Glyfada Maritime Golf Event 2020: The 1st maritime tournament of the year with absolute safety
Glyfada Maritime Golf Event was the first golf tournament held in 2020, to take the new health conditions prevailing in our country into consideration. Top executives of the Greek and global shipping industry competed in the beautiful and historic Golf Course of Glyfada, on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Golf tournament with approved health protocol
The event was held following the strict specifications set by the General Secretariat of Sports and the Hellenic Golf Federation. Always having the safety and health of all participants and staff as a top priority, Glyfada Maritime Golf Event executed an even stricter health protocol that was established by Active Media Group’s experienced staff certified by the World Health Organization, based on the guidelines of the special scientists-collaborators of the General Secretariat of Sports as well as the epidemiological data, the suggestions and the approval of the General Secretariat of Sports’ Health Committee. Specifically, among the safety measures that were implemented were: the mandatory use of a mask by the staff and the encouragement of its use by everyone, with its free provision by the organization, although several golfers entered the course already wearing a mask showing a high sense of individual responsibility, the temperature measurements of all by the team of Target Security, the maintenance of a list of people entering and exiting the golf facility, the service of participants with a Samsung tablet and use of gloves where necessary with the mandatory cleaning after each use, the disinfection of the event’s equipment, the maintenance of predicted distances throughout the tournament and the conservation of the predicted limit of people entering to the sports facility.
1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event (photo by Boo Productions)
In the context of the 1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event, the recognized PGA Golfer and tournament organizer, Thanos Karantzias stated: “I am delighted that the 1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event was held with absolute safety and based on the strict measures we had set, receiving the best reviews from the Greek and international maritime industry, offering moments of well-being and highlighting and promoting the sport we all love, golf. I would like to thank all the sponsors, supporters and those who worked and stood by us from the very first moment. We are renewing our appointment with everyone for 2021”.
The 1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event received the greeting of the Deputy Minister of Culture & Sports, Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis, who among other things highlighted: “In a very critical period, when sport on a world basis is tempted by the crisis of the pandemic, it is encouraging that sport and newly-founded indeed events are realized, such as the Glyfada Maritime Golf Event, which is addressed to the marine community. The holding of this event constitutes a unique chance for the highlighting of a special sport, which in recent years sees particular development and gradually wins the hearts of more and more Greek people”.
The golf action
The first tournament attracted the interest of Greek and world shipping industry as its senior executives formed teams of four taking part in a shotgun scramble tournament, at a completely safe and ideal environment. A green space, set in a landscape of low hills, large trees and low Mediterranean vegetation. The golfers competed at a team level, at the international standards 18-hole, par 72, Golf Course of Glyfada.Non-participants in the tournament had the opportunity to attend golf lessons and take part in the golf clinic under the guidance of professional golfers.
The winners
The tournament concluded with the awarding of prizes to the teams that took the top three places in the overall standings of the tournament and the special awards given to the players who achieved the best scores in the “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin” special categories. Specifically, the team of Sorotos, Chrousalas, Emmanuel and Morris finished 1st with 104 points, the team of Papadopoulos, Robbs, Kyvernitis and Ventouris was 2nd with 103 points while the team of Robbs, Coustas, Daskalakis and Kechagias received the 3rd place with 96 points. The Closest to the pin award was given to Charalampos Ventouris whereas the Longest Drive award was won by Stergios Kavalekas.
1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event (photo by Boo Productions)
Surprises & special gifts
The schedule of the event was enriched with special gifts from sponsors and surprises for participants. In particular, the winners of the special categories and the first three teams were offered prizes by Samsung, Porsche Center Glyfada, Christhellas-Christofle, Messinian Spa and Ergon. In addition, a lucky winner won a test-drive and of course the experience of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Sport Turismo for an entire weekend, after a draw. During the event, participants tested the full range of Porsche cars that were available in the Glyfada Golf course parking space, while also having the opportunity to discover the new all-electric Taycan inside the golf course.
The recognized Greek PGA Golfer & tournament’s organizer Thanos Karantzias (photo by Boo Productions)
Jotun Hellas is the event’s Platinum Sponsor.Samsung and The Marshall Islands Registry IRI are the tournament’s Silver Sponsors.Porsche Center Glyfada is the Official Car Partner.Marine Tours is the Official Travel Partner.Tototheo Maritime and Handy Chart are the event’s Supporters.Avance is the Official Rental Partner.Boo Productions is the Audio Visual Partner.Target Security is the Security Partner.Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.Hygeia is the Medical Partner.Costa Navarino, Athina Luxury Suites, Christhellas–Christofle, Domotel Kastri, Ergon, Kokotos Estate, Athi Rodi, Kayak, Stella Artois, Cortese Caffe, Zafeiris Liquor Store and Automotive Solutions are the event’s Partners.Active Media Group is responsible for the tournament’s Sports Production.
