Design
A Nick Faldo routing through pine
The course uses doglegs, strategic bunkering and changing green angles to reward controlled placement. It is more useful to think about the next shot than simply maximising distance from every tee.

Belek golf course
Twenty-seven Faldo-designed holes, rotated through three named 18-hole combinations.
Read the ground as Faldo intended: three nines, one composed test of judgement.
SirGolf decision summary
Official or on-site accessPlace this round deliberately in the week. This view shows the player profile, the stays SirGolf would pair first and the access pattern to confirm.
King, Queen and Prince
Cornelia Golf Club's 27 Nick Faldo-designed holes are arranged into the King, Queen and Prince combinations, giving repeat players a different sequence without leaving the club.
Course conditions and tee-time availability can change. We check the current details for your dates.
Course intelligence
The active combination affects the order and rhythm of the round, so the exact routing is confirmed alongside the tee time.
The course, read before play
Design
The course uses doglegs, strategic bunkering and changing green angles to reward controlled placement. It is more useful to think about the next shot than simply maximising distance from every tee.
Format
King, Queen and Prince form the club's named 18-hole combinations. The operating routing can change, giving a second round a different sequence and a distinct set of closing holes.
The complete course brief
Cornelia Faldo is a 27-hole complex designed by Sir Nick Faldo, arranged as the King, Queen and Prince par-72 combinations. The practical advantage is variety from one clubhouse; the planning responsibility is to confirm the actual combination and understand how its strategic character fits the group.
Design
Sir Nick Faldo
A strategic pine-land course built as three nine-hole loops.
Golf scale
27 holes
Three named 18-hole combinations operate from one club.
King
6,373 m
Published length for the par-72 combination.
Queen
6,411 m
The longest of the three published combinations.
Prince
6,324 m
A slightly shorter par-72 alternative.
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01 / Course identity
Faldo's routing uses pines, sandy waste, bunkering and water to make line selection the central question.
Many holes ask the player to choose between a conservative angle and a more ambitious route that opens the next shot. The correct play changes with tee selection and combination, so a single course description cannot represent all 27 holes.
SirGolf treats King, Queen and Prince as named products. We confirm which loops will operate, then select tees that keep the strategic options visible without forcing most of the group into repeated long carries.
First visit
Use a conservative opening strategy until the preferred angles and green response become clear.
Mixed handicaps
Keep forced hazards proportionate so every player can engage with the design decisions.
Repeat round
A different pair of loops adds genuine variety without changing clubhouse or transfer.
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02 / Playing plan
The course often rewards a drive placed for the next shot rather than the longest drive available.
Doglegs and staggered hazards can remove the direct route when the ball finishes on the wrong side. Approaches are easier from preferred angles, while misses around raised or defended greens can leave delicate recoveries. Players should use the yardage book to identify the hazard that truly matters, not react to every bunker in view.
Wind changes the effective width of landing areas and makes club selection on exposed shots less obvious. SirGolf advises a patient first nine: establish the turf response, avoid short-sided misses and preserve scoring chances for the holes that genuinely suit the player's shape.
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03 / Signature decisions
Official guidance highlights holes such as Jaws, Wall, Faldo's Choice, The Long, The Swing, Aquarius and Lakes.
These names are useful because they point to different decisions: carry, placement, length, water and approach angle. They should not be reduced to a checklist of postcard holes. The strongest experience comes from recognising how the design changes the question from one loop to the next.
Combination availability determines which of these moments appear in the round. SirGolf therefore avoids promising a particular hole unless the day's routing is confirmed. The tee-time brief names the loops and provides the most relevant tactical emphasis for that combination.
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04 / Academy and operations
Cornelia's golf operation includes a TrackMan-supported academy and dedicated practice facilities.
Players benefit from enough time to check carry distances and green pace before starting. Groups with different handicaps can also use a short coaching session or targeted warm-up to establish appropriate tees and expectations.
Range access, balls, academy appointments, buggy rules and handicap limits are operational details. SirGolf confirms them with the tee time and transport. A 27-hole site can change routing for maintenance or events, so the named combination remains part of the final confirmation.
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05 / Programme role
Two rounds here can feel different when they use different combinations.
That makes Cornelia Faldo efficient for a short stay at Cornelia Diamond. A wider Belek programme can then add Carya for heathland influence, National for mature heritage or a more open water-led layout at Cullinan Links.
SirGolf avoids scheduling Faldo immediately after another demanding placement course if the group would benefit from a more forgiving day. The aim is a programme with changing questions, not a collection of equally difficult scorecards.
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06 / SirGolf view
Cornelia Faldo suits golfers who value course management, repeat play and the subtle effect of angles.
It is accessible to mixed groups when tees are selected intelligently, but impatient players can find the repeated positioning demands frustrating. Strong players should resist assuming that length alone will neutralise the design.
SirGolf confirms the named combination, measured tees, transfer, range access, handicap policy and maintenance status for the requested date. Historic course allocations and seasonal packages are not carried into a current itinerary without verification.
Named routing
Confirm the two loops and do not promise signature holes outside them.
Tee selection
Base the decision on reliable carry and group pace, not status.
Warm-up
Allow enough time to measure turf, wind and green speed before the first strategic tee shot.
Questions before booking
No. It is a 27-hole complex made from three nine-hole loops, producing the King, Queen and Prince par-72 combinations.
The published Queen combination is 6,411 m, followed by King at 6,373 m and Prince at 6,324 m. Operational routing is confirmed for the date.
Yes, when the correct tees are used and players accept the course-management challenge. Current handicap limits and buggy conditions are checked before booking.
The round in practice
Scorecard facts matter, but the experience is defined by how the design, hazards and operating conditions influence the decisions on the ground.
Strategy
Pine corridors and bunker lines often favour a controlled tee shot to the preferred side. Approaches become more manageable when the drive leaves a clear angle rather than the shortest possible distance.
Variety
The 27-hole structure is valuable on a hotel-led week because two tee times do not have to feel identical. SirGolf Travel checks the live combination before finalising the order of rounds.
SirGolf pairing intelligence
Cornelia Faldo Golf Club should be paired with a hotel that protects the quality of the golf day. These are the current SirGolf-listed bases that offer the strongest combination of access, atmosphere and suitability for the players travelling.
Cornelia publishes a complimentary transfer and an approximately two-minute connection from Diamond to the Faldo course. Three 18-hole combinations make the pairing particularly efficient for a short, varied golf break.
The SirGolf fit
Specific, useful guidance for deciding whether this page belongs on the shortlist.
Practice
Cornelia Golf Club supports the course with practice and tuition facilities. Lesson availability, range access, rental clubs and pre-round timing are arranged according to the group's experience.
Stay
Cornelia Diamond is the natural hotel pairing, keeping the Faldo course central to the stay. Other Belek courses can then be added for contrast rather than necessity.
The active King, Queen or Prince combination, course condition, academy access and handicap policy are confirmed for each requested tee time.
Course combinations
Combination names use the same holes; we confirm the routing scheduled for your dates.
Where to stay
Compare the hotel options and other courses at the same golf club.
Start your Belek golf holiday
Share the dates, number of golfers and courses you want to play. We will prepare a clear proposal covering the resort, tee-time requests and private transfers.