Montgomerie Maxx Royal
On the pine fringed coast at Belek, where the Turkish Riviera has built one of the densest clusters of resort golf in the world, sits Colin Montgomerie's first Mediterranean design. Opened in 2008 with European Golf Design, the Montgomerie Maxx Royal is a par 72 of eight lakes and sweeping bunkers that the eight time European number one rates among his finest work.
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The verdict
The Montgomerie Maxx Royal is Belek's blue chip round. Colin Montgomerie put his name to it and stayed closely involved, and the result has the strategic clarity you would expect from a player who won the European order of merit eight times. The course flows through mature umbrella pines on flattish ground, but the design supplies the drama, with eight lakes, around seven hectares of sand and greens that ask for a precise distance and the right angle in.
For the travelling golfer this is the headline course on a Belek week, and Belek is built for the travelling golfer. The climate stretches the season from autumn through spring, the green fees include food and drink, and a dozen championship courses sit within minutes of each other, most attached to all inclusive five star resorts. Base yourself well and you can play the Montgomerie alongside the best of the coast without ever moving hotel.
Montgomerie Maxx Royal at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- Colin Montgomerie, European Golf Design
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- approx 6,522 m (7,130 yds)
- Green fee
- From around €105
Opening year, designer, par and length verified June 2026: the Montgomerie Maxx Royal opened in 2008 to a design by Colin Montgomerie with European Golf Design, his first Mediterranean course, and plays par 72 at around 6,522 metres, roughly 7,130 yards. It features eight lakes and extensive bunkering across rolling pine country. Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 105 euros to 210 euros by season, typically including food and beverages. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Montgomerie reveals itself as a thinking player's course. The umbrella pines define the corridors and the ground is gentle, so the defense comes from water and sand placed exactly where a loose shot will find it. Eight lakes weave through the routing, and the bunkering, generous and sculpted, frames the landing areas and tightens the approaches, rewarding the golfer who plots a way around rather than blasting at every flag.
The par 3s and the closing stretch carry the round. Montgomerie set the short holes at varied lengths and angles, several flirting with water, so club selection and a committed swing matter more than raw power. The finish asks you to hold your nerve over carries and into greens that fall away from the tentative shot, a fitting test from a designer who built his career on relentless accuracy.
Conditioning is a genuine draw. Belek's resort courses are maintained to a high standard, and the Montgomerie is among the best presented, with true greens and lush fairways through the cooler months. Add the warm, dry climate and the all inclusive comforts of the surrounding resorts and you have a course that plays beautifully and slots into an easy, indulgent golf holiday.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort and members course open to visitors and green fee play, bookable directly or through Belek golf packages |
| Green fee | From around 105 euros to 210 euros by season, typically with food and beverages included in 2026 (indicative) |
| Booking | Book ahead for the autumn and spring peak; many guests play on resort stay and play packages that bundle multiple Belek courses |
| On the day | Buggies are widely used; the course has full practice facilities and a clubhouse, with resort dining alongside |
| Getting there | At Belek, around 35 to 45 minutes east of Antalya airport on Turkey's Mediterranean coast |
| Best months | October to May for the most comfortable golf, with spring and autumn the peak playing seasons |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club, your resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Belek is resort golf at its most seamless. The Maxx Royal Belek property and a string of other five star, all inclusive hotels sit within minutes of the course, many with their own beach, spa and dining, so you can play, eat and unwind without leaving the gates. The all inclusive model means green fees, food and drink are often bundled, which keeps a premium week surprisingly easy to budget.
Beyond the golf, the coast offers warm sea, Roman ruins at Perge and Aspendos and the bustle of Antalya's old town within easy reach. With a dozen championship courses inside a short drive, a base in Belek gives you the best of the Turkish Riviera in one comfortable, walkable cluster.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Belek and along the Turkish Riviera.
Plan a Belek golf trip around the Montgomerie
We build the Belek week around the Montgomerie Maxx Royal, add the best of the coast's championship courses, and sort an all inclusive five star base with transfers from Antalya. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Montgomerie Maxx Royal questions
Who designed the Montgomerie Maxx Royal?
The course was designed by the eight time European number one Colin Montgomerie in association with European Golf Design and opened in 2008. It was Montgomerie's first Mediterranean design, and he rates it among his finest work.
What is the par and yardage of the Montgomerie Maxx Royal?
The course plays as a par 72, measuring around 6,522 metres, roughly 7,130 yards, from the back tees. It runs through mature pine on gentle ground, with eight lakes and extensive bunkering supplying the challenge.
How much does it cost to play the Montgomerie Maxx Royal?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 105 euros to 210 euros depending on season, and typically include food and beverages. Many guests play on resort stay and play packages. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Can visitors play the Montgomerie Maxx Royal?
Yes. It is a resort and members course open to visitors and green fee play, bookable directly or through Belek golf packages. Booking ahead is wise for the autumn and spring peak.
When is the best time to play golf in Belek?
October to May offers the most comfortable golf on the Turkish Riviera, with spring and autumn the peak seasons. Summer is hot, so the shoulder months are prized by travelling golfers.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, designer, par and length verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.