Messinia, Greece (March 30, 2026) – A record line-up of 75 teams is set to head to Costa Navarino this summer to participate in the landmark edition of the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am, one of the most important tournaments in the destination’s golfing calendar. First established in 2006 as the AEGEAN Airlines Pro-Am, the tournament was inspired by Theodore Vassilakis, founder of AEGEAN, and Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos, founder of Costa Navarino. The event has been hosted at Costa Navarino since 2010, where it has since evolved alongside the destination. In 2021, it joined forces with the Messinia Pro-Am shaping the tournament as it is known today, reaching its landmark 20th edition in 2026. Throughout the years the event is sanctioned by the Confederation of Professional Golf and supported by the Hellenic Golf Federation and the PGA of Greece.
Taking place from June 24-27 across three of Costa Navarino’s four 18-hole signature courses — The Dunes Course, The Hills Course and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course — the popular 54-hole tournament offers participants the opportunity to combine world-class golf with the renowned warmth and hospitality of Greece.
The AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am attracts an international field of professionals and amateurs, with each team consisting of one professional and three amateurs competing for a range of individual and team prizes.
Set against cloudless blue skies and the idyllic backdrop of the lush seaside Messinian landscape, the four-day event promises a unique golfing challenge alongside a rich social programme. The tournament week will feature a variety of themed social events, culminating in a prize-giving ceremony.
This year’s anniversary event will carry special significance for Costa Navarino – named as the ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ at the last two editions of the World Golf Awards – and further reinforces the destination’s reputation among the world’s premier golf venues.
Participants can choose from a range of four, five or seven-night tournament packages, which include accommodation at the five-star revamped The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and the opportunity for players and guests to enjoy the destination’s extensive gastronomy, leisure and cultural experiences.
AEGEAN, the title sponsor and the official air carrier of the tournament, is offering special ticket fares for participants and their companions, complimentary golf bag carriage for players, and free flight tickets for participating PGA professionals, officials, VIPs and other tournament sponsors.
Team registration for the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am 2026 is now open and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on packages and bookings, please visit: www.aegeanmessiniaproam.com
About Costa Navarino
Costa Navarino is a sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, located in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese of Greece. Graced with a breath-taking seaside landscape, this is a region shaped by 4,500 years of history. The Costa Navarino philosophy is driven by a genuine desire to preserve the natural beauty and heritage of Messinia. The destination comprises several distinct sites featuring five-star hotels, luxury private residences, a world-class golf experience, and many year-round activities. Navarino Dunes is home to The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and Costa Navarino Residences. Navarino Bay is the setting for Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino and Navarino Agora, a curated marketplace. Both sites have signature golf courses, while at Navarino Hills there are two further signature golf courses.
About AEGEAN Airlines
AEGEAN, along with its subsidiary Olympic Air, carried 17.3 million passengers in 2025, offering a total of 21 million seats. The 2026 AEGEAN network includes 260 direct routes, both scheduled and charter flights, connecting 164 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These routes are operated from AEGEAN’s seven bases in Greece and abroad, with a fleet of 87 aircraft, including the latest Airbus 320 and 321 neo.
AEGEAN is a member of STAR ALLIANCE since 2010, the world’s largest global airline alliance, and has been awarded the title of Best Regional Airline in Europe by the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the 14th consecutive year and 15th time overall in its 26 years of operation.
With a strong international presence, AEGEAN was founded in 1999 and, over its 26-year history, has grown into Greece’s largest airline. The company has been listed on the stock exchange since 2007, with its annual revenue exceeding €1.8 billion in 2025. Learn more at: www.aegeanair.com
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