All proceeds from entry fees were allocated for the improvement of the facilities of Glyfada Golf course. The tournament was organized by Active Media Group, an initiative of Birdie Events and the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Mr. Thanos Karantzias. The event was exclusively addressed to distinguished executives of the Greek shipping community.
Glyfada Maritime Golf Event is coming this Saturday!
From the tee & the par to the birdie & why not a hole in one…
The newest suggestion for golf and shipping enthusiasts arrives in a beautiful environment and a historic golf course for the first time.
Glyfada Maritime Golf Event is the new golf tournament for the shipping community that will take place this Saturday at Glyfada Golf Course.
Leading executives of Greek and International shipping industry elite will form teams of four people. Participants will compete as a team, in a shotgun scramble on an 18-hole golf course, par 72.
All proceeds from entry fees will be allocated for the improvement of the facilities of Glyfada Golf course. Glyfada Golf course “Konstantinos Karamanlis” is a spot for sport, recreation and culture featuring exceptional views.
The golf course signifies daily participation in Greek and International institutional events and competitions, while also contributing to the creation of cultural awareness and values in golf!
New date: Glyfada Maritime Golf Event is postponed for October 10
With a high sense of responsibility for the safety of participants and attendees and due to the severe and extreme weather conditions that have been announced, the organizing committee of the Glyfada Maritime Golf Event has decided to postpone the shipping community tournament for Saturday, October 10, 2020.
From the tee and the par of the course, to the birdie, the eagle and, why not, the hole-in-one…Greek shipping executives will learn everything and apply them during the new Glyfada Maritime Golf Event that will be held at the beautiful Glyfada Golf course.
Tournament based on a detailed health protocol
The event will be held in accordance with the strict specifications set by the Greek General Secretariat of Sports and the Hellenic Golf Federation. Always having the safety and health of all participants and staff as a top priority, Glyfada Maritime Golf Event will be implemented based on the health protocol established by the experienced and certified by the World Health Organization Active Media Group staff, based on the guidelines of special scientists-collaborators of the General Secretariat of Sports as well as the epidemiological data and the suggestions of the General Secretariat of Sports’ Health Committee. This is the first golf tournament in Greece that will be held based on a strict health protocol approved by the General Secretariat of Sports, with a maximum total number of 100 attendees. More information about the event’s health protocol can be found here:
The schedule
The first golf tournament is expected to attract the interest of the Greek and international shipping industry as its senior executives will form teams of four.Participants will have the opportunity to receive their participation kit from the registration area at the Clubhouse of Glyfada Golf course, which will be open from 08:00 am to 09:00 am on Saturday morning.The golf action will start at 10:00 am in the morning with the shotgun scramble tournament. Golfers will compete at a team level, at the 18-hole golf course, par 72, of Glyfada.
Non-participants in the tournament will have the opportunity to attend golf lessons and take part in the golf clinic which will take place from 11:30 am to 13:00 pm.
The tournament will end with the awards ceremony at 16:30 pm, for the top three teams in the tournament’s overall standings, and the special awards that will be given to players who will achieve the best scores in the special categories of “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin”.You may find the full schedule here:
Lots of gifts will be given from sponsors and many surprises will be expected for participants. Specifically, after a draw, a lucky winner will have the opportunity to experience the Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Sport Turismo for a test-drive that will last an entire weekend. During the event, participants will be able to take a short test-drive in the full range of Porsche cars, including the new, all-electric Taycan.
Completion of Registrations
Registrations are now closed. All proceeds from entry fees will be allocated for the improvement of the facilities of Glyfada Golf course.
In the context of the 1st Glyfada Maritime Golf Event, the recognized PGA Golfer, Mr. Thanos Karantzias stated: “With our experienced staff, we organize another golf tournament in a golf course of high international standards, for the people of the shipping industry, always having the safety of participants as our main priority. With our initiative, we promote the region’s golf tourism, we help to spread the sport of golf in Greece, and we contribute to the upgrade and improvement of this historic golf course’s facilities”.
The tournament is organized by Birdie Events, an initiative of the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Mr. Thanos Karantzias. The event is exclusively addressed to distinguished executives of the Greek shipping community.
Jotun Hellas is the event’s Platinum Sponsor.Samsung is the Official Technology Partner.The Marshall Islands Registry IRI is the tournament’s Silver Sponsor.Porsche Center Glyfada is the Official Car Partner.Marine Tours is the Official Travel Partner.Tototheo Maritime, Ergon, Kokotos Estate, Athi Rodi, Boo Productions and Handy Chart are the event’s Supporters.Avance is the Official Rental Partner.Target Security is the Security Partner.Messinian Spa is the Official Beauty Partner.Hygeia is the Medical Partner.Costa Navarino, Athina Luxury Suites, Christhellas–Christofle, Domotel Kastri, Kayak, Stella Artois, Cortese Caffe, Zafeiris Liquor Store and Automotive Solutions are the event’s Partners.Active Media Group is responsible for the tournament’s Sports Production.