Golf Property in Turkey: Major New Golf Course for Bodrum

Golf property sales in the town of Bodrum, Turkey could be set to increase over the next few years, thanks to a major new golf course currently being developed.

World renowned golf course designers, Golfplan - Fream, Dale and Ramsey - have announced that they’re starting work on a new 18-hole golf course in Bodrum. Located on an as yet unnamed resort, the golf course will be complemented by a large hotel and 4,000 villas and will be the first Golfplan development in Turkey.

This golf course will be incorporating various Turkish themes, including ancient Greek and Roman ruins, flocks of flamingos and traditional olive trees. “We’ve been very careful with the routing and construction of the golf course,” said one of the architects from Golfplan. “The entire area has tremendous history and areas adjacent to the golf course have been designated an archaeological preserve, so we intend to keep things where they are and let people experience the history.”

Golfplan are the architects behind many of the world’s famous golf courses, including Pezula in South Africa, Shore Gate in Atlantic City, Disneyland Paris and the Serapong Course on the Island of Sentosa.

“Golf in Turkey is still in its infancy and the Bodrum course will be about the 10^th in the country. But we see this market growing faster and going further than most, as the area has so much to offer,” say the Golfplan team. The Bodrun golf course is scheduled to be ready for spring 2009.

Already regarded as the ‘St Tropez of Turkey,’ Bodrum is one of the more exclusive areas in the country to buy. So, if you’re investigating a property purchase in Turkey, Bodrum may prove to be a good idea - especially if you want to target the golfing fans.

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