Best golf courses in Turkey: PGA Sultan, Carya and more

Turkey has rapidly become a destination that golfers simply cannot miss.

The Antalya region is a rising star in the world of golf holidays, largely thanks to Belek – a modern hotspot with so many courses.

But the growing quality of golf across the country on the Mediterranean coast is impressive.

So, we’ve rounded up six of the best golf courses in Turkey…

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PGA Sultan

Green fee: From £165

Antalya Golf Club is one of Turkey’s very best golf complexes, offering two stunning 18-hole courses. The main attraction is the PGA Sultan, an illustrious layout where no two holes are the same. The slightly longer of the two, expect this place to be in pristine condition, with plenty of water to navigate.

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Pasha Course

Green fee: From £140

Golfers are spoiled for choice here when you consider how good the Sultan’s sister course, the Pasha Course, is. Another designed by leading architects European Golf Design, it winds through woods and features a handful of tricky pot bunkers. Short par-4s are always going to be a hit, especially in the sun.

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Carya Golf Club

Green fee: From £112

Floodlit golf in the Mediterranean? Sign us up. Carya is reminiscent of the famous heathland courses near London, offering a Turkish twist on England’s finest. The fairways are as green as they come, spread across traditional golf land and the option to play all 18 holes under the lights is magic.

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Cornelia Golf Club

Green fee: From £95

The Nick Faldo Course at Cornelia is another gem in Belek. It’s a magnificent championship setup that combines Turkey’s stunning golf landscape with a Mediterranean breeze. Strategically very strong, each nine boasts elevated tees and greens, as it threads its way through an ancient pine forest.

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Gloria Golf Resort

Green fee: From £85

The Old Course at Gloria is a championship layout set in some of the most stunning scenery in Turkey, let alone the region. Surrounded by pine trees, the 18-hole course glides past seven freshwater lakes to make it a true test. Don’t stop here without tackling the New Course, which has hosted several top events.