Golf tournament held in memory of Erdoğan Demirören

The golf tournament, aimed at keeping alive the legacy of Erdoğan Demirören in business and sports, was held at Kemer Country Club. 216 golfers took to the course during the three-day event. It was stated that friendship, respect and sportsmanship came to the fore alongside competition.

Following the tournament, an award ceremony was held in memory of the late Erdoğan Demirören. Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak, the Demirören family and invited guests attended the ceremony. The tournament champion, Mehmet Kazan, received his championship award from Bak and Yıldırım Demirören, Chairman of the Board of Demirören Holding and President of the Turkish Golf Federation.

Participants were presented with keystones prepared by women entrepreneurs from Mardin, symbolizing the lasting legacy Demirören left behind.

Minister Bak said Erdoğan Demirören had given great support to sports. Noting that golf is gaining popularity, Bak stated that it was important for the Demirören family to continue this tradition. Cemal Kalyoncu, Chairman of the Board of Kalyon Holding, and Nihat Özdemir, Honorary Chairman of Limak Holding, also remembered Demirören with respect at the tournament.

Source: Hurriyet Spor

Correction (09.11.2026): 40 mini, 10 junior and 166 adult golfers competed in the tournament. Removed.