Course data
18 holes, par 72, 6,529 m
Opened in 1997, Old Course covers approximately 772,000 m². Bermuda fairways and greens sit within the pine landscape, with current handicap and buggy policies set by the club.
Belek golf course
Gloria Old Course
Mature pine corridors, six lakes and a 6,529 m championship routing opened in 1997.
SirGolf decision summary
Official or on-site accessWhy Gloria Old 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
Positional players and societies · Privacy-led golf holidays + 1 more
Stays to pair first
Gloria Golf Resort · Gloria Serenity Resort + 1 more
Access plan
Short estate shuttle · Estate shuttle confirmed by date
The established Gloria test
Tighter sightlines and mature course character.
Gloria Old Course is an 18-hole, par-72 Michel Gayon design measuring 6,529 m, with tree-lined fairways, six lakes and views towards the Taurus Mountains.
Course conditions and tee-time availability can change. We check the current details for your dates.
Course intelligence
Why Old Course remains distinct.
Course dossier
Mature trees and tighter corridors give the course a more established visual character than its younger Gloria counterpart.
The course, read before play
Design
Michel Gayon and mature tree lines
The routing uses narrow visual corridors, doglegs and established pines to ask for accuracy from the tee. A conservative line can be more valuable than an extra few metres of carry.
The complete course brief
Mature trees, controlled lines and the original Gloria test
Gloria Old is the established championship course at the heart of the Gloria golf estate. Opened in 1997 and routed by Michel Gayon, its mature woodland corridors and 6,529 m par-72 card reward controlled placement more than indiscriminate power.
Opened
1997
The original full course within Gloria's golf complex.
Design
Michel Gayon
A mature parkland and woodland-style Belek routing.
Championship length
6,529 m
Published official course distance.
Par
72
A complete 18-hole championship test.
Water
Six lakes
The current official course information identifies six.
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01 / Course identity
The fairway shape matters before the distance
Old's mature trees frame the landing areas and give the course a settled, established atmosphere.
The corridors can appear tighter than Gloria New, asking the player to choose a club and shape that protects the next shot. Six lakes add strategic pressure, but the defining impression is controlled movement through mature vegetation rather than open water spectacle.
SirGolf recommends tees that preserve the intended doglegs and angles. A player who cannot reach the corner from the selected tee may face repeated blocked approaches, while a tee too far forward can remove important decisions.
Positional player
Use the fairway finder
Prioritise a visible approach and accept a longer second shot from the correct side.
Mixed group
Protect the doglegs
Choose tees that let each player reach intended turning points without forced heroics.
Gloria programme
Contrast with New
Follow mature, enclosed strategy with broader modern water golf.
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02 / Playing plan
Accept position over power and keep the next shot visible
A reliable fairway finder is often more valuable than the longest club in the bag.
Drives that finish on the wrong side can be restricted by trees even when technically in the fairway. Approaches should favour the open green edge, and recovery decisions should prioritise a clean next yardage rather than an ambitious shot through a narrow gap.
The round rewards patience because one poor positional choice can tempt a second. SirGolf's advice is to stop the sequence early: pitch back to a useful number, trust the next shot and allow the par fives or more receptive holes to return the opportunity.
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03 / Mature course rhythm
The challenge accumulates rather than announcing itself
Old does not rely on a single dramatic feature to establish identity.
Trees, subtle changes of direction, water and defended greens repeat the need for disciplined placement. This cumulative quality makes the course especially satisfying for players who appreciate strategy over visual theatre.
First-time visitors should not judge the round solely by the scorecard length. Turf firmness, wind within and above the trees and the angle into greens can change the effective demand. The best score usually comes from avoiding doubles rather than forcing a run of birdies.
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04 / Preparation and estate logistics
Warm up for control, not only speed
Gloria's TrackMan-supported range and academy allow players to establish a fairway club and reliable carry.
A useful session includes shaped or three-quarter shots, then time on the putting green to understand pace. The course rewards precisely the shots that a driver-only warm-up neglects.
SirGolf confirms range access, transfer, buggy policy, handicap conditions and maintenance with the Old Course booking. The wider 45-hole estate can create different daily starting logistics, so the course name and departure time are recorded explicitly.
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05 / Programme role
Old is the woodland anchor in a Gloria sequence
Playing New after Old makes the contrast in sightlines, shaping and water strategy immediately clear.
Verde can add a shorter practice or beginner round, while an external course such as Carya or Cullinan brings a different landscape. Old often works well early in the week when concentration is fresh, although a very tight first round may not suit every high-handicap society.
SirGolf balances course ambition with group enjoyment. For mixed abilities, the correct tee and a playable round before or after Old can preserve confidence without diminishing the course's status.
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06 / SirGolf view
A rewarding choice for positional players and mature-course enthusiasts
Gloria Old suits golfers who enjoy tree-lined corridors, course management and an established sense of place.
It can be less forgiving for a group that sprays the driver or chooses tees by ego. The course remains accessible when players use the correct markers and accept recovery discipline. Those who prefer more visual space may feel more comfortable on New.
SirGolf verifies current tees, transfer, practice, course condition and package terms for the date. Historic rankings, past maintenance and general Gloria privileges are not represented as current without confirmation.
Fairway club
Establish one dependable tee shot before leaving the range.
Recovery rule
Return to a useful yardage instead of attempting low-percentage gaps.
Tee geometry
Keep dogleg corners reachable so the intended strategy remains visible.
Questions before booking
Practical answers, without brochure assumptions
Why is it called Gloria Old?
It is the original full championship course in the Gloria complex, opened in 1997. The name distinguishes it from the later New Course.
Is it harder than Gloria New?
Difficulty depends on the player's shape and tee. Old generally feels tighter and more positional; New is more open visually but uses modern water strategy and a demanding finish.
How many lakes are on the course?
The current official course information identifies six lakes. Playing conditions and local rules are confirmed for the requested date.
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
Six lakes, used strategically
Water appears early and returns through the round. The opening par five and following par three immediately test distance control, while later lakes influence both lay-up positions and approaches.
Character
A more traditional Belek rhythm
The course's age and tree growth create a settled, enclosed feel. Taurus Mountain views open beyond the corridors, but the immediate task remains finding the correct side of the fairway.
SirGolf pairing intelligence
The stays that keep this round practical.
Gloria Old 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
The established golf hotel is the operationally strongest Gloria base for the mature, tree-lined Old Course. It suits groups that value simple bag movement, shared departures and a traditional course-management test.
Gloria Serenity Resort
Serenity adds lagoon, villa and higher-privacy accommodation to the strategic Old Course experience. It is the more residential option when the quality of the return from golf matters as much as the round.
Gloria Verde Resort
Verde is the compact Gloria base for players who want Old Course strategy without returning to a large, highly active resort. The combination works especially well for couples and small groups.
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
Use Gloria's academy before the round
The shared training complex includes TrackMan-equipped covered bays, grass tees and several putting, bunker, pitching and chipping areas. It is one of the stronger practice environments in Belek.
Pairing
New Course changes the picture
New Course has a slightly more open visual character and seven lakes. Playing both gives the group variety while keeping the clubhouse, academy and hotel-transfer routine consistent.
Planning note
Current maintenance, overseeding, buggy restrictions and handicap requirements are confirmed directly with Gloria Golf Club for the travel dates.
Where to stay
Hotels and other courses for Gloria Old Course.
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