New Golf Courses in Greece, 2026
Greek golf in 2026 is concentrated in one extraordinary place. We could not confirm a brand new course opening this year, but Costa Navarino, named World's Best Golf Venue at the 2025 World Golf Awards, now spans four courses and remains the reason to plan a golf trip to Greece.
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One destination does the heavy lifting
Greece is a young golf country with a small number of courses, and almost all of the momentum sits at a single resort. Costa Navarino, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese in Messinia, has grown into a genuine destination, and in 2025 it was named World's Best Golf Venue at the World Golf Awards. For 2026 the practical news is that the resort's lineup is complete and bedded in rather than expanding with a brand new course.
That lineup now runs to four courses, a remarkable concentration for Greece and enough to fill a multi day golf trip on its own. We could not confirm another major course opening elsewhere in the country for 2026, so the smart plan is to build around Costa Navarino and treat the rest of Greece, from Crete to the islands, as lighter golf folded into a wider holiday.
Greek golf in 2026 at a glance
| Where | What | Status in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Navarino | Messinia, Peloponnese | Four courses; named World's Best Golf Venue at the 2025 World Golf Awards; the country's anchor |
| The Dunes Course | Costa Navarino | A Bernhard Langer design, the first signature golf course in Greece, open since 2010 |
| The Bay Course | Costa Navarino | A Robert Trent Jones II design with sea and mountain views |
| Crete and the islands | Nationwide | Existing courses such as those around Elounda and Hersonissos; no major new 2026 opening confirmed |
Inside Greek golf for 2026
Costa Navarino, the whole story
Costa Navarino is effectively the Greek golf scene, and a very good one. The Dunes Course, designed by Bernhard Langer and open since 2010, was the first signature golf course in the country, and it has since been joined by the Bay Course from Robert Trent Jones II and two further courses set in the hills above the coast. The award as World's Best Golf Venue in 2025 reflects how complete the resort has become.
What is genuinely new
For 2026 the news is recognition and events rather than construction. We could not confirm a brand new course opening at the resort or elsewhere in Greece this year. The resort's calendar leans on professional and amateur events, including pro am golf, so the freshest reason to visit is the chance to play a venue at the top of its game rather than a debut layout.
The rest of Greece
Away from Messinia, Greek golf is thin but not absent. Crete has established courses around Elounda and Hersonissos, and there are a handful of layouts elsewhere, but none represents a major new 2026 opening we could verify. For most traveling golfers the honest advice is to centre the golf on Costa Navarino and let the islands provide the holiday around it.
Our take
Our take for 2026 is that a Greek golf trip means Costa Navarino, and that is no bad thing. With four courses in one place, a resort at the top of the global rankings and a stretch of coast that doubles as a proper holiday, it is one of the easiest premium golf destinations to plan in the Mediterranean. The lack of a new opening this year changes nothing about why you would go.
Time it for the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, when the Peloponnese is warm but not fierce and the courses are at their best, and treat any quoted green fee as indicative and season dependent. Our Greece destination hub and the best courses in Greece list are the places to anchor the plan, and our team can build the rounds, tee times and lodging around your dates.
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New Greek courses, your questions
Are any new golf courses opening in Greece in 2026?
We could not confirm a brand new course opening in Greece in 2026. The country's golf is concentrated at Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese, which now has four courses and was named World's Best Golf Venue at the 2025 World Golf Awards. If a confirmed opening emerges during the year we will update this guide.
Where is the best golf in Greece?
Costa Navarino in Messinia, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, is the clear answer. Its four courses, starting with Bernhard Langer's Dunes Course from 2010 and the Robert Trent Jones II Bay Course, make it the only place in Greece that supports a full multi day golf trip.
When should I play golf in Greece?
Spring and autumn are ideal, with warm but manageable temperatures in the Peloponnese and courses in good condition, while high summer can be very hot. Green fees vary by season and demand, so confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Costa Navarino course details, its 2025 World Golf Awards recognition and the absence of a confirmed 2026 opening compiled June 2026 from resort and golf travel sources; fees and access change, so confirm directly. Last reviewed June 2026.