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Gloria Golf Club Old Course, Belek – Classic Championship Golf Experience
Gloria Golf Club Old Course is one of the most iconic and long-established golf courses in Belek, representing the original championship layout within Turkey’s largest golf complex. Designed to international championship standards, the Old Course has hosted numerous professional and amateur tournaments over the years, earning a strong reputation among both competitive and leisure golfers.
The course is characterized by mature, tree-lined fairways that create a sense of privacy on many holes, along with carefully positioned water hazards and consistently smooth, fast greens. Its traditional parkland-style layout offers a fair yet engaging challenge, making it a favorite for golfers who appreciate classic course design and strategic play. Gloria Old Course is widely regarded as one of the top golf courses in Belek and among the finest golf venues in Turkey, making it an excellent choice for high-quality Turkey golf holidays with secure tee times arranged by TriptoGolf.
Opened in 1997, the Old Course was one of the pioneering golf courses in the Belek region. This 18-hole, par-72 championship course features Bermuda grass fairways framed by dense pine forests, often limiting views of neighboring holes and enhancing the feeling of exclusivity. The layout includes a total of 67 bunkers and seven lakes that come into play throughout the round, stretching to a total length of 6,279 meters.
Gloria Golf Club stands as the largest golf facility in Turkey, offering an impressive 45-hole complex that includes two 18-hole championship courses and a dedicated nine-hole academy course. The entire complex was designed by renowned French golf course architect Michel Gayon, delivering a world-class golfing environment in the heart of Belek.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Designer | Michel Gayon |
| Year Opened | September 1997 |
| Location | Belek, Turkey |
| Par | 72 |
| Maximum Handicap (Ladies) | 40 |
| Maximum Handicap (Men) | 36 |
| Green Complex Area | Approx. 600 m² (greens, lakes & bunkers combined) |
| Tee Areas | White, Yellow, Blue & Red tees – approx. 150 m² per tee |
| Fairways | Narrow, demanding and strategically challenging |
| Bunkers | 63 bunkers covering approx. 16,000 m² |
| Water Hazards | 7 lakes, 5 membrane-lined freshwater lakes totaling approx. 57,000 m² |
| Grass Type | Bermuda grass on greens and fairways |
| Putting Green | Located next to the clubhouse, approx. 800 m² |
| Hole | Par | White | Gold | Red | Blue | Stroke Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 482 | 458 | 435 | 402 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 176 | 166 | 135 | 104 | 3 |
| 3 | 4 | 447 | 415 | 381 | 361 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 391 | 363 | 351 | 339 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 545 | 498 | 474 | 439 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | 402 | 377 | 345 | 325 | 11 |
| 7 | 3 | 182 | 143 | 138 | 116 | 17 |
| 8 | 4 | 407 | 396 | 350 | 321 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 537 | 498 | 470 | 446 | 7 |
| OUT | 37 | 3569 | 3314 | 3079 | 2853 |
| Hole | Par | White | Gold | Red | Blue | Stroke Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 141 | 128 | 120 | 108 | 18 |
| 11 | 4 | 370 | 339 | 326 | 312 | 12 |
| 12 | 5 | 466 | 438 | 409 | 384 | 6 |
| 13 | 4 | 373 | 342 | 328 | 311 | 8 |
| 14 | 3 | 178 | 160 | 141 | 113 | 10 |
| 15 | 4 | 449 | 424 | 391 | 358 | 2 |
| 16 | 4 | 311 | 274 | 238 | 220 | 14 |
| 17 | 5 | 501 | 486 | 465 | 419 | 4 |
| 18 | 3 | 171 | 152 | 140 | 119 | 16 |
| IN | 35 | 2960 | 2743 | 2558 | 2344 |
| Par | White | Gold | Red | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 6529 | 6057 | 5637 | 5197 |