Gloria New
Michel Gayon's New Course at Gloria opened in 2005 through the pine forest and dunes of Belek, a par 72 of about 6,523 metres that plays tighter and tougher than the resort's Old Course. It is the pick for golfers who want Belek's reliable winter sun with a sterner, more strategic test.
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The verdict
The New Course at Gloria Golf Club opened in 2005, a Michel Gayon design that threads through the umbrella pines and sandy dunes of Belek on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. A par 72 of about 6,523 metres, it was built as the resort's championship test and plays noticeably tighter than the gentler Old Course, with water, doglegs and well placed bunkering demanding thought on every tee.
Our verdict is that the New Course is the connoisseur's pick at Gloria and one of the better tests in a region full of resort golf. Belek delivers warm, dry golf when northern Europe is frozen, the conditioning is reliably excellent, and the all inclusive resort model makes it one of the easiest premium golf trips to organise.
Gloria New Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2005
- Designer
- Michel Gayon
- Type
- Forest resort
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,523 m
- Green fee
- Resort, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Gloria Golf Club and leading course databases. The New Course was designed by Michel Gayon and opened in 2005, a par 72 of about 6,523 metres. Green fees and golf packages are seasonal; treat any figure as indicative for the 2026 winter high season and always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The New Course is all about the pines. The corridors are lined with mature umbrella pine, so accuracy off the tee is rewarded far more than length, and the changes of direction mean you rarely play two holes into the same wind. Water comes into play on several holes, framing approaches and tempting the aggressive line.
The par 3s are a highlight, asking precise mid irons to greens guarded by sand and water, and the par 5s offer genuine risk and reward for the player who flushes a long second. The greens run true and quick, with enough contour to punish a careless first putt.
The closing holes tighten again through the trees, so a good score has to be protected to the last. It is a course that asks you to plot your way round rather than overpower it, which is exactly why stronger players prefer it to the resort's Old Course.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course; open to visitors and golf package guests, booked through Gloria Golf Resort |
| Green fee | Seasonal package and green fee rates, highest in the October to April golf season; indicative 2026, always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Through the resort or your golf operator; book early for the winter peak when Belek is busiest |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies available, full practice facilities; resort dress code |
| Getting there | Belek, about 35 minutes from Antalya Airport, which has wide winter charter access from Europe |
| Best months | October to April for the prime golf season, with mild, dry days when northern Europe is cold |
Access and rate guidance verified June 2026; resort and package prices move with the season, so always confirm the current rate and tee sheet directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is Gloria Golf Resort itself, whose hotels sit alongside its three layouts and put the New Course on your doorstep, with the all inclusive model covering golf, food and family extras in one booking. It is built for the golf group and the golfing family alike.
Belek as a whole is a purpose built golf and beach resort strip, so you can stay anywhere along it and reach a dozen championship courses within a short drive, making it one of the simplest places to assemble a multi course winter trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Gloria New Course.
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Gloria New Course questions
Who designed the Gloria New Course and when did it open?
The Gloria New Course was designed by Michel Gayon and opened in 2005 as the championship layout at Gloria Golf Club in Belek, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
What is the par and length of the Gloria New Course?
The New Course is a par 72 of about 6,523 metres, playing tighter and more demanding than the resort's Old Course through mature pine forest.
Is the New Course harder than the Old Course at Gloria?
Yes. The New Course is generally regarded as the sterner, more strategic test, with tighter tree lined corridors and more water, while the Old Course is the gentler, more forgiving of the two.
When is the best time to play golf in Belek?
The prime season runs from October to April, when Belek offers mild, dry golf while much of northern Europe is cold. Summer is hot, so play early in the day if travelling then.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative seasonal fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.