Turkey’s premier Heathland course, Regnum Carya Golf Club, is home to world-class tournaments
Regnum Carya Golf Club in Antalya’s Belek region has carved out a unique place in Turkey’s golfing landscape. As the first heathland-style course built on the Mediterranean coast, it brought a touch of classic design to a part of the world better known for sun-soaked resort golf. Set across natural sand hills and framed by heather, it offers a layout that feels distinctly different from anything else in the region.
Since opening in 2008, Carya has become one of the country’s true championship venues. Regnum Carya, the luxury resort that surrounds the course, has played a central role in promoting the game by hosting some of the biggest tournaments in Europe. The Turkish Airlines Open, part of the DP World Tour, attracted top international fields and shone a spotlight on Antalya as a serious golfing destination. The resort also stages Europe’s largest pro-am, the Regnum Carya Pro-Am, which draws hundreds of players each year and has become a highlight of the golfing calendar.
Regnum Carya Golf Club
The course was designed by Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the architectural firm founded by five-time Open champion Peter Thomson. His influence can be seen in the natural flow of the routing, the strategic placement of bunkers, and the way the course demands both accuracy and imagination. It’s a layout that tests the best players while still being accessible and enjoyable for visitors of all abilities.
Away from the fairways, Carya has invested heavily in facilities that enhance the experience. The Academy’s Performance Lab is fitted with advanced technology to help golfers understand and improve their swings, while a team of PGA-qualified professionals provides coaching tailored to every level of player. The elegant clubhouse, complete with a well-stocked pro shop, gives the venue the polish and atmosphere you’d expect from one of Europe’s leading golf resorts.
Carya has become a focal point for golf in Turkey, blending championship pedigree with first-class hospitality. For many, it’s the course that defines Belek’s continual rise as a premier golf destination.
Regnum Carya Golf Club
Key Holes
3rd HOLE
Par 4 – 455 yards
Decision time! The easiest tee shot is right of the trees in the middle of the fairway, but it leaves you with a more difficult approach. If you dare, go left of the trees for a better approach angle to the green. The name of the hole, “Dire Straits” is inspired by the two different fairways which the golfer can aim at from the tee. Both have advantages – but can also lead to trouble.
8th HOLE
Par 3 – 188 yards
One to remember! Don’t be seduced by the beauty of this hole, as this short and spectacular par 3 still puts up a fight! Be careful attacking a pin on the left side of the green. The name of this hole, “The Siren” is inspired by the Sirens who used their beauty and songs to captivate the interest of men. As a golfer, you must be careful not to be distracted by the beauty – but keep focused on the challenge that lies ahead!
18th HOLE
Par 5 – 445 yards
Almost home. There is room enough on the fairway to hit a big drive, but you must favour the right side of the fairway, to avoid rolling into the water. Your second shot demands focus before trying to reach the final green which sits slightly elevated in a beautiful natural green location surrounded by old pine trees.
Main image: Regnum Carya Golf Club
This article was featured in the October 2025 issue of Golf Digest Middle East. Click here for a digital issue of the full magazine
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