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CGS Golf Holiday 2026 – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Captain Dino Capsalis once again took the society back to Thailand following the hugely successful and thoroughly enjoyable trips in 2019 and 2025. This year’s annual golf holiday took place from 2nd–8th February 2026 in Chiang Mai and was generously sponsored by Russell Kilikita.
A total of 32 CGS golfers attended, all competing for the prestigious title of Champion Golfer of the Week.
Although it is a long journey to Thailand, the rewards make it more than worthwhile. With excellent weather (30–32°C of sunshine and low humidity), outstanding golf courses such as Alpine, Highlands, and Legacy, the experience of playing with caddies, great-value food, and the warm hospitality of the Thai people, it remains a fantastic golf holiday destination.
Tournament Summary
The golf got underway on Monday 2nd February with the Red Ball Team Event. In this format, the best two scores out of four counted on each hole, with the red ball, worth double points, rotating between players throughout the round. The key challenge, of course, is keeping hold of the red ball.
The runaway winners, who impressively managed not to lose their ball, were the captain’s team of Dino Capsalis, sponsor Russell Kilikita, Tom Theodorou, and Stathi Liasi, finishing with an excellent 106 points. The runners-up recorded 93 points.
Tuesday 3rd February saw the start of the main Singles Competition, played over four rounds. Day 1 at Highlands (A+B) was won by 2014 holiday champion Tony Philippou with 33 points, narrowly ahead of Captain Dino Capsalis on 32 points.
On Wednesday 4th February, Round 2 took place at Alpine (B+C), a challenging course featuring numerous water hazards. Michael Falekkos produced an excellent round of 34 points off a handicap of 6 to take the win, with Louis Tsioupra and Tim Pavlakos close behind.
Thursday 5th February was a well-earned rest day, giving players the opportunity to relax by the pool, enjoy sightseeing trips to temples and elephant sanctuaries, indulge in massages, or simply unwind.
Friday 6th February featured the Amigos Betterball Competition at Legacy Golf Club, a welcome break from the intensity of the singles. The father-and-son pairing of Tony and Harry Philippou emerged victorious with 37 points, winning on countback in a tightly contested event.
Saturday 7th February brought Round 3 of the singles at Highlands (B+C), often referred to as “Movers and Shakers Day,” where strong performances can significantly impact the leaderboard. Angelo Takkas took the day with an excellent 35 points, narrowly beating Andrew Adams on countback. Despite this, Andrew maintained a commanding overall lead of 8 points heading into the final round.
Final Day
Sunday 8th February saw the final round at Alpine. Tension was high among the leaders, with Andrew Adams leading after three rounds on 96 points, followed by Tim Pavlakos (88), George “Vavvs” Georgiou (87), and Andy Odysseous (85).
After nine holes, the gap between Andrew and Tim had narrowed to just a few points, setting up an exciting back nine. However, the notoriously difficult Alpine course offered few scoring opportunities. Andrew Adams, playing off a handicap of 0, a professional golfer, and a two-time previous holiday winner (2015 and 2017), demonstrated his experience and composure to close out the tournament in style.
🏆 Champion Golfer of the Week – Andrew Adams
Results Summary
Monday 2nd Feb – Red Ball (Alpine A+B)
Winners: Dino Capsalis, Russell Kilikita, Tom Theodorou, Stathi Liasi – 106 pts
Runners-up: Alex Adams, Andrew Adams, Abe Basri, Tony Koureas – 93 pts
Tuesday 3rd Feb – Day 1 Singles (Highlands A+B)
1st: Tony Philippou – 33 pts
2nd: Dino Capsalis – 32 pts
3rd: Andrew Adams – 31 pts
Wednesday 4th Feb – Day 2 Singles (Alpine B+C)
1st: Michael Falekkos – 34 pts
2nd: Louis Tsioupra – 33 pts
3rd: Tim Pavlakos – 32 pts
Friday 6th Feb – Amigos Betterball (Legacy)
1st: Tony Philippou & Harry Philippou – 37 pts
2nd: Louis Tsioupra & George “Belts” Georgiou – 37 pts
Saturday 7th Feb – Day 3 Singles (Highlands B+C)
1st: Angelo Takkas – 35 pts
2nd: Andrew Adams – 35 pts
3rd: George “Vavvs” Georgiou – 34 pts
Sunday 8th Feb – Day 4 Singles (Alpine A+C)
1st: Angelo Takkas – 32 pts
2nd: Andy Soteriou – 31 pts
3rd: George “Vavvs” Georgiou – 30 pts
Overall Singles Results
1st: Andrew Adams – 122 pts
2nd: George “Vavvs” Georgiou – 117 pts
3rd: Tim Pavlakos – 116 pts
4th: Angelo Takkas – 115 pts
5th: Andy Soteriou – 115 pts
Andrew Adams Champion Holiday Golfer 2026Chiang Mai
Josh Toumany
Winner of Order of Merit 2025
CGS Golf Holiday 2026 – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Captain Dino Capsalis once again took the society back to Thailand following the hugely successful and thoroughly enjoyable trips in 2019 and 2025. This year’s annual golf holiday took place from 2nd–8th February 2026 in Chiang Mai and was generously sponsored by Russell Kilikita.
