Golf in Turkey

Turkey is recognised internationally as an elite golfing centre where players from around the world can meet with prestigious facilities and spectacular surroundings. Above all, the resort of Belek, 30km east of Antalya, is home to five magnificent top-class courses, with a further six under planning. Further golfing developments are also planned for Istanbul, Ankara and MuÄŸla.

 

WHERE CAN YOU PLAY GOLF?

BELEK

Province: Antalya
Region: Mediterranean
Airport: Antalya (30km)
Transfer Time: 40 minutes (approx.)

Belek is a modern resort situated on the Mediterranean coast. Its warm climate and proximity to Antalya, in particular the City?s international airport, make it an ideal year-round golfing location. The resort is set along a long, sandy beach which backs onto a forest of pine and eucalyptus trees, at the foot of the snow-capped Taurus Mountains. This top class golfing location is complimented further by hotels of the highest standard which benefit from a range of sporting and leisure facilities. Belek also has the unique bonus of cultural and historical sights, notably the ruins of Aspendos and Perge, within easy reach. For further information, please refer to the regional guide.

Antalya Golf Club
The Antalya Golf Club, open since 1992, consists of two 18-hole courses ? the Pasha and the Sultan. Both courses were constructed by European Golf Design, a subsidiary of the PGA European Tour, under the supervision of David Jones, Northern Ireland professional.


Properties of the Course: Pasha Course ? 18 holes, Par 72, 5731m length, handicap 28 (men) and 36 (ladies). Sultan Course - 18 holes, Par 72, 6330m length, handicap 24 (men) and 28 (ladies). Course facilities comprise a restaurant, bar, pro shop, locker and storage rooms. Buggies, electric and manual trolleys and clubs are available for hire. Both individual and group lessons with PGA professionals are also available.


Gloria Golf Resort
This course was designed by French golf architect Michel Gayon, and is situated amid pine forests at the foot of the Taurus Mountain. It is considered a Gayon classic, with deep bunkers, and an average 670 m2 green areas and seven ponds of 30,000 m2.


Properties of the Course: Length of the course, 6288 metres;18 holes, 842 beds, Par 72. The handicap obligations is 28 for men and 36 for women. The tee's are white, yellow, blue and red. There are 63 bunkers, which are 16,000 m2. The driving range is formed by a pond containing the target greens, and at this location in order to pass the pond with practice shots, a harsh and high shot of 203 meters is necessary. The driving range shot platform has 48 sections and two floors.


Nobilis Golf Otel
Open since 1998 and designed by internationally renowned architect Dave Thomas, this championship standard course is shaped from a natural pine forest and positioned alongside Belek?s Acisu River.


Properties of the course: Length of the course - 6314 metres, 18 holes, 68 beds. Par: 72. The course covers an area of 729,000m?. The driving range holds 60 people. The length of the course is 5877m for men and 5103m for women, and grass is watered by a computer-controlled system.

National Golf Club
Opened in late 1994 and designed by Ryder Cup player David Feherty and Seniors Tour player David Jones, the award-winning National was the first course in Turkey to be developed according to European PGA standards. In its design, Feherty has incorporated aspects of the best courses he has competed on in the world, and has ensured that no two holes are similar.

Properties of the Course: Length of the course ? 6,232 meters, 18 holes, Par 72. The driving range has 40 sections. The handicap requirements are 28 for men and 36 for women. Practice facilities comprise a 40-bay driving range and two chipping and putting greens. Clubhouse facilities include a restaurant, bar, boutique, terrace, locker and storage rooms and a pro-shop. Buggies, rental trolleys, woods and irons are available for hire, and PGA professionals are on hand for individual and group lessons.


Tat International Golf Club
Built between the sweeping Besgoz River and the Mediterranean Sea, the Tat International offers golfers not only top-class facilities, but stunning views in a magnificent setting. The 13-acre course has been designed by Hawtree of England.


