# Turkey courts the world’s golfers, as tourism numbers rise significantly
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2018-04-16
Category: LIFESTYLE
Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/lifestyle
Meta Title: Discover the Allure of Contemporary Turkish Homes in Kusadasi for Golf Enthusiasts
Meta Description: Explore stunning golf properties in Turkey at Kusadasi, with luxury homes starting at just £59,500. Don't miss out on the rising golf tourism trend in
URL: https://financedigest.com/turkey-courts-the-worlds-golfers-as-tourism-numbers-rise-significantlyhtml

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- **Visitor numbers increased to 38.6 million in 2017 (Turkish Statistical Institute)**
- **Golf tourists spend 120% more than general tourists (IAGTO)**
- **Kusadasi winning favour with golfers and expats alike when it comes to contemporary Turkish homes (Spot Blue)**

![Golf tourism in Turkey-1](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd160418-3-1736842834118-compressed.jpg)

Back in 2015, KPMG crowned Turkey the [‘Rising Star of Golf,’ flagging it up as one of the most successful golf tourism destinations in the world](https://www.financedigest.com/world-equities-fall-u-s-treasury-yields-rise-after-hawkish-fed.html "World equities fall, U.S. Treasury yields rise after hawkish Fed"). Given the International Association of Golf Tour Operators’ assertion that golf tourists [spend an average](https://www.financedigest.com/card-spending-in-uk-falls-below-pre-covid-average-ons.html "Card spending in UK falls below pre-COVID average – ONS") of 120% more than general tourists, the need to nurture this segment of Turkey’s visitors was clear.

Fast forward three years and it’s [clear that Turkey](https://www.financedigest.com/turkey-clears-away-rubble-from-earthquake-rescue-efforts-wind-down.html "Turkey clears away rubble from earthquake, rescue efforts wind down") is working not only to woo golf tourists with its courses, but also to tempt them to buy golf properties there too.

**_“Golf tourism in Turkey is [big business.](https://www.financedigest.com/how-china-became-big-business-for-twitter-from-blocking-to-blue-checks.html "How China became big business for Twitter, from blocking to blue checks") There are some absolutely sublime golf courses here, while Turkey has the weather to ensure that golfing here holds almost year-round appeal. A great deal of money has gone into enhancing the country’s golf offering in recent years, from course upgrades and whole new courses to superb golf developments for those with a real passion for the game.”_**

**_Julian Walker, MD,_** [Spot Blue](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p09v7Qh6D0glPN065ABQZHqbJnqQrPRKzBF7lkrkVx1ijeLSB3gEyX3I4Gs-WikBwNu9HMJc6EILuFAy6JpbnOi0vIHMZZkNXcxpqRpAGSlLCD9tUkg_OmaiODExI0CpItHw1v7MOknojunzm4tXQP6wXpZ79jYUCQd7dZ30nls=&c=ONiCy6CF2upwJCrhcFgbjVz2Z4Vxdgj5-sqNcfbf3E6Sqhk5NPQC4w==&ch=GUDSzfBwJbX9RUq-KOxKy0nKZ1sJ0Bro2byNsqvVnCKc17_ZvhAYFw==)

The PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club is currently showcasing its courses, having become Turkey’s first 36-hole golf resort. Representatives are touring [key European golfing markets](https://www.financedigest.com/white-bullets-collaboration-with-polands-sygnal-association-significantly-reduces-ad-funded-piracy-in-key-european-market.html "White Bullet’s collaboration with Poland’s Sygnał Association significantly reduces ad-funded piracy in key European market") and promoting the courses, which lie in Turkey’s famous Belek golfing paradise.

**_“…It’s clear from the response that we’ve received at all the shows that there is a real appetite for [playing golf in Turkey and at PGA](https://www.financedigest.com/bmw-pga-championship-halts-play-after-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii.html "BMW PGA Championship halts play after death of Queen Elizabeth II") National Turkey.”_**

**_Ahmet Cagil, General Manager, PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club_**

For many golfers, though, a holiday just isn’t enough. Second homes on golf resorts are immensely popular and Turkey has more than risen to the challenge of providing a tempting array of options. Some of the best are located at Kusadasi, a prestigious golf club with its own academy, pro shop and renowned clubhouse restaurant.

![Golf tourism in Turkey-2](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd160418-32-1736842834153-compressed.jpg)

