The Turkish Airlines Open Returns to Türkiye After a Six-Year Break
Turkish Airlines will once again host the prestigious DP World Tour golf tournament in Antalya.
Turkish Airlines, known for its extensive global reach, has renewed its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open through a partnership with the Turkish Golf Federation. After a six-year absence, this tournament will be reintegrated into the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai, scheduled to be held at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya from May 8 – 11, 2025.
The signature ceremony occurred at the Turkish Airlines Headquarters, attended by Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, Turkish Golf Federation Deputy Chairman Nihat Özdemir, and DP World Tour Tournament Partnerships Director Mark Casey, among other senior executives.
Bilal Ekşi stated:
“As Turkish Airlines, we remain committed to connecting people and cultures around the globe through excellence in sports. We are excited to support sports and athletes with the Turkish Airlines Open.”
(Translation: As Turkish Airlines, we stay dedicated to uniting people and cultures worldwide through high standards in athletic pursuits. We are thrilled to back athletes and sports through the Turkish Airlines Open.)
Nihat Özdemir remarked:
“With the return of the Turkish Airlines Open in May, a segment of Europe’s largest professional golf tour returns to our country. We appreciate Turkish Airlines for its significant contributions as the tournament’s title sponsor.”
(Translation: The Turkish Airlines Open is set to highlight the largest professional golf tour in Europe returning to our nation in May. We express our gratitude to Turkish Airlines for its substantial support.)
Mark Casey expressed his happiness about the partnership, stating:
“The DP World Tour is thrilled to have Turkish Airlines as the title partner with the reintroduction of the Turkish Airlines Open into the Race to Dubai this season. We look forward to returning to the golfing sanctuary of Antalya alongside Turkish Airlines and all tournament partners to deliver an exceptional week.”
(Translation: We are delighted to welcome Turkish Airlines as a key partner as the Turkish Airlines Open returns to the Race to Dubai this year and look forward to an amazing week in the golfing haven of Antalya.)
Since 2013, Turkish Airlines has been the title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines Open, previously hosting many renowned golfers, such as Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Rory McIlroy until 2019. Additionally, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament, is taking place in 117 locations across 73 countries this year.
