US Golf Guides · 1 June 2026
A Buddies’ Golf Getaway to Belek
Belek By The Golf Planet Holidays Team · Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 1 June 2026 At a glance Who is this article for? A group of 4-8 mates planning their annual buddies’ golf trip to Belek, Turkey – dual UK/US market, hook is banter, a few rounds and zero hassle. What real GPH […]
You know the group. The one with the WhatsApp thread that never sleeps, the running wager that’s been going since 2019, and at least one mate who still insists he was robbed on the 18th. The annual buddies’ trip is sacred — and Belek, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, was practically built for it. Pine-fringed fairways, sunshine well into the shoulder seasons, championship courses a short buggy ride from your room, and a clubhouse beer that tastes a little sweeter when you’ve just halved the match.
At Golf Planet Holidays we’ve been arranging tailor-made golf trips since 1981, so we know the difference between a getaway that runs itself and one that turns into an admin nightmare. You bring the banter and the dodgy swing changes. We’ll handle tee times, transfers, room lists and the lot — so the only thing your group has to organise is who’s buying the first round. Trips to Belek start from £715 per person.
Why Belek wins the group vote
Belek packs more world-class golf into one resort strip than almost anywhere in Europe, which is exactly what a 4-8 strong group wants: variety without a long coach transfer between rounds. You can play a different championship layout every morning and still be back at the pool — or the bar — by early afternoon.
The golf does the talking. Montgomerie Maxx Royal is a Monty-designed test that rewards bold play and punishes the over-confident (you’ll know exactly who that is in your group by the back nine). Cornelia Faldo brings Sir Nick’s strategic, risk-and-reward thinking to wide, sculpted fairways. At Gloria you’ve got two contrasting tracks side by side — the Gloria Old and the Gloria New — perfect for a home-and-away style matchplay format across two days. And Sueno Dunes offers a links-flavoured change of pace with its open, undulating feel. That’s enough variety to keep the wager interesting all week and settle who’s really the group’s number one.
Where the group stays
Pick the base that suits your group’s style and budget, and we’ll build the rest around it.
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort is the blow-out option — five-star excess, superb suites and the Montgomerie course on the doorstep. Ideal for a milestone trip or a stag with standards. Titanic Deluxe Golf Resort is a group favourite: generous rooms, big choice of bars and restaurants, and easy course access — the kind of place where eight lads never tread on each other’s toes. Gloria Verde sits right by the Gloria courses, so you can roll out of bed and onto the first tee, with the elegant, slightly more relaxed feel that suits a group who like their golf hard and their evenings easy.
Tell us your numbers, your budget and whether you want twin-shares or singles, and we’ll match the resort to the trip.
Where our specialists would stay in Belek
We sort the hassle, you sort the banter
Group trips fall apart on the details — the tee time that clashes, the transfer that doesn’t turn up, the mate who paid late. As a tailor-made specialist, we take all of that off your plate. One point of contact, one itinerary, tee times pre-booked across your chosen courses, airport transfers arranged, and room lists handled so nobody’s stuck on a fold-out.
Every booking is ATOL Protected, and your money is held in trust with PTS until the day you travel — so the group’s cash is safe from the moment the deposit lands until you’re standing on the first tee. If a few of your mates are travelling from the US, just say so when you enquire: we’ll factor in flight timings and routing so everyone lands ready to play, and we quote everything clearly in GBP so the whole group is working from the same number.
If your group would rather have someone on the ground, ask about our hosted and escorted options too — a GPH presence to manage the logistics and keep the week running smoothly while you focus on the golf.
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Frequently asked questions
How many golfers do you need for a buddies' trip to Belek?
Our Belek group trips work brilliantly for 4 to 8 mates, which is the sweet spot for tee-time slots and matchplay formats. We can arrange larger groups too — just tell us your numbers when you enquire and we’ll build the itinerary around them.
How much does a buddies' golf trip to Belek cost?
Trips to Belek start from £715 per person, with the final price depending on your chosen resort, number of rounds, dates and group size. We quote in GBP and tailor every itinerary, so you only pay for the golf and extras your group actually wants.
Which courses can we play?
Belek’s championship line-up includes Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Cornelia Faldo, the Gloria Old and Gloria New, and Sueno Dunes. We’ll arrange a different course each round so the group’s wager stays interesting all week.
Is our money protected?
Yes. Every booking is ATOL Protected, and your money is held in trust with PTS until the day you travel — so the whole group’s payment is safe from deposit right up until you arrive.
Come and play with us
Wherever you're travelling from, you're welcome on a Golf Planet hosted tour — a small group, a host with you from the first tee to the last, and every round, transfer and dinner taken care of. You just bring the clubs.
