Tat Beach Golf Resort has possibly the best piece
of golfing real estate on the Turkish Riviera. With
open vistas to the Taurus Mountains and several
holes running down to the sea these 27 holes have
great potential.
Since we first visited some 10 years ago, the
entire complex has suffered from neglect. The grass
is tired and in need of a good feed. The clubhouse
is a vast, empty cavern with little in the way of
appeal, especially noticeable when you compare it
to the glamorous clubhouses at the likes of
Montgomerie and Carya.
However, help is at hand and the three loops of 9
and clubhouse are due for a major revamp this
season, closing in May 2010 for 4½ months. Martin
Hawtree & Co. have been appointed to do the
make-over and restore the complex’s good name.
Speaking of which, I wonder if they’ll change the
name! 'Tat' somehow just doesn’t have a positive
ring! Meanwhile, it’s not a bad design and with
some superficial adjustments to bunkering and the
greens along with better greenkeeping, Tat Beach
should come on splendidly to suit a wide variety of
players especially mid to high handicaps. And as
usual, from the back tees, it's a worthy test for
better players, particularly considering its
breathtaking surrounds.
Visit Tat Beach Golf Resort's Website here
VIDEO: TAT BEACH GOLF RESORT, BELEK, TURKEY
