The past two decades have seen Türkiye emerge as one of Europe’s favourite golfing destinations. Two of the game’s most prominent players and designers, Sir Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie, have created incredible courses in the country’s golf capital of Belek, and there are many more equally worth a few rounds. Here’s a look at the best golf courses in Türkiye.

THE BEST GOLF COURSES IN TURKEY

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MONTGOMERIE MAXX ROYAL GOLF RESORT, BELEK

The impressive sea view course at Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Resort in Belek was voted one of Europe’s best by The Times. Colin Montgomerie designed the course to make the most of its spectacular location, and it offers a good mix of fairways, sandy ridges and lakes. The course is suited to all levels, including the most advanced, and it plays to a par 72.

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What’s great about the Montgomerie course is that the last nine holes are floodlit, meaning you can catch a round at sunset before drinks in the clubhouse or dinner at one of the resort’s fine restaurants. The hotel spa is also one of the best in Belek and perfect for guests wanting to relax while the others enjoy their game.

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CORNELIA GOLF COURSE, BELEK

Cornelia’s 27 hole Golf Course is another superb option that often holds international golf tournaments. Designed and created by the former Masters and Open Champion, Sir Nick Faldo, the course can be played in three variations of 18, known as the King, Queen and Prince. All handicaps are welcome at Cornelia, and it offers a good mix of terrain alongside a wide range of on-site facilities.

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CARYA GOLF CLUB, BELEK

Designed by five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, another excellent option is Carya, again in Belek. Carya is a varied heathland-style course that meanders through indigenous trees and sandbanks, and it plays to a par 72. The golf club often appears on the lists of Europe’s best and has become a must-play for many after Justin Rose won the Turkish Airlines Open at Carya in 2017.

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LYKIA LINKS, BELEK

For those who enjoy British Links courses, Lykia Links in Belek is an excellent option that combines the familiar with a stunning seaside setting and warm Mediterranean climate. Perry Dye, the son of the acclaimed Pete Dye, created the course to make the most of the landscape and phenomenal setting. Lykia Links ranks as the 5^th best golf course in Türkiye, and its glorious natural landscape and interesting obstacles and features are perhaps the most asthetically appealing of all of the courses in Belek.

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PGA SULTAN COURSE, ANTALYA GOLF CLUB, BELEK

The PGA Sultan Course at Antalya Golf Club is one of Belek’s oldest and designed to give those with a decent handicap a challenge. This beautifully manicured course features various tricky obstacles, including pine trees, bunkers, lakes and streams. The course has hosted many tournaments, and Rory Mcllroy, Justin Rose and Tiger Woods have all done the battle rounds here in the past, with Rose claiming the $1.5 million reward at the Turkish Airlines World Gold Championship in 2012.

ENJOY A ROUND AT ONE OF THE BEST GOLF COURSES IN TURKEY

Türkiye may not have as many golf clubs as the Costa del Sol, but it has rightly become one of Europe’s most popular and well-loved golf destinations. Although there are several other courses along the coast, the best golf courses in Türkiye are in Belek. If you would like 360 Yachting to arrange a few rounds at one of the best golf courses in Türkiye mentioned, please CONTACT US.

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