The Dalaman Golf Club set for August opening
Türkiye’s newest course to launch on August 30, heralding exciting new era for golf on the Dalaman Coast
The wait is nearly over for one of this year’s most hotly anticipated new golf course design projects after The Dalaman Golf Club revealed that it will officially launch at the end of next month.
Managed by Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf and situated only 20 minutes from Dalaman International Airport, the new club and championship course will open its doors for the first time on Sunday, August 30.
Designed by the International Design Group, the layout is the first course to be built on Türkiye’s breathtaking Dalaman Coast, with the venue set to herald an exciting new era for golf tourism both in the region and the country.
“The Dalaman region has been gaining strong momentum as an international tourism destination over the past decade,” said Umit Yasar Atalay, general manager at Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf. “With its natural beauty, world-class hospitality infrastructure and increasing international air connectivity, the region is now ready to expand its tourism offering beyond the traditional summer season.
“Introducing championship golf at this stage is a natural evolution. Golf will help extend the tourism season, attract a new high-value visitor segment and create year-round economic benefits for the destination. We believe the timing is ideal to establish Dalaman as Türkiye’s next major golf destination.”
The Dalaman Golf Club has been created in one of the most ecologically rich areas in southwest Türkiye on a site bordered by long beaches, diverse vegetation and lakes that serve as a stopover for migratory birds.
Measuring 6,152 metres from the back tees (6,728 yards) and built on natural sandy soil using the finest sustainable practices, the par-72 course will feature sweeping uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean with standout holes set to include the 15th, a par five featuring a 25-metre drop from the tee flanked by a nature reserve on one side of the fairway and a lake on the other.
Complementing the course will be facilities including a 20-bay driving range, with ten bays featuring TrackMan Range technology, a putting green, a short-game area, a clubhouse, a restaurant and a halfway house.
Alongside The Dalaman Golf Club is the impressive Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf. Opened in 2009, the resort boasts an enviable location on the edge of the Dalaman River, where the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea meet, for guests to enjoy. Featuring a choice of luxury accommodation, the ultra-all-inclusive resort offers an outstanding array of sports and lifestyle facilities, a private beach and a wide selection of bars and restaurants showcasing a variety of local and international cuisines.
Atalay added: “From the beginning, our vision was to create a championship-level golf experience that would complement the destination and help extend the tourism season.
“Few destinations in the Mediterranean offer such a unique combination of natural assets. With the golf course located adjacent to and managed by Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Golf, guests will be able to enjoy a seamless experience between the course and the resort, and we can’t wait for people to come and discover everything on offer.”
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About Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Golf
Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Golf is a luxurious, family-friendly five-star resort set on 74 acres of landscaped gardens, located at the meeting point of the turquoise Aegean and Mediterranean seas. The resort is within walking distance of Sarıgerme town and, only a 20-minute drive from Dalaman International Airport, blends natural beauty with modern comfort.
The resort features a total of 550 rooms, suites and luxurious Lake House suites. Many rooms offer stunning views of the mountains, river or sea, while suites provide added indulgences such as private plunge pools, saunas and spacious terraces. The Lake houses offer an elevated sense of privacy and comfort, with exclusive piers, serene lagoon surroundings and direct access to the water.
Guests can enjoy an “ultra-all-inclusive” concept, with a rich culinary offering across multiple venues — including buffet and à la carte restaurants serving Turkish, Italian, Asian, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine, plus a variety of bars, cafés and snack outlets.
Leisure and wellness facilities include ten pools, two seasonal waterparks, (one for adults and one for children) and a private sandy beach stretching across 650 metres, while The Elysion Spa provides 18 treatment rooms, VIP suites, Turkish bath, multiple saunas, steam rooms, relaxation pool and bespoke wellness rituals.
Active guests have plenty of options, with the resort offering tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness centre, water sports (including diving, windsurfing, canoeing, SUP and sea kayaking), archery, yoga, Zumba and more. Families are well catered for with Capri Kidz Paradise and a full range of children’s entertainment, as well as dedicated experiences for younger guests at the Youngster’s Club.
Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme is well-equipped for business and events, with its flexible congress centre having the capacity to host up to 1,000 people, providing modern meeting and banquet facilities.