Turkey may not be the first place you think of for a golf holiday, but it’s one of the best-value golf destinations in Europe. Belek, on the Mediterranean coast near Antalya, has a cluster of championship courses within a few minutes of each other, luxury all-inclusive resorts, and up to 300 days of sunshine a year. Here are the courses we recommend, plus some tips for getting the most from your trip.
The Best Golf Courses in Belek
1. Carya Golf Club
Designed by the firm founded by Peter Thomson, Carya was built to feel like an English heathland course. With around a million heather plants, you could easily mistake Belek for Berkshire.
Thomson, Perrett & Lobb · Belek · 18 holes, par 72
2. Cornelia (The Prince)
A Nick Faldo design that has become a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Remarkably, it was built in just nine months, yet looks as if it’s been there for years.
Nick Faldo · Belek · 18 holes, par 72
3. Antalya Golf Club
Beautifully kept fairways and lakes that glow in the evening sun make Antalya Golf Club one of the most enjoyable rounds in Belek.
European Golf Design & David Jones · Belek · 18 holes, par 71
4. Lykia Links
Rated among Europe’s top 100 courses, Lykia Links was designed by Perry Dye, son of the legendary Pete Dye, and was the first true links course in Turkey.
Perry Dye · Belek · 18 holes, par 73
5. Sueno Golf Club
Two courses to choose from: the shorter par 69 Dunes, or the championship Pines course, both set on a 400-acre site.
Bob Hunt · Belek · 2 × 18 holes
6. Montgomerie Maxx Royal
Colin Montgomerie and European Golf Design turned former forestry land into an impressive course, using the natural sandy areas to shape the layout.
European Golf Design & Colin Montgomerie · Belek · 18 holes, par 72
Tips for a Short Golf Break in Turkey
- Stay in Belek. Fly into Antalya and stay in Belek, and you’re only minutes from every course above. That means less time travelling and more time playing.
- Book tee times before you go. The best courses get busy, especially in spring and autumn. Morning and late afternoon rounds are usually the most comfortable.
- Travel light. Most top resorts have quality hire clubs. Don’t forget sun cream, as the Turkish sun can be stronger than you expect.
- Make the most of your resort. Belek’s resorts have pools, spas, private beaches and great restaurants, perfect between rounds. Antalya’s old town is well worth an afternoon too.
Wondering when to go? See our guide to when to plan your Turkish golf holiday.
Book Your Golf Holiday in Turkey
We can arrange your hotel, tee times at Belek’s best courses and transfers from Antalya airport. Take a look at our Turkey golf holidays and Belek pages, or ask us for a quote.