Turkish Airlines sign sponsorship for open golf tourney

Turkish Airlines has signed a new three-year title sponsorship for the prestigious Turkish Airlines open golf tournament.

A statement by the airline noted that the tournament will be held between 30 April and 3 May in Antalya. It will be hosted by the National Golf Club, located within Regnum Hotels.

Turkish Airlines Open with its $2.75 million award pool is an important stage as the fifth and final tournament of the Asian Swing, which is the first phase of the DP World Tour 2026 season.

The 2025 champion, young French golfer Martin Couvra, will 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 expressed delight to have the Turkish Airlines Open in Türkiye as part of the top 2026 international professional golf calendar in Europe.

He said the  event underscores Türkiye’s commitment to fostering competition of golf at the highest level, supporting national and global golf development, and showcasing world-class golf 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, said:  “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.”