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Golf & Maritime for a Good Cause at the 10th Greek Maritime Golf Event

5 July 20245 July 2024 by georg gstrein

Support for the “Floga” – Parents’ Association of Children with Cancer

Golf and maritime have been “sailing” together for the past 10 years at the top golf tournament, Greek Maritime Golf Event, which will take place from September 5-8, 2024, at Costa Navarino in Messinia. This significant event, established as an institution in the golf world, supports society and its vulnerable members through its annual actions.

Playing Golf for a Good Cause

Greek Maritime Golf Event continues its social initiatives this year. The event will once again support the Parents’ Association of Children with Cancer “Floga” through its actions. Specifically, during the awards night for this year’s winning teams on Saturday, September 7, participants will have the opportunity to contribute directly by participating in the raffles for rich prizes at the lottery that will be held. The total amount raised will be donated to the “Floga” association, which supports children suffering from cancer and their families, fights for their better medical, psychological, and social care, shares their fears and anxieties, supports their struggle in every way, and advocates for substantial presence and intervention in matters of medical, psychological, and social care for these children. More information: www.floga.org.gr

As part of this year’s event, the president of the Parents’ Association of Children with Cancer “Floga”, Ms. Maria Trifonidis, stated: “On behalf of the parents and children of Floga, the Panhellenic Association of Parents of Children with Cancer, I would like to express our gratitude for the invitation to attend the top maritime golf tournament for the 2nd consecutive year. For us, supporting our effort is not only a joy and honor but also special recognition of our work, which we have been carrying out for 42 years alongside children with cancer. The chain of friends of Floga, which continues to grow, is for us parents the strength that gives us the courage and the will to continue our efforts to improve the medical, psychological, and social care of our children. Together we convey the most essential message: ‘Childhood cancer CAN be cured’”.

Watch the highlights video with unique moments from last year’s event: https://youtu.be/hoNL6x2XP3E?si=peKnGlm4EPgAUg5I

This Year’s Competition

Greek Maritime Golf Event will gather more than 80 senior maritime executives this year, forming teams of four. Participants will compete on a team level on Friday, September 6, in the shotgun scramble game at the International Olympic Academy Golf Course. Similarly, on Saturday, September 7, they will participate in a shotgun scramble game at The Hills Course. Golfers will enjoy a unique landscape playing golf among centuries-old olive trees with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, the historic Navarino Bay, and the picturesque port of Pylos.

Significant companies embrace the event

Greek Maritime Golf Event is attended by some of the most significant maritime companies from Greece and Cyprus, and many other important Greek companies that support the event.

IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry is the event’s Platinum Sponsor.

Mainline Shipping Company and Marine Logistics are the event’s Gold Sponsors.

Arrow Hellas, DNV, and Marine Tours are the event’s Silver Sponsors.

Teddy’s Speakeasy is the Official Sponsor.

Poseidonia Restaurant and Bombay Sapphire are the Official Supporters.

Under Armour is the Official Clothing Partner.

Vikos Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.

Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.

Messinian Nest, Mind the Ad, Karalis Beach Hotel, La Cucina Italiana and Athi Rodi are the event’s Partners.

Athina Luxury Suites, Messinian Nest, Costa Navarino, The Margi, Tsikeli Boutique Hotel Meteora, Iliada Sunset Suites Naxos, Kois Accommodation, Petra & Fos Boutique Hotel & Spa, Marmari Bay Hotel, Quattro Suites, Namaste Boutique Apartments, Anama Restaurant and Kookoonari Beach Bar Restaurant are the Auction Partners.

Boo Productions is the Audio Visual Partner.

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

Greek Maritime Golf Event, organized by Birdie Events, is an initiative of the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Thanos Karantzias. The sports marketing agency of the year, ActiveMedia Group is responsible for the event’s Golf Production. The tournament is exclusively addressed to distinguished members of the Greek maritime industry.

More information about this year’s event schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.