Course Overview
The Turkish Airlines Open is played at Regnum Carya Golf and Spa Resort in Belek, Antalya — one of Turkey’s premier golf destinations, set on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. The Carya Golf Course was designed by Karl Litten and plays to approximately 7,273 yards at par 72 through a lush Mediterranean landscape with mature pine forests, the Taurus Mountains visible in the distance, and the warm, pleasant conditions of the Turkish Mediterranean in May.
Antalya’s Belek region is known as one of Europe’s premier golf destinations, with numerous world-class courses set in the coastal pine forests. The Regnum Carya Course features Bermuda fairways and greens, strategic bunkering, and several holes where water hazards demand decisive shot-making. The Turkish Airlines Open has historically been part of the DP World Tour’s prestigious Rolex Series at the back end of the season.
What to Look For
The Mediterranean conditions in Belek are ideal for competitive golf — warm, dry, and with light breezes off the sea. Bermuda putting performance and approach play into the well-defended greens are the primary performance indicators. The Turkish Airlines Open has attracted some of the world’s best players throughout its history as a Rolex Series event. Past champions include Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Rory McIlroy.