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Golf Courses In Turkey

The golf courses of Turkey are rapidly becoming some of the hottest golfing destinations in Europe. With new golf courses and golf resorts opening all the time to complement some excellent existing layouts, this great value holiday destination has become increasingly popular and as this guide to Turkish golf shows that story is only just beginning.

On the south coast of the country the Turkish Riviera in the region of Antalya is centered on the resort town of Belek whose climate year round is perfect for fantastic golf. The most well known golf resorts in the area are the Gloria Golf Resort and the Sirene Palace Golf Resort which owns the 36 holes at the Antalya Golf Club.

The Old Course at Gloria is one of the best in the country, set amidst a forest of pines, and has already hosted European Senior and World Golf Championship events whilst the National Golf Club is simply not to be missed, ranked 43rd in Europe by Golf World, running through a pine and eucalyptus with a number of challenging water hazards.

If you relish a challenge then you should not miss the PGA Sultan course at the Atalya Golf Club, which is also home to the enjoyable Pasha layout.  A newer golfing experience can be found at the Carya Golf Club where the Faldo course is as challenging and classy as you would expect. It is situated on a unique site that blends native pine with a sandy soil that is absolutely perfect for golf.

Another new course that is associated with a European Ryder Cup star is the recently opened Montgomerie course at the Papillon Golf Club, a true championship layout that will test every level of player. The latest addition to the great courses this area has to offer is also unique and a must for lovers of linksland golf. The Lykia World Links is the first links to have been built in the Southern Mediterranean and offers a true seaside test of golf.

A burgeoning star on the European golfing scene Turkey is fast making its mark with some excellent golf courses and is a holiday destination that will certainly meet the needs of every player.

We kindly invite you to experience golfing in Belek which offers fantastic facilities in some of the finest golf courses in whole Europe.

Carya Golf Course

Carya in Antalya's Belek region is the first classic, heathland style golf course to be built on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

Designed by Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the international golf course architecture practice founded by five times Open Champion Peter Thomson, it is a championship golf course set on undulating sand hills and cutting through mature pine and eucalyptus forest, at the heart of Turkey's golf coast.

Peter Thomson, said: "This is an exceptional piece of land on which to build a golf course. It is reminiscent of the famous Surrey heathland courses near London that I rate among the world's best and which I was fortunate to enjoy much success on in my playing days. I am very excited about the prospect of TPL creating a classic, traditional style course in Turkey."

Thomson Perrett & Lobb has created a classic course, unique to the region, and featuring naturally cultivated heather. Grown in an extensive nursery on site, Carya's heather shapes define the course into a truly magnificent spectacle.

The 7,100 yard, par 72 course, is a demanding test of golfing strategy with free flowing holes that run between pine and eucalyptus trees and across a dramatic sand ridge. Carya also boasts a spectacular new clubhouse and state-of-the-art driving range.

Dunes Golf Course

The par 69 Dunes course is also located in front of the hotel's main building. The Dunes makes use of the natural sand dunes and reflects the links traditions of golf course construction with a spectacular view. Green islands and waste bunker dunes combine in harmony to create a truly special environment.

Most holes still thread their way through mature umbrella pines but it is much more open than the Pines course, giving it a links style feel with the sand ridges which run through the course.

With sweeping dunes, strategic challenges and picturesque views, Sueno Golf sets a new standard for the game in Turkey. The resort layout, the Dunes, makes use of the natural sand features and reflects the links traditions of course design and construction. Its blend of spectacular views, island greens and waste bunkers has blessed Sueno Dunes with a truly special environment.

Handicaps / Spikes : Ladies 36, Gentleman 28. Soft Spikes only.

Faldo Golf Course

The Cornelia Golf Club will offer a tone and quality found only at the finest Golf Resorts in the World.

The 27 Hole Nick Faldo Golf Course will challenge golfers all handicaps. Guests will enjoy their golf experience on this challenging course that will wind its way through some of the most natural landscapes Turkey has offer. Guests will enjoy magnificient golf and mountain views in our 4800 square-meter clubhouse with unparalleled service.

Faldo Design, Nick Faldo's burgeoning golf course design company, has announced that it has been appointed to undertake the design of a 27 hole championship golf course in Belek, near Antalya in southern Turkey.

The six-time Major winners first design project in south eastern Europe will form the centrepiece of the new Cornelia Golf Resort which is being developed by Cornelia De Luxe Resort , based in Belek - Antalya .

In addition to the 27 holes of Faldo Championship golf and a state-of-the art practice and game improvement facility, the Cornelia Golf Resort will feature its own premium tier c. 300 bedroom-hotel and a number of associated luxury golf villas.

