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events - PGA National Turkey
Michael Jones, director of golf at PGA
National Turkey Antalya Golf Club, said:
“It’s a great honour and privilege for the
resort to host the PGA Play-Offs for the
second year in a row, and we’re confident
that PGA Sultan will provide a worthy
test for the field.
“The feedback that we continually get
from both professionals and amateurs is
that it has never been in better condition.
It is widely acknowledged to be the best
course in the Belek area, with a design
that is tough but also very fair, and the
tournament will be another opportunity
for us to showcase the outstanding
facilities that we have at the resort –
both on and off the golf course.”
Tristan Crew MBE, PGA executive
director – member services, added: “The
PGA Play-Offs determine our leading
tournament pro of the year and a top-
four finish earns a place in the European
Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA
Championship at Wentworth. 176-room luxury five-star Kempinski
Hotel The Dome and the five-star,
442-room, Sirene Belek Hotel, which
underwent a €2m room refurbishment
programme last winter.
“So it’s fitting the play-offs are contested
on the challenging course at a top class
venue – the PGA Sultan at PGA National
Turkey Antalya Golf Club. Complementing the layouts are excellent
practice facilities including a 300-metre
driving range and academy, while the
resort is one of a select group of courses
to receive the official endorsement of
The Professional Golfers’ Association.
“Last year’s tournament was a
resounding success, with the players
enjoying exceptional golf and hospitality.
The PGA is therefore delighted to be
returning in 2019.”
Just a 25-minute drive from Antalya,
PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club’s
impressive facilities include two 18-hole
golf courses and two luxury hotels – the
Away from the fairways, hotel guests can
enjoy access to numerous other sports
and leisure facilities including tennis,
football, various watersports, kids’ clubs,
fabulous pier and two luxury spas, while
the resort also offers an array of opulent
culinary experiences at a variety of bars
and restaurants.
Website: www.agc.com.tr / www.kempinski.com/belek / www.sirene.com.tr