Properties of the Course: Length of the course ? 3,158+3,005+3200, 27 holes (3 loops of 9), 9 hole academic course, training course, bar, units, open-air swimming pool, maintenance facilities, 650 beds, international telephone and satellite. The handicap requirements are 28 (men) and 36 (women). Practice facilities include an extensive driving range, with two chipping and putting greens. The clubhouse houses two restaurants, a snack bar,lounge, boutiques, locker and storage rooms, pro shop, an outdoor swimming pool and terraces.


ISTANBUL
Istanbul: a city like no other, where east meets west. The City has a grand, illustrious past, as the former capital of three successive empires, and a modern, dynamic present as Turkey?s industrial and cultural centre. With direct year-round flights from both London and Manchester, Istanbul is easily accessible and throughout the City, a wide range of high quality accommodation is available to suit all budgets.

Klassis Golf and Country
The course was designed by one of the world?s best golf players, Tony Jacklin, and has hosted the European Challenge Tour in 1997 and 1998, and the BEKO Seniors PGA Tour in 1999. The course, during the preparation of which, British, French and Belgian golf specialists were consulted, is described as ?exciting and balanced? by the authorities.



Properties of the Course: Length of the course - 5850m, 18+9 holes, 990 beds. Par 72. The required handicap for men is 28 and 36 for ladies. In addition to the championship course, there is also a beginner?s course of 9 holes, as well as a driving range and putting green. Horse riding, tennis, football, swimmingfacilities are also on hand.



Kemer Golf & Country Club
The Kemer golf club is 30 minutes from the city centre, taking you into the Belgrade Forest. This 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Joan Dudok van Heel, according to USGA specifications, caters for all golfers whether they are beginners, or professionals in search of a challenge.


Properties of the Course: Length of the course 6300m, Par 73, 18 holes. Course facilities include a training course, golf club facilities, (a restaurant for 65 people, three caf?/bars, sports hall, cinema, open-air swimming pool), artificial lake, stables, mountain bike and recreation club (Dining hall for 120 people), eight tennis courts, mini football field, playground, administrative staff house. In addition, Golf and Country Club facilities include restaurants, a dining terrace, chess and billiard hall, bar, gymnasium, squash courts, sauna, Jacuzzi, winter garden, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts.



GETTING THERE

Belek: The Flight time from London to Antalya is approximately four hours. Turkish Airlines will shortly be operating a regular direct, year-round service from London Stansted to Antalya. Cyprus Turkish Airlines also have direct scheduled flights to the City. Antalya is also served by all the major charter flight operators. For further details, please refer to the How to Travel section.

Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport is accessible throughout the year with regular scheduled services operated by both Turkish Airlines and British Airways. The flight time is around three and a half hours.

Türkiye’de Golf

Türkiye, tüm dünyadan oyunculari bir araya getirebilen prestijli tesisleri ve büyüleyici ortamlariyla dünya çapinda elit bir golf merkezi olarak taninmaktadir. Hepinden de önemlisi, Antalya’ya 30 km uzaklikta olan tatil beldesi Belek, 5 tane harika birinci sinif golf sahasina sahiptir ve bunlar disinda 6 tane daha saha yapilmasi planlanmaktadir. Bunlarin haricindeki golf açilimlari Ankara, Istanbul ve Mugla için de planlanmaktadir..

NERELERDE GOLF OYNAYABILIRSINIZ?
BELEK
Il: Antalya

Bölge: Akdeniz
Havaalani: Antalya (30km)
Aktarma süresi: 40 dakika (yaklasik olarak)

Belek, Akdeniz kiyisinda yer alan modern bir tatil beldesidir. Sicak iklimi ve özellikle sehrin uluslararasi havaalanina olmak üzere Antalya’ya yakinligi, onu yilin herhangi bir döneminde gidilebilecek ideal bir golf merkezi haline getirmektedir. Tatil beldesi, karla kapli Toroslar’in dibinde, arkasi çam ve okaliptüs agaçlarindan olusan ormana bakan uzun, kumluk bir sahil boyunca uzanmaktadir. Bu birinci sinif golf merkezi, çesitli spor ve eglence tesislerinden yararlanan en yüksek kalitedeki otellerle tamamlanmaktadir. Belek ayni zamanda, basta Aspendos ve Perge olmak üzere, kolaylikla ulasilabilen essiz kültürel ve tarihi mekanlara sahiptir. Daha fazla bilgi için, lütfen bölgesel rehbere basvurunuz.

