Golf Resorts in Greece

Costa Navarino is steadily raising its profile as a prime, sustainable destination in the Mediterranean by additionally offering a world-class golf experience on the four signature golf courses in Greece. Its credentials are impressive: four 18-hole signature golf courses in idyllic settings next to a range of mixed-used resorts, high-end private residences, wellness centers, and state-of-the-art tennis courts, along with a wide choice of gastronomy venues and a variety of year-round sports, outdoor and cultural activities, plus great weather all year round.

Each golf course bears the signature of a different world-renowned designer and offers a unique combination of challenges and rewards for golfers of all levels. A series of international tournaments are hosted each year, including Aegean Messinia Pro-Am attracting professionals, amateurs and golf lovers while also creating a vibrant intercultural golf hub.

Sea and river views

Designed by two-time US Masters Champion Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design, The Dunes Course is Greece’s first signature golf course. Set in diverse natural scenery with spectacular sea and river views, it takes its name from the tall dunes that separate several holes from a golden beach.

Contrasting landscapes

The Bay Course, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr., offers panoramic sea and mountain views, with two holes playing along the historic Bay of Navarino. The course meanders through three contrasting natural landscapes that make for a dramatic and memorable round.

Challenging games

The International Olympic Academy Golf course and The Hills Course designed by the two-time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend José Marίa Olazábal, set above the coastline and offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the Bay of Navarino and the Ionian Sea.

Accolades

The exceptional layouts and immaculate condition of  courses have been recognized by a series of awards, including “World’s Best New Golf Course” (2022) and World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination (2022) from the World Golf Awards.

 Clubhouse Academy

Before or after play, golfers can visit The Dunes Clubhouse, The Bay Clubhouse or The Hills Clubhouse. Each location offers breathtaking, elevated vistas of the golf course, providing an ideal backdrop for relaxation and an unforgettable dining experience. While the Navarino Golf Academy offers professional tuition to players of every skill level, with instruction tailored to the specific needs of individuals or small groups and supported by the latest technology, taking golf holidays in Greece to new heights.

Tournament venue

Costa Navarino has enhanced its status as a premier golf destination by hosting a number of major golf tournaments. From the Aegean Airlines Pro-Am, an international 36-hole game endorsed by the PGAs of Europe which for almost 11 years has attracted players from all over the world wishing to play golf in Greece, to the inaugural tournament of Messinia Pro Am from February 2017, Costa Navarino has grow its reputation as a world-class golfing destination.

Last year two major golf tournaments were launched, the Aegean Messinia Pro-Am, taking place on November, across three courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and International Olympic Academy Golf Course and the inaugural Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am featuring the exclusive opportunity to join, two-time Masters champion, Olazábal, and his professional friends in an up-close experience, taking place on November, at the International Olympic Academy Golf Course, as well as the Hills Course, both designed by the Spanish legend himself.

Off the course

When not on the greens and fairways of this exceptional golf resort in Greece, golfers can enjoy the outstanding facilities of our four 5-star premium hotels, visit intriguing sites in a land shaped by 4,500 years of history, and savor fine dining at exclusive venues. They can also try their hand at a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports, or become immersed in the region’s rich culture by participating in a tapestry of authentic experiences.