The Grand Final of the 10th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, organized by Turkish Airlines, the airline operating flights to the most nations worldwide, was successfully held at the Antalya Gloria Golf Resort from November 17 to 21, 2025. Recognized as the world’s largest and most extensive corporate amateur golf tournament, the event has quickly emerged as one of the most prestigious amateur golfing competitions on the international stage.
A Global Tournament with Widespread Participation
Since its inception in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup (TAWGC) has hosted more than 750 tournaments across 85 countries and 130 destinations, attracting over 60,000 amateur golfers. This year, the tournament featured over 122 events in 83 countries, with more than 10,000 golfers competing globally. The Grand Final brought together 120 amateur golfers from around the world, converging at Antalya, a renowned hub for golf tourism.
Champions Crowned in Multiple Categories
The gross champion of the 2025 Grand Final was Adeel Shafqat from Pakistan, who completed the tournament with a score of 151, seven strokes over the par value of the course. In the Gold TAWGC Category, the title went to Jose Garcia San Juan of the United Arab Emirates, who accumulated 73 stableford points over two rounds. Close competitors included Seifeddine Zarzour from Algeria in second place and Abdul Rehman Qureshi representing Pakistan in third. The Silver Category saw Agustin Valdes Kato from Mexico emerge victorious with 78 stableford points, followed by Michael Sharaiha of Jordan in second place and Wang Fan from China in third.
Turkish Airlines Highlights Global Impact of the Event
Commenting on the Grand Final, Ahmet Harun Baştürk, Senior Vice President of Sales (Region I) at Turkish Airlines, stated, “The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has evolved into more than just a sports event. It has become a valuable platform that strengthens the strong relationships we have built with our guests around the world. Bringing together thousands of amateur golfers under one roof this year has reaffirmed its global prestige. Through our support for sports, we contribute to connecting cultures and reinforcing our international presence. I sincerely congratulate all participants and everyone involved in this exceptional event.”
A Celebration of Golf and International Camaraderie
The Grand Final in Antalya not only showcased competitive spirit but also promoted international camaraderie among participants from diverse countries. The tournament, renowned for combining sporting excellence with cultural exchange, has become a significant annual highlight for amateur golfers worldwide.
By concluding this year’s tournament successfully, Turkish Airlines has once again underscored its commitment to supporting global sports initiatives and reinforcing its brand as a bridge between cultures, further solidifying the TAWGC’s reputation as a prestigious and inclusive international golfing event.
