Golf Mad Travel and Events is an exclusive and bespoke Golf Tour Operator dealing with Holidays and Golf Trip Bookings, Sports Tournament Organisations, Golf Training Camps, Conferences and Incentive Meetings based in Belek, Antalya, Turkey.
Founded and led by Bekir Kara, Türkiye’s first PGA Professional and one of the country’s most respected golf industry pioneers and promoters. Additionally, he served as the Director and later the General Manager of the National Golf Club for 17 years.
Golf Mad Travel & Events, established in 2007, is an international golf event management and Golf Tour operator company with 20 years of experience in golf trips and tournament. Specializing in professional and amateur golf tournaments, corporate events and premium golf travel experiences.
Since its establishment, Golf Mad has been bringing together golfers, sponsors, golf clubs and luxury resorts, creating high-quality golf events and exceptional travel experiences that seamlessly combine sport, travel, business and hospitality.
Travel
Golf Mad is a licensed tour operator specializing in golf and sports travel, delivering tailor-made golf holidays for more than 5,000 golfers annually.
30+ Years of Experience
Organizing international golf events and developing golf tourism.
400+ International Tournaments
Professional, amateur and junior events held across multiple countries.
International Audience
Players, partners, and guests from Europe, the Balkans, the CIS countries, Central Asia, Türkiye, and many other countries.
Strong Partnerships
Collaboration with leading airlines, luxury resorts, golf clubs and international brands.
Premium Sponsor Visibility
Brand exposure through tournaments, media coverage, welcome walls, digital marketing and on-site branding.
Pro-Am Tournaments
Golf Mad has run 34 International Pro Am with up to 60 Teams of 4 participating from over 30 countries.
Professional Tournaments
Golf Mad Travel & Events has been the official promoter of the PRO GOLF TOUR – Turkish Leg for the past three consecutive years.
Amateur Tournaments
Golf Mad has run over 400 Amateur Tournaments primarily in Türkiye, Russia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Slovenia, Scotland, England, Bosnia, Poland, Ireland, Austria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine...
International Junior Tournaments
Golf Mad to date has run 16 World Ranking Point Tournaments (WAGR).
Diplomatic Tournaments
Golf Mad has run 3 Diplomatic & Business Tournaments involving Turkey’s top businessmen and politicians from around the world.
World Tournaments
Golf Mad runs World Amateur Golfers Championship Turkish Finals every year
International Team Championship
Each year, we organize the International Amateur Team Championship, bringing together amateur golfers from across the globe.
Coaching
Golf Mad runs one of the largest Teaching Golf Academies in Türkiye based at PGA National.
Golf Mad Travel and Events can source your ideal Golf Holiday Deals, Golf winter packages, and general travel in luxurious and affordable resorts specializing in Belek, Antalya, Turkey. This can include last-minute deals Green Fees only - Group Discounts - 7 plus 1 free for PGA Professionals and airport transfers.
Golf Mad Travel and Events has a very strong relationship with all the Golf Resorts and Golf Courses in Türkiye, Morocco ( Agadir & Marrakesh), Spain (Mallorca), Portugal (Algarve, Lisbon), Bulgaria, Thailand, Egypt Algarve, Lisbon, Mallorca, Marrakech, Agadir, Varna, Cairo, Phuket and our highly trained sales team is constantly on hand to source the most competitive last minutes offers.
GOLF MAD TRAVEL & EVENTS has also promoted and run several significant Amateur Events including Diplomatics and Business Cup, Pairs Tournaments, Turkish Open Week Tournaments as well as bespoke VIP Golf Trips (UK, Scotland, South Africa) as well as organizing several WAGR - World Amateur Golf Ranking Events especially in the U21 Junior Categories. We have also run individual daily golf tournaments in Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Czechia, Austria, Russia, Kazakhstan, Bosnia, Serbia and Ukraine.
GOLF MAD TRAVEL & EVENTS, we cater to a discerning clientele that includes high-profile businessmen and politicians from around the globe, and VIPs such as Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Ahmet Ağaoğlu, Yildirim Demirören, Nihat Özdemir, Fikret Öztürk, and İlhan Mansiz, as well as star professional golfers like Robert Rock, Damien McGrane, Simon Thornton, Carly Booth, Raymond Russell, Maria Verchenova, Amy Boulden, Liv Cooke, Leigh Whittaker, Emily Price, Simon Dyson, our Academy Ambassador, and others.
In 2021 Golf Mad opened its 1st Golf Mad Academy at PGA National Antalya Golf Club where specialised individual and group lessons can be taken by our highly qualified trainers. Golf Mad is also proud to have 6-time Tour Winner Simon Dyson as their Academy Ambassador. Simon is also available for exclusive training programs. In addition, Robert Rock and Amy Boulden are among the professional golf coaches available for individual coaching, group lessons, and customised golf camps, providing golfers of all skill levels with opportunities to improve their game through expert guidance and personalised training experiences.
Within the Academy Turkey's finest fitting centres are available for Club Fitting and repairs using state-of-the-art computerised swing analysis equipment and overseen by our Academy consultant David Kearney.
GOLF MAD TRAVEL & EVENTS, provides golf and holiday packages for its VIP clients at the best hotels all over the world and International Standard Golf Courses. We directly work with the hotels and get attractive deals for your golf holiday or summer vacation. The most popular golf destination in Turkey is golf in Belek where you can enjoy fantastic service along with professional golf facilities. Belek has some of the finest All-inclusive luxury golf resorts and golf clubs in Europe that are playable 12 months of the year. Unlimited Golf options and long-stay special packages are a great value and an excellent way to spend a lengthy and affordable winter break away.