Antalya Golf Kulübü

1992’den bu yana açik olan Antalya Golf Kulübü Pasha ve Sultan isimli iki 18-delikli sahadan olusmaktadir. Her iki saha da Northern Ireland uzmani David Jones’un denetiminde PGA European Tour’un bir alt kurulusu olan European Golf Design tarafindan yapilmistir. Sahanin özellikleri: Pasha: 18 delik, nominal deger: 72, uzunluk: 5731 metre, handikap: 28 (erkekler) ve 36 (bayanlar). Sultan: 18 delik, nominal deger: 72, uzunluk: 6330 metre, handikap: 24 (erkekler) ve 28 (bayanlar). Saha olanaklari bir adet restorani, bar, golf malzemeleri magazasi, soyunma odalari ve depolari içermektedir. Iki kisilik arabalar, elektrikli ve manüel el arabalari ve sopalar kiralanabilmektedir. PGA uzmanlariyla hem bireysel hem grup dersleri almak da mümkündür.

Gloria Golf Resort

Bu saha, Fransiz golf mimari Michel Gayon tarafindan tasarlanmistir ve Toros Daglarinin dibinde çam ormanlari içerisinde bulunmaktadir. Derin çukurlariyla, ortalama 670 m2 lik yesil alani ve 30.000 m2 lik yedi adet havuzuyla bir Gayon klasigi kabul edilmektedir.

Sahanin özellikleri: Sahanin uzunlugu: 6288 metre, 18 delik, 842 yatak, nominal deger: 72. Handikap zorunluluklari erkekler için 28, kadinlar için 36’dir. Vurus noktalari beyaz, sari, mavi ve kirmizidir. 16.000m2 lik 63 çukur bulunmaktadir. Golf egzersiz alani, hedef yesilleri içeren bir havuzdan ibarettir ve bu noktada pratik atislariyla havuzu geçmek için 203 metrelik sert ve yüksek bir atis gerekmektedir. Egzersiz alani atis platformu 48 bölümden ve iki kattan olusmaktadir.

Nobilis Golf Otel

1998’den bu yana açik olan ve uluslararasi çapta ün kazanmis mimar Dave Thomas tarafindan tasarlanmis olan bu sampiyona standardindaki saha, dogal çam ormanlari agacindan yapilmis olup Belek Acisu Nehri boyunca konumlandirilmistir.
Sahanin özellikleri: Sahanin uzunlugu: 6314 metre, 18 delik, 68 yatak, nominal deger: 72. Saha, 729.000 m2lik alani kaplamaktadir. Egzersiz alani 60 kisiyi alabilecek kapasitededir. Shanin uzunlugu erkekler için 5877m, bayanlar için ise 5103 metredir. Çimler ise bilgisayar- kontrollü bir sistem ile sulanmaktadir.

National Golf Club

1994’ün son dönemlerinde açilan ve Ryder Cup oyuncusu David Feherty ile Seniors Tour (üst düzey tur) oyuncusu David Jones tarafindan tasarlanan ve ödül kazanan National, Türkiye’de Avrupa PGA standartlarina uygun olarak gelistirilen ilk sahadir. Tasariminda Feherty dünyada üzerinde oynadigi en iyi sahalarin özelliklerini birlestirmis ve her deligin birbirinden farkli olmasini saglamistir.
Sahanin özellikleri: Sahanin uzunlugu: 6.232 metre, 18 delik, nominal deger: 72. Egzersiz alaninin 40 bölümü bulunmaktadir. Handikap gerekliligi erkekler için 28, kadinlar için 36’dir. Pratik yapma olanaklari; 40 bölmeli egzersiz alani ve iki delik çevresi çimenliginden olusmaktadir.

