PORTO CARRAS GRAND RESORT, GREECE
13-16 OCT 2026
The CPG Festival of Golf is hosted by Porto Carras Grand Resort in Greece and, and incorporates the following events:
Annual Congress
International Team Championship [ITC]
Annual Gala Awards Supported By Rolex
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As one of the standout moments in the CPG calendar, the Festival of Golf brings together Member Countries, PGA Members and industry partners from across the global game for a week of connection, collaboration and shared learning.
Blending a conference-style programme with on-course competition, the event features the 37th edition of the historic CPG International Team Championship [ITC], which continues with its refined format aimed at elevating both the competitive edge and the overall team experience with ITC competitors playing alongside Festival delegates and partners.
At its heart, the Festival of Golf is about bringing together the CPG membership to strengthen the community, connect leaders who share the same challenges and ambitions, to uncover new opportunities to strengthen and grow their organisations, learn from each other and external experts, and to leave with practical ideas and resources that can be actioned straight away.
Porto Carras Grand Resort
Porto Carras Grand Resort is a legendary destination that has played a defining role in shaping Greece’s luxury tourism landscape, particularly in Halkidiki. Set within a stunning natural environment of rare beauty and striking contrasts, the resort has been welcoming discerning travellers for over 50 years, offering exceptional service combined with authentic Greek hospitality.
Located along a 9-kilometre stretch of pristine sandy coastline, the resort is surrounded by 1,700 hectares of lush greenery. Its gardens are set beneath the shade of pine trees that line the slopes of Mount Meliton, creating a sense of calm and natural elegance. The resort’s extensive facilities include an 18-hole golf course, the largest organic vineyard in Greece, a thalassotherapy and wellness centre, fine dining restaurants, a casino, and a fully serviced marina.
Guests of all ages can enjoy a wide range of sports, leisure, and cultural experiences, both on land and at sea, ensuring a truly memorable stay.
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Porto Carras Grand Resort
Porto Carras Grand Resort is a legendary destination that has played a defining role in shaping Greece’s luxury tourism landscape, particularly in Halkidiki. Set within a stunning natural environment of rare beauty and striking contrasts, the resort has been welcoming discerning travellers for over 50 years, offering exceptional service combined with authentic Greek hospitality.
Located along a 9-kilometre stretch of pristine sandy coastline, the resort is surrounded by 1,700 hectares of lush greenery. Its gardens are set beneath the shade of pine trees that line the slopes of Mount Meliton, creating a sense of calm and natural elegance. The resort’s extensive facilities include an 18-hole golf course, the largest organic vineyard in Greece, a thalassotherapy and wellness centre, fine dining restaurants, a casino, and a fully serviced marina.
Guests of all ages can enjoy a wide range of sports, leisure, and cultural experiences, both on land and at sea, ensuring a truly memorable stay.
Porto Carras Golf
Porto Carras Golf is the 18-hole course at Porto Carras Grand Resort and the largest in Northern Greece. Opened in 1974 and since redesigned, it runs along the Halkidiki coast between the Aegean Sea and Mount Itamos, with generous fairways, strategic water hazards and full practice facilities. The course is home to the 2026 International Team Championship [ITC].
AEGEAN
AEGEAN is the Official Air Carrier for the 2026 CPG Festival of Golf.
AEGEAN was founded in 1999 and is Greece’s largest airline operating in 47 countries. It was listed on the Stock Exchange in 2007 and is a member of STAR ALLIANCE since 2010. In 2025, AEGEAN and its subsidiary Olympic Air carried 17.3 million passengers and offered 21 million seats. The schedule for 2026 includes 260 direct routes to 164 destinations across 47 countries, operating a fleet of 87 aircraft. The company’s turnover exceeded €1.8 billion in 2025.
Domaine Porto Carras
Domaine Porto Carras has been making wine on the slopes of Mount Meliton in Sithonia since the late 1960s. Its vineyard has been certified organic since 1996 and is one of the largest organic single estates in Greece. The winery also helped revive two of the country’s oldest grape varieties, Malagouzia and Limnio. Tastings and vineyard tours run year-round at the Melissanthi tasting room.
Olga Karaververis
Olga Karaververis is a fashion house creating haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories, all handcrafted in Athens. Its collections have been shown on the runways of Paris. Its Uniform Studio designs bespoke uniforms for hotels, resorts and restaurants.
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.
Festival Delegate Materials will be distributed to all Delegates and Member Country PGA during the event.
To find out more contact the CPG Team.
2026 CPG Annual Awards Supported by Rolex
Lifetime Achievement Award – TBA
John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching – TBA
CPG 5-Star Professional Award – TBA
CPG Special Recognition Award – TBA
CPG President’s Award for Golf Development Award – TBA
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Christer Lindberg Bowl – TBA
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Lifetime Achievement Award – TBA
Coming soon…
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John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching – TBA
Coming soon…
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CPG 5-Star Professional Award – TBA
Coming soon…
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CPG 5-Star Professional Award – TBA
Coming soon…
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CPG Special Recognition Award – TBA
Coming soon…
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CPG President’s Award for Golf Development – TBA
Coming soon…
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The Festival features the 37th edition of the historic CPG International Team Championship [ITC], which continues with its refined format aimed at elevating both the competitive edge and the overall team experience with ITC competitors playing alongside Festival delegates and partners.
Invitations to enter an ITC team have been shared with all Member Countries – please speak to them directly to find out more.
