The Glyfada Golf course will be welcoming distinguished executives of the Greek shipping community for a fundraising golf tournament on 19 September.

The Glyfada Maritime Golf Event is organised by Birdie Events, an initiative of the recognised Greek PGA golfer Thanos Karantzias.

The first tournament is expected to attract the interest of Greek and international shipping industry elite, as more than 80 leading executives will be forming 20 teams of four people.

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Greek Maritime Golf Event, Costa Navarino Photo: Charis Akriviadis

Participants will putt at the Glyfada Golf Course ‘Konstantinos Karamanlis’ where they will have the opportunity to play golf on an 18-hole golf course, par 72.

Teams participating in Glyfada Maritime Golf Event will claim prizes for the top three positions in the overall standings, while special awards will be given to players who will achieve the best scores in the special categories of “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin”.

All proceeds from the entry fees will be allocated for the improvement of the facilities of the golf course.

For more information visit www.greekmaritimegolf.gr/glyfada-maritime/