Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
Istanbul, December 9, 2024: Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, Turkish Airlines hosted the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup at Antalya Gloria Golf Resort, on December 2-6. The event was attended by corporate and loyalty program members as well as distiguished names in the business community.
Adding new dimensions to its mission of building bridges between countries, continents and cultures through its worldwide support for sports, Turkish Airlines has been organising World Golf Cup Tournament since its inception in 2013. Bringing together thousands of golf amateurs and ethusiasts, the flag carrier stregthens its ties with its corporate customers through this special event. This year, Turkish Airlines hosted over 9.000 players who competed against one another in more than 110 tournaments.
At the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Finals in Antalya, Walker Toomes delivered an impressive performance, scoring a total of 140 points to become the champion. Nan Park secured second place with 91 points, while Gantulga Erdene came in third with 89 points.
Following the Grand Finals, Turkish Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Ahmet Olmuştur said; “Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup is one of the best examples of our support for sports and athletes. This tournament trascends being just a sporting event, it fosters friendship and cooperation, uniting cultures and people. This year’s grand final in Antalya was a celebration filled with unforgettable moments for players and enthusiasts alike. We would like to thank all our participants and supporters.’’
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup tournament was held for the first time in 2013 in 12 countries. It is now organized over 70 countries, making it the world’s largest and most comprehensive corporate amateur golf series. Sponsored by Gloria Hotels & Resorts and Ruck & Maul, the ninth edition of the tournament hosted thousands of golf amateurs and enthusiasts all over the world.