The David Leadbetter Golf Academy (DLGA) is proud to announce that Cornelia Golf Club has the exclusive rights to operate the first DLGA in Turkey. David Leadbetter's teaching theories and philosophy, complimented by state-of-the-art technology, has revolutionised the game of golf for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Gloria Old Golf Course

Gloria Golf Resort's old golf course has been designed by the French golf course designer Michel Gayon, the Belgian golf project management company J.N.C International with the cooperation of Turkish Consultants, to suit the Mediterranean climate and impress even the most demanding golfer.

The Club House is tastefully decorated and features a restaurant , bar and pro-shop. Here at Gloria Golf Club you can taste the unique experience of playing golf all year round on a course surrounded by Belek's breathtaking nature.

The golf course itself is situated in the pine forest of Belek, at the foot of Taurus mountains.

Surface 772.000 sqm, seaside & woodland (pine)

Greens Approx. 600 sqm

Tees White, yellow, red, each tee approx. 150 sqm

Fairways Challenging and narrow

Bunkers 63 bunkers 16.000 sqm

Lakes 7 lakes, 57.000 sqm, constant water level.

Grass Greens and tees are Tifdwarf Bermuda, fairways Bermuda 419.

Irrigation system Toro LTC Version 3, fully computerized irrigation system, managed by meteo station. All valves are connected with the head sprinklers for an easy control.

Range equipment Wittek and Standard Comp./USA

Maintenance equipment Greens, tee and fairway mowers are TORO. Utility and other vehicles are Ransones, Cushman.

Handicaps / Spikes Ladies 36, Gentleman 36. Soft Spikes only.

Gloria New Golf Course

The Championship New Course opened in 2005 and instantly became a firm favorite with all golfers. In 2007 the European Seniors Tour Classic was held, set in 700.000 m2 of Pine trees and with 4 large lakes and with 67 bunkers it is a worthy sister to the Old Course, the signature 17th hole modeled on the 17th at The TPC Sawgrass and the lake lined 18th hole make sure your finish will be truly memorable.

Kaya Eagles Golf Course

The Kaya Golf Club course was designed by Irish golf course designer and Master PGA Professional, David Jones.

He said, ' Kaya Golf Club was a very interesting project for me. I often see golfers frustrated by monster courses of 6500 meters or more in length. At Kaya I had a compact site to work with and decided to aim for a shorter layout which would be enjoyable for all golfers, including those who do not hit the ball vast distances. I think I have achieved that.

Kaya is challenging and has quite a few dramatic holes where the player must choose between risk and reward. But we also have many shorter par threes and fours where the interest is provided by strategic bunkers and subtle green contours. A course for everyone, I would say'.

Tat Golf

Renovated and reopened at the end of Summer 2010, Tat Golf Club Belek has been specifically designed for the avid and demanding European golfer. Offers a choice of three championship 9 hole layouts giving you a variety of 18 hole combinations.

Designed by Hawtree of England, Golf Course Architects, the intention was to keep the natural character of the area, and provide dunes, lakes and rivers as much as possible. The large and widespread area of 13 acres directly placed by the Mediterranean sea has been left as original as possible. Many tees are placed on the summits of the former dunes to give you the best look-out on the dunes, the Taurus range and the Mediterranean sea.

At Tat Golf club, the greens are built as visible to make it possible to avoid blind shots. Fair and unusually good conditions are even found after extreme heavy rain falls. The sandy ground of the former dunes allows the water to flow off very quickly and ensures the course remains playable. Emphasis was put on giving every 9 Hole Championship Course (The River, The Mediterranean and The Forest) its own character and each hole has its own playing and landscape character to make this golf course unforgettable for you.

Lykia Links Golf Course

LykiaLinks Golf, a first in Turkey as well as the Southern Meditterranean; unique!.. Located directly by the sea, it is one of the very special golf courses for professionals known as "Links Course" which takes advantage of nature's texture. Only 300 of the 36.000 golf courses worldwide are links courses.

As with most links style golf courses, the prevailing wind off of the Mediterranean Sea will provide golfers with the challenge they want. The four holes along the Mediterranean Sea - Holes 13, 14, 15 and 16 - are dramatically placed in the dunes and will require skilled shots. Hole #17, with it's small green and a prevailing cross wind will test even the good golfer. The 18th hole finishes stadium style, with a huge waste area on the right, mounds on the left and a turtle back green that will require the golfer to approach the green with caution. This course will be a challenge for the accomplished golfer, requiring some Scottish style "punch and run" shots. Quilted fairways will remind the golfer of some of the famous golf courses in Scotland that host the British Open tournaments, as an assortment of pot bunkers guard the greens and require placement in the fairway.

All of the holes will have commanding views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding mountain peaks. The style Dye is bringing to Turkey can be seen in the American courses Harbour Town and Kiawah Island - Ocean Course. It offers the finest in Scottish links golf, while still enabling the higher handicap golfer to negotiate the course and have fun. While on some courses the hot Turkish sun may deter a golfer, cool Mediterranean breezes at Lykia Links Golf Course will provide the golfers a pleasant oasis from the heat of the sun.

