Created by Thomson, Perrett & Lobb, the design firm of five-time Open Championship winner Peter Thompson, Carya is making waves as the only heathland style course in the Belek area, with an outstanding new layout that is a true championship experience.

Spanning a unique sand ridge and carved through mature indigenous woodland that includes pine and eucalyptus, Carya, with its borders edged by heather, is a unique site. The par-72 layout is an amazing feat of modern architecture, which from the back tees measures a substantial 7,186 yards. The planting of no less than 1 million heather plants has helped to create an environment reminiscent of the great heathland courses of Berkshire like Sunningdale and Walton Heath.

The five sets of tees per hole make the course manageable no matter the ability of each visitor, and although it was only unveiled in November 2008, Carya has quickly established an enviable reputation as one of the very best courses in the Belek area, and is highly recommended for any golf holiday group visiting Turkey.

Turkish Airlines Open host, Carya, draws its inspiration from the classic heathland layouts of the Surrey/Berkshire sandbelt. More than a million sprigs of heather were imported in order to create a wonderfully scenic course that weaves through the pine forests. Special mention of the greens is deserved too – these are some of the finest you’ll ever putt on! 

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