Course data
18 holes, par 72, 6,523 m
The course occupies roughly 700,000 m² and uses Bermuda grass on fairways and greens. Published handicap limits are 36 for men and 40 for women, subject to current club policy.
Belek golf course
Gloria New Course
A 6,523 m Michel Gayon course with broader sightlines, movement and seven lakes.
SirGolf decision summary
Official or on-site accessWhy Gloria New Course makes the shortlist.
Place this round deliberately in the week. This view shows the player profile, the stays SirGolf would pair first and the access pattern to confirm.
Best suited to
Modern championship programmes · Couples and private groups + 1 more
Stays to pair first
Gloria Golf Resort · Gloria Serenity Resort + 1 more
Access plan
Short estate shuttle · Estate shuttle confirmed by date
Modern championship scale at Gloria
A more open visual test with water in the closing decisions.
Opened in 2005, Gloria New Course is an 18-hole, par-72 Michel Gayon design measuring 6,523 m, with undulating fairways through pine and seven lakes across the routing.
Course conditions and tee-time availability can change. We check the current details for your dates.
Course intelligence
How New Course differs from Old.
Course dossier
The two Gloria championship courses share a designer and setting, but New generally presents wider views and a different sequence of water decisions.
The course, read before play
Design
Michel Gayon through pine and movement
Undulation, doglegs and changing green approaches create a varied round. The visual corridors can feel broader than Old Course, but water and angles continue to reward position.
The complete course brief
Modern championship scale with water waiting late
Gloria New is the more contemporary 18-hole championship course in the Gloria complex. Michel Gayon's 6,523 m par-72 routing feels more open than the Old Course, but seven lakes and a stronger water presence towards the closing stretch demand patience.
Opened
2005
The later of Gloria's two full championship courses.
Design
Michel Gayon
A modern counterpart to the mature Old Course.
Championship length
6,523 m
Published official course distance.
Par
72
A conventional 18-hole championship structure.
Water
Seven lakes
A defining strategic presence, especially later in the round.
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01 / Course identity
More open sightlines do not mean fewer decisions
Gloria New gives the player more visual air than the mature corridors of Gloria Old.
That openness can encourage aggressive driving, but water and well-placed hazards still determine the preferred side. The course has a modern resort-championship cadence, with room to play followed by approaches that ask for increasingly precise distance control.
SirGolf often uses New as the broader visual counterpart to Old. Tees are selected to keep the course's length proportionate, particularly when wind or softer conditions reduce roll.
First visit
Score patiently early
Preserve momentum and leave enough concentration for the water-influenced finish.
Mixed handicaps
Keep carries proportionate
Select tees that make the water strategic rather than compulsory punishment.
Gloria stay
Pair with Old
Use the two full courses to create open-modern and mature-woodland contrast.
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02 / Playing plan
Build the score before the water-led finish
The strongest plan preserves patience and avoids spending shots on unnecessary early risks.
Wide-looking landing areas should be read from the green backwards. The best side of the fairway can matter more than another ten metres, especially where water narrows the approach angle. Players should aim for green sections, not simply flagsticks, as the round becomes more demanding.
The closing phase rewards a stable swing and clear club decisions. SirGolf advises groups to eat and hydrate before that stretch rather than treating the final holes as an afterthought after a long resort round.
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03 / Water and momentum
Seven lakes influence psychology as much as geometry
Water becomes more prominent when players are already carrying the score from earlier holes.
A conservative target can still produce a par chance, while a flag-led shot may bring the largest number into play. The correct miss changes by hole, so the yardage guide and local advice are worth using rather than relying on aerial impressions.
For mixed handicaps, the tee should keep water carries visible but fair. SirGolf avoids a back-tee selection that turns several strategic questions into simple survival and slows the entire group.
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04 / Academy and preparation
Use TrackMan to establish the day's carry numbers
Gloria's practice operation includes a TrackMan range and academy facilities shared across the golf estate.
A measured warm-up is particularly useful when the course is soft or wind is moving across exposed holes. Players can confirm driver carry, one fairway-finding club and the distance of two key approach clubs before moving to the putting green.
