Mainland Europe's first Phil Kenyon Putting Academy opens at Gloria Golf Club

19 August 2024

Turkish resort also partners with GRF Golf to offer elevated golfing clinics

Gloria Golf Club’s vision to develop its world-class facilities has seen the pioneer of Turkish golf partner with leading putting coach Phil Kenyon to open mainland Europe’s first ‘Phil Kenyon Putting Academy’.

Situated within the Gloria Golf Training Academy – the nation’s first facility of its kind – the Phil Kenyon Putting Academy is open to golfers of all abilities looking to improve their games on the green.

Highly regarded as one of the world’s best putting coaches, Kenyon has worked with a number of the game’s best players, including major winners, amateurs, teams and organisations, and was hailed by Scottie Scheffler following his 2024 Masters victory for helping the world number one transform his game with the flatstick.

The facility at the stunning 45-hole complex in Belek is only the fifth in the world to open under the Phil Kenyon Putting Academy umbrella.

Kenyon said: “I am delighted to launch our new Phil Kenyon Putting Academy at the Gloria Golf Training Academy.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for this facility as we work alongside Gloria Golf Club to help develop golf in the region.”

Gloria Golf Club has also further elevated its coaching experiences by partnering with GRF Golf – a popular social media golf coaching channel that helps players find and improve their individual swing.

Individual GRF Golf lessons are now regularly available at Gloria, as well as a four-day coaching school with daily coaching from creator Marcus Bell and Gloria Golf Training Academy coaches, and on-course training with former DP World Tour star Mark Foster.

David Clare, director of golf at Gloria Golf Club, said: “We are extremely pleased to be partnering with Phil Kenyon and GRF Golf to enhance the fantastic facilities at the Gloria Golf Training Academy.

“Phil shares our vision for helping to grow the game of golf here in Turkey, and we are looking forward to welcoming golfers from across the globe who are looking to elevate their putting at what we believe is fast becoming one of Europe’s leading golf academies.

“Being able to offer GRF Golf schools is another great addition to our golf offering, and we are delighted to be partnering with the team to further improve golf at Gloria.”

A beacon of Turkish golf, Gloria Golf Club is a fitting place for golfers to develop, with three world-class courses: championship layouts the Old Course and New Course, as well as the nine-hole Verde Course. Combined with myriad practice facilities, modern clubhouse and pro shop, Gloria forms the largest and most complete golf resort in Turkey.

A short drive from Antalya International Airport, Gloria guests are spoilt for choice in accommodation, with three luxurious five-star resorts on the beach: Gloria Golf Resort, Gloria Verde Resort and Gloria Serenity Resort.


About Gloria Hotels & Resorts

Located just 30km away from Antalya International Airport in the year-round holiday destination of Belek, Gloria Hotels & Resorts is a five-star venue and part of the renowned Turkish company Özaltin Holding (based in Ankara).

Set where the Mediterranean and the Taurus meet in a total area of 212 hectares, the resort features three hotels – Gloria Golf Resort (opened in 1997), Gloria Verde Resort (opened in 2001) and Gloria Serenity Resort (opened in 2007) – as well as the Gloria Villas and Gloria Golf Club.

Gloria Golf Club is the largest golf complex in Turkey with 45 holes (two 18-hole championship courses and a nine-hole academy course), designed by the French golf course architect Michel Gayon.

Equipped with the latest technology, the Gloria Convention Centre is the ideal venue for meetings, congresses and events of all kind. In addition, Özaltin Holding opened the Gloria Sports Arena in January 2015 – the biggest sports arena in Turkey for professionals and amateurs with more than 50 sports available and state-of-the-art rehabilitation and physical conditioning facilities for elite athletes.

Whether you’re looking for a golf or sporting holiday, Oriental spa break, gourmet experience or leisure activity holiday for the all the family, Gloria Hotels & Resorts caters for all needs and offers a multitude of services for many different target groups.

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