Properties at Kusadasi are not only exquisite in their design, but also surprisingly affordable. [A two-bedroom apartment with its own private pool](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p09v7Qh6D0glPN065ABQZHqbJnqQrPRKzBF7lkrkVx1ijeLSB3gEyay9TBRMg0X_UQYMQLsvri1Sqkcg-gukIheK03ShepAclgSMIHDH7sNAhIqsApUcSltcZmf46dgrMUc1OBH7vZgYHCabBEHOTDiUJYWJAa8hBRfBGPzjUlYyB2xwgHEg0-_eeil4Ef6ZG_vlEHj_HKMPdyNfts773mMIQWfXmdF2mmDIHzqeWJUgpNF0dri8t6OzpP3umvbIJpFx5jORFBs=&c=ONiCy6CF2upwJCrhcFgbjVz2Z4Vxdgj5-sqNcfbf3E6Sqhk5NPQC4w==&ch=GUDSzfBwJbX9RUq-KOxKy0nKZ1sJ0Bro2byNsqvVnCKc17_ZvhAYFw==) and steps down to a larger, communal pool is priced from just £59,500. [Semi-detached houses](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p09v7Qh6D0glPN065ABQZHqbJnqQrPRKzBF7lkrkVx1ijeLSB3gEyay9TBRMg0X_f59dX3ZRkyvwoT9Xsf1s1rq_6SLepd3lx3z2iLAuGt5IsmFUZ5uxpeU3A5-RTn-Fd9MUc_f1wiwpMJMNJwU1VO5Qr8KEFr_uVSZ4Ov8wzzB-55BYsILNU4VD8UXmyetPTVc-vQCL94BGCSNTo85dq29SB4XXxr83on-bnCbwRcglNvd5jDuJw0uKxQzpc2CB&c=ONiCy6CF2upwJCrhcFgbjVz2Z4Vxdgj5-sqNcfbf3E6Sqhk5NPQC4w==&ch=GUDSzfBwJbX9RUq-KOxKy0nKZ1sJ0Bro2byNsqvVnCKc17_ZvhAYFw==) start from £99,500, while beautifully contemporary, [detached triplex villas](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p09v7Qh6D0glPN065ABQZHqbJnqQrPRKzBF7lkrkVx1ijeLSB3gEyY8MQ1QCj5MrKqxqwf_KLloFRie1n7AUtuUT0gDsbuYdIL6jV7lDHbiQF1qe1yTzlihTMi4NhFIlF2TqID4RG4M7YanFIhEd_bvWdlNAbrHGez0SNXEsR5cAJkxy5zYbN1H2EYUBSWC3W5XR5fAE-p9EylpURJzsKFr1LZTGsqMWBGe5YsDgck4ZoznDsEqE0jtLchT9gNqt&c=ONiCy6CF2upwJCrhcFgbjVz2Z4Vxdgj5-sqNcfbf3E6Sqhk5NPQC4w==&ch=GUDSzfBwJbX9RUq-KOxKy0nKZ1sJ0Bro2byNsqvVnCKc17_ZvhAYFw==) are available for £159,500.

Visitor numbers to Turkey picked up significantly in 2017, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. 38.6 [million tourists visited Turkey over the course of the year](https://www.financedigest.com/first-year-of-n-ireland-protocol-required-1-million-customs-declarations.html "First year of N.Ireland protocol required 1 million customs declarations"), compared to 31.4 million in 2016. Income from tourism was up as well; the last quarter of 2017 [saw an increase in tourism income](https://www.financedigest.com/four-fifths-of-uk-households-saw-disposable-income-fall-in-august-says-asda.html "Four fifths of UK households saw disposable income fall in August, says Asda") of 27.7%, 77.7% of which came from visitors from overseas. Overall, tourism income for the year [totalled $26.3 billion](https://www.financedigest.com/iraq-and-total-sign-27-billion-energy-projects-deal.html "Iraq and Total sign billion energy projects deal").

Kusadasi, with its laidback beach vibe and glorious weather, attracts many tourists throughout the year. Its large expat community encourages some of those to stay for longer, buying second homes and even primary residences so that they can enjoy the area more fully – including its excellent golf course.

![Golf tourism in Turkey-3](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/fd160418-33-1736842834138-compressed.jpg)

[Belek](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p09v7Qh6D0glPN065ABQZHqbJnqQrPRKzBF7lkrkVx1ijeLSB3gEyay9TBRMg0X_19cSqrcstm23dFOba7wub9pc5tXlWEzZ5mfMFtz-5H_x4iwgr02Ili509McsPdHBxQaM7Q5t-7d9DGh3voIwpL3EfCFW-ty_3nBQGwt-VMFE8gKUmMGF18l6HKqV-ITAkB7HgzYufKRwpmkwBz3NvE37J81QJa4llYYtX2bU6oQ=&c=ONiCy6CF2upwJCrhcFgbjVz2Z4Vxdgj5-sqNcfbf3E6Sqhk5NPQC4w==&ch=GUDSzfBwJbX9RUq-KOxKy0nKZ1sJ0Bro2byNsqvVnCKc17_ZvhAYFw==) remains the spiritual home of golf in Turkey, but Kusadasi appeals to those wanting golf and something more as well. The laid back lifestyle, plentiful restaurants and blend of old and new offers something unique in Turkey.

**_“Not only does East meet West in Kusadasi, but traditional meets modern. And all this for an affordable price tag. It’s an immensely popular area and for many, the superb golfing facilities and golf resort properties give this area the edge over other parts of Turkey, particularly as we gear up for another summer of golf tourism.”_**

**_Julian Walker, MD, Spot Blue_**


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