The Pasha Course at Antalya Golf Club is a firm favourite on Turkey's Belek coast and, in my opinion, it's the ideal first round if you're travelling with a mixed-ability group. Part of the Sirene Belek Golf Hotel complex, this 18-hole layout sits alongside The Sultan, but it asks very different questions.
Designed by European Golf Design and David Jones, The Pasha plays just over 6,300 yards from the championship tees. On paper it's the shorter sibling, but I wouldn't turn up expecting a gentle knock about. The real defence is in the undulating greens, clever bunkering and water that's never far away if you lose one offline.
There are a few proper risk-and-reward moments too. The 11th is the headline act, a driveable par 4 of around 300 yards with water tight down the left and bunkers waiting around the green. Go for it and you could be putting for eagle. Get greedy and you can just as easily be grinding out bogey.
The par 5 13th is another great hole, with water up the right that makes you think twice before taking on the green in two. Add in views of the Taurus Mountains and you might spot the odd tortoise or hoopoe bird during your round.
If you're planning a Belek golf holiday, I'd slot Pasha in early doors, then step up to The Sultan later in the trip.
Who is this for? Mixed-ability groups who want a fun, tactical round that doesn't rely on 280-yard carries.
Who is it best for? Mid to high handicappers, or anyone wanting a confidence-building round before taking on The Sultan.
The Pasha Course at Antalya Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in Turkey.