Belek isn't a golf town that happens to have a beach — it was designed and built around golf, with hotels, courses, and infrastructure that make it Europe's biggest off-season golf destination. The pine forests, mild winter climate, and Mediterranean coast create year-round playing conditions you can't get anywhere else in Europe.
Carya Golf Club (Turkey's heathland masterpiece)
Designed by Peter Thomson and opened in 2008, Carya is consistently ranked Turkey's #1 course. Heathland-style with Atlantic-coast feel — rolling fairways, pot bunkers, and brutal rough off the line. Par 72, 6,712 metres. Green fee: €120–€180 depending on season. Best for: low-handicap players who want a Scottish/Irish-feeling test.
Antalya Golf Club (PGA Sultan Course)
Home of the Turkish Airlines Open. Two 18-hole courses: Sultan (championship) and Pasha (resort). Sultan is the harder, longer course — 6,824 metres, par 72, with water hazards on 11 of 18 holes. Green fee: €130–€200. Best for: anyone who wants to play where Tour pros have played.
Cornelia Golf Club
Where European Tour winners practice in the off-season. Three nines (King, Queen, Prince) by Nick Faldo, allowing 27-hole or 36-hole loops. The King-Queen combination is the championship layout. Green fee: €140–€200. Best for: players who like variety — every combination plays differently.
Kaya Eagles Golf Club
Designed by David Jones with a parkland feel. More forgiving than Carya, with wider fairways and lighter rough. Par 72, 6,500 metres. Green fee: €90–€140. Best for: mid-handicap players (10–18) and groups with mixed abilities.
National Golf Club Belek
The original course in Belek (opened 1994). Designed by David Feherty, classical layout that has matured beautifully — old pines, traditional bunkering, narrower than modern courses. Par 72, 6,278 metres. Green fee: €70–€110. Best for: traditionalists, nostalgic players, and those who want the most affordable championship golf in Belek.
Practical tips
- Book courses 2+ weeks ahead in October–November and February–April peak season
- Most hotels offer golf packages including green fees, transfers and equipment hire
- Bring summer clothes even in winter — it's 18–22°C in January
- Push trolleys are mandatory — caddies are not standard in Turkey, but you can request one
- English is universal at all golf clubs
Transfer logistics
From Antalya Airport, all 12+ Belek courses are within 25–35 minutes. We recommend booking a private transfer if you're flying in with golf bags — Mercedes V-Class fits 4 passengers + 4 large bags + 4 golf bags. Mention "golf bags" at booking and we'll send the right vehicle.