Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort
A feature from the IAGTO Directory 2016
Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort
Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort
Two golf courses and a brand new hotel beyond ordinary Opened in April 2014 by Regnum Turkey, an associate of the Öztürk Group of companies, Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort is a 1,200-bed resort that combines the green of its two golf courses with the blue of the Mediterranean to create a heavenly mix in rising tourism star Belek. Located in the pine-tree landscape of Carya Golf Club, the resort played a central role during the recent G20 Summit. It harmonises state-ofthe-art technology with amazing elegance to ensure that guests’ every need is met. All rooms have sea and golf views, offering guests a unique accommodation experience. The golf residence, next to the five-storey main building, consists of single-floor rooms with their own pools. Eight room types in the hotel range in size from 50-250 square metres, providing cosy yet spacious accommodation. There are also four exclusive villas and an exceptional three-storey 3,500-square-metre villa lavishly equipped to host presidents and world stars. Europe’s first golf hotel to be awarded the LEED Gold Certificate, Regnum Carya offers facilities where guests can swim outdoors both winter and summer, have a holiday full of sports, enjoy an amazing view of the Mediterranean and pristine pine forests and relish fine international cuisine with four à la carte restaurants and a main restaurant. The GreenDoor Spa & Wellness Centre offers a Turkish bath, sauna, steam room, ice room and a wide variety of organic and natural treatments. Carya also has an Adventure Park, offering various activities on 32 platforms, an entertaining fitness activity programme, live music, DJ performances and shows at night, and a kids club and Aquapark for youngsters. Guests can enjoy golf at Regnum’s two courses: Turkey’s first golf course allowing night-time golf with 18 floodlit holes, Carya Golf Club, and the 27-hole National Golf Club. The resort offers training camp facilities for professional football teams on three FIFA-standard football pitches and the chance for new talent to be discovered at the Chelsea Football School, established with top club Chelsea FC. 52
Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort
Carya Golf Club Recognised among the world’s top 100 golf clubs by prestigious golf publications and open since November 2008, Carya Golf Club is not only Europe’s first and only floodlit golf course but is also one of the few golf clubs that plays host to international championship tournaments in Turkey. The 18-hole, par 72 layout is a striking and naturally-beautiful course set on undulating sand hills and designed by Thompson Perrett & Lobb, the golf course architecture firm founded by five-time Open Champion Peter Thompson. Inspired by classic heathland courses such as Sunningdale and The Berkshire, nearly one million heather sprigs were planted around the course, giving it its distinctive appearance.
National Golf Club The National was Belek’s first golf course when it opened in November 1994 and has been part of Regnum since 2014. Designed by Ryder Cup player David Feherty and Seniors Tour player David Jones, it hosted the PGA European Turkish Seniors Open in 1996 and 1997. The course is now 27 holes following the opening of a further nine holes in November 2015. Carved through a forest of eucalyptus and pine trees with the backdrop of the snow-capped Taurus mountains and an abundance of natural lakes, the National tests the abilities of all golfers. In addition, its nine-hole Executive Course allows golfers to sharpen their short game. The National also has a team of PGA professionals offering individual and group lessons, a 40 bay driving range, two chipping and putting greens, and practice bunkers.
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