valuable prizes.

The total amount raised will be donated to “Floga” Association, which supports children suffering from cancer and their families, fights for their better medical, psychological, and social care. More information is available here.

The event is held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greek Maritime Golf Event, organized by Birdie Events, is an initiative of the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Thanos Karantzias. The sports marketing agency ActiveMedia Group is responsible for the event’s Golf Production.

The tournament is exclusively addressed to distinguished members of the Greek maritime industry.