Turkish Airlines Extends Three-Year Title Partnership for Turkish Airlines Open Golf Tournament

Turkish Airlines, renowned for flying to more countries than any other airline, has announced a new three-year sponsorship deal as the title partner of the prestigious Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament. The event is scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 3, 2026, in Antalya, hosted at the National Golf Club within Regnum Hotels.

With a prize pool of $2.75 million, the Turkish Airlines Open is a key event as the fifth and final tournament of the Asian Swing, marking the beginning of the DP World Tour 2026 season.

The defending champion, young French golfer Martin Couvra, will return to Türkiye in 2026 to defend his title. Since 1994, the National Golf Club has played a pioneering role in developing golf tourism in Antalya and will once again welcome athletes and golf enthusiasts from around the world for this major event.
Regarding the sponsorship renewal, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi stated, “We are pleased to once again become the title sponsor of an international event with the prestige of the Turkish Airlines Open. This tournament not only highlights the unifying power of sport, but also strongly reflects Türkiye’s vision of being a global hub for sports and tourism. As Turkish Airlines, we remain firmly committed to supporting sports and athletes while contributing to our country’s brand value, and we are delighted to welcome guests from all over the world to Antalya once again in 2026.”

Turkish Golf Federation President Yıldırım Demirören expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “We are delighted to have Turkish Airlines Open in Türkiye as part of the top 2026 international professional golf calendar in Europe. Building on the success of the Turkish Airlines Open’s return to the DP World Tour schedule in 2025, this 2026 event further strengthens Türkiye’s position on the global golf stage. The event underscores Türkiye’s commitment to fostering competition at the highest level, supporting national and international golf development, and showcasing world-class golf venues both nationally and internationally. TGF uses this platform to provide development and ranking opportunities to national golfers, referees, and other stakeholders. With the central aim of promoting the continued growth of golf nationally, TGF warmly welcomes players, organizers, officials, and fans of this tournament. We also thank the venue owner, National Golf Club—part of Regnum Hotels—Mr. Fikret Öztürk, Turkish Airlines, other sponsors, along with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Tourism of Türkiye, for their support in making this exceptional sporting experience possible.”

DP World Tour Director of Tournament Business Mark Casey added, “The DP World Tour is delighted that Turkish Airlines has extended their agreement as title partner, as the Turkish Airlines Open returns to the Race to Dubai in 2026. National Golf Club will provide our players with a true test, and we are grateful to everyone at the venue for their continued support and hospitality. I would also like to thank the Turkish Golf Federation for their hard work in continuing to develop golf in Türkiye. This tournament has played such an important role in helping to achieve that, and we look forward to the 2026 edition in April.”

National Golf Club General Manager Hasan Ceylan stated, “We are extremely proud and delighted to host the Turkish Airlines Open for the first time in 2026 at National Golf Club, part of Regnum Hotels, designed by former Ryder Cup player David Feherty and Seniors Tour player David Jones. Hosting such a prestigious tournament at our club, in collaboration with Turkish Airlines and the DP World Tour, is of great significance for both our course and Turkish golf as a whole. We look forward to delivering an event of the highest standards with our entire team, providing players with a world-class tournament experience and once again highlighting Antalya’s position in world golf.”

Turkish Airlines first became the title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines Open in 2013, hosting some of the world’s top professional golfers, including Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, and Rory McIlroy.

Additionally, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament organized by Turkish Airlines since 2013, was held in 122 destinations across 83 countries this year.