The Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa is about to add a rather persuasive reason to pack your clubs with your swim shorts. In June 2026, The Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa will open a new 18-hole championship course on Türkiye’s Dalaman Coast—effectively putting a fresh pin on the golfing map where there’s been a lot of sun, sea, and not nearly enough scorecards.
This isn’t a token “holiday nine” squeezed between a pool bar and a souvenir hut. The new layout is a par-72, designed by the International Design Group, and it’s being billed as the region’s first proper golf venue—an opening statement, not a polite suggestion.
Set just a 20-minute drive from Dalaman International Airport, the course sits on a site bordered by the beach resort to the south and a river to the west. In other words: fly in, breathe out, and try not to get distracted by the scenery long enough to find the first tee.
A big course with the right ingredients
From the back tees, it measures 6,152 metres (6,728 yards), built on natural sandy soil and shaped using “the best sustainable practices.” The promise is sweeping Mediterranean views, uninterrupted and unapologetic, with the kind of setting that makes you forgive your swing—briefly.
And it won’t just be fairways and good intentions. The supporting cast is the full package:
Driving range
Putting green
Short game area
Clubhouse
Restaurant
Halfway house
The resort’s ambition: not just golf, but a destination
Umit Yasar Atalay, general manager at Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa, said: “Our vision is to create an environmentally conscious, nature-integrated golf course that meets international standards and positions Türkiye where it rightfully belongs in the global golf tourism arena. For us, success isn’t merely completing the golf course – it’s establishing Dalaman as a recognised hub of international golf tourism and a future stage for professional tournaments.
“The area’s rare qualities inspired us to envision a course that would not only coexist with the landscape but also enhance it. It’s been designed as a sustainable, aesthetic living space and one that provides a premium experience for players of all levels. Our guests won’t just play golf here; they’ll enjoy a peaceful experience in harmony with nature.”
That’s the key point: The Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa isn’t chasing a novelty headline. It’s aiming for credibility—international standards, environmental sensitivity, and the long-game ambition of hosting professional tournaments down the line.
Why Dalaman fits golf like a glove
Dalaman is described as one of the most well-preserved natural areas in southwestern Türkiye, with long beaches, rich vegetation, lakes that host migratory birds, and a climate that behaves itself for most of the year. For travellers, that means the kind of overseas break that works in spring, summer, autumn—and often when the rest of Europe is digging out their rain jackets.
A resort built for more than just tee times
Opened in 2009, The Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa sits on the edge of the Dalaman River, where the Mediterranean and Aegean meet. It’s an ultra-all-inclusive setup with luxury accommodation, a private beach, and a wide spread of sports and lifestyle facilities—plus bars and restaurants serving both local and international cuisines.
Come June 2026, add “championship golf” to that list, and Dalaman starts to look less like a well-kept secret and more like Türkiye’s next serious golf stop—done properly, from day one.
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