A total of 32 CGS golfers attended, all competing for the prestigious title of Champion Golfer of the Week.
Although it is a long journey to Thailand, the rewards make it more than worthwhile. With excellent weather (30–32°C of sunshine and low humidity), outstanding golf courses such as Alpine, Highlands, and Legacy, the experience of playing with caddies, great-value food, and the warm hospitality of the Thai people, it remains a fantastic golf holiday destination.
Tournament Summary
The golf got underway on Monday 2nd February with the Red Ball Team Event. In this format, the best two scores out of four counted on each hole, with the red ball, worth double points, rotating between players throughout the round. The key challenge, of course, is keeping hold of the red ball.
The runaway winners, who impressively managed not to lose their ball, were the captain’s team of Dino Capsalis, sponsor Russell Kilikita, Tom Theodorou, and Stathi Liasi, finishing with an excellent 106 points. The runners-up recorded 93 points.
Tuesday 3rd February saw the start of the main Singles Competition, played over four rounds. Day 1 at Highlands (A+B) was won by 2014 holiday champion Tony Philippou with 33 points, narrowly ahead of Captain Dino Capsalis on 32 points.
On Wednesday 4th February, Round 2 took place at Alpine (B+C), a challenging course featuring numerous water hazards. Michael Falekkos produced an excellent round of 34 points off a handicap of 6 to take the win, with Louis Tsioupra and Tim Pavlakos close behind.
Thursday 5th February was a well-earned rest day, giving players the opportunity to relax by the pool, enjoy sightseeing trips to temples and elephant sanctuaries, indulge in massages, or simply unwind.
Friday 6th February featured the Amigos Betterball Competition at Legacy Golf Club, a welcome break from the intensity of the singles. The father-and-son pairing of Tony and Harry Philippou emerged victorious with 37 points, winning on countback in a tightly contested event.
Saturday 7th February brought Round 3 of the singles at Highlands (B+C), often referred to as “Movers and Shakers Day,” where strong performances can significantly impact the leaderboard. Angelo Takkas took the day with an excellent 35 points, narrowly beating Andrew Adams on countback. Despite this, Andrew maintained a commanding overall lead of 8 points heading into the final round.
Final Day
Sunday 8th February saw the final round at Alpine. Tension was high among the leaders, with Andrew Adams leading after three rounds on 96 points, followed by Tim Pavlakos (88), George “Vavvs” Georgiou (87), and Andy Odysseous (85).
After nine holes, the gap between Andrew and Tim had narrowed to just a few points, setting up an exciting back nine. However, the notoriously difficult Alpine course offered few scoring opportunities. Andrew Adams, playing off a handicap of 0, a professional golfer, and a two-time previous holiday winner (2015 and 2017), demonstrated his experience and composure to close out the tournament in style.
🏆 Champion Golfer of the Week – Andrew Adams
Results Summary
Monday 2nd Feb – Red Ball (Alpine A+B)
Winners: Dino Capsalis, Russell Kilikita, Tom Theodorou, Stathi Liasi – 106 pts
Runners-up: Alex Adams, Andrew Adams, Abe Basri, Tony Koureas – 93 pts
Tuesday 3rd Feb – Day 1 Singles (Highlands A+B)
1st: Tony Philippou – 33 pts
2nd: Dino Capsalis – 32 pts
3rd: Andrew Adams – 31 pts
Wednesday 4th Feb – Day 2 Singles (Alpine B+C)
1st: Michael Falekkos – 34 pts
2nd: Louis Tsioupra – 33 pts
3rd: Tim Pavlakos – 32 pts
Friday 6th Feb – Amigos Betterball (Legacy)
1st: Tony Philippou & Harry Philippou – 37 pts
2nd: Louis Tsioupra & George “Belts” Georgiou – 37 pts
Saturday 7th Feb – Day 3 Singles (Highlands B+C)
1st: Angelo Takkas – 35 pts
2nd: Andrew Adams – 35 pts
3rd: George “Vavvs” Georgiou – 34 pts
Sunday 8th Feb – Day 4 Singles (Alpine A+C)
1st: Angelo Takkas – 32 pts
2nd: Andy Soteriou – 31 pts
3rd: George “Vavvs” Georgiou – 30 pts
Overall Singles Results
1st: Andrew Adams – 122 pts
2nd: George “Vavvs” Georgiou – 117 pts
3rd: Tim Pavlakos – 116 pts
4th: Angelo Takkas – 115 pts
5th: Andy Soteriou – 115 pts
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On a cold Winter's evening, Thursday 4th of January 1990 at 7.30 pm., a meeting was held at the Cypriot Community Centre in Wood Green, by twenty two Cypriot golfers.
