Within a compact 15-kilometer stretch of Mediterranean coastline between the Taurus Mountains and the Turkish Riviera lies Europe’s highest concentration of five-star golf resorts: Belek, Antalya. Boasting 16 championship-standard courses designed by legends including Colin Montgomerie, Nick Faldo, David Feherty, and Perry Dye, Belek offers golfers a year-round paradise with immaculate tournament turf.
⚡ Key Takeaways for Golfers & Society Planners
- 16 Championship Layouts: Spread across 14 prestigious golf clubs, all within 10 to 15 minutes of each other.
- Europe's Only Floodlit 18 Holes: Experience night golf at Carya Golf Club under 1.5 million watts of glare-free stadium lighting.
- European Tour Heritage: Host to the Turkish Airlines Open at The Montgomerie Maxx Royal and Regnum Carya.
- Direct DMC Allocations: Clubhouse Travel controls guaranteed prime tee-time blocks with zero third-party bump risks.
Belek Championship Courses Overview
Compare the leading layouts across Belek at a glance:
| Course Name | Architect | Holes / Par | Difficulty | Partner Resort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montgomerie Maxx Royal | Colin Montgomerie | 18 / Par 72 | ★★★★★ (Tour Venue) | Maxx Royal Belek |
| Carya Golf Club | Thomson Perrett & Lobb | 18 / Par 72 (Floodlit) | ★★★★☆ (Strategic) | Regnum Carya |
| PGA Sultan (Antalya GC) | David Jones / EGD | 18 / Par 71 | ★★★★★ (Toughest Test) | Kempinski The Dome |
| Cornelia Golf Club | Sir Nick Faldo | 27 / Par 72 | ★★★★★ (Positional Chess) | Cornelia Diamond |
| Cullinan Links Golf Club | European Golf Design | 36 / Par 72 (9 Floodlit) | ★★★★☆ (Sea & River) | Cullinan Belek |
| Lykia Links Antalya | Perry Dye | 18 / Par 72 | ★★★★★ (Coastal Links) | Lykia World |
| Gloria Golf Club (Old & New) | Michel Gayon | 45 Holes Total | ★★★★☆ (Pine Resort) | Gloria Serenity & Golf |
| Sueno Golf Club (Pines & Dunes) | PGA Design Consulting | 36 / Par 72 | ★★★★☆ (On-Site Resort) | Sueno Hotels Deluxe |
1. The European Tour Marquee Tracks
When golfers picture European Tour drama in Turkey, two names immediately stand out:
The Montgomerie Maxx Royal
Designed by eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie, this 7,100-yard par-72 parkland track winds through majestic stone pines and natural sandy waste areas. Known for its flawless Stimpmeter speeds (typically rolling at 10.5 to 11.5) and undulating greens, it has challenged the likes of Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson, and Justin Rose.
The closing 18th hole is a high-drama risk-reward par-5. A well-struck drive leaves you with a 220-yard approach over water to an amphitheatre green fronting the clubhouse terrace.
Carya Golf Club (Heathland Design)
Inspired by the traditional heathland courses of Surrey and Berkshire, Carya features heather planted along the fairways, demanding strict strategic driving. It holds the distinct honour of being Europe's first and only fully floodlit 18-hole championship layout. Golfers staying at Regnum Carya enjoy priority booking privileges and direct buggy access.
Book a 17:30 twilight tee-time during autumn or spring. You will play the front nine in glorious Mediterranean sunset golden hour and the back nine under 1.5 million watts of stadium lighting.
2. Pure Challenge & Tournament History
Antalya Golf Club: PGA Sultan & The Pasha
David Jones and European Golf Design crafted 36 holes here. The PGA Sultan (par 71, 7,080 yards) is widely regarded as the sternest test of golf in Turkey, punishing errant drives with water hazards on 12 holes. Home of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final won by Justin Rose over Tiger Woods. The sister course, The Pasha, offers a friendlier layout ideal for an opening warm-up round.
Leave your driver in the bag on holes 6, 8, and 12. Position off the tee with a 3-wood or hybrid is far more critical than brute distance.
Cornelia Golf Club: 27 Holes by Sir Nick Faldo
Divided into three distinct nines — King, Queen, and Prince — Faldo’s tactical masterpiece rewards shot shape and placement over brute length. Paired directly with the five-star Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa.
Cullinan Links Golf Club: 36 Holes Bordering Sea & River
Recently redesigned by European Golf Design, Cullinan boasts the 18-hole Aspendos and 18-hole Olympos layouts with breathtaking views of the Besgoz River and the Mediterranean, including 9 holes equipped with floodlights for twilight play.
Lykia Links Antalya (Perry Dye Design)
One of only a handful of true links layouts in the entire Mediterranean basin, Lykia Links hugs the coastline with pot bunkers, natural sand dunes, and stiff sea breezes reminiscent of Scottish links golf under warm Turkish sunshine.
3. Direct Ground Intel: Booking Belek with Zero Intermediary Stress
Due to intense international demand between October and May, prime morning tee times (08:30 to 10:30) routinely sell out 6 to 9 months in advance. Clubhouse Travel operates as a licensed incoming DMC in Antalya, holding guaranteed tee-time blocks with direct contracts across all clubs.
Book Your Confirmed Belek Tee Times
Don't risk sold-out prime slots. Clubhouse Travel holds direct allocations for all 16 Belek tracks with private Mercedes fleet transfers included.
