GOLF

Istanbul offers lovely opportunities for golf enthusiasts:

The Klassis Golf and Country Club, 65 km from Istanbul in Silivri, is one of the area's largest golf clubs, with an 18-hole course and a 9-hole course.

The Kemer Golf and Country Club, 18 km from Istanbul in the Belgrad Forest near the town of Kemerburgaz, offers a formidable test of golf skill on its 9-hole course.

The Istanbul Golf Club in the Ayazaga district of Istanbul also has a 9-hole course.