The tourist resort of Belek, Antalya is famous not only for its wonderful hotels but also for its golf courses. Belek is only a half hour drive from Antalya International Airport and is close to many interesting historical sights.
The tourist resort of Belek, Antalya is famous not only for its wonderful hotels but also for its golf courses. Belek is only a half hour drive from Antalya International Airport and is close to many interesting historical sights.There are 6 championship golf courses to choose from. All the courses are set in beautiful natural areas with the snow-capped Taurus Mountains as a backdrop. The courses are attached to hotels and priority is given to hotel guests and therefore non-residents should always check with the course management that play is possible.
A brief summary of each of the courses is detailed below and further information on the local rules and regulations can be obtained directly from the course/hotel.
The Pasha
This is one of Antalya Golf Clubs courses. Designed by European Golf Design with David Jones. It has a stunning landscape with undulating greens. The hazards include bunkers, water and dog-legs. It winds through a pine forest.
Website: www.antalyagolfclub.com.tr
Email: info@antalyagolfclub.com.tr
Telephone: (00 90) 242 725 59 70
Fax: (00 90) 242 725 59 71
Opened: November 2002Length: 5772 m
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Handicap: M28 W36
The Sultan
The second of Antalya Golf Clubs courses also designed by European Golf Design with David Jones, blends with the forest environment and provides an excellent test of any golfers skills.
Website: www.antalyagolfclub.com.tr
Email: info@antalyagolfclub.com.tr
Telephone: (00 90) 242 725 59 70
Fax: (00 90) 242 725 59 71
Opened: September 2003
Length: 6330 m
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Handicap: M24 W28
Golf Course of Gloria Golf Resort
Lying beside the sea and pine forests, this course was designed by Michel Gayon. There are wide challenging fairways with bunker and water hazards.
Website: www.gloria.com.tr
Email: info@gloria.com.tr
Telephone: (00 90) 242 710 06 00
Fax: (00 90) 242 715 15 25
Opened: September 1997
Length: 6296 m
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Handicap: M28 W36
Gloria Verde Resort & Spa
This new addition is a 9 hole course with 18 tees. It is a par 72 with bunkers and water hazards.
Website: www.gloria.com.tr
Email: info@gloria.com.tr
Telephone: (00 90) 242 710 05 00
Fax: (00 90) 242 715 24 19
Opened: November 2001
The National
One of the more established courses here, designed by David Feherty. Carved though a forest of eucalyptus and pine trees its sculpted fairways and natural water hazards make this a testing course for golfers of all abilities.
Website: www.nationalturkey.com
Email: info@nationalturkey.com
Telephone: (00 90) 242 725 46 20
Fax: (00 90) 242 725 46 23
Fax: (00 90) 242 725 53 99 (for reservations)
Opened: November 1994
Length: 6232 m
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Handicap: M28 W36
The Nobilis
Another wonderful course winding through the mature trees and close to the Acisu River, this course was designed by Dave Thomas and has many cunningly placed hazards to keep golfers alert. The greens are generous.
Website: www.robinson.de
Email: golf.nobilis@robinson.de
Telephone: (00 90) 242 710 03 00
Fax: (00 90) 242 710 03 91
Opened: October 1998Length: 6242 m
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Handicap: M28 W36
The Tat
This 27 hole course was designed by Martin Hawtree. There are three 9 hole courses The Tat, The Belek and The International. They provide different options for playing a par 72, 18 hole round. Generous fairways and greens combined with occasional water hazards provide an interesting environment for the golfer. Of the 27 holes, 18 are parkland and 9 are links.
Website: www.tatgolf.com.trEmail: info@tatgolf.com.trTelephone: (00 90) 242 725 53 03
Fax: (00 90) 242 725 41 29
Opened: October 1998Length: average 6204m
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Handicap: M28 W36
How to get there:
The easiest way to get to Belek from Alanya is in a rented car. The distance is approximately 100km but the roads are nice and straight so it will only take about an hour to drive there.