Best golf courses in Turkey

Built: 2008 | Par: 72 | Course type: Heathland

The handiwork of five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson's Lobb Golf Course Architects and Thomson Perrett, multiple Turkish Airlines Open host, Carya draws its inspiration from the classic heathland layouts of the Surrey/Berkshire sandbelt. More than a million sprigs of heather were imported in order to create a wonderfully scenic course that weaves through the pine forests. Special mention of the greens is deserved too – these are some of the finest you’ll ever putt on!

While at Carya enjoy Europe's first fully floodlight golf course by playing some night golf! And why not stay at the on-site five-star resort?

Key Features

• Length: 5,317 yards (front tees), 7,223 yards (back tees)
• Architect: Thomson Perrett and Lobb Golf Couse Architects
• Special Feature: Carya Golf Club have made a huge investment in making the whole course floodlit, with lights placed on every hole, perfect for an evening game

Built: 2006 | Par: 72 | Course type: Parkland

With three distinct loops of nine crafted by six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo, Cornelia Golf Club offers a thrilling blend of challenge and variety. Nestled among towering pine forests and undulating sandy ridges, this strategic masterpiece features tricky doglegs, shimmering lakes, and risk-reward opportunities that demand precision and creativity.

Recognised as one of Belek’s finest courses, Cornelia ensures an unforgettable golfing experience—enhanced by world-class practice facilities to keep your game sharp.

Key Features

• Length: 4,929 yards (front tees), 6,373 yards (back tees)
• Architect: Nick Faldo
• Special Feature: The signature 7th hole, 'Faldo’s Choice,' is a standout with its unique design.

Bonus Fact: The Cornelia Golf Club has received the ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe Award’ in 2009, 2014, 2015 & 2016 by Golf World.

Built: 2008 | Par: 73 | Course type: Links

The only true links-style course in the region, Lykia Links is a breathtaking seaside masterpiece on the edge of the Mediterranean, forming part of the prestigious Lykia World Antalya resort. Stretching along two miles of golden shoreline, the course offers spectacular ocean views—but don’t let the scenery distract you. Designed by Perry Dye, son of the legendary Pete Dye, this course is a masterful challenge, featuring dramatic contours, rugged sleeper-edged bunkers, and ever-present coastal winds.

Key Features

• Length: 4,795 yards (front tees), 6,901 yards (back tees)
• Architect: Perry Dye
• Special Feature: The first, and one of the only, links golf courses in the Mediterranean!

Bonus Fact: Regarded as an exceptional coaching and practice facility, the Lykia Links Academy offers top level coaching for all levels of players.

Built: 1997 | Par: 72 | Course type: Woodland

Opened in 1997, Gloria Old Course is one of the oldest in Belek – it’s also still one of the very best. Plotting your way around is like negotiating a golfing minefield, with sand and water hazards lying in wait to put a big dent in your scorecard. A second 18-hole layout New Course was added in 2005 and is famed for its island green 17th that is reminiscent of TPC Sawgrass. Completing the set is a nine-hole practice course, ensuring golfers of all abilities have plenty of opportunities to refine their game.

Gloria also offers three different accommodation options, great for varying group sizes, budgets and preferences.

Key Features

• Length: 5,111 yards (front tees), 6,492 yards (back tees)
• Architect: Michel Gayon
• Special Feature: Turkey's first and only Trackman Range System is at Gloria Golf Club

Bonus Fact: The championship golf course has hosted over 20 International Professional and Amateur Championships.

Built: 2006 | Par: 72 | Course type: Parkland

With two outstanding courses onsite, it’s little wonder that the Sueno resort is one of the most popular stops on a Turkey golf holiday. The Pines probably edges the shorter Dunes course but in truth, both courses play through the same wonderful landscape of sand and pine, with a few sizeable water hazards thrown in for good measure. Each course boasts unforgettable island green holes that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Additionally, Sueno offers two accommodation options, catering to varying budgets, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of travelers.

