Golf In
Turkey
Golf was introduced to Turkey at the end of 1800s. The
first golf club was founded in 1895 in İstanbul as
“Istanbul Golf Club.” This club had a great role in
introducing this sport to Turkey. Izmir Bornova
followed this in 1905, Bogazici Bebek Club in 1911
and Ankara Club in 1949. These clubs were
affiliated to Tennis Federation, founded in 1926.
The first golf field was built in Maslak district,
İstanbul.. This field moved to Levent in 1922, then
moved to the Fourth Levent after 1940 before moving to
its present place in Harp Academies. The first caddie
competition, made in the field of Istanbul Club in Maslak on 22 June 1977. Bulent Cakır ranked the first in
the competition.
With the acception of the main targets and principles in
the 6th. Five Year Development Plan on 22 Mayıs 1989,
this sports gained a new chance for a rise. Luckily,
Ministry of Tourism provided the assignment of golf
fields in Antalya and Izmir in 1990. The first
professional golf field in Turkey, Istanbul Klassis Golf
Country opened in 1994. National Club and Kemer
Country Club followed them in Belek, Antalya. Raif Bilir
was appointed to be the chairman to the Golf Federation,
founded in 1995.
Golf Tourism
One of the world’s most popular sports, try it
this time in Turkey...
Golf tourism is especially important in the world and
plays an important role in the tourism sector. While the
demand for new golf areas is growing rapidly, climate
and geographical location are also becoming very
important factors that has to be considered in meeting
that demand.
In that respect, Turkey comes up with unequalled assets.
Turkey is a country where historical values can be
administered without being spoilt. Thank to the
temperate climate prevailing in most parts of the
country throughout the year, great opportunities await
the national and international golfers and potential
real-estate owners.
Another attraction is of course the effect of the
climate on Turkish people. Always friendly, naive and
sympathetic, they offer the traditional Turkish
hospitality and kindness to their visitors.
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