Kulüp olanaklari sunlari içermektedir: restoran, butik, bar, teras, soyunma odasi, depo ve golf malzemeleri magazasi. Iki kisilik arabalar, el arabalari, golf sopalari ve takozlar kiralanabilmektedir. PGA uzmanlari ise gerek bireysel gerekse grup olarak

 ders vermeye hazirdirlar.
Tat International Golf Club (Tat Uluslararasi Golf Kulübü)
Çoskun Besgoz Nehri ve Akdeniz arasinda insa edilmis olan Tat International, golfçulara yalnizca birinci sinif olanaklar degil ayni zamanda mükemmel bir ortamda
Büyüleyici manzaralar sunmaktadir. 13 dönümlük bu saha, Ingiliz Haw Tree tarafindan tasarlanmistir.

Sahanin özellikleri: Sahanin uzunlugu: 3,158+3,005+3200, 27 delik (9 çemberden 3’ü), 9 delikli akademik saha, egitim sahasi, bar, birimler, açik havuz, bakim tesisleri, 650 yatak, uluslararasi telefon ve uydu. Handikap gereklilikleri erkekler için 28 iken, kadinlar için 36’dir. Pratik olanaklari genis bir egzersiz alanindan ve iki delik çevresi çimenligini kapsamaktadir. Kulüpte iki restoran, büfe, salon, butikler, soyunma odasi, depolar, golf malzemeleri magazasi, bir tane açik havuz ve teraslar bulunmaktadir.

ISTANBUL

Istanbul: Dogu ile batinin bir araya geldigi benzersiz sehir. Sehir, arka arkaya üç imparatorlugun eski baskenti olarak muazzam, sanli bir geçmise sahipken bugün Türkiye’nin sanayi ve kültür merkezi olarak modern ve dinamik bir yapidadir. Yil boyunca Londra ve Manchester’dan gerçeklesen dogrudan uçuslar sayesinde Istanbul’a kolaylikla ulasilabilir ve sehir boyunca tüm bütçelere uygun kaliteli konaklama olanaklari mevcuttur.

Klassis Golf and Country

Saha, dünyanin en iyi golf oyuncularindan biri olan Tony Jacklin tarafindan tasarlanmistir ve 1997’de ve 1998’de European Challenge Tour’a (meydan okuma turu), 1999’da ise BEKO Seniors PGA Tour’a ev sahipligi yapmistir. Hazirlanmasi sirasinda Ingiliz, Fransiz ve Belçikali golf uzmanlarina danisilan saha, otoriteler tarafindan heyecan verici ve dengeli olarak tanimlanmaktadir.

Sahanin özellikleri: Sahanin uzunlugu: 5850 m, 18+9 delik, 990 yatak, nominal deger: 72. Erkekler için gerekli olan handikap 28, bayanlar için ise 36’dir. Sampiyona sahasinin yani sira, egzersiz sahasi, delik çevresi çimligi ve 9 delikten olusan amatör sahasi vardir. At binme, tenis, futbol ve yüzme olanaklari da mevcuttur.

Kemer Golf & Country Club

Kemer Golf Kulübü merkeze 30 dakikalik uzakliktadir ve sizi Belgrat Ormanlarina götürür. Joan Dudok van Heel tarafindan USGA sartnamesine uygun bir biçimde tasarlanan bu 18 delikli sampiyona golf sahasi, ister amatör ister profesyonel olsunlar, mücadele arayisindaki her golfçuya hitap eder.

Sahanin özellikleri: Sahanin uzunlugu: 6300 metre, nominal deger: 73, 18 delik. Saha olanaklari sunlari içermektedir: egitim sahasi, golf kulübü tesisleri (65 kisi için bir restoran, üç kafe/bar, spor salonu, sinema, açik yüzme havuzu), yapay göl, atlar, dag bisikleti ve eglence kulübü (120 kisilik yemek salonu), sekiz tenis kortu, mini futbol sahasi, oyun sahasi, idari personel evi. Bunun yani sira, Golf and Country Club tesisleri; restoranlari, yemek terasi, satranç ve bilardo salonu, bar, jimnastik salonu, squash kortlari, sauna, jakuzi, kis bahçesi, kapali yüzme havuzu ile tenis kortlarini da kapsar.
 

 

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