Turkey does not get the credit it deserves. Belek, the purpose-built golf resort town on the Antalya coast, has over twenty courses within a fifteen-minute drive of each other, mature pine forest, 300 days of sunshine, green fees that sit well below comparable Portuguese or Spanish courses, and flight times from northern Europe under four hours. It is one of the most logical golf destinations in Europe and it is still seriously underpriced relative to its quality.
I have been routing clients through Belek since DGE's early years, and the quality of the top courses has improved consistently as the resort infrastructure has matured. The best of them — Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Carya, Gloria — would hold their own in any European ranking. The mid-tier options deliver solid golf at prices that make a week-long trip genuinely affordable without sacrificing standards.
The region divides into two main bases: Belek, the main golf hub on the Antalya coast (the vast majority of courses are here), and Ölüdeniz near Fethiye (three hours west by road, 45 minutes from Dalaman airport), which is home to Lykia Links, Turkey's only genuine seaside links course. Most golfers base themselves entirely in Belek and never leave, which is reasonable given the density of options. But if you have a week and want something completely different for one round, the drive to Lykia is worth making.
Green fees listed below are 2026 high-season rack rates for an individual booking. Almost every Belek resort sells golf packages — accommodation plus a set number of rounds — that bring the per-round cost down materially. Booking through a golf travel specialist unlocks preferred tee time availability on the headline courses that fills quickly with tour operators in peak season (November through April).
Montgomerie Maxx Royal
The best course in Turkey, full stop. Colin Montgomerie designed this layout on the Belek coastal plain, threading it through ancient Taurus pine forest with water strategically placed on fourteen holes. The finishing stretch from the 15th through the 18th is as good as anything in the Mediterranean — a genuine closer that has ended many a stableford lead. The attached Maxx Royal resort is five-star in every detail, and the practice facilities are exceptional. If you play one course in Turkey, this is it.
Best for: Serious golfers who want the best the country has to offer. Ideal for a headline round.
Carya Golf Club
Part of the Regnum Carya resort complex, this is Belek's most photogenic layout and arguably its most strategically interesting. The course weaves through tall pines and opens onto a series of lakeside holes in the back nine that require genuine course management. The greens are consistently fast and true, better maintained than most courses at this price point. The resort's facilities, including the driving range and short game area, are outstanding. A close second to Montgomerie on every metric.
Best for: Mid-to-low handicappers wanting a resort package with top-quality golf built in.
Lykia Links
Turkey's only genuine links course and its most unusual. Lykia Links sits on the lagoon at Ölüdeniz, arguably the most beautiful stretch of coastline in the Aegean, with the Blue Lagoon visible from several tees. Jeremy Pern built in the firm, fast, wind-affected conditions that define links golf, and the course plays entirely differently from the parkland layouts of Belek. There is no resort attached — this is a standalone golf experience, which keeps the atmosphere more focused. The drive from Dalaman airport takes about 45 minutes. Worth the trip.
Best for: Golfers who want something completely different from Belek. Essential if you enjoy links conditions.
Gloria Old Course
The Gloria resort complex contains two courses, Old and New, and the Old Course is the stronger of the pair. Karl Litten designed a layout that plays through pine forest with generous fairways but demanding approach play into greens that are heavily bunkered. Water comes into play on ten holes. The resort infrastructure is excellent: three clubhouses, a fully stocked golf academy, and one of the best practice ranges in Turkey. Good value at the mid-tier price point, particularly in spring and autumn.
Best for: Resort golfers who want reliable quality and strong facilities at a sensible price.
National Golf Club
Co-designed by David Feherty (before his television career consumed him entirely), National is one of the more demanding layouts in Belek — tighter fairways, more elevation change than most Antalya courses, and greens that break unpredictably. The clubhouse overlooks a lake that comes into play on the closing holes. It is not the most photogenic course in the region but it is one of the most honest tests of golf. Regulars who have played Belek multiple times tend to rate it higher than first-timers.