Range benefits, coaching, transfer, buggy policy and maintenance are package- and date-specific. SirGolf confirms these with the exact New Course tee time and does not generalise from another Gloria course booking.
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05 / Programme role
Play Old and New as a deliberate contrast
The two Gloria championship courses share an estate but ask different visual and tactical questions.
Old feels tighter and more mature; New gives more apparent space before water and modern shaping sharpen the challenge. Playing both creates a coherent two-day story, while Verde can add a short session or beginner-friendly option.
A wider programme can place New between a woodland course and a more unusual scorecard such as Olympos. SirGolf sequences the week so the party is not confronting water-heavy finishes on consecutive tired days.
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06 / SirGolf view
A strong modern test for balanced championship itineraries
Gloria New suits players who enjoy visible strategy, water management and a course that builds towards its finish.
It is approachable for mixed groups from sensible tees, but the closing stretch punishes fatigue and overconfidence. Golfers who prefer enclosed woodland may favour Old; those wanting both should treat the pair as complementary rather than ranking them.
SirGolf confirms the current official routing, tees, transfer, range access, handicap policy and maintenance. Course conditions and package benefits remain live variables and are recorded only for the requested date.
Closing energy
Plan food, water and pace so decision quality remains high late in the round.
Preferred side
Read landing zones from the green backwards instead of chasing width.
Course pairing
Use Old before or after New to make the design contrast visible.
Questions before booking
Practical answers, without brochure assumptions
Is Gloria New more open than Gloria Old?
Generally yes. New presents broader sightlines and more modern shaping, while Old feels tighter among mature trees. New still uses water and angle to control scoring.
How long is the course?
The official published championship distance is 6,523 m at par 72. SirGolf selects the practical tee for the group's reliable carry and expected conditions.
Can guests practise with TrackMan?
Gloria publishes a TrackMan-supported practice operation. Exact access, range balls and coaching arrangements are confirmed with the booked package.
The round in practice
Where the character becomes clear.
Scorecard facts matter, but the experience is defined by how the design, hazards and operating conditions influence the decisions on the ground.
Water
Seven lakes shape the card
Water appears repeatedly rather than as a single signature moment. The ninth and eighteenth return towards the clubhouse with a large lake influencing the finish to each nine.
Tournaments
A course with championship use
The club records European Senior, Challenge Tour, PGA and World Amateur events on New Course. Tournament history is useful context, but everyday tee and pin positions determine the holiday-round difficulty.
SirGolf pairing intelligence
The stays that keep this round practical.
Gloria New Course 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.
Gloria Golf Resort
Gloria Golf Resort gives societies a straightforward base for New Course days, with the wider 45-hole operation available from one hotel. The pairing is strongest when New and Old are deliberately sequenced for contrast.
Gloria Serenity Resort
The modern New Course combines well with Serenity's quieter residential character. This is a persuasive match for couples and private groups that want championship golf followed by stronger dining and recovery time.
Gloria Verde Resort
New supplies the championship scale while Verde keeps the hotel rhythm restrained. Non-golf time remains easy to organise, making this a balanced choice for golfers travelling with companions.
Planning standard
On-site and official resort relationships are identified separately from SirGolf off-site recommendations. Shuttle operation, private-transfer routing, tee-time access and package inclusions are reconfirmed for the requested travel dates before the pairing is presented as final.
The SirGolf fit
How this course belongs in the itinerary.
Specific, useful guidance for deciding whether this page belongs on the shortlist.
Practice
Full TrackMan Range and academy depth
Gloria's shared academy offers covered bays, grass tees and extensive short-game areas, supported by a full TrackMan Range installation. It is well suited to pre-round work or a separate coaching session.
Pairing
Play Old for the comparison
Old Course is tighter, more mature and opened eight years earlier. Scheduling both creates one of Belek's clearest same-club comparisons without adding transfer complexity.
Planning note
Maintenance, overseeding, buggy access and handicap terms are checked against the current Gloria Golf Club schedule before booking.
Where to stay
Hotels and other courses for Gloria New Course.
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