IGK the oldest sports club in Turkey, was instrumental in cultivating many golfers. These golfers, in return, contributed to spreading the sport to the rest of the country by forming new clubs in other locations.
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Golf was not regarded as a sport for many years in Turkey. Only in 1969 it was acknowledged as a sport under the umbrella of the Tennis Federation, and a fiddling one at that time.
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During this time, IGK acted as Turkey's window to the outside world. For years, as a club and through its members, IGK represented Turkish Golf outside Turkey's borders and was the only port of call for foreign golf enthusiasts.
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Turkish Golf got a voice in 1996 when Turkish Golf Federation was formed under the leadership of the club president Mustafa V. Koc and our member Raif Bilir as the founding president.
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Today, through its tournaments and sponsorships, Turkey is well known in the world of golf. Especially the Antalya region with its multitude of world-class golf courses and resorts, has become a golf destination that golf enthusiasts love to visit and play.
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As the oldest sports club in Turkey, at IGK, we are proud of our history of over 120 years as well as our contributions to the sport. We expect to continue our contributions for many years to come.
