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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Golf In Belek-Antalya-Turkey


You don't have to be an expert to enjoy a relaxing games of golf. There are golf courses for all handicaps.The region of Belek presents to all a wonderful panorama and landscape of the neighborhoods whilest providing the golfers with terrific golf pleasure. Within the next two years, there is expected to be an additional six more golf courses to test and explore your abilities and enjoyment in Belek.

With all of this and many more developments currently underway in Belek, why enjoy your holidays elsewhere when its all here for your pleasure. Sun Sea Golf Ruins and more!With the strong efforts and partnerships of the private sector, Belek has become one of the first models in tourism, reaching world standards as a tourism centre.From a swamp 15 years ago to the birth of a paradise, Belek has made its name from the golf, Spa, congress,and football tourism facilities.

It is estimated that with this combination, it will hold a total of 45 five star hotel and resorts, 11 golf clubs and nearly 50,000 bed capacity in the near future.Belek is situated 30 km west of the Antalya province with 23 km of the Mediterranean coastline. Within the 2,210,000 m2 of land, currently you'll find 35 five star hotels and resorts 3 twenty-seven hold, 3 eighteen hole golf clubs and nearly a 35,000 bed capacity.Belek also caters to the pro and amateur sports players with 33 football fields and over 200 tennis courts.In addition to all of these facilities, Belek maintains its unique importance in Turkey by offering services to both domestic and international football clubs.

Belek sits 1st place as one of the world's leading locations, in congress tourism, that takes place in the conferance halls of the Belek hotels whereby providing

in the range of 500 to 3,500 person simultaneous translation capacity.

When you mention "Belek", Golf comes to mind.

Current Belek Golf Courses

Antalya Golf Club

Belek Turizm Merkezi 07500

Antalya / Turkey

Tel: +90 242 725 5970

Fax: +90 242 725 5971

agci@antalyagolfclub.com.tr

http://www.antalyagolfclub.com.tr

Antalya Golf Club is located in the Mediterranean resort area of Belek; Turkey, only 30 minutes from the Antalya International Airport.Not only the climate and outstanding scenery is perfect for golf, but also offers the ideal opportunity to visit many of the ancient sites and ruins that surround the Belek area.

The Sultan beckons the hearties of golfers to take the par 71, 6411 metres challenge.European Golf Design and David Jones spared nothing to maintain the competitive level of the course, while at the same time blending it seamlessly into the forest environment. Created for the discerning golfer, the Sultan delivers a stern but rewarding test of golfing ability that any keen player will relish. A true yardstick by which to gauge skill.At an inviting 5731 meters par 72, you may think that

The Pasha would be a walk in the woods but don't be fooled by the scenery.

The Pasha will test the skills of high and low handicappers alike with a combination of different challenges.

Tricky dog-legs, cleverly placed bunkers and undulating greens will ensure that the more experienced golfer must think over each shot carefully.HCP for Men 28; Ladies 36

Gloria Golf Club

Acisu Mevkii

Belek, Antalya

Turkey

Tel: +90 242 710 0600

Fax: +90 242 715 1525

info@gloria.com.tr

[http://www.gloria.com.tr]

Gloria Golf Resort's golf courses have been carefully designed by the French golf course designer Michael Gayon, the Belgian golf project management company J.N.C. International with the cooperation of the Turkish consultants, to suit the Mediterranean climate and impress even the most demanding golfer.

18 holes, 72 par, 6296 m

Handicap women: 36

Handicap men: 28

Gloria "New" Championship Golf Course (18 holes)

Designed once again by golf designer Michael Gayon, an undulated three lined park course with some great challenging and unforgettable golf holes, 4 big lakes and 67 bunkers that plays a big role on many of the holes.A true test for every golfer.

18 holes, par 72, 6300 m

Handicap women: 36

Handicap men: 28

National Golf Club

Belek Turizm Merkezi

07500 Serik Antalya Turkey

Tel: +90 242 725 4620

Fax: +90 242 725 4623

info@nationalturkey.com

http://www.nationalturkey.com

At the National Golf Club, the 18 hole Championship course is 6232 meters, par 72 and designed by Ryder Cup Player David Feherty, has played host to the PGA European Turkish Seniors Open in 1996 and 1997. David Feherty has incorporated aspects of the best courses he has competed on in the world, and has ensured that no two holes are similar. Carved through a forest of eucalyptus and pine trees with the backdrop of the snow capped Taurus mountains and an abundance of natural lakes, the National Golf Club will test players of all abilities.

The National Golf Club is open to members and limited day visitors. Any golfer wishing to play on the Championship Course must have a handicap certificate.

The maximum handicaps are 28 for men and 36 for women.

Tatbeach Golf

Antalya Belek Uckum Tepesi Kadriye, Antalya

Tel: +90 242 725 4076

Fax: +90 242 725 4100

info@tatbeach.com

[http://www.tatbeach.com]

The Tatbeach Golf course has been specifically designed for the avid and demanding European golfer. Tat offers all year round golfing and a choice of three championship 9 hold layouts provides different 18 hole combinations. Designed by Hawtree of England, Golf Course Architects.The natural character of the area is kept to provide dunes, lakes and rivers as much as possible. The large and widespread area of 13 acres directly placed at the Mediterranean sea has been left as original as possible.Many tees are placed on the summits of the former dunes

to give you the best look-out on the dunes, the Taurus Mountain Range and the Mediterranean Sea.The golf course is a challenge for every golfer. Four different tees for international events, make it possible that every golfer, beginner, average player, advanced player and professionals have their individual challenge with hazards in the landing area; choose the right tee for you!The golf course has a layout which provides fair conditions for first time playing. The greens are

built as visible as possible to avoid blind shots. Fair and unusually good conditions are even given after extreme heavy rain falls. The sand ground of the former dunes allows the water to flow off very quickly and that the course remains playable.Emphasis was put on giving every 9 hole Championship Course (The TAT, The Belek and International) its own character. And each hold has it own playing and landscape character to make this golf course unforgettable.

Holes: 18 and 9

Metres: 8985 total

Par: 72

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