Venue, Start Time
Venue: National Golf Club, Belek–Antalya, Türkiye — located within the Regnum Hotels complex.
Tournament Dates: April 30 – May 3, 2026.
Start Time: Standard DP World Tour morning tee times (local time), with the full 156‑player field going off split tees. (No exact tee sheet published yet.)
Venue Significance
First time the Turkish Airlines Open is held at the National Golf Club, making it the 463rd venue to host a DP World Tour event.
Designed by David Feherty and David Jones, the course is Türkiye’s first internationally recognized championship layout.
Weather Conditions (Antalya, Late April–Early May)
No event‑specific forecast is published yet, but Antalya’s historical climate indicates:
Highs: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
Lows: 58–62°F (14–17°C)
Conditions: Generally sunny, light coastal winds, low chance of rain. (This is climate‑based inference; no direct forecast provided.)
Course Conditions – National Golf Club
Par: 72
Length: 7,287 yards.
Grass: Championship Bermudagrass surfaces typical of Antalya’s resort courses.
Course Record: 66 (-6) by Bernd Ritthammer (2014 Turkish Airlines Challenge). A $40,000 bonus goes to the first player to break it this week.
Identity: Tight driving corridors, strategic bunkering, and water‑in‑play on several holes.
Tournament Setup: Expected to emphasize approach precision and scoring on par‑5s.
Tournament History & Context
The Turkish Airlines Open returns with a three‑year renewed title sponsorship (2026–2028).
It is the fifth and final event of the Asian Swing, a key early‑season phase in the DP World Tour’s new global structure.
Defending Champion: Martin Couvra, who won the 2025 edition with a closing 64 to finish 17‑under, two shots ahead of Haotong Li and Jorge Campillo.
Field Strength & Key Player Matchups
156‑player field representing 32 countries.
Seven winners from the current DP World Tour season are entered.
Top Contender: Jayden Schaper — No. 3 in the Race to Dubai after back‑to‑back wins late in 2025.
Defending Champion: Martin Couvra — three top‑10s in 10 starts this season.
Featured Matchups
Couvra vs. Schaper: Couvra’s elite iron play vs. Schaper’s current form surge.
Haotong Li vs. Campillo: Both were runners‑up last year and return with strong course familiarity.
Emerging Europeans: Several rookies from the HotelPlanner Tour pipeline add volatility to the leaderboard.
Recent Player Form
Martin Couvra: Three top‑10s in 10 starts this season; trending consistently.
Jayden Schaper: Highest‑ranked player in the field; enters with strong momentum.
Other Notables: Multiple 2025–26 season winners in the field, giving the event depth and unpredictability.
Betting Trends & Market Outlook
Couvra projects as a top‑tier favorite due to defending‑champion status and strong early‑season results.
Schaper likely opens among the shortest odds given Race to Dubai position.
Li & Campillo profile as value plays due to past success in Türkiye.
