Welcome to Golf
in Turkey for 2015
We are delighted to welcome golfers to Turkey
with this new Destination Golf Turkey Guide.
I would like to give our thanks to Destination Golf Media for their diligent work in
producing this publication.
As most of you already know, Turkey stands out as a unique destination offering a great
variety of holiday experiences and activities which increase and diversify every year.
Golf is booming in Turkey with around 25 international level courses, fantastic climate
and great standards of service and places to stay, making it the ideal year-round golfing
destination for golf-lovers.
Popularly known as the capital of golfing in Turkey, and where most golf-lovers will want to
head, is the sophisticated resort of Belek in Antalya on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. It is
the country’s top golfing destination with superb courses on offer, including those designed
by Sir Nick Faldo and Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie. Belek is also perfect for those
wanting to explore the nearby historical and architectural wonders of Antalya and the
beautiful surrounding regions.
The ideal months for golfing in Turkey are during spring and autumn, particularly for Belek
which is sun-drenched during the summer months.
We do hope very much that you have your first birdie in Belek.
Irfan Onal
Director General of Promotion
Ministry of Culture and Tourism
The Republic of Turkey