Key Features

• Length: 5,502 yards (front tees), 7,015 yards (back tees)
• Architect: Bob Hunt
• Special Feature: The club provides a driving range with 50 grass tees and 40 designated tee boxes for practice and improvement.

Bonus Fact: The on-site Proshop is one of the largest in Belek, and offers a wide range of golf equipment and apparel from exclusive brands.

Built: 2008 | Par: 72 | Course type: Parkland

Venue for the European Tour’s prestigious Turkish Airlines Open in 2013, 14 and 15, the Montgomerie course at the five-star MAXX Royal resort features some very special holes that have certainly impressed both professionals and amateurs alike. Made up, unusually, of six par-3s, six-par-4s and six par-5s, the course is immaculate, challenging and very playable with a myriad of water hazards and expanses of sandy wasteland to negotiate.

Key Features

• Length: 4,922 yards (front tees), 6,522 yards (back tees)
• Architect: Colin Montgomerie
• Special Feature: This course made history by hosting Turkey’s first-ever European Tour event.

Bonus Fact: This course also offers the option of night golf!

Built: 1994 | Par: 72 | Course type: Parkland

The original Belek course, and still the standard by which all others are judged. The National is a wonderfully quiet and tranquil place, with the course winding through a stunning forest of eucalyptus and pine trees. It’s not easy, with narrow fairways and loads of water to be avoided, but it’s a wonderful challenge that is best capped by a lovely lunch on the terrace overlooking the 18th.

Key Features

• Length: 5,024 yards (front tees), 6,429 yards (back tees)
• Architect: David Feherty & David Jones
• Special Feature: The National was the first to host an International professional golf tournament in Turkey.

Bonus Fact: This course was home to the European Ladies Tour for multiple years.

Built: 2003 | Par: 71 | Course type: Parkland

It might be the younger of two excellent courses at Antalya, part of the Sirene Belek Hotel, but when it comes to the severity of challenge the PGA Sultan is undoubtedly the senior partner. It also has a genuine knee-knocker of an opening tee shot - right up there with Machrihanish - with water in front of the tee, trees on the left side of the fairway and water all down the right.

Key Features

• Length: 5,003 yards (front tees), 6,477 yards (back tees)
• Architect: David Jones
• Special Feature: In October of 2012, the PGA Sultan course co-hosted the prestigious Eisenhower Trophy

Bonus Fact: Just one week later, the Sultan was the first course in Turkey to host major golf stars, including Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy, who competed over 4 days for the Turkish Airlines World Golf Finals Matchplay Trophy.

Built: 2003 | Par: 72 | Course type: Parkland

The Pasha is shorter and a little more forgiving than its bigger brother, but as they say at Antalya, “it is no walk in the woods”. Both courses are great fun to play, with a wonderful variety of holes, difficult bunkering positions and a natural feel throughout. Stay at the Sirene Belek and play the Pasha course with one of our most luxurious Turkey golf holiday experiences!

Key Features

• Length: 4,721 yards (front tees), 6,258 yards (back tees)
• Architect: David Jones, European Golf Design and Tim Lobb
• Special Feature: This course offers a deceptive scenic challenge, it may seem like a leisurely stroll through the woods, but don’t be fooled—the course offers a strategic and testing layout that keeps golfers on their toes.

Best time to visit: March–June & September–November (comfortable temperatures, perfect course conditions).

Top Tip: For the best value, consider visiting during the winter months, when courses are quieter, prices are lower, and the weather remains pleasantly mild.

Booking advice: Some of the best courses in Belek, such as Carya, Montgomerie Maxx Royal, and PGA Sultan, fill up quickly—advance booking is essential, especially during peak months.

Where to stay: Belek is Turkey’s golfing hub, with luxury all-inclusive resorts like Sueno Deluxe, Sirene Belek Hotel, Gloria Golf Resort, and Cullinan offering world-class facilities and on-site championship courses.

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