NATIONAL GOLF COURSE, Belek Turkey

General Information:

Since the opening of the National Golf Club in 1994, it has become a popular tourist destination attracting golfers from all corners of the world and it has taken only six years to win international recognition in the year 2000 rankings of UK’s Golf World magazine as the number 42 and in the year 2001 rankings’ as the number 39 golf course in mainland Europe, in Germany’s Die Welt magazine as the number 9 golf course on the European Mediterranean coasts in 2000 and also, has been rated 16th best golf course in the world by the readers of Germany’s Golf Journal magazine in March 2002 and 14 th in 2003.

The 27 hole Championship Course, has played host to the PGA European Turkish Seniors Open in 1996 and 1997. The National is the first golf course in Turkey which has been developed with the guidance and in accordance with the standards determined by European PGA and is open to members and limited day visitors. Carved through a forest of eucalyptus and pine trees with the back-drop of the snowcapped Taurus mountains and an abundance of natural lakes, the National tests all abilities of players.

The National offers something special for all levels of golfer. For those just starting out there is a professional team of highly trained PGA Pros who will look after your swing. The unique 9 hole Executive Course which suits any standard of golfer, with its wide tree lined holes and water coming into play on several of the tee shots. The Executive is an excellent warm-up place of short games before your round on the Championship Course.

The both courses have been constructed by top American international constructors.

The club is 25 minutes’ drive from Antalya International Airport and 40 km from the ancient city Antalya. National Golf Club is built in landscaped gardens and is surrounded by pine and eucalyptus forests. The British styled Clubhouse has a peaceful atmosphere and panoramic views of the golf course.

Description:

Design :

Ryder Cup Player David Feherty and

Seniors Tour David Jones

Putting Green : 2
Opened : 18 November 1994 Chipping Green : 1
Surface : 920.000 sqm, pine & eucalyptus forests Driving Range :

300 m, 40 bay, east to west line,

Length : 6403 m Lakes : 6
Par : 72 Golf cars : Yes
Handicap : Women 36, Men 28 Trolley : Yes
Grass : Hybrid Bermuda grass Rental Clubs : Yes
Greens : apprx. 550 sqm Pro Shop : Yes
Fairways : Challenging but fair Spikes : Yes
Bunkers : 29 , 2200 sqm Golf Lessons : Available

Service : A’la carte Meridiana Restaurant & Bar, Locker rooms, Bag storage room, Buggy-Bar driving around the course throughout the day, Doctor or medical assistance, Boutique, Free outdoor parking.

NATIONAL - Scorecard ( 1 - 9 Holes )

HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT
Black 535 145 378 520 158 331 396 383 413 3259m
White 507 129 350 454 146 286 367 364 387 2900m
Gold 495 116 294 414 138 274 353 300 371 2755m
Red 444 92 280 382 138 264 323 273 340 2536m
PAR 5 3 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 36
SI 7 11 13 1 17 15 3 5 9

NATIONAL - Scorecard ( 10 - 18 Holes )

HOLE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN
Black 344 154 464 376 425 482 192 267 340 3144m
White 311 144 442 336 404 461 173 259 326 2956m
Gold 300 133 428 305 372 447 138 320 280 2723m
Red 282 117 420 272 324 434 109 296 249 2503m
PAR 4 3 5 4 4 5 3 4 4 36
SI 12 18 6 4 2 10 16 8 14