The Greek Maritime Golf Event returns for its seventh year, hosting distinguished executives of the Greek shipping community who will compete who will compete in Costa Navarino.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held under strict health and safety protocols established by the event’s production staff and approved by the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports.
Greek Maritime Golf Event teams, consisting of four people in each team, will compete in the two signature 18-hole courses, The Dunes Course and The Bay Course. On Saturday, 4 September, participants will take part in a shotgun scramble that will take place at The Dunes Course, in a stunning natural landscape full of centuries-old olive trees.
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On Sunday, 5 September, golfers will have the option of participating in the two (2) ball better ball (3/4 hcp), to be held at The Bay Course, with a magnificent view of the historic Bay of Navarino, and the picturesque port of Pylos.
Participating teams will claim the prizes for the top three positions in the overall standings on both courses; while special awards will be given in the context of Saturdays’ game to individual players, who will achieve the best scores in the special categories “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin”.
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There’s also plenty of fun for non-golfers too who might want to try their hand at the game. Newbies will have the opportunity to attend the golf clinic and take part in the putting competition to be held on Saturday, 4 September at The Dunes Course.
Special appearances will be made by Euroleague legend, Joe Arlauckas and international model Ioanna Papadimitriou, who will go on to present the awards ceremony .
The event will also support Non-Profit Organisation KARKINAKI with a silent auction. KARKINAKI helps break down the taboos of childhood and adolescent cancer while also helping find young patients access to high-quality hospitalisation, effective treatment and, ultimately, the right to life.
Event organisers have teamed up with Trace ‘n Chase, who will be auctioning off trading cards and memorabilia of golf legends such as Gary Player, Tiger Woods, Roy Mcllroy and world-class athletes, including NBA Finals Champion and MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, NFL player Tom Brady and tennis player Serena Williams.
For more information on the event visit www.greekmaritimegolf.gr
