Major Winner Francesco Molinari and Rolex Series Winner Paul Waring to Compete in Turkish Airlines Open
Turkish Airlines has announced that top golfers Francesco Molinari and Paul Waring will participate in the upcoming Turkish Airlines Open, held in Antalya, Turkey from April 30 to May 3, 2026.
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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has announced that top-tier players Francesco Molinari and Paul Waring will compete in the 'Turkish Airlines Open.' As the title sponsor, the airline welcomes these distinguished athletes to the tournament, which serves as the fifth and final leg of the DP World Tour 2026 season's 'Asia Swing.' The event will take place at the National Golf Club within Regnum Carya Hotels in Antalya, Turkey, from April 30 to May 3.
Since becoming the title sponsor in 2013, Turkish Airlines has hosted many of the world's best golfers and fans at this venue. Previous participants include legends such as Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, and Rory McIlroy.
Francesco Molinari made history as the first Italian to win a major by claiming the 147th Open Championship in 2018. A six-time winner on the DP World Tour, Molinari was a key member of the winning European Ryder Cup teams in 2010, 2012, and 2018, notably securing the winning point at Le Golf National in Paris.
Paul Waring recently achieved his first Rolex Series victory at the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, earning dual membership with the PGA Tour.
Other confirmed participants include Andy Sullivan, currently 4th in the 'Race to Dubai,' and Alex Fitzpatrick.
Turkish Airlines is committed to the development of golf at all levels. Since 2013, it has organized the 'Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup,' one of the world's largest amateur tournaments, which recently held qualifying rounds in 122 cities across 83 countries, including Tokyo and Osaka.
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 530 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 358 destinations worldwide in 133 countries. For more information, visit https://www.turkishairlines.com.
About Star Alliance:
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless service. Today, it offers more than 1,150 airports in 190 countries.
Since becoming the title sponsor in 2013, Turkish Airlines has hosted many of the world's best golfers and fans at this venue. Previous participants include legends such as Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, and Rory McIlroy.
Francesco Molinari made history as the first Italian to win a major by claiming the 147th Open Championship in 2018. A six-time winner on the DP World Tour, Molinari was a key member of the winning European Ryder Cup teams in 2010, 2012, and 2018, notably securing the winning point at Le Golf National in Paris.
Paul Waring recently achieved his first Rolex Series victory at the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, earning dual membership with the PGA Tour.
Other confirmed participants include Andy Sullivan, currently 4th in the 'Race to Dubai,' and Alex Fitzpatrick.
Turkish Airlines is committed to the development of golf at all levels. Since 2013, it has organized the 'Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup,' one of the world's largest amateur tournaments, which recently held qualifying rounds in 122 cities across 83 countries, including Tokyo and Osaka.
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 530 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 358 destinations worldwide in 133 countries. For more information, visit https://www.turkishairlines.com.
About Star Alliance:
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless service. Today, it offers more than 1,150 airports in 190 countries.