The Annual Congress takes place at Costa Navarino in Greece, from 21-24 February 2023.
The Annual Congress is the Confederation of Professional Golf’s [CPG] yearly opportunity to bring together representatives from its Member Country PGAs and takes place simultaneously with the International Team Championship.
Delegates join CPG representatives all under one roof, meeting with each other to share ideas and discuss various ways to advance their own organisations and golf in general.
Costa Navarino
Costa Navarino is the 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. It comprises a number of distinct sites featuring five-star deluxe hotels, luxury private residences, conference facilities, spa and thalassotherapy centers, signature golf courses, as well as a wide range of unique year-round activities for adults and children.
Navarino Dunes, the first area, is home to two luxury five-star hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino; Navarino Residences, a collection of luxury villas for private ownership; and The Residences at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino – fully furnished resort apartments for sale; the signature golf course The Dunes Course; Anazoe Spa, a 4,000 m2 spa and thalassotherapy center; the state-of-the-art conference center House of Events; specially designed facilities for children; and a variety of gastronomy venues, sports, outdoor and cultural activities.
Navarino Bay, the second area, is home to the signature golf course, The Bay Course and the earth-sheltered Bay Clubhouse, and is set to welcome the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino in 2023.
At the nearby site Navarino Waterfront, the upscale, vibrant W Costa Navarino is expected to open in summer 2022.
At Navarino Hills, two new 18-hole signature golf courses are open as of February 2022.
Address
Costa Navarino
240001 Messinia
Greece
Map
Aegean Airlines
AEGEAN is Greece’s largest airline and a member of Star Alliance, the world’s strongest global airline alliance. AEGEAN and its subsidiary Olympic Air in 2019 carried 15 million passengers and the 2022 network covers 156 destinations (31 domestic and 125 international) to 42 countries.
Ryder Cup European Development Trust
The Ryder Cup European Development Trust was set up in order to support golf at grass roots level throughout Europe. The idea of the Trust is to get more people starting to play golf, continuing to play and ultimately succeeding in the game.
Samuel Ryder started the Ryder Cup in 1927, and after some 65 years of the competition being under the ownership of The PGA, it was then run as a 50/50 joint venture with The European Tour.
In 2004 a new Ryder Cup agreement was drawn up, to involve The Confederation of Professional Golf through a charitable trust, changing the split to 60/20/20, with the European Tour becoming the managing partner. At the same time the Ryder Cup European Development Trust was created, in order to allow Ryder Cup to put even more back into grass roots golf across the continent. The PGA remained significantly involved as the founding partner.
The Ryder Cup European Development Trust is a registered charity under the control of The Confederation of Professional Golf, with objectives to further develop golf across Europe. The Trust manages its share of profits from the Ryder Cup in a tax-efficient method to give the Trust the opportunity to maximise funds to contribute to golf projects across Europe.
Costa Navarino
Costa Navarino is the 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. It comprises a number of distinct sites featuring five-star deluxe hotels, luxury private residences, conference facilities, spa and thalassotherapy centers, signature golf courses, as well as a wide range of unique year-round activities for adults and children.
Navarino Dunes, the first area, is home to two luxury five-star hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino; Navarino Residences, a collection of luxury villas for private ownership; and The Residences at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino – fully furnished resort apartments for sale; the signature golf course The Dunes Course; Anazoe Spa, a 4,000 m2 spa and thalassotherapy center; the state-of-the-art conference center House of Events; specially designed facilities for children; and a variety of gastronomy venues, sports, outdoor and cultural activities.
Navarino Bay, the second area, is home to the signature golf course, The Bay Course and the earth-sheltered Bay Clubhouse, and is set to welcome the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino in 2023.
At the nearby site Navarino Waterfront, the upscale, vibrant W Costa Navarino is expected to open in summer 2022.
At Navarino Hills, two new 18-hole signature golf courses are open as of February 2022.
Rolex
Rolex support the Confederation of Professional Golf Annual Gala Awards.
The history of Rolex and Swiss watchmaking are inextricably linked. Pioneer in the development of the wristwatch, the brand is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, and has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history.
Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet.
Switzerland is the crucible where Rolex watches are brought to life thanks to the know-how and commitment of more than 6,000 employees at the brand’s four sites, all at the cutting edge of watchmaking technology.
