12 Best Golf Courses in Belek: Which One Should You Play?

Carya is the best all-round golf course in Belek for travellers seeking a distinctive round, while Montgomerie Maxx Royal is the stronger choice for a demanding championship test. Beginners and mixed-handicap groups may find Gloria New or Cornelia Faldo easier to fit into a multi-round trip.

This ranking compares design, condition, difficulty, visitor access, practice facilities, distinctiveness and trip value. Conditions and access change during overseeding, tournaments and maintenance, so confirm the current course setup before paying.

This ranking is for visitors choosing where to spend limited rounds. It is not based on advertising relationships, and TurkicPost has not claimed first-hand play where none was conducted. Last checked: 14 October 2026. Course specifications were verified using club websites, the Turkish Golf Federation and official tourism sources. Maintenance, visitor access and green fees can change; confirm them directly before booking.

Belek courses at a glance

1. Carya Golf Club

Carya stands out because it does not feel like a generic resort course. The club describes it as a classic heathland-style design, with heather-like planting, pine corridors and bunkering that rewards position rather than distance alone.

Floodlighting adds genuine practical value. A night tee time can rescue an arrival day or reduce exposure to summer heat, although players should expect shadows to affect distance judgement. Confirm which holes and tee times are illuminated when booking.

Best for: golfers who want the most distinctive single round in Belek.

2. Montgomerie Maxx Royal

Designed by Colin Montgomerie with European Golf Design, this par-72 course measures 6,522 metres from the back tees. Pine forest, sandy ridges and demanding approaches make it a serious test rather than a gentle holiday round.

Its challenge is adjustable if the group chooses sensible tees. Players who move too far back may spend the day defending instead of enjoying the strategic options.

Best for: experienced golfers who value tournament pedigree and course management.

3. Cornelia Faldo Course

Nick Faldo’s 27-hole complex is arranged as three nine-hole loops. That format creates more variety for hotel guests playing repeatedly and gives operators flexibility when maintenance affects one loop.

The course rewards planning from the tee. Trees can block the next shot even when a drive remains in play, so choosing the correct side of the fairway matters.

Best for: repeat rounds and players who enjoy strategic angles.

4. Antalya PGA Sultan

PGA Sultan is the demanding course at Antalya Golf Club. Water, bunkering and long approach shots punish optimistic decisions, making it better suited to established players than beginners seeking a relaxed first round.

Check the current handicap policy and tee availability directly. A shorter tee can preserve the design challenge without turning every par four into a long carry.

Best for: low and mid handicappers wanting a stern test.

5. Gloria Old Course

Gloria Old is a par-72, 6,529-metre layout with mature trees and comparatively tight sight lines. It rewards controlled driving and sensible recovery decisions more than raw length.

The wider Gloria facility has 45 holes and extensive practice infrastructure, making the Old Course easy to combine with a lesson or a second, contrasting round.

Best for: accurate players and established woodland scenery.

6. Gloria New Course

The New Course is also par 72 and measures 6,523 metres. It feels more open in places than the Old Course, but seven lakes and a demanding closing stretch keep careless shots expensive.

Its combination of playable width, resort organisation and shared practice facilities makes it a dependable choice for groups with different handicaps.

Best for: mixed-ability groups and golfers staying several days.

7. National Golf Club

National has an important place in Belek’s golf history and offers a traditional pine-forest test. Trees and water reward keeping the ball in play, while the established setting appeals to golfers who prefer mature character to newer resort presentation.

Older scorecards and reviews may describe previous routings, so verify the course operating on your date.

Best for: traditional atmosphere and controlled shot-making.

8 and 9. Cullinan Aspendos and Olympos

Cullinan’s two courses combine contemporary facilities with water-side holes and resort access. They suit travellers who value presentation and convenience, but abundant water can increase ball loss for inconsistent hitters.

Ask which routing is operating, what the fee includes and whether any holes are affected by maintenance. That matters more than relying on reviews published under older course names.

Best for: modern facilities and two rounds without changing base.

10 and 11. Sueno Pines and Dunes

Sueno’s two-course setup is useful for groups wanting variety with minimal transfers. Pines is generally the more demanding option; Dunes is shorter and often the more comfortable starting point for higher handicappers.

Neither label should replace sensible tee selection. Wind, maintenance and daily pin positions can change the difficulty substantially.

Best for: two-course convenience, with a choice of challenge levels.

12. Kaya Palazzo Golf Club

Kaya Palazzo provides a convenient resort round with a more compact feel than Belek’s longest championship layouts. It can suit holiday golfers who want an enjoyable game without building the entire day around a severe test.

Best for: convenience, moderate challenge and shorter golf itineraries.

How to choose the right Belek course

• One memorable round: Carya.
• Hardest championship-style test: Montgomerie or PGA Sultan.
• Mixed handicaps: Gloria New or Cornelia.
• Two courses from one base: Gloria, Sueno or Cullinan.
• Night golf: Carya, subject to current operating hours.
• Traditional woodland feel: Gloria Old or National.

Before booking, confirm full-green status, recent aeration, overseeding dates, buggy rules, handicap requirements, rental equipment and hotel transfers. These details can affect enjoyment more than a course’s nominal ranking.

For a country-wide comparison, see our guide to the best golf courses in Turkey.

Official planning sources

• Turkish Golf Federation course directory
• Carya Golf Club
• Montgomerie Maxx Royal
• Cornelia Golf Club
• Gloria Golf Club