Cypriot Golf Society
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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 CGS Open 2026
Tandridge Golf Club - Thursday, 2nd July 2026
The fifth major event of the Cypriot Golf Society's 2026 season, The CGS Open, was held at the magnificent Tandridge Golf Club in Surrey on Thursday, 2nd July 2026. Kindly sponsored by Kikis Kallis of Kallis & Co, the event attracted an impressive field of 64 golfers, including four guests, all competing for one of the Society's most prestigious trophies - The Claret Jug.
The day could hardly have been better. Under glorious blue skies and warm sunshine, with temperatures reaching 28°C, members enjoyed perfect golfing conditions. Tandridge once again demonstrated why it is regarded as one of England's premier inland golf courses. Immaculately presented fairways, superbly manicured greens running fast and true, and breathtaking surroundings provided a fitting stage for one of the highlights of the CGS calendar.
This was the Society's third visit to Tandridge, and it certainly did not disappoint. The outstanding golf course was matched by equally exceptional hospitality, with members once again treated to a superb carvery dinner and an excellent selection of desserts - widely considered among the finest offered by any golf club in England.
The day's honours went to Sam Aristidou, playing off an 11 handicap, who produced an outstanding 39-pointperformance to claim the coveted CGS Open Claret Jug. Sam, the Society's 2024 Order of Merit Champion, has enjoyed another consistently strong season, and this victory was a fitting reward for his excellent form.
Finishing just one point behind on 38 points was Michael Falekkos, who recorded his second runner-up finish of the season. Third place, also on 38 points, went to Will Southwell, with Michael taking second place on countback.
Following the excellent dinner, Captain Dino thanked the day's sponsor, Kikis Kallis, for his generous support and continued commitment to the Society. The prize presentation followed, before the traditional fines and donations were collected in aid of the Captain's Charity, North London Hospice.
The generosity of the members once again shone through, with donations increasing the total raised for the charity to an outstanding £7,045.00. A tremendous achievement and a wonderful reflection of the spirit and generosity that continues to define the Cypriot Golf Society.
Prize Winners
🏆 CGS Open Champion: Sam Aristidou - 39 points
🥈 Runner-Up: Michael Falekkos - 38 points
🥉 Third Place: Will Southwell - 38 points
👥 Best Team: Chris Michanicou, Will Southwell, George Economides & Jimmy Kitanos - 106 points
👴 Best Senior: Kikis Kallis = 36 points
🎯 Best Guest: Phillip Prodromou - 33 points
📍 Nearest the Pin: Steve Chrysostomou
🙈 Booby Prize: Andy Soteriou - 23 points
Congratulations to all the prize winners, and sincere thanks to everyone who participated and helped make another memorable CGS Open. The Society now looks forward to the next event as another outstanding season continues.