Best for: Lower handicappers who want a proper challenge rather than a scenic resort round.
Cornelia Diamond Golf Club
Attached to the Cornelia Diamond resort, this course is consistently well-maintained and plays through established pine forest that gives it a more mature feel than some of Belek's newer layouts. At par 71 it is slightly shorter than most of the competition, which makes it an appealing option for higher handicappers or as a warm-up round at the start of a week's golf. The resort facilities are excellent and the staff are experienced at handling large golf groups efficiently.
Best for: Higher handicappers and groups mixing serious golfers with leisure travellers.
Antalya Golf Club — Sultan Course
One of the original Belek courses, the Sultan has been welcoming European tour operators since the 1990s and shows it in the best possible way — mature pine forest, well-worn pathways, and a relaxed atmosphere that newer resorts cannot replicate. The layout is more forgiving than National but cleverly routed through natural terrain. The Antalya Golf Club also operates the Pasha Course next door, giving you two rounds on one site without moving accommodation. Green fees here are among the best value in Belek.
Best for: Groups wanting reliable quality at sensible prices. Excellent for corporate trips.
Gloria New Course
The newer companion to the Gloria Old Course was built with more water features and a slightly more dramatic routing through the same pine terrain. The back nine in particular has a series of lake-fronted holes that look spectacular from the tee but play more gently than they appear. At a package level, staying at Gloria and alternating Old and New over a week gives you solid variety without ever leaving the resort. The New Course plays slightly easier than Old, which makes sequencing them in the right order worthwhile.
Best for: Gloria resort guests looking for variety over the course of a week.
Kaya Palazzo Golf Club
Designed by Alberto Croce on relatively flat terrain, Kaya Palazzo compensates with generous bunkering, multiple water features, and fast greens that require respect. The course is attached to the large Kaya Palazzo resort, which means tee sheet management is efficient and the practice facilities are well-equipped. A comfortable mid-tier option for resort golfers who do not need to play the headline courses every round.
Best for: Kaya Palazzo resort guests. Good second or third round choice on a multi-day itinerary.
Tat Golf International
The best-value course in Belek, and not only because it is the cheapest on this list. Tat Golf (also marketed as Sirene Golf Club) plays through established pine and eucalyptus forest on a well-maintained layout that would fetch significantly higher green fees in Portugal or Spain. It lacks the resort facilities and course management budget of the top-tier options, but as a straightforward game of golf in pleasant surroundings at a competitive price, it delivers. A smart choice for adding an extra round to the week without straining the budget.
Best for: Budget-conscious golfers wanting a solid extra round. Groups with mixed ambitions.
How to plan your Turkey golf trip
A well-structured Belek golf week plays 5–6 rounds over 7 nights. Almost every course is within 15 minutes of the main hotel strip, so there is no need to move accommodation mid-trip. Choose one resort base and day-trip to courses across the region — your transfer costs will be modest and your logistics straightforward.
The best months are October through April. Turkish winters on the Antalya coast are mild — daytime temperatures sit between 15–22°C through December and January, and the courses stay green. Peak European golf season in Belek runs November through March, when German, Scandinavian, and British operators fill the resort tee sheets. Book headline courses like Montgomerie and Carya at least six to eight weeks in advance in this window.
Summer (June through August) is hot — 35°C is common in July — and tee times before 7:30am or after 5:00pm are the only comfortable options. Green fees drop 20–30% in peak summer to reflect this. If summer is your only option, it is perfectly manageable with early starts and proper hydration.
Turkey is a visa-free destination for most European and North American passport holders. Antalya Airport is one of the most connected airports in the Mediterranean, with direct services from London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and most major European hubs. Flight times from the UK sit around three to four hours.
For groups of 4–12, Belek is one of the easiest destinations in Europe to organise because the major resorts are experienced at handling golf groups at scale. Large hotels often have dedicated golf concierge desks. That said, securing the best tee times across multiple courses on specific dates — particularly at Montgomerie and Carya — is much easier through a specialist who has pre-allocated slots.