European great Colin Montgomerie set to headline event in Greece
from June 8-13
Messinia, May 11, 2026 – Costa Navarino is offering golf enthusiasts the exclusive opportunity to get ‘up close and personal’ with some of European golf’s greatest ever players when the Legends Tour returns to Greece from June 8-13.
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Headlining the third edition of the Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy will be eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie. Major winners Paul Lawrie and Michael Campbell and defending champion Peter Baker are also poised to feature in the line-up, and golf fans can take advantage of the chance to join them and experience life as a tour professional.
Staying at the vibrant W Costa Navarino – one of the destination’s four five-star resorts – the ‘Inside the Ropes’ playing experience includes a place in the invitation-only pro-am as well as enjoying additional rounds across the destination’s four signature 18-hole courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and the two José María Olazábal-designed layouts at Navarino Hills, The Hills Course and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course.
Further benefits include a Legends Tour private player clinic, official tournament accreditation allowing for inside-the-ropes spectator viewing access to the 54-hole tournament and a number of social events.
Participants can choose from a range of four, five or six-night tournament packages, which also include the opportunity for players and guests to enjoy the destination’s extensive gastronomy, leisure and cultural experiences.
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“Costa Navarino’s ‘Inside the Ropes’ experience is something truly special because it goes far beyond simply watching great golf – it puts you right at the heart of action,” said David Ashington, General Manager at Costa Navarino Golf. “To walk the fairways alongside legends such as Colin Montgomerie, compete in a pro-am environment and enjoy the same offering as the professionals is rare. It’s an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that captures everything people love about the game – world-class courses, iconic players and the opportunity to create unforgettable moments on and off the course in an incredible setting.”
Located in Messinia in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese, Costa Navarino is part of the European Tour Destinations network. Named as the ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ at the last two editions of the World Golf Awards, the destination combines award‑winning hospitality with a strong commitment to sustainability, culture and authentic experiences, and offers a world-class experience on its four signature golf courses.
Taking place from June 8-13, this year’s Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy 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.
England’s Peter Baker will return to defend his title having claimed a six-stroke victory in 2025, with fellow former European Ryder Cup stars Stephen Gallacher, Jamie Donaldson and Soren Hansen also set to take part.
Full details of all the playing opportunity packages that can booked are available www.costanavarino.com/legends-pro-am-challenge