Turkish Airlines extends three-year title sponsorship for open golf tourney

Turkish Airlines has signed a new three-year title sponsorship for the prestigious Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament. The airline’s statement noted that the event will take place from April 30 to May 3 in Antalya, hosted by the National Golf Club within Regnum Hotels. The Turkish Airlines Open, with a $2.75 million prize pool, serves […]

Turkish Airlines has signed a new three-year title sponsorship for the prestigious Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament. The airline’s statement noted that the event will take place from April 30 to May 3 in Antalya, hosted by the National Golf Club within Regnum Hotels.

The Turkish Airlines Open, with a $2.75 million prize pool, serves as the fifth and final tournament of the Asian Swing, the opening phase of the DP World Tour 2026 season. The 2025 champion, young French golfer Martin Couvra, is expected to return to Türkiye this year to defend his title.

On the agreement, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi expressed pleasure at becoming the title sponsor of an international event with the prestige of the Turkish Airlines Open. He said the 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,” he said.

Turkish Golf Federation President Yıldırım Demirören also expressed delight that the Turkish Airlines Open is part of the top international professional golf calendar in Europe for 2026. He said the event underscores Türkiye’s commitment to fostering golf competition at the highest level, supporting national and global golf development, and showcasing world-class venues both nationally and internationally.

DP World Tour Director of Tournament Business Mark Casey said the DP World Tour are delighted that Turkish Airlines have extended their agreement as title partner, as the Turkish Airlines Open returns to the Race to Dubai this year.

National Golf Club General Manager Hasan Ceylan added: “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.”