The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club
Belek
The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club is one of Belek’s premier championship venues, offering a beautifully maintained course with an impressive professional tournament history. Set across 104 hectares of pine forest and naturally sandy ridges near Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, it combines striking scenery with strategic golf that rewards careful planning from the opening tee to the final green.
Designed by Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie in partnership with European Golf Design, the 18-hole, par-72 course measures 6,522 metres from the championship tees. Its broad fairways may appear inviting, but 54 bunkers, seven lakes, a stream and large areas of sandy wasteland ensure that inaccurate or overly ambitious shots can be heavily punished.
Golfers who position their drives correctly will benefit from clearer approaches, while shots from the wrong side of the fairway can bring trees, water and difficult greenside bunkers into play. The course begins and ends with challenging par fives, creating opportunities for confident players to attack while still demanding sensible course management. Multiple teeing options make the layout enjoyable for mixed-handicap groups, although the championship tees provide a stern test for experienced golfers.
Holes 10 to 18 are floodlit, allowing visiting golfers to enjoy night golf and continue playing after the heat of the day has faded. The club has also hosted several editions of the Turkish Airlines Open, welcoming leading players including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and Tyrrell Hatton.
Practice facilities cover full-swing shots, putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play, with private tuition available through the golf academy. After the round, golfers can enjoy food and drinks on the clubhouse terrace overlooking the 18th hole or visit its distinctive 30-metre viewing tower for panoramic views towards the Taurus Mountains and Mediterranean Sea.
Away from golf, Belek offers sandy beaches, resort spas and restaurants, while the Roman theatre at Aspendos and the ancient coastal town of Side are excellent options for a day between rounds.
Antalya Airport
37km
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About The Area
Sarigerme is an exciting new choice for a golf holiday in Turkey, combining a long sandy beach, luxury all-inclusive resorts and remarkably easy access from the UK. This peaceful coastal village sits approximately 11 kilometres from Dalaman International Airport, allowing golfers to reach their hotel in around 15–20 minutes after landing.
The destination’s golfing appeal centres on The Dalaman Golf Club, which is scheduled to open on 30 August 2026. The new 18-hole, par-72 championship course will be the first golf venue in the region, creating an alternative to Turkey’s established golf resorts around Belek. Designed by Andrew Craven of International Design Group, the 6,750-yard layout moves through three distinctive environments: dunes, wetlands and mountain scenery.
Golfers can expect strategically positioned bunkers, water hazards and changing landscapes, along with a driving range, putting and chipping greens, rental equipment, golf buggies and an academy for different ability levels. A complimentary shuttle will connect the course with Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Golf, making it especially convenient for guests staying at the resort.
Away from the course, Sarigerme is known for its broad beach, clear water and attractive natural surroundings. Watersports are widely available, while the compact village centre offers restaurants, cafés and small shops without the noise and crowds of a large resort town.
The wider Dalaman region also provides plenty to explore between rounds. Golfers can visit the harbour town of Göcek, take a boat trip around its sheltered bays or travel to Dalyan for the ancient ruins of Kaunos, riverside restaurants and nearby İztuzu Beach.
With a championship course, short airport transfer and high-quality beachfront accommodation, Sarigerme is set to become one of Turkey’s most interesting emerging golf destinations. It should particularly suit couples, groups and mixed golfing families who want to combine their rounds with an all-inclusive Mediterranean holiday.