Monday 20 February
- | Delegate Registrations [PM] @ House of Events Reception |
Tuesday 21 February
- | Delegate Registration [AM] @ House of Events Reception |
- | CONGRESS SESSION 01 [PM] |
- | CONGRESS SESSION 02 [PM] |
- | Welcome Reception Supported By Costa Navarino |
Wednesday 22 February
- | CPG Annual General Meeting [AM] |
- | CONGRESS SESSION 03 [AM] |
- | CONGRESS SESSION 04 [AM] |
- | President’s Challenge Golf - Round 01 (9-Holes) The Dunes Course |
Thursday 23 February
- | CONGRESS SESSION 05 [AM] |
- | CONGRESS SESSION 06 [AM] |
- | President’s Challenge Golf - Round 02 (9-Holes) The International Olympic Academy Golf Course |
Friday 24 February
- | CONGRESS SESSION 07 [AM] |
- | CONGRESS SESSION 08 [AM] |
- | Annual Gala Awards Dinner Supported by Rolex [PM] |
Annual Congress Delegate Materials have been distributed to all Delegates and Member Country PGA representatives.
To find out more contact the CPG Team.
2022 CPG Annual Awards Supported by Rolex
President’s Award For Golf Development – Project Ukraine
CPG 5-Star Professional Award – Arnar Már Ólafsson
CPG Special Recognition Award – John Clark
CPG Lifetime Achievement Award – Flory Van Donck
John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching – Eduardo Celles
Christer Lindberg Bowl – Marta Figueras-Dotti
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President’s Award For Golf Development – Project Ukraine
Acknowledging the substantial efforts in supporting young golfers that have been displaced by the war in Ukraine, ‘Project Ukraine’ has been awarded the CPG’s 2022 President’s Award for Golf Development
The Project has so far delivered on its first aim of bringing players in the Ukrainian Golf Federation’s development pathway back together after being separated across the continent since war broke out last year.
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CPG 5-Star Professional Award – Arnar Már Ólafsson
The CPG’s coveted 5-star Professional Award has been presented to a legend of the sport in Iceland, Arnar Már Ólafsson, recognising his achievements and progressiveness across his career as a PGA Professional.
Ólafsson was one of the first PGA of Iceland Professionals, and across his career has played a fundamental role in the creation of professional education for Icelandic Professionals, developing a programme that is internationally recognised at the highest level, whilst also working as a coach himself to numerous players, particularly at the elite level.
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CPG Special Recognition Award – John Clark
Former Managing Director of PING Europe, John Clark, has been named the latest recipient of the CPG Special Recognition Award for his extensive support of the CPG, Member Country PGAs and their PGA Professionals.
In late 2020 Clark stepped back from PING after 24 years in the role where he oversaw continued growth and development of PING across a broad international territory, and remains as a Board Director for PING Europe and PING Inc. in the USA.
Since the partnership between PING Europe and the CPG began in 2008, Clark has continually provided both personal and organisational support across the CPG’s network with the end goal of ensuring golfers of all abilities play with the best possible equipment.
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CPG Lifetime Achievement Award – Flory Van Donck
Recognising the substantial impact on Belgian golf and his outstanding playing career, Flory Van Donck has posthumously been awarded with the CPG’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
In his day Van Donck was known as one of the finest players in the world, winning over 60 tournaments, finishing second in The Open Championship twice, and flying the flag as a spearhead for the growth of golf in Belgium through both playing professionally and latterly as a coach.
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John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching – Eduardo Celles
PGA of Spain Member and first coach to Jon Rahm, Eduardo Celles, has received the CPG’s prestigious John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching, acknowledging his extensive work with players of all abilities across his career.
The award is named in honour of the late John Jacobs and given to outstanding golf coaches that have made an enduring impact on the sport. Celles exemplifies this through both his role at his own academy with beginners and juniors, all the way through to his work with national team players, and of course not least to recent men’s world number one player, Jon Rahm.
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Christer Lindberg Bowl – Marta Figueras-Dotti
Ladies European Tour [LET] Chair, PGA of Spain Member and President of the WPGA of Spain, Marta Figueras-Dotti, has been named the latest recipient of the CPG’s Christer Lindberg Bowl for her services to the sport.
Joining a prestigious group including names such as Annika Sörenstam, John Paramor and Emma Villacieros, Figueras-Dotti is honoured for her work across her career in supporting and developing golf in both Spain and internationally, particularly in women and girls golf, as a coach, a player and a leader in the sport.
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The 2022 International Team Championship (ITC) tournament runs alongside the Congress in which teams from across the Confederation of Professional Golf’s Member Countries battle it out over 54 holes on The Dunes Course at Costa Navarino, with the best two individual scores each day from the team of three counting towards the overall team score.