Dino Capsalis CGS Captain 2026
The Masters Cup – Burnham Beeches Golf Club
The penultimate event of the Cypriot Golf Society’s 2026 season took place on 17th September at the beautiful Burnham Beeches Golf Club.
The generous sponsor for the day was Tom Theodorou of Thomas Anthony @ JLM, and we would like to thank Tom for his continued support of the Society.
Captain Dino Capsalis was once again blessed with beautiful sunny weather, allowing 58 members and 2 guests to enjoy a great day of golf and good company.
Burnham Beeches is a beautiful, tree-lined golf course surrounded by the stunning Burnham Beeches woodland. Following a particularly dry summer, the fairways were not as lush as in previous years, but the tees and greens were in good condition and provided an enjoyable challenge for everyone.
Costa Takes the Honours
The winner on the day was Costa Sophocleous, who produced an excellent score of 40 points. Meli Menelaou finished in second place with 39 points, with Tim Clifton also scoring 39 points to take third place.
Costa is enjoying an excellent year and is currently second in the Order of Merit. He has also reached the Singles quarter-finals and is through to the Doubles final.
Congratulations, Costa — great golf and very well played!
A Second Hole in One for Russell
A special mention goes to Russell Kilikita, who achieved a Hole in One on the 3rd hole, which was also the Nearest the Pin hole.
This is Russell's second Hole in One on a CGS competition day - a fantastic achievement. Russell generously celebrated by buying a round of drinks for all 60 golfers.
Many congratulations, Russell!
Order of Merit - All to Play For
The Order of Merit remains very close with just one event left.
Andy Anastasiou currently leads with 208 points, followed by Costa Sophocleous and Alex Adams, both on 204 points.
With only the final event remaining, there is still everything to play for.
Fundraising for North London Hospice
Captain Dino raised a further £390 in fines and donations for his chosen charity, North London Hospice, taking the total funds raised so far to over £7,895.
A fantastic achievement, and many thanks to Dino and all our members for continuing to support the charity so generously.
Results
· Winner: Costa Sophocleous – 40 points
· Second: Meli Menelaou – 39 points
· Third: Tim Clifton – 39 points
· Best Team: Gilly Takkas, Chris Philippou, Costa Sophocleous & Ben Bramley – 107 points
· Best Senior: Alex Adams – 37 points
· Nearest the Pin: Russell Kilikita – Hole in One
· Booby Prize: Cos Christou – 18 points
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who took part and helped make another CGS competition day such an enjoyable occasion.
With just one event remaining, the 2026 season is heading towards an exciting finish. Good luck to everyone taking part in the final event!
The Ryder Cup
Cypriot Golf Society (London) vs The Greek Cypriot and Friends Society (Midlands)
The 29th annual Ryder Cup competition between the London Cypriot Golf Society and the Greek Cypriot and Friends Society (Midlands) took place at The Oxfordshire Golf Club on 21st July 2026.
Twelve players from each team qualified through their respective Orders of Merit, alongside their captains’ wildcard selections, to represent their societies in this prestigious annual event.
The competition brings both societies together for a highly competitive 36-hole matchplay contest. The morning session consisted of 18 holes of betterball matchplay, with six points available, followed by 12 singles matches in the afternoon, with a further 12 points up for grabs.
A Dominant Morning for London
The morning betterball matches went extremely well for the London Cypriot Golf Society, who won five of the six matches, taking a commanding 5–1 lead into the afternoon session.
This put the London team in a strong position, leaving the Midlands boys with a huge task ahead of them if they were to turn the match around.
Singles Drama
The afternoon singles proved to be a much closer affair, with the Midlands team fighting back strongly. The session ultimately finished 6–6, meaning London retained their five-point advantage from the morning.
The final score was therefore:
London Cypriot Golf Society 17 – 7 Greek Cypriot & Friends Society (Midlands)
A fantastic performance from the London boys, who carried the momentum from last year to secure back-to-back Ryder Cup victories.
This victory is particularly impressive given that the Midlands society had dominated the competition in recent years, winning the previous five events.
A huge congratulations to all 12 players who represented London, and to the captains and everyone involved in organising another fantastic day of golf and camaraderie.
We look forward to next year’s competition and another chapter in this great rivalry!
Well done, London! 🏆🇨🇾⛳
London Team
Dino Capsalis
Andy Anastasiou
John Hadji-Michael
Costa Sophocleous
George Polycarpou
George Yiacoumis
Savva Savva
Tom Theodorou
Gilly Takkas
Alex Adams
Sam Aristidou
Andy Savva
