Lykia Links Golf Course, recently opened really is a unique golf experience, it is the only eastern Mediterranean links course. As with most links-style golf courses, the prevailing wind is the key ingredient in providing a proper challenge. The four holes that run alongside the eastern Mediterranean – No’s 13, 14, 15 and 16 – are dramatically laid out amongst the dunes and will test the skills of even the finest players.

Hole No 17 has a small green which will prove difficult to find, especially in the prevailing crosswind, and the 18th finishes, stadium-style, with a huge waste area on the right, mounds on the left and a turtle-back green which golfers will need to approach with caution.

This exciting new course, has been laid out by revered American designer Perry Dye, is aimed at the accomplished golfer and will require at times some Scottish- style “punch and run” shots. Quilted fairways and an assortment of pot bunkers guarding the greens will remind golfers of some of the famous courses in Scotland, especially those that host the Open Championship. All the holes are framed by spectacular views, either across the golden beaches to the Mediterranean, or inland towards the nearby mountain peaks. Examples of the style of design that Dye is bringing to southern Turkey can be seen at his famous links courses in South Carolina on the east cost of the United States like – Harbour Town and Kiawah Island (Ocean Course).

Set about a 35 minutes away from the majority of Golf Courses in Belek, Lykia is worth the journey for those of you who are true Links fans.

Lykia Links Golf, 9.5 out of 10 based on 2 ratings