The 10th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final recently concluded. This prestigious event took place at the Gloria Golf Resort in Antalya from November 17 to 21. It marked a significant milestone. The tournament remains the world’s most extensive corporate amateur golf competition.
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup began in 2013. It has since evolved into a significant global sporting event. Over 750 tournaments have been hosted across 85 countries and 130 destinations. More than 60,000 amateur golfers have participated. This year alone, over 10,000 amateur golfers competed in 122 events. These events spanned 83 countries. They all culminated in the grand showdown in Antalya.
Pakistan’s Adeel Shafqat secured the tournament’s top honour. He was crowned the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2025 Gross Champion. Shafqat finished with a total score of 151, seven over par.
In the elite Gold TAWGC Category, Jose Garcia San Juan of the United Arab Emirates claimed first place. He scored 73 stableford points across two rounds. Algeria’s Seifeddine Zarzour finished second. Abdul Rehman Qureshi from Pakistan secured third.
Mexico’s Agustin Valdes Kato dominated the Silver Category. He secured the title with 78 stableford points over two rounds. Michael Sharaiha of Jordan came in second. Wang Fan of China placed third.
Turkish Airlines: A Global Brand Event Growing Stronger Each Year
Ahmet Harun Baştürk, Turkish Airlines’ Senior Vice President of Sales (Region I), lauded the tournament. He praised its role in strengthening the airline’s global connections and brand influence. Baştürk stated, “The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has become a valuable platform. It goes beyond being just a sports event. It strengthens the strong bonds we have built with our guests worldwide.” He further noted the 2025 Grand Final underscored the tournament’s remarkable evolution. “The Grand Final in Antalya demonstrated its growth into a global brand event,” he added. “Turkish Airlines believes our support for sports significantly contributes to our international presence. It also supports our vision of connecting cultures. I sincerely congratulate all competitors and everyone involved in this special event.”
The Grand Final in Antalya united 120 top amateur golfers from across the globe. This was a fitting event for one of the world’s premier golf destinations. The tournament is now widely recognized as the biggest corporate amateur golf championship globally. It concluded successfully, reinforcing Turkish Airlines’ commitment to global sporting excellence and cultural connection.
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