Montgomerie Golf Course

Colin Montgomerie officially launched his latest design project on May 23rd 2006. Appointed by Papillon Hotels, Colin will design a new 18 hole golf course in the Belek region of Turkey, near Antalya. The Montgomerie Course at Papillon Golf Club will form part of a new 0 million golf and hotel complex.

To compliment the 18 hole championship golf course there will be a flood lit 9 hole short course and a golf academy, as well as a luxury 5 star hotel and up to 40 holiday villas which will join the four existing Papillon hotels in Belek.

National Golf Course

Sculpted fairways, glistening white bunkers and velvet greens, the National Golf Club is the first International standard golf complex on the Turkish Mediterranean coast.

It has been established to provide exclusive facilities for both members and visitors. Carved through a forest of eucalyptus and pine trees with the back-drop of the snow capped Taurus mountains and an abundance of natural lakes, the National will test players of all abilities.

At the National, the 18 hole Championship Course is 6232 meters, par 72 and designed by Ryder Cup Player David Feherty, has played host to the PGA European Turkish Seniors Open in 1996 and 1997. David Feherty has incorporated aspects of the best courses he has competed on in the world, and has ensured that no two holes are similar.

The National thanks to David Jones, Senior Player, whom leading his consultancy since the beginning of the National to improve the conditions and design of the course.

The National was opened in late 1994, but it has taken only six years to win international recognition in the year 2000 rankings of UK's Golf World magazine as the number 42 and in the year 2001 rankings' as the number 39 golf course in mainland Europe, and also in Germany's Die Welt magazine as the number 9 golf course on the European Mediterranean coasts in 2000.

National offers something special for all levels of golfer. For those just starting out there is a professional team of highly trained PGA Pros who will look after your swing. Following your lesson or game of golf, you can take advantage of 40 bay Driving Range, 2 chipping and putting greens and practice bunker. National also have a superb 9 hole Academy Course which suits any standard of golfer, with its wide tree lined holes and water coming into play on several of the tee shots. It can also be an excellent warm-up before your round on the Championship Course.

At National Golf Academy, Antalya, where a comprehensive instruction facility which caters for all golfers, from the scratch player to the complete beginner, is offered and a range of tuition from half hour lessons to week long instruction programmes , is available.

After your game why not come and spend some time relaxing and soaking up the true beauty of the area in one of the restaurants. The Meridiana restaurant offers a selection of international cuisine along with true Turkish hospitality. The Park restaurant is situated adjacent to the 18th hole, overlooking the lake, offers surroundings of unequaled beauty.

Handicaps / Spikes : Ladies 36, Gentleman 28. Soft Spikes only.

Pasha Golf Course

An inviting 5731 meters par 72, you may think that The PASHA would be a walk in the woods, but don't be fooled by the scenery.

The PASHA will test the skills of high and low handicappers alike with a combination of different challenges. Tricky dog-legs, cleverly placed bunkers and undulating greens will ensure that the more experienced golfer must think over each shot carefully.

The shorter length coupled with generous fairways will not unfairly punish the higher handicapper for any wayward shots. Tricky dog-legs, cleverly placed bunkers and undulating greens will ensure that the more experienced golfer must think over each shot carefully.

Towering umbrella pines, crystal clear lakes and the snow capped Taurus Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the course as it winds its way through the forest of Belek, the peaceful surroundings interrupted only by the call of the HOOPE birds.

Handicaps / Spikes : Ladies 36, Gentleman 28. Soft Spikes only.

PGA Sultan Golf Course

The SULTAN beckons the heartiest of golfers to take par 71 6411 meters challenge.

European Golf Design and David Jones spared nothing to maintain the competitive level of the course, while at the same time blending it seamlessly into the forest environment. European Golf Design and David Jones spared nothing to maintain the competitive level of the course, while at the same time blending it seamlessly into the forest environment.

Created for the discerning golfer, The SULTAN delivers a stem but rewarding test of golfing ability that any keen player will relish.

A true yardstick by which to gauge skill.

Handicaps / Spikes : Ladies 28, Gentleman 24. Soft Spikes only

Pines Golf Course

18 hole - 72 Par - 6434 meters The Pines course is part of a wonderful 36 holes project with a resort style golfer's hotel on site. Course located directly toward the hotel's main building. Sueno Pines is longer and more difficult than the Dunes course offering a challenge for low handicap golfers and professionals.

This wonderful course is heavily wooded with tall mature umbrella pines and plenty of water. The island green 18th offers probably the most spectacular finish on any course in Belek.

Handicaps / Spikes : Ladies 36, Gentleman 28. Soft Spikes only.