LykiaWorld Antalya

The Mediterranean’s first and only links golf course designed by world famous American designer Perry O. Dye

LykiaLinks Antalya is the first and only links golf course in Turkey and the Mediterranean, offering a truly spectacular golfing experience. Set alongside a stunning coastline and with the majestic Taurus mountains as a backdrop, it is located a few miles from Belek in the Denizyaka region and just 50 km from Antalya International Airport. The course, designed by World famous American designer Perry O. Dye of Dye Designs, weaves through sand dunes, reminiscent of the courses of Scotland and Ireland. Built on a more than 60-hectare site, the 18 hole, par 73 championship course is due to opened by November 2008.

The final holes offer unparalleled views, with many meandering through dunes less than 60 metres from the Sea. Pot bunkers, a traditional aspect of links golf, are prevalent throughout, as is the use of native seaside grasses, providing contrasting colours and shades.

The cleverly designed LykiaLinks course incorporates five sets of tees into each hole so golfers of all levels can test their skills. The lenght of the course from the back tees is 6925 meters.

LykiaLinks Antalya is also featuring excellent practice facilities. A driving range, short game area is staffed by TPGA teaching professionals to provide a range of tuition, from a half hour fine tuning lesson to a two week improvement package.

LykiaLinksGolf Antalya is the perfect course to enjoy golf in its purest form.

COURSES Description of the course: Handicap Women: 36 / Handicap Men: 28 Black Tee:  7030 yards Gold Tee:   5791 yards Blue Tee:   4762 yards Red Tee:    5159 yards

Greens: Average 600 sq meters Tees: Five per hole Fairways: Challenging and undulating, with plenty of strategic options Bunkers: Waste Bunkers, 54 Dye-Style Bunkers plus the “Beach” Driving Range: Double-ended with 25 stations Putting Green: Huge putting green and multiple practice greens and practice bunkers Chipping & Pitching Greens with bunkers

Lykia World & Links Golf Antalya Complementing the course is LykiaWorld & LinksGolf Antalya, a first-class resort offering luxury and comfort amid natural surroundings and in one of Turkey’s most inspired architectural buildings. The new resort is adjacent to the links course and located on 2.5 kilometres of golden beach on the longest shoreline in Antalya. The extensive area and trend setting design of the complex includes fitness, fun, balance, creative and night areas that seamlessly interconnect, allowing golfers the option of playing the course or choosing from an array of enjoyment options such as Nordic walking and water aerobics in the Fitness area; dance and cooking in the Creative area; archery, beach volley and badminton in the fun area, and pilates, Tai Chi and yoga in the balance area. The Ayurveda and Wellness Centre is an oasis of wellbeing, combining the very best treatments from East and West and offers saunas, traditional Turkish baths, its own Japanese pool and Zen Garden perfect for relaxation and meditation. Additional sporting activities include a water sports centre, fitness centre, football pitch, recreation field, mountainbiking, fencing and eight tennis courts.

A range of bars and restaurants provide an eclectic range of dining options. Leziz is the largest, featuring Turkish and international cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it also provides spectacular themed food nights. A range of a la carte restaurants add additional variety and include Turk Mahallesi (Turkish) Vinoegusto (Italian) Baikevi (Fish) and Singapore. Bars include the Piano Bar, Cool Waters, the Meltern bar by the beach and Active by the pool. Additional venues include The Smokers Lounge and Snack Bar.

The LykiaWorld & LinksGolf Antalya resort has accommodation options to suit all tastes with Superior Rooms ranging from 40m2 to Duplex Rooms, Family Suites, Duplex Hamam Suites with their own Turkish bath, the expansive Presidential Suites at 225m2 which feature their own swimming pool and jacuzzi and 16 luxury villas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Every suite enjoys unrivalled sea views and all rooms have been designed to reflect the highest standards of comfor.

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