Pasha

The 14th is where The Pasha makes its point early from the tee, a par 4 with a lake tracking the entire left side towards the green. It is one of several holes where a sensible line matters as much as distance. At 6,270 yards, this par 72 is not long by modern resort standards, but doglegs, carefully placed bunkers and shaped greens ask for proper course management. The par three 4th carries across water, while the par five 7th narrows as it moves towards the bunkers, making a well-positioned second shot more valuable than an ambitious one. Pine trees frame a gently rolling parkland layout, with water appearing often enough to keep the driver and approach play honest. Designed by European Golf Design with Davis Jones as consultant, The Pasha has been part of Antalya Golf Club since 2002 and suits a mixed group well, provided players meet the club handicap limits of 28 for men and 36 for women.

A driving range, chipping green and large putting area give you plenty of scope to loosen up before the first tee, or to work on the short game after a round. The academy’s qualified professionals can arrange individual, group and on-course lessons, with video coaching and junior tuition also available. Back at the shared clubhouse, the terrace restaurant and bar are the natural place to compare decisions made on the water holes, while locker rooms, a pro shop and buggies keep the day straightforward. The course sits beside Sirene Belek Hotel in Kadriye, so golf can fit easily around time at the hotel, and The Pasha’s measured test makes a welcome round when you want strategy and variety rather than a relentless examination.