The great golf tournament Porto Carras Pro-am Aegean Mini Tour It is now an institution! By the 20 to 25 May 2025, the iconic Porto Carras Grand Resort; In the enchanting Sithoniawelcomed professional and amateur athletes from all over Europe in a complete program full of golf and parallel actions. Participants had the opportunity to compete in the unique stadium 18 holes, of northern Greece, enjoying stunning views of Aegean Sea and in Mount Itamos.
Golf Tourism in Halkidiki
In one of Greece’s most beautiful and idyllic landscapes gathered goals out of over 10 countries as among other things from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden and Greece. The Porto Carras Pro-Am Aegean Mini Tour tournament has been an important lever for the strengthening of golf tourism in Greece. Through this event, the country has emerged as a rising golf destination internationally, with Halkidiki standing out for the combination of natural beauty, luxurious hospitality and quality sports infrastructure. After all, the average tourist-tourist spends twice as much as a common traveler, significantly enhancing the local economy through high standards accommodation, gastronomy and additional tourism services.
Aigli Legends of Euro 2004 and International Star at Footgolf
The Porto Carras Pro-am Aegean Mini Tour 2025with the valuable support of Aegean, The official carrier of the event organized his fascinating action for another year Footgolf. Emblematic personalities of Greek and European football met in a special experience that combined golf with football, offering special moments of fun, joy and sports to participants. The legends involved were the European champions in 2004; Thodoris Zagorakis, George Karagounis, Angel Basinas, Fanis Kateriannakis, Pantic coffee former international footballers of Greece Sotiris Kyrgiakos and Nikos Spyropoulos, as well as the international footballer Pierre ISSA; representing the European Legends.
The French footballer also honored the event with their presence Christian Karembeu; World Champion 1998, 2000 European Champion and UEFA spokesman, boosting its prestige and international radiation as well as Euro 2004 Legends Dimitris Papadopoulos.
The action of golf
The program by Porto Carras Pro-am Aegean Mini Tour, in the award-winning Porto Carras Grand Resort; started Wednesday 21 May with Practice round for all participants, while in the evening, the Domaine Porto Carras welcomed guests to a separate Welcome Cocktail; Offering goals the opportunity to enjoy the fine wines of the historic winery at an atmospheric and hospitable event.
The Thursday 22 May the 1whose round of Pro–Am and Friday 23 May it became respectively the 2whose round. The Saturday May 24th, The racing action was completed with the OPEN Tournament For the professionals and the Individual For amateurs.
During the games, goals had the opportunity to enjoy in the registration and the power stations, coffee from its high quality coffee makers Miele; Excellent products and fruits from the Lidl; waters and soft drinks Souroti; tea Galvanina; beers Sknipa; and Greek traditional souvlaki.
All participants wore her athletic t -shirts Adidas Golf And they received rich gifts in their package from them: Aegean, Miele; Taylormade; Anatomic Line and unique accessories from Olga Karaververi.
The winners of the tournament
The program was completed with each solemnity in Awards Gala Dinner which included the winners’ awards on a team and individual level. The presentation of the evening was undertaken by CEO of Confederation of Professional Golf (CPG) Ian Randell With the prestigious journalist Gifts Tsambazi.
The audience was welcomed by Aegean General Legal Counsel, Ms. Katia Avramidou. During the night, honorary prizes were awarded at PGA of Greece, to Aegean and in CPG for the support of the event and to highlight golf. Also, another prize was given to Footgolf winners, European champion Angel Basina and PGA Golfer Vangelis Gini.
In the teams, for the Pro-am Tournament, the team of the team was champion Kotsovou, Fystrek; Idoux; Grillet; second came out of Christos Nikopoulos, Kalogirou, SteinhauerGanu, While Tuesday finished the group of Papadopoulos, Avramidou, Maltezaki, Pepper. In the special group awards first group on the second day was the team of Vaggeli Guin, Alexandri, Iliopoulou, Stoupaki and second the group of Kubaki, Idoux; GrilletPapadopoulou.
At an individual level, champion in pro emerged the Themis Ginis.
In the category Amateur Grass first came out Simeon Denkov; second Nikos Dodas and third Philip Piperas.
In the category Amateur Net first came out Christos Fasoi, second Sven Behnsen and third Sasa Fystrek.
The LONGEST Drive to women won the Sunrise and to men the Sven Behnsen; while in the class Closest To The PIN; to women won the Teodora Guenova and to men the Wilfried Tranacher.
The guests of the evening enjoyed the special menu design with unique savory and sweet “golfi” choices, waters and soft drinks from the Souroti and excellent wines from the Domaine Porto Carras.
The winners of the tournament besides prizes received special gifts from the Domaine Porto Carras.
Winery for good purpose from the Domaine Porto Carras
The largest single biological vineyard in Greece, the Domaine Porto Carrassupported the Porto Carras Pro–Am Aegean Mini Tour 2025 as Platinum Sponsor and Thursday 22 May organized a unique Wine Tasting & Cigars Session For guests of the event. Participants had the opportunity to get to know the new era of the historic vineyard and to test the fine varieties of the Domaine Porto Carras on a special journey of flavors and perfumes. This year, the event reinforced his work Humanity Greecean organization that supports children and families in need.
During the Wine Tasting & Cigars Session as well as throughout the tournament, participants could offer their own contribution and buy collectible and historical golf items, with the total amount raised as a result of being available as available as donation to support Humanity Greece’s actions. The purpose of Humanity Greece is to promote solidarity, social equality and dignity through support and empowerment activities of children, families and vulnerable populations.
Of support Humanity Greece by the Lidl
As part of this year’s event and corporate social responsibility strategic Lidl; reinforced the work of Humanity Greece. More specifically, as one of the largest fresh food retailers, Lidl has boosted money through Humanity Greece products, Group of Volunteer Forest Protection OPAN, and Forest Protection Volunteer Team found in Municipality of Sithonia.
Golf Clinic & Strengthening exercises
The event offered free golf courses to tournament participants. Professional goals were learned, George Diakou (President of PGA Greece), Alex Tranacher and George Hassapis (Golf Manager Porto Carras).
At the same time, the physiotherapist Angelos Yakoumidis, took over through exercises the improvement and empowerment of participants in the actions Golfer’s Essentials and Golfer’s Prehab powered by Sixt.
Air carrier of the tournament was the Aegeanmember of the top air alliance of Star Allance. Golfer participants traveled safely and at special prices with Aegean.
Athletes and organizers used its premium fleet for their movements Sixt; its member MOTODYNAMIC Group.
Platinum Sponsor: Domaine Porto Carras
Official Airline: Aegean Airlines
Silver Sponsors: Lidl, Stoiximan, Sixt
Bronze Sponsors: Miele, Adidas Golf, Moskan Aviation, Joker Golf Carts
Partners: Wolt, Taylormade, Anatomic Line, Olga Karaververi, Souroti
Supporters: Galvanina, Sknipa Beer, Viva Kiosk
Porto Carras Pro-am was organized by Porto Carras Golf and PGA of Greece with the support of Confederation of Professional Golf and the great sponsor, the Aegeanunder the auspices of Ministry of Tourism and his Hellenic Tourism Organization.
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Porto Carras
Porto Carras Grand Resort is the historic flagship resort, which has contributed decisively to the establishment of the luxury tourism product in Greece and especially to Halkidiki. In a natural environment of unparalleled beauty and intense alternations, for 50 years it offers its visitors high -level services and authentic Greek hospitality.
It is located next to a 9km sandy shoreline and surrounded by a verdant area of ​​18,000 acres, with gardens under the shadow of the pine trees that dress up the slopes of Mount Meliton. Its facilities include an 18 -hole golf course, the largest vineyard of organic farming in Greece, a seafood and wellness center, high -level gastronomy restaurants, Casino and Marina providing integrated services. In addition, a wide range of sports and cultural activities on land and sea is available to visitors of all ages.
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