Costa Navarino provided the perfect backdrop last year for a thrilling tournament that saw Clark Dennis claim the sixth seniors win of his career with a dominant performance that featured three consecutive rounds of 66.
Already entered into the 2025 event are Major champions Michael Campbell and Ian Woosnam, Ryder Cup players Peter Baker, Joakim Haeggman, Steven Gallacher and Niclas Fasth, plus eight of the top ten from last season’s Legends Tour Order of Merit, including the overall champion, Adilson da Silva. More names will be revealed shortly to confirm who will be teeing it up in June.
Located in Messinia in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese, Costa Navarino is part of the European Tour Destinations network. It has raised its profile as a sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean and offers a world-class golf experience on its four 18-hole signature golf courses.
The Legends Tour event will be played over two of the destination’s courses – The Hills Course and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course – and is promoted by the European Tour Group.
Ben Cowen, the European Tour Group’s Chief Tournament and Operations Officer, said: “We are delighted to be supporting this tournament for the second consecutive year, providing playing and earning opportunities for our Legends Tour members.
“Costa Navarino, which is home to two of our European Tour Destination courses, was a superb venue for the inaugural tournament last year, and we look forward to returning to Greece this June and showcasing it once more to a global audience.”
Phil Harrison, Legends Tour CEO, said: “Costa Navarino is an incredible destination and one which we are delighted to return to in 2025. The golf courses will undoubtedly provide a great test for our players, who I’m sure will also enjoy everything that Costa Navarino has to offer. Broadening the reach of the Legends Tour throughout Europe and beyond is something we are committed to, and our thanks go to the European Tour Group for their support which has made this tournament possible.”
David Ashington, General Manager at Costa Navarino Golf, said: “Following the success of last year’s inaugural tournament, it will be a pleasure to have the opportunity once again to showcase our array of golf, sports, hospitality and leisure activities to so many new and familiar faces on the Legends Tour.
“The stage is set not only for a great professional golf tournament but for our amateur guests, who this year – via our new Playing Experiences – can compete alongside the stars and mingle with the legends of our game throughout the week. We’re looking forward to creating more memories and adding a new chapter to Costa Navarino’s history.”
The Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy takes place from June 12-14 and playing experiences are still available for those wishing to participate in the pro-am and sample life as a tour professional.
Staying in one of the destination’s five-star resorts – either W Costa Navarino or The Westin Resort Costa Navarino – guests will play in the Championship Pro-Am, enjoy practice rounds on some of Costa Navarino’s four signature courses and then savour two further Legends Tour ‘shotgun’ rounds. This golfing experience also includes a number of exclusive events, including a Legends Tour player clinic and a Q&A event. With luxury hospitality throughout, Players’ Lounge access and the up-close opportunity to watch the tournament unfold, it’s the ultimate golf experience.
Full details of all the playing opportunity packages are available at here.
The Courses
International Olympic Academy Golf Course
Situated at Navarino Hills and offering panoramic views of the historic bay of Navarino, the Ionian Sea and the surrounding countryside, the International Olympic Academy Golf Course measures 6,366m in length. The course was designed by two-time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend José Marίa Olazábal, to challenge the best golfers in a lush environment with dramatic views and memorable sunsets. Precision over length is the best option on several holes, with trouble lurking for those long hitters who are too aggressive off the tee and stray offline.
The Hills Course
Also designed by Olazábal, The Hills Course offers a scenic golf journey through nature, along the way passing old olive trees, and stunning ravines that carve deep into the Kinigou hills. Measuring 6,280m in length, the par-72 course offers a good balance and variety, with fairways generally wider, offering more changes in elevation than the IOAC. Wind is a constant challenge, with creativity and course management defining a golfer’s success on the course.