Greek Maritime Golf Event, the top golf event for the maritime community, returns for its 12th year, on September 4-6, 2026, at Costa Navarino, in Messinia. This year, the tournament will be held exclusively at The Dunes Course, the course named “Greece’s Best Golf Course 2025” at the World Golf Awards 2025.
This prestigious golf tournament, aimed exclusively at distinguished executives from the Greek and international maritime industry, will once again bring together senior industry leaders in a unique setting of centuries-old olive groves, with breathtaking views over the Ionian Sea, the historic Bay of Navarino, and the picturesque harbor of Pylos.
The Competition
The golf tournament will take place on Saturday, September 5, at Greece’s first signature golf course, The Dunes Course. Participants will form teams of four and compete in a shotgun scramble, a dynamic and collaborative format of play that suits golfers of every level and keeps the excitement high throughout all 18 holes.
Teams will compete for the top three places in the overall standings, while special awards will also be given to the players with the best performances in the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.
On the same day, at The Dunes Course, a golf clinic will also be held for non-participants, giving everyone the chance to discover or develop their golfing skills under the guidance of professional coaches.
Playing golf for a good cause
This year too, Greek Maritime Golf Event stands alongside the “Floga Association of Parents of Children with Cancer”. During the evening of the awards ceremony, on Saturday, September 5, participants will have the opportunity to contribute through a raffle featuring a wealth of prizes. Proceeds will go directly to the “Floga” association, which supports children battling cancer and their families. “Floga” strives to secure the best possible medical, psychological, and social care for these children, shares in their fears and struggles, supports their fight in every way, and seeks a meaningful presence and the ability to help shape medical, psychological, and social care policy for these children.
Greek professional PGA golfer and organizer of the Greek Maritime Golf Event, Mr. Thanos Karantzias, stated: “The continuous growth of the Greek Maritime Golf Event confirms that golf can serve as a powerful connecting link for the maritime community. Our goal is for every event to offer a complete, high-quality experience, strengthening relationships among participants while also showcasing Greece as a premier destination for international sporting and business gatherings. We warmly thank our sponsors and all our partners for their valuable contribution to the success of the institution”.
Platinum Sponsor of the event is IRI / The Marshall Islands Registry.
Silver Sponsor is Marine Tours.
Bronze Sponsors are Arrow and World Carrier Corporation.
Official Supporters are Golden Stone Maritime Ventures SA and Erasmus.
Official Footwear Partner is Hey Dude.
Official Clothing Partner is Napapijri.
Official Suppliers are Budweiser, Teddy’s Speakeasy, Aggelis Meatworks, Athi Rodi, Karnabakos, La Cucina Italiana, Mind the Ad.
Auction Partners are Costa Navarino, Messinian Nest.
Boo Productions is the Audio Visual Partner.
The Greek Maritime Golf Event is organized by Birdie Events and is an initiative of the renowned Greek professional PGA golfer, Thanos Karantzias. The Golf Production is managed by ActiveMedia Group, Sports Marketing Agency of the Year.
More information about the event’s program and additional tournament activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
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