Golf in Belek: courses, green fees and when to go
Belek has more championship golf within 15 minutes than anywhere else on the Mediterranean: 12 courses and over 200 holes between the pine forest and the beach, plus Lykia Links down the coast. Here is how they compare.
All Belek golf courses compared
| Course | Designer | Par | Length | Green fee* | Resort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Host of the Turkish Airlines Open 2013–2015 and 2019–2021. Wide fairways, serious bunkering, immaculate conditioning. Floodlit for night play on part of the course. | Colin Montgomerie / European Golf Design 2008 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.505 m | €150–220 | Maxx Royal Belek |
| Carya Golf Club Heathland-style course cut through pine and sand dunes, inspired by Surrey and Berkshire. Turkish Airlines Open venue 2016–2018. Fully floodlit: 18 holes playable after dark. | Thomson, Perrett & Lobb 2008 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.560 m | €150–220 | Regnum Carya |
| National Golf Club Belek's first course and still one of its most natural: mature pines, water on several holes, no hotel attached, so it feels like a members' club. Good value. | David Feherty & David Jones 1994 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.250 m | €100–150 | – |
| Gloria Golf Club: Old Course Gloria has 45 holes: Old, New (Gayon, 2005) and the 9-hole Verde. The Old Course is the most traditional, tree-lined with narrow landing areas. Large academy and driving range. | Michel Gayon 1997 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.300 m | €110–160 | Gloria Golf Resort / Gloria Serenity |
| Gloria Golf Club: New Course More open than the Old Course with larger greens and more water. Slightly easier off the tee, harder on approach. | Michel Gayon 2005 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.350 m | €110–160 | Gloria Golf Resort / Gloria Serenity |
| Cornelia Golf Club (Faldo Course) Three loops of nine (King, Queen, Prince) through forest and dunes; Faldo's only course in Türkiye. Demanding greens. | Nick Faldo 2006 · 27 holes | 72 | 6.400 m | €120–180 | Cornelia Diamond / Cornelia De Luxe |
| Sueno Golf Club: Dunes Links-flavoured with sandy waste areas and open views; the easier of Sueno's two courses. Together with Pines it offers 36 holes from one hotel, popular for golf weeks. | Golf Design Ltd (Ian Wright) 2007 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.260 m | €90–140 | Sueno Hotels Golf Belek |
| Sueno Golf Club: Pines Tighter, tree-lined and longer than Dunes. Water in play on eight holes. | Golf Design Ltd (Ian Wright) 2007 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.350 m | €90–140 | Sueno Hotels Golf Belek |
| Antalya Golf Club: PGA Sultan Regarded as the toughest test in Belek: long carries over water and scrub, firm fast greens. Hosted the Turkish Open and European Senior Tour events. Sister course Pasha (par 72, shorter) is friendlier. | European Golf Design (David Jones) 2003 · 18 holes | 71 | 6.480 m | €130–190 | Sirene Belek / Kempinski The Dome |
| Kaya Palazzo Golf Club Long, open course on former farmland with man-made lakes and generous fairways; wind is the main defence. Pleasant for mid-handicappers. | Peter Thomson / Ross Perrett 2009 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.620 m | €120–180 | Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort |
| Titanic Golf Club Formerly Nobilis. Three nines along the Acısu river with plenty of water; the clubhouse and facilities were rebuilt with the Titanic resort. | Dave Thomas (as Nobilis), redesigned 2017 1998 · 27 holes | 72 | 6.350 m | €100–150 | Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek |
| Lykia Links The only true seaside links on the Turkish coast, 35 km east of Belek at Denizyaka. Dunes, railway-sleeper bunkers, constant wind. Worth the drive for links lovers. | Perry Dye 2008 · 18 holes | 72 | 6.360 m | €110–170 | Lykia World Antalya |
*Typical 18-hole guest green fee in high season (March–May, October–November), checked 8 October 2026. Summer rates are 30–50% lower; hotel guests and packages pay less. Figures are estimates: confirm with the club.
Which course should you play?
For a tournament-standard test: Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Carya and PGA Sultan. All three have hosted European Tour events; PGA Sultan is the hardest, Carya the most beautiful.
For value and atmosphere: National Golf Club, with no hotel attached and mature trees, and Sueno's two courses, which offer the cheapest 36 holes in Belek from one base.
For something different: Lykia Links, 35 km east, is the only genuine seaside links in Türkiye. Expect wind and bring extra balls.
For a golf week: stay at a resort with its own course (Gloria, Cornelia, Sueno, Kaya Palazzo, Regnum Carya, Maxx Royal, Titanic) and book outside rounds at the others. Most clubs are within 10–15 minutes of each other, and hotels run shuttles.
How a golf holiday in Belek works
Belek is built around all-inclusive resorts, and golf packages follow the same logic: room, meals and a fixed number of rounds (often unlimited on the home course) in one price. Tour operators from the UK, Germany and Scandinavia block tee times months ahead for March–May and October–November, so independent golfers should book tee times 4–8 weeks out for those months. In summer you can usually walk on.
Buggies are optional on most courses and cost €35–€50; many visitors walk in spring and autumn. Caddies are not customary. Dress code is standard: collared shirt, tailored shorts, soft spikes.
Getting there and around
Antalya Airport (AYT) is 30–40 minutes from Belek. Pre-booked private transfers cost about the same as a taxi and take golf bags without fuss; see our airport transfer guide. Within Belek, hotel shuttles and taxis cover the short hops between courses; a hire car only makes sense if you also plan day trips.
For month-by-month temperatures see our Antalya weather guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to play golf in Belek?
March to May and October to November: 20–27°C, firm fairways, little rain. This is also when green fees and hotel rates peak. June to September is hot (33–35°C) but courses are empty and fees drop by up to half; book tee times before 8 am or after 3 pm. December to February is playable most days at 15–17°C with occasional heavy rain.
How much is a green fee in Belek?
Expect €90–€220 for 18 holes as a visitor in high season, depending on the course, and roughly €60–€130 in summer. Hotel guests on golf packages typically pay 30–50% less, and most resorts include unlimited golf on their own course in some rate plans.
Do I need a handicap certificate?
Most Belek clubs ask for a handicap of 28 or better for men and 36 for women on championship courses, though enforcement is relaxed outside peak weeks. Bring your certificate or app; soft spikes are required everywhere.
Can I rent clubs in Belek?
Yes, every course rents current sets (Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist) for about €40–€60 per round. Reserve with your tee time in high season.
Which Belek golf courses are floodlit?
Carya is fully floodlit for 18 holes; the Montgomerie Maxx Royal and Kaya Palazzo light parts of their courses. Night golf runs from spring to autumn and is a pleasant way around the summer heat.
How far are the golf courses from Antalya Airport?
Most Belek courses are 30–40 minutes from the airport; see our airport transfer page for times and prices. Lykia Links at Denizyaka is about 70 minutes.