Carya Golf Club Belek

Located in Belek, Antalya, Carya Golf Club is distinguished as the first and only 18-hole golf course in Europe to be fully floodlit. Designed by Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the firm founded by legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson, the course is a pioneering project that brings the classic English "Heathland" style to the Mediterranean coast.

Opened in 2008, Carya was meticulously built on undulating sand hills surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees. Unlike other courses in the region, it offers players the atmosphere of a traditional British parkland through its strategic design and extensive heathland vegetation. Furthermore, the course has proven its world-class quality by hosting prestigious international organizations such as the Turkish Airlines Open.

Technical Specifications

Key Features of the Course

1. Night Golf Experience

• Carya is the first course in Europe where all 18 holes are fully illuminated.
• This feature allows players to enjoy the game at any hour, providing a cool environment especially during warm summer evenings.

2. Heathland Design Concept

• The course is structured in the "Heathland" style, which is rare in Türkiye.
• More than 1 million heather plants were planted to create an authentic British parkland texture.

3. Elite Academy and Facilities

• The club features a comprehensive golf academy with expert instructors and a TaylorMade Performance Studio.
• It offers a luxury clubhouse with modern architecture and extensive practice areas.

4. Strategic and Challenging Layout

• While appealing to golfers of all levels, the course presents a technical challenge for professionals with strategically placed bunkers and narrowing fairways.