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2nd Messinia Pro-Am in Costa Navarino Kicks off Greece 2018

2018-03-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Messinia Pro-Am

Professionals and golf enthusiasts from 23 countries help launch Greece tourism season at Messinia Pro-Am on 20-23 February 2019.

Tags: Costa Navarino, golf, golf tourism, golf tournaments, Greece golf, Messinia Pro-Am

Registrations for the 2nd Messinia Pro-Am continue until January 19th

2017-12-30 by Argophilia Travel News

Messinia Pro-Am

Time is fast approaching for the 2nd international golf tournament Messinia Pro-Am, organized by Costa Navarino, on 21-24 February 2018. 

Professionals and amateur golfers from the Americas, Europe and Africa have already formed teams and interest is high for the completion of the 50 teams that can register until Friday 19 January 19 2018.

Tags: Costa Navarino, golf, golf tournaments, Golf Travel Market, Hellenic Golf Federation, Messinia Pro-Am, PGA of Greece, PGAs of Europe

Slovenia Will Play Host to International Golf Travel Market 2018

2017-12-08 by Argophilia Travel News

Royal Bled Golf Course

The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for the golf tourism industry, has announced that its 2018 event will be hosted in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. The IAGTO Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2015 will welcome IGTM 2018 to The GR Exhibition and Convention Centre, located in the heart of Ljubljana, from October 15-18, 2018.   

Tags: golf, IAGTO, IGTM, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Royal Bled Golf Course, slovenia, Slovenia tourism

Mammoth Mountain Resort Swings Into Summer

2011-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

mammoth mountain

If you’re looking for an interesting way to entertain your dad this Father’s Day, look no further than a day of golfing and skiing action at the Mammoth Mountain resort in California – they’ve just announced a superb deal on a ski + golf package running from June 17 till July 4 for just $79! Visitors can […]

Tags: father's day, golf, golfing, Mammoth mountain, resort, sierra star golf course, ski + golf package, skiing, snowboarding

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As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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