Mikael Lindberg Wins "Turkish Airlines Open 2026"
The "Turkish Airlines Open 2026" men's professional golf tournament, sponsored by Turkish Airlines, was held in Turkey, with Mikael Lindberg emerging as the winner. The event served as an opportunity to promote international exchange through golf and showcase the appeal of Antalya to the world.
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Turkish Airlines, boasting the highest number of countries served globally, was the title sponsor of the men's professional golf tournament "Turkish Airlines Open 2026," which took place from April 30 to May 3 at the National Golf Club within Regnum Hotels in Antalya, Turkey. Mikael Lindberg brilliantly secured victory with a total of 278 strokes (-10), with Guido Migliozzi and Daniel da Costa Rodrigues finishing as runners-up. At the award ceremony, Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Turkey, and Harun Baştürk, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Turkish Airlines, presented the trophy to Lindberg.
In addition to Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Youth and Sports, the award ceremony was attended by Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey; Hulusi Şahin, Governor of Antalya; Harun Baştürk, Chief Commercial Officer of Turkish Airlines; Yıldırım Demirören, President of the Turkish Golf Federation; Fikret Öztürk, Owner of Regnum Hotels; and Mark Casey, DP World Tour Tournament Business Director.
During the ceremony, Harun Baştürk, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Turkish Airlines, stated:
"The Turkish Airlines Open once again provided an opportunity to demonstrate that Antalya is one of the world's leading golf destinations. Like the aviation industry, golf is an international sport that connects people and countries, which is why this tournament holds significant meaning for us. It is a great pleasure to host such a prestigious tournament representing the DP World Tour in Turkey and to witness the further development of golf both domestically and internationally through such opportunities. We believe that golf fans who traveled from all over the world not only enjoyed the intense competition but also savored the charm of Antalya and the world-class hospitality unique to Turkish Airlines."
Yıldırım Demirören, President of the Turkish Golf Federation, also commented:
"It continues to be an extremely important stage for Turkish athletes. This year, a record number of top-level Turkish players had the opportunity to compete alongside the world's leading professional golfers. Furthermore, through television broadcasts of the matches in various countries, we successfully introduced Turkey as one of Europe's premier golf destinations, which is a significant achievement. I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Youth and Sports, Turkish Airlines, DP World Tour, Spor Toto, and the National Golf Club for their dedicated efforts in organizing this tournament."
Furthermore, Mark Casey, DP World Tour Tournament Business Director, remarked:
"We thank our title partner, Turkish Airlines, for their dedication to making the 9th Turkish Airlines Open, and the fourth and final event of the 'Asian Swing' in the 'Race to Dubai,' a wonderful success. This year, we worked closely with Turkish Airlines, the Turkish Golf Federation, and the National Golf Club, achieving great success."
Turkish Airlines supports the development of golfers and the sport of golf at various levels, from professionals to amateurs. The "Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup," held since 2013, is known as the world's largest amateur golf tournament, with recent qualifying rounds held in 122 cities across 83 countries, including Tokyo and Osaka.
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 as the flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines currently operates 534 aircraft (passenger and cargo) and boasts the world's largest flight network, serving 358 airports in 133 countries, with 305 international and 53 domestic routes. Turkish Airlines Official Website (Japanese available): https://www.turkishairlines.com
Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/turkishairlines
Official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turkish-airlines
Official X account: https://x.com/TurkishAirlines
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In addition to Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Youth and Sports, the award ceremony was attended by Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey; Hulusi Şahin, Governor of Antalya; Harun Baştürk, Chief Commercial Officer of Turkish Airlines; Yıldırım Demirören, President of the Turkish Golf Federation; Fikret Öztürk, Owner of Regnum Hotels; and Mark Casey, DP World Tour Tournament Business Director.
During the ceremony, Harun Baştürk, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Turkish Airlines, stated:
"The Turkish Airlines Open once again provided an opportunity to demonstrate that Antalya is one of the world's leading golf destinations. Like the aviation industry, golf is an international sport that connects people and countries, which is why this tournament holds significant meaning for us. It is a great pleasure to host such a prestigious tournament representing the DP World Tour in Turkey and to witness the further development of golf both domestically and internationally through such opportunities. We believe that golf fans who traveled from all over the world not only enjoyed the intense competition but also savored the charm of Antalya and the world-class hospitality unique to Turkish Airlines."
Yıldırım Demirören, President of the Turkish Golf Federation, also commented:
"It continues to be an extremely important stage for Turkish athletes. This year, a record number of top-level Turkish players had the opportunity to compete alongside the world's leading professional golfers. Furthermore, through television broadcasts of the matches in various countries, we successfully introduced Turkey as one of Europe's premier golf destinations, which is a significant achievement. I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Youth and Sports, Turkish Airlines, DP World Tour, Spor Toto, and the National Golf Club for their dedicated efforts in organizing this tournament."
Furthermore, Mark Casey, DP World Tour Tournament Business Director, remarked:
"We thank our title partner, Turkish Airlines, for their dedication to making the 9th Turkish Airlines Open, and the fourth and final event of the 'Asian Swing' in the 'Race to Dubai,' a wonderful success. This year, we worked closely with Turkish Airlines, the Turkish Golf Federation, and the National Golf Club, achieving great success."
Turkish Airlines supports the development of golfers and the sport of golf at various levels, from professionals to amateurs. The "Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup," held since 2013, is known as the world's largest amateur golf tournament, with recent qualifying rounds held in 122 cities across 83 countries, including Tokyo and Osaka.
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 as the flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines currently operates 534 aircraft (passenger and cargo) and boasts the world's largest flight network, serving 358 airports in 133 countries, with 305 international and 53 domestic routes. Turkish Airlines Official Website (Japanese available): https://www.turkishairlines.com
Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/turkishairlines
Official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turkish-airlines
Official X account: https://x.com/TurkishAirlines
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