The Maxx Royal Golf Cup 2026 Grand Final will take place in Belek from 6 to 11 December 2026, bringing the international amateur golf series to its conclusion at Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort.
The 2026 series includes tournament stages at 25 selected golf clubs around the world, bringing players from different countries together before the season finishes in Belek.
Now entering its 11th edition, the Maxx Royal Golf Cup has developed into an established international amateur golf series connected directly with one of Belek's best-known championship courses.
The Grand Final will be played in the distinctive golf environment of Montgomerie Maxx Royal, adding another important event to Belek's winter tournament calendar.
The official Grand Final dates are:
6–11 December 2026
Maxx Royal confirms these dates for the sporting finale at Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort.
Golf travel operator Matrix Golf Holidays separately lists a 6–12 December 2026 seven-night tournament package. This additional date reflects the travel and accommodation programme rather than changing the official 6–11 December Grand Final dates.
This distinction is useful for golfers planning their trip, particularly when arranging flights and additional nights in Belek.
The Maxx Royal Golf Cup is not a single tournament held only in Turkey.
Since 2016, it has developed as an international amateur series with stages organised across Europe, the USA and Asia.
Players compete at participating golf clubs throughout the season, with successful stage winners earning invitations to the Grand Final at Montgomerie Maxx Royal.
For the 2026 season, the series expands across 25 selected golf clubs worldwide.
This international structure creates a direct connection between local golf clubs around the world and Belek as the destination for the final.
The 2026 season marks the 11th edition of the tournament series.
Over the years, the Maxx Royal Golf Cup has welcomed more than 10,000 guests from 53 nations.
Champions from eight different countries have won the series, demonstrating how internationally diverse the tournament has become.
The competition has therefore developed beyond a conventional resort event.
It now functions as a global amateur golf programme that brings qualifying players to Belek for the final stage of the season.
The Grand Final takes place at Montgomerie Maxx Royal, one of Belek's internationally recognised championship courses.
The course was created by Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie in collaboration with European Golf Design.
Set within approximately 104 hectares of Mediterranean pine forest and sandy ridges, the course combines natural landscape with strategic golf design.
The championship layout features:
18 holes
Par 72
Floodlighting from holes 10–18
Championship-level practice facilities
A modern clubhouse overlooking the 18th hole
The course begins and finishes with challenging par-5 holes, contributing to a distinctive competitive finish.
Montgomerie Maxx Royal is closely associated with professional tournament golf.
The course has hosted the Turkish Airlines Open and has welcomed internationally known players including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Victor Dubuisson, Brooks Koepka and Tyrrell Hatton.
The Turkish Airlines Open was first staged at Montgomerie Maxx Royal in 2013, with further editions hosted in 2014, 2015 and 2019.
This tournament history gives amateur finalists the opportunity to compete on a course that has previously hosted some of the world's leading professional golfers.
Winners of Maxx Royal Golf Cup stages earn an invitation to the Grand Final at Montgomerie Maxx Royal.
According to the official tournament information, the finalist experience includes a stay at Maxx Royal Belek and multiple rounds on the championship course during Final Week.
This structure is one of the elements that differentiates the Maxx Royal Golf Cup from a standard one-day amateur tournament.
Players qualify through events in their own countries and then travel to Belek to complete the international series.
The Grand Final takes place during an important period in Belek's winter golf season.
By December, the intense summer temperatures are long gone.
For many golfers, this creates more comfortable conditions for long rounds compared with July and August.
However, December weather can be more variable.
Players should be prepared for:
cooler mornings
occasional rain
stronger winds
changing temperatures during the day
Light waterproof clothing and additional layers can therefore be useful.
Organised tournament participants follow a structured programme, while independent golfers visiting during the same period should check tee-time availability because major events can increase demand on selected courses.
One of the distinctive features of Montgomerie Maxx Royal is its floodlit section.
Holes 10 through 18 can be illuminated, allowing golf to continue after sunset.
This gives the course a different character compared with many traditional European golf venues.
Night golf has become one of the experiences associated with Belek's modern golf infrastructure and helps extend playing opportunities during shorter winter days.
The tournament is closely connected with the resort environment of Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort.
This combination of championship golf and luxury accommodation is one of Belek's strongest advantages as an international golf destination.
Players can stay close to the course while having access to restaurants, leisure facilities and resort services.
Antalya Airport is also within convenient driving distance, making Belek relatively accessible for international tournament participants.
The Maxx Royal Golf Cup Grand Final is part of a wider pattern of golf activity continuing into December.
By this stage of the season, Belek has already hosted numerous autumn tournaments and organised golf groups.
Rather than slowing completely after the traditional tourism season, the region continues attracting golf visitors throughout the winter.
This helps distinguish Belek from destinations that depend primarily on summer beach tourism.
The Maxx Royal Golf Cup also demonstrates how international golf events contribute to the wider economy of Belek.
Tournament guests use:
resort hotels
restaurants
airport transfers
local transportation
golf services
and other tourism facilities during their stay.
Many international golfers visit Belek repeatedly after discovering the region through tournaments or organised golf holidays.
Over time, this repeated travel strengthens Belek's reputation as a dedicated golf destination rather than simply a holiday resort with golf courses.
Some international golfers who return to Belek several times a year eventually consider spending longer periods in the region.
For these visitors, easy access to golf clubs can become an important part of choosing where to stay or buy property.
Private gardens, swimming pools, quiet residential areas and year-round accessibility are often relevant to golf-oriented buyers.
Visitors considering longer-term options can explore current Belek Property opportunities in Belek and Kadriye.
Buying property remains a separate long-term decision from participating in a tournament.
However, repeated golf tourism naturally creates a connection between Belek's international golf lifestyle and its residential property market.
The Maxx Royal Golf Cup 2026 Grand Final is another strong example of Belek's international golf profile.
A global series involving 25 selected clubs will conclude in Belek from 6–11 December 2026, bringing qualifying amateur golfers together at Montgomerie Maxx Royal.
The combination of a championship course, international tournament history, luxury resort infrastructure and Mediterranean winter golf conditions continues to strengthen Belek's position among Europe's most important golf destinations.
For golfers following the 2026 season, the Maxx Royal Golf Cup Grand Final will be one of the key events closing the year in Belek.
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