Best golf courses in Belek

The Turkish region of Belek has become a hotspot for British travellers over recent years. The sheer quantity of five-star resorts laid out on this stretch of coastline is almost unparalleled, with the vast majority partnering with luxurious choices of accommodation to create an unforgettable all-inclusive getaway.

Below we’re going to check out some of the best golf courses in Belek … but be warned, you’re going to need a few trips to take them all in!

• Carya Golf Club
• Montgomerie Maxx Royal
• National Golf Club
• PGA Sultan, Antalya GC
• Cornelia Golf Club
• Old Course, Gloria GC
• Lykia Links
• Dunes Course, Sueno GC
• Cullinan Links

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The first in a trio of European Tour courses featured in Belek, Carya Golf Club has been inspired by some of England’s finest woodland courses, with tall trees framing the fairways throughout. The immaculate conditioning makes taking on this 7,200 yard championship course somewhat easier, but you’ll still need to find the fairways – and steer clear of the myriad of water hazards – if you’re to play to your handicap!

The course boasts floodlights throughout, making it the ideal place to squeeze in an evening round during your stay.

Carya Golf Club facts

• Length: 5,317 yards (front tees), 7,223 yards (back tees)
• Par: 72
• Architect: Thomson Perrett
• Founded: 2008
• Course type: Heathland

The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Course is another world-class European Tour host, having hosted the Turkish Airlines Open on multiple occasions. With six par 3’s, six par 4’s, and six par 5’s, this exceptional Montgomerie design offers plenty of variety throughout.

Added to this is a design that creates a tale of two halves; with a front nine protected by water, and a homeward nine surrounded by sand. There’s a hugely impressive clubhouse here that overlooks the course too, making it the perfect place to kick back after the round.

Montgomerie Maxx Royal facts

• Length: 4,922 yards (front tees), 6,522 yards (back tees)
• Par: 72
• Architect: Colin Montgomerie
• Founded: 2008
• Course type: Parkland

Home to a Ladies European Tour event, the National Golf Club is another that is surrounded by woodland, albeit the slightly less-forgiving eucalyptus trees – not known for offering up favourable escapes!

Recent years have seen an additional 9-holes added, meaning that returning golfers can enjoy added variation by taking in a different routing, all of which are immensely enjoyable.

National Golf Club facts

• Length: 5,024 yards (front tees), 6,429 yards (back tees)
• Par: 72
• Architect: David Feherty & David Jones
• Founded: 1994
• Course type: Parkland

There are two courses at the Antalya Golf Club, with the PGA Sultan being a testing championship offering, once again surrounded by water throughout. Some of the world’s best golfers have visited the PGA Sultan layout, with the venue hosting the Turkish Airlines World Finals – a one-off $1.5m event won by Justin Rose.

The course’s proximity to the Sirene Belek Golf Hotel makes this one of our customers’ most-played venues, with many returning year after year due to the sheer quality on offer here.

PGA Sultan, Antalya Golf Club facts

• Length: 5,003 yards (front tees), 6,477 yards (back tees)
• Par: 71
• Architect: David Jones
• Founded: 2003
• Course type: Parkland

Sir Nick Faldo has laid out 27-holes of fantastic golf here at Cornelia Golf Club, with the three loops of 9-holes known as The Kings, The Queens, and The Princes. The venue is also home to an impressive David Leadbetter Golf Academy for those looking to hone their games whilst on their break.

Like others in the area, woodland frames the courses’ routing, demanding accuracy from the tee in order to score well.

Cornelia Golf Club facts

• Length: 4,929 yards (front tees), 6,373 yards (back tees)
• Par: 72
• Architect: Nick Faldo
• Founded: 2006
• Course type: Parkland

One of the region’s earlier course designs, the Old Course at Gloria has hosted multiple European Tour events. There are seven freshwater lakes throughout the routing, with it dramatically coming into play on its signature 17th hole.

The large greens generally feature some intricate sloping, meaning a two-putt is never a given … particularly if playing for the holiday drinks!

Old Course, Gloria Golf Club facts

• Length: 5,111 yards (front tees), 6,492 yards (back tees)
• Par: 72
• Architect: Michel Gayon
• Founded: 1997
• Course type: Parkland

Nestled within the Antalyan landscape, Lykia Links is more of a links-style layout that has more than a passing nod to Scottish course design. With captivating sea views and challenging coastal winds, the course offers a true test; framed by natural dunes and vast waste bunkers.

Offering something different to many of the courses in the region, it is an ideal companion to many of the more tree-lined resort layouts nearby.

Lykia Links facts

• Length: 4,795 yards (front tees), 6,901 yards (back tees)
• Par: 73
• Architect: Perry Dye
• Founded: 2008
• Course type: Links

Don’t be fooled by the relatively short Par-69 layout at Sueno’s Dunes Course, as the routing is one of the most treacherous in the area. Whilst water comes into play at many of the courses in Belek, the Dunes Course makes the most dramatic use of this with its own island green!

There are some stunning scenery to be found on the route around the Dunes Course, and it’s a venue that we’d always recommend for those staying on-site at the Sueno Golf Resort.

Dunes Course, Sueno Golf Resort facts

• Length: 4,284 yards (front tees), 6,171 yards (back tees)
• Par: 69
• Architect: Bob Hunt
• Founded: 2007
• Course type: Parkland

With the Aspendos and Olympos layouts, Cullinan Links Golf Club boasts two outstanding 18-hole courses set amidst picturesque surroundings. Laid out within a serene landscape, offering stunning views of both the sea and mountains, it’s a hugely enjoyable place to enjoy your golf whilst on a break.

The courses underwent a redesign in 2021, helping to set up the layouts perfectly for ongoing enjoyment by golfers from across the world.

Cullinan Links Golf Club, Olympos facts

• Length: 4,737 yards (front tees), 5,641 yards (back tees)
• Par: 71
• Architect: Gary Johnston
• Founded: 1997
• Course type: Links

Cullinan Links Golf Club, Aspendos facts

• Length: 4,398 yards (front tees), 5,463 yards (back tees)
• Par: 71
• Architect: Gary Johnston
• Founded: 1997
• Course type: Links