THE Turkish Airlines Open makes its return to the European Tour’s ‘Final Series’ schedule this November after a successful inaugural staging in 2013, and the pre-tournament buzz is already resonating with visiting golfers who are flocking to the Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Course to experience the tournament-standard conditioning and first-class amenities.
The 2013 Turkish Airlines Open was hailed as one of the most successful first time tournaments ever on the European Tour, and now the Colin Montgomerie-designed layout presents the opportunity for golfers to walk in the footsteps of some of golf’s biggest names in a sublime setting on the Belek coastline.Set amidst white sands, the tournament marks the continued ascent of the impressive resort as the driving force of golf in a region rich with championship courses. The evident quality, pristine condition and widespread appreciation of the facility among the star-studded field has provided a strong draw to the five-star resort, resulting in a record number of bookings and rounds in 2013.With the critically-acclaimed par-72 layout continually improving, and fine-tuning already underway in preparation for the return of the Turkish Airlines Open in November 2014, there has never been a better time to visit and be treated just like the pros.