COMPETITOR INFORMATION

THE GREEK OPEN – COSTA NAVARINO

Costa Navarino named as Europe’s Number One in 2022 Golf World Resort Ranking

Thursday 21 – Thursday 28 September 2023

“Costa Navarino is a stunning destination and exceeded my expectations in every way.  The hotel, service and food are of the highest quality throughout, whilst the golf and scenery are visually breathtaking at times.  What a brilliant trip. I will certainly return.”   Steve Gregson

Package includes:

• Seven nights B&B in the 5 star 'Luxury Collection' Romanos Hotel, Costa Navarino (based on twin / double share);
• Five rounds of competitive golf counting towards 2023 OoM;
• Golf course transfers;
• Shared buggies;
• Unlimited use of practice facilities;
• Prizes for each round and overall competition;
• Presentation Dinner;
• Package price does not include flights or airport transfers.

Package prices:                Flights are not included      

• Full package price – excluding flights -                                        £1,763
• Single supplement ( 7 nights ) -                                                   £ 487
• Infinity room upgrade (private infinity pool)                                  £152
• Non golfer                                                                                    £760
• Additional night Deluxe Garden View room                                 £245
• Additional night Infinity room                                                       £305

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON AN EXCHANGE RATE OF 1.14 Euro / £.  IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE A SURCHARGE IF THERE IS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES.

Accommodation:

The package includes 7 nights B&B in a deluxe room at the 5 star 'Luxury Collection' Romanos Hotel, Costa Navarino based on twin / double occupancy.


Costa Navarino has a spectacular beachfront location and a variety of restaurants, tennis courts and Spa facilities on site.

Costa Navarino Restaurants & Bars:  Please click on link to view.

Our package includes the Deluxe Garden View rooms and there is an option to upgrade to an Infinity Room with its own private infinity pool.

In the nearby Villages of Pylos and Gialova you will find traditional tavernas and plenty of bars and restaurants to make the evenings as enjoyable as the days.

Golf:

Fri 22              The Dunes Course                                                   08:30 - 10:30

Sat 23            The Bay Course                                                        08:20 - 10:20

Sun 24           The Hills Course                                                       08:10 - 10:00

Mon 25          No golf booked

Tues 26         The International Olympic Course                           08:20 - 10:10

Wed 27         The Dunes Course                                                     08:10 - 10:00

We have booked early tee times to allow time to relax in the resort or explore the local area after golf.  Those golfers who prefer later tee times can request to play in the later matches.

Breakfast:  Breakfast is served in the Pylos Restaurant, below the main reception area, from 6.30am to 11.00am

Evening dining - the hotel has several restaurants and booking is recommended. The village of Gialova is approximately 10 minutes by taxi are there are approximately 10 restaurants located within a few metres of the beach and the prices are more reasonable than the hotel.

Golf Course transfers:  We have arranged golf transfers to each course and this information has been sent in a separate email.

The departure times are arranged so that you arrive at the club approximately one hour before your tee time.

Daily Draw:  The draw for the first two rounds is on the website. The draws for the last two rounds will be made in score order.  On Tuesday the leaders will go out first and on Wednesday the leaders will go out last.  

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £50 (or €60), £10 per round and this will be collected in cash when you check in before the first round.  The sweep will be paid out daily for the leading three scores and anyone who scores a two. 

Format: The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with Playing Handicap 95% of Course Handicap.  All five rounds will count towards the 2023 Order of Merit.

Handicap:  All five rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will not automatically be forwarded to England Golf.  You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round and which provides details of your scores.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

The GAGT OHA system will take precedence over any adjustments made by a player’s home club so that everyone is operating on the same system as some clubs are slow to update overseas scores. 

Buggies:  Shared buggies included (Two buggies per fourball).

Range balls:  Included at each course  

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

Prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the 2023/24 Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50         Overall vouchers: 1st - £175, 2nd - £150, 3rd - £125

Travel Insurance:

We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential.  As a condition of entry, you are required to arrange an insurance policy to cover cancellation, accident & medical problems, personal liability, legal expenses, luggage, delays etc.