Turkish airlines world cup

PRESS RELEASE 2026

Zagreb, 21 May, 2026

The 11th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, world’s most prominent corporate golf tournament, returns to Zagreb on the 14^th May 2026

Zagreb’s champion will represent the city in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Finals

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, arrived in Zagreb at Riverside Golf Club with the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup on 14^th May.  Local high-profile figures and members of the business community attended the event.

Since its inception in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup now brings together over 10,000 players who compete against one another in more than 130 tournaments in 84 countries worldwide.

The event at Riverside Golf Club was the 14^th of 139 tournaments in this year’s Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup – with the local champions competing in the Grand Finals in Türkiye later this year. From a global total of 139, those that win will go through to the Grand Finals and have the chance to play at the Gloria Golf Club and stay at the Gloria Serenity Resort on the Turkish Golf Coast.

Representing Zagreb, Damir Novak secured their champion position with 43 points, and Saśa Sabo was runner-up, while Nikola Vidić came third.  

The Closest to the Pin competition was won by Bruno Badurina for the men and Durda Katić for the women. The Gross award was won by Ivan Vućemil with a score of 38 points