Winners Decided at Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Istanbul Leg

The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup brings together amateur golfers through 99 qualifying tournaments held in 66 countries in 2026. The tournament series, which began in March, will conclude with the Grand Final in Antalya after the qualifying matches end in late October.

In the Istanbul leg, Erdoğan Demirören won the men's category and Canan Ediboğlu won the women's category. Both players earned the right to compete in the Grand Final in Antalya.

The organization began in 2013 in 12 countries. To date, more than 750 tournaments have been held at 130 destinations in 87 countries, and more than 60,000 amateur golfers have taken part.

Ahmet Olmuştur, Turkish Airlines General Manager and Executive Committee Member, said they see sports sponsorships as an important opportunity to increase the brand's international recognition and to promote the country to the world. Olmuştur said the tournament brings together golf enthusiasts from different countries and highlights Turkey's natural beauty and tourism opportunities.

Olmuştur also stated that the Istanbul leg is a valuable meeting point for these goals, and thanked all the competitors who took part in the tournament and everyone whose efforts made the event possible.