Cullinan Olympos

The 515-yard 3rd is the longest test on the Olympos Course, the first of three par 5s on an outward nine that plays to par 36. It gives the round an early sense of momentum, with further par 5s at the 5th and 7th before the course changes pace on the way home. Olympos is a par 71 measuring 5,407 yards from its longest tees, yet its make-up is far from conventional, with eight par 3s, six par 4s and four par 5s. That combination makes club selection and scoring discipline especially important, as the long holes are balanced by frequent shorter tests. Four tee options are listed for every hole, including total distances of 5,032 and 4,421 yards, making it straightforward to find a length that suits the group.

The inward nine is par 35 and leaves plenty to settle late in the round. The 15th is the shortest hole at 123 yards from the back tees, before a closing sequence of a 436-yard par 5, a 136-yard par 3 and the 486-yard 18th. The last is the course’s second-longest hole, so a good finish still requires a committed final tee shot and a clear plan for reaching the green. Olympos forms part of Cullinan Links Golf Club alongside the 18-hole Aspendos course, giving a golf break at Cullinan Belek a useful variety of rounds without changing base.