Golf in Turkey
Europe's best value championship golf, a pine fringed strip of more than a dozen five star courses at Belek on the Mediterranean coast near Antalya. The Montgomerie Maxx Royal, the heathland of Carya and a run of all inclusive resorts. The courses that matter, the seasons and how to plan it.
Photograph: The Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Belek · Aleksei Ni, via Google
Why golf in Turkey
No destination packs as much championship golf into as small a space, at as low a price, as Belek. Forty minutes east of Antalya, a single strip of Mediterranean coast holds more than a dozen courses designed by names such as Colin Montgomerie, Peter Thomson and Nick Faldo, all set among umbrella pines and backed by the Taurus Mountains, and almost all of them sit within twenty minutes of one another beside a wall of five star all inclusive hotels. For the travelling golfer that means a different marquee course every morning, a luxury buffet and a pool every afternoon, and a bill a fraction of the equivalent week in the Algarve or Dubai.
Belek built itself for golf groups, and it shows in the logistics: courtesy transfers, multi course green fee packages, floodlit evening golf at Carya and resorts geared entirely to the game. It is warm in spring and autumn when northern Europe is not, the food and hospitality are first class, and the value is unmatched, which is why Belek has become the default winter and shoulder season trip for clubs and societies across the continent.
The regions
Belek
The heart of Turkish golf, a pine fringed coastal strip east of Antalya holding more than a dozen championship courses among the five star all inclusive resorts, the easiest multi course base in Europe.
The wider Antalya coast
The resorts spreading west toward Antalya and the Taurus foothills, plus the dramatic true links of Lykia near the coast further south, a change of scene from the parkland of Belek.
Istanbul and beyond
The Kemer Golf and Country Club in the forests above Istanbul and a handful of courses near the Aegean and Bodrum, for travellers combining golf with the great city in the north.
The courses that matter
Montgomerie Maxx Royal
The headline course of Belek, a Colin Montgomerie design of rolling, water guarded holes through the pines, immaculately presented and paired with one of the finest resorts on the coast. Indicative 2026 green fees around €105 to €210, food and drink often included, so always confirm directly before booking.
Carya Golf Club
The most distinctive course in Turkey, a Peter Thomson designed heathland in the manner of Surrey, planted with heather among the pines and lit for floodlit evening golf, the first of its kind in the region.
The National Golf Club
One of the original courses that put Belek on the map, a mature, tree lined layout that has hosted professional events and remains a firm favourite for its classic feel and excellent conditioning.
Antalya Golf Club, PGA Sultan
A long, strategic championship course and its gentler sister the Pasha, a well run thirty six hole complex that has staged tour events and offers two contrasting tests on one site.
Cornelia Golf Club
A Nick Faldo design of twenty seven holes attached to a vast luxury resort, generous off the tee but demanding around the greens, one of the most polished stay and play options in Belek.
Gloria Golf Resort
A forty five hole resort, the Old, New and Verde courses, set among lakes and pines, a long established and beautifully kept complex that anchors many a group trip on the coast.
Sueno Golf Club
Two contrasting courses, the open Dunes and the tighter Pines, attached to a grand resort, popular for their variety and value and a regular fixture on multi course Belek itineraries.
Kaya Palazzo Golf Club
A championship course among the pines beside a landmark resort hotel, generous and playable yet capable of a stern test from the back tees, another reliable Belek round.
Lykia Links
A rare true links in Turkey, laid out on sandy ground by the sea rather than parkland, a genuine change of character for golfers who want something other than the resort courses of Belek.
Kemer Golf and Country Club
A wooded course in the hills above Istanbul, the leading golf in the north of the country and the natural choice for travellers pairing a round or two with the great city.
Designers and host history verified June 2026. Course profiles are added across the site as the directory grows. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking.
When to go
| Season | Conditions | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| March to May | Warm, settled, the courses lush and green | Prime spring season, book the marquee tee times early |
| October to November | Warm days, cooler evenings, fewer crowds | The best value window and excellent conditions |
| June to September | Very hot, especially July and August | Early tee times only, paired with the pool and the beach |
| December to February | Mild, occasional rain, lowest prices | Playable winter golf and the cheapest of the year |
Carya offers floodlit evening golf, extending play into the cooler hours through the warmer months.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomerie Maxx Royal | Around €105 to €210 | Often with food and drink included, varies by season |
| The wider Belek courses | Around €70 to €150 | Carya, National, Antalya, Cornelia, Gloria, Sueno and the rest |
| A week, all in | Around €1,200 to €2,800 per person | Several marquee courses, five star all inclusive hotel, transfers, excluding flights |
Indicative third party figures for the 2025 to 2026 seasons, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there and around
Belek is one of the easiest golf destinations to reach. Antalya airport is served by direct flights from across Europe and sits around forty minutes west of the resort strip, with most hotels arranging transfers and the golf courses laid on courtesy buses between the tee and the resorts. Once you are in Belek you barely need to drive, since the courses cluster within a short hop of one another and the all inclusive model keeps everything on site. For a wider Turkey trip, internal flights link Antalya with Istanbul and the Aegean coast.
Where to stay
Belek is built around grand five star all inclusive resorts, many with their own golf course or a partnership with one next door, from the Regnum and Maxx Royal complexes to Gloria, Cornelia, Sueno and Kaya Palazzo. For a golf group, an all inclusive resort with a course on the doorstep keeps costs predictable and the golf, food and pool a few steps apart. Book ahead for the spring and autumn peaks, and let one planner match the resort to your group and the courses you want to play.
Plan your Turkey golf trip
Tell us the courses you want and roughly when. One concierge costs the whole trip to the head and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Turkey golf questions
Where is the best golf in Turkey?
Belek, on the Mediterranean coast around forty minutes east of Antalya, is the heart of Turkish golf and one of the great value resort destinations in Europe. A pine fringed strip of more than a dozen championship courses sits among five star all inclusive hotels, with the Montgomerie Maxx Royal, the Peter Thomson heathland of Carya and the long established National among the headline rounds.
When is the best time to play golf in Turkey?
Belek is a spring and autumn destination. March to May and October to November give warm, settled days that are ideal for golf, while the high summer of July and August is very hot and better suited to early tee times. Belek even plays through a mild winter, and Carya offers floodlit evening golf, so the season is long and the value strongest outside the peak holiday months.
How much does a golf trip to Turkey cost in 2026?
Indicative green fees in Belek run from around €70 at the value courses to roughly €105 to €210 at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal, often with food and drink included. Paired with five star all inclusive hotels, a week of golf in Belek typically lands between €1,200 and €2,800 per head, among the best value in the championship resort world. Always confirm directly before booking.
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