CPG ANNUAL AWARDS SUPPORTED BY ROLEX

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Achilles V. Constantakopoulos, the Chairman of TEMES S.A. – developers of Costa Navarino, is the latest recipient of the CPG Special Recognition Award.

His enduring support of the CPG and its activities has earned him the Award that looks to acknowledge the help and support shown by individuals and organisations that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to assist the CPG and its Member Countries.

Constantakopoulos has continuously supported the organisation since Costa Navarino – the sustainably driven destination in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese – was launched. The destination has hosted and partnered with the CPG on events and activities, and has worked with the CPG on Costa Navarino’s own Pro-Am now in the form of the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am, whilst also playing a vital role in the development of the PGA of Greece, its Members and the sport overall in Greece.

“ I’m truly honoured to receive this award and deeply grateful to CPG for your support and our longstanding partnership in making Costa Navarino in Greece, a world renowned golf destination,” said Constantakopoulos during his acceptance speech at the CPG Festival of Golf at Saïdia Resorts in Morocco.

“Our shared love for the game and common values have been the foundation of this enduring relationship with CPG and its Member Countries. We remain committed to investing in excellence, offering both professionals and amateurs an unparalleled experience that blends the unspoiled beauty of the Messinian landscape, warm hospitality, and world class facilities.

“Your contribution in putting Costa Navarino on the map as a premier golf destination has been great.”

Costa Navarino features 4 world class golf courses and has been named “World’s Best Golf Venue” at the World Golf Awards. The destination is also home to four 5* hotels: The Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, W Costa Navarino and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, while also featuring luxury private residences, and many year-round activities and authentic experiences.

The founder of Costa Navarino, Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos and his best friend, founder of AEGEAN, Theodoros Vassilakis – also a recipient of the Special Recognition Award in 2015 – were able to create a lasting legacy for golf in Greece, which is something that Achilles V. Constantakopoulos has grasped and forged ahead with incredible dedication.

“As Theodore, Katia and the team at AEGEAN looked to further develop their fantastic Pro-Am and continue to put Greece on the golfing map, I was very fortunate to be introduced to Achilles and visit Costa Navarino with them all at the very beginning, and witness an amazing vision,” added CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell.

“Achilles has more than turned that vision into reality and we are so proud to be able to call them partners, but more importantly friends. What they have achieved is something extraordinary!”

CPG Member, the PGA of Greece, also continues to develop thanks in part at least to Costa Navarino’s creation/provision of opportunities for professionals to learn, work and compete.

To find out more about the Annual Awards and the Festival of Golf visit cp.golf/festival.