Glorious views and golf

THE countdown to the 2nd Messinia Pro-Am tournament at Costa Navarino has now begun. Taking place February 21-24 it has already received extensive interest globally, counting participants from 14 countries.

This year has seen a much higher interest from golfers; so far, more than 35 teams have registered. Each of the 50 teams will consist of one professional and three amateur golfers who will compete in three rounds at the two 18-hole signature golf courses. The Dunes Course and The Bay Course are set amidst the eternal olive trees overlooking the stunning views of the Ionian Sea and the Bay of Navarino.

Costa Navarino is a prime, sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, located in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese. One of the most unspoiled and breathtaking seaside Mediterranean landscapes, this area has been shaped by 4,500 years of history. Its philosophy is driven by a genuine desire to promote Messinia, while protecting and preserving its natural beauty and heritage.

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Highland courses high on the Leaderboard

THREE of the most prestigious courses in the Highlands have been rated among the 13 best venues to play in Scotland by #GolfWorld magazine.

#RoyalDornochClub is placed 5th, The Nairn Club 12th, and #CastleStuartLinks 13th in the magazine’s list of 100 leading Scottish courses.

All three are part of the Highland Golf Links (HGL) partnership which promotes Play and Stay destination breaks in the area.

The Golf World list was drawn up by a 19-strong panel of its readers which looked at factors including strategic merit, presentation, memorable holes, playability, and visual appeal in making their decisions.

The only other Highland course to feature in the list's top 30 was #SkiboCastle, placed 10th.

Fraser Cromarty, chairman of HGL and CEO at The Nairn Golf Club, said: ‘The three courses are accessible for visitors and can be played over the course of a weekend, making golfing breaks in this part of the world easy to manage and very rewarding.’

The three HGL courses will host the 54-hole Tomatin Single Malt Pro-Am, to be held on September 28-30 this year.

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