Gloria Verde Golf Course
The shortest and most relaxed of the three layouts at Belek's Gloria Golf Club, the Verde is Michel Gayon's nine hole par 35, a tight, pine framed loop that pairs with the Old or New Course for a flexible day in the Turkish sun. It is the easygoing partner in one of Europe's great 45 hole golf complexes.
Photograph: Gloria Verde Golf Course, via Google · Gloria Golf Club
The verdict
Gloria Verde is the nine hole course at Gloria Golf Club in Belek, the original Turkish golf resort cluster on the Mediterranean coast east of Antalya. Designed by the French architect Michel Gayon, who laid out all three Gloria courses, the Verde opened in 2001 as a par 35 of around 2,923 metres, threading between mature umbrella pines with a pair of lakes and a tidy set of bunkers in play. It completes the 45 holes that make Gloria one of the largest and most established golf complexes in Europe.
Played on its own it is a quick, enjoyable loop, ideal for an afternoon arrival, a warm up before a championship round or a gentler day for a mixed ability group. Played in combination with the front nine of the Old or New Course it makes a full eighteen, which is how most visitors take it on. The conditioning matches the rest of the resort, the walk is flat and easy, and the setting among the pines is classic Belek, where reliable winter sun is the whole point of the trip.
Gloria Verde Golf Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2001
- Designer
- Michel Gayon
- Type
- Resort, 9 holes
- Par
- 35 (9 holes)
- Yardage
- Around 2,923 m
- Green fee
- Resort & package
History, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Gloria Golf Club and leading course guides. The Verde was designed by Michel Gayon and opened in 2001, a nine hole par 35 measuring around 2,923 metres, part of the 45 hole Gloria complex alongside the Old and New Courses. Green fees are usually taken as part of a Gloria resort or golf package rather than a fixed standalone rate, and prices vary by season. Fees are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Verde is a shotmaker's nine rather than a power test. Gayon set the holes between established lines of umbrella pine, so accuracy off the tee matters more than length, and the player who keeps the ball in play is rewarded with straightforward approaches to well kept greens. Two lakes and a smattering of bunkers add interest without ever overwhelming a mid handicapper, and the flat ground makes it a comfortable walk in the heat.
Because it is only nine holes, the Verde is best understood as part of the wider Gloria offering. Most golfers combine it with the front nine of the Old Course, Gayon's flagship and a former European Tour venue, or the New Course for a full eighteen. That flexibility is the point, letting a group tailor the length of the day to the weather, the body clock and the bar.
For the travelling golfer the appeal of Belek is volume and value in the winter months, and the Verde slots neatly into a multi course week. It will not headline the trip, but as the third course in a 45 hole resort it is a useful, well presented loop that keeps the golf flowing when the sun is out and the fairways are quiet.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort course at Gloria Golf Club, open to visitors and most often played as part of a Gloria stay or golf package |
| Green fee | Usually taken within a Gloria resort or multi round package rather than a fixed standalone rate; prices vary by season, with the winter sun months busiest |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or a trip planner; tee times are typically arranged alongside accommodation and rounds on the Old and New Courses |
| Handicap | Standard resort golf etiquette and dress code apply; the Verde is well suited to mixed ability groups and shorter days |
| Getting there | In Belek, around 40 minutes east of Antalya airport, in the heart of Turkey's main golf resort cluster |
| Best months | Spring and autumn are ideal; Belek is a popular winter sun destination, while high summer is hot |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from Gloria Golf Club and course guides; the Verde is usually played within a package and rates change by season, so always confirm current details directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is Gloria itself, whose resort hotels sit beside the courses and put the first tee, the spa and the beach within a short stroll. Belek is built for this, a purpose planned golf and beach resort town where the all inclusive hotels and the courses were designed to work together, which is much of the appeal for a winter sun week.
Belek packs more than a dozen championship courses into a few square miles, so the Verde is best seen as one piece of a multi course itinerary. Antalya airport is around 40 minutes away with flights from across Europe, and most groups play the Old and New Courses alongside neighbours such as Carya and Montgomerie Maxx Royal for a full week of golf in the sun.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Belek.
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Gloria Verde Golf Course questions
How much does it cost to play Gloria Verde Golf Course?
Green fees on the Verde are usually taken as part of a Gloria resort stay or a multi round golf package rather than a fixed standalone rate, and prices vary by season, with the winter sun months the busiest. These figures are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm the current rate directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking.
Who designed Gloria Verde Golf Course?
The Verde was designed by the French architect Michel Gayon, who laid out all three courses at Gloria Golf Club. It opened in 2001 as a nine hole par 35 of around 2,923 metres, completing the 45 holes at the resort alongside Gayon's Old and New Courses.
Is Gloria Verde nine holes or eighteen?
The Verde is a nine hole par 35. Most visitors combine it with the front nine of the Old or New Course to make a full eighteen, which is how the 45 hole Gloria complex is designed to be played. It can also be enjoyed as a quick standalone loop for an afternoon or a gentler round.
What is Gloria Verde Golf Course known for?
The Verde is known as the relaxed, pine framed nine at Belek's Gloria Golf Club, a Michel Gayon design opened in 2001. It is valued for its flexibility within a 45 hole resort, its easy walking and its place in one of Europe's largest and most established golf complexes, a mainstay of winter sun trips to Turkey.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, designer, par, yardage and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.