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.

Address: Belek Turizm Merkezi, P.O. Box 33, 07500 Belek/Antalya.
Telephone: (+90-242) 725 5970
Fax: (+90-242) 725 5971
Email: agci@antalyagolfclub.com.tr
Web:  www.antalyagolfclub.com.tr

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.

Address: Acisu Mevkii, 07500 Serik-Belek-ANTALYA
Telephone : (+90-242) 715 15 20
Fax: (+90-242) 715 15 25
E-mail: info@gloria.com.tr
Web:  www.gloriagolf.com

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.

Address: Acisu Mevkii, 07500 Serik- Belek, Antalya
Telephone: (+90-242) 715 19 87,
Fax: (+90-242) 715 19 85
E-mail: nobilisgolf@superonline.com
Web:  www.nobilis.com.tr

Properties of the course: Length of the course - 6314 metres, 18 holes, 68 beds. Par: 72. The course covers an area of 729,000mІ. 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.

Address: Belek Turizm Merkezi 07500, Serik, Belek-Antalya.
Telephone: (+90-242) 725 4620,
Fax: (+90-242) 725 46 23
Email: info@nationalturkey.com
Web:  www.nationalturkey.com

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.

Address: Tatbeach Golf Hotel, P O BOX: 01 07507 Serik, Belek – Antalya.
Tel: (+90-242) 725 53 03
Fax: (+90-242) 725 52 99
Email: info@tatgolf.com
Web:  www.tatgolf.com.tr

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.

Address: Seymen Koyu, 34930 Silivri, Istanbul
Telephone: (+90-212) 748 4600,
Fax: (+90-212) 748 4643
Web:  http://golf.klassis.com.tr

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.

Address: Goktur Koyu Uzun Kemer Mevkii Kemerburgaz, Istanbul.
Telephone: (+90-212) 2397770
Fax: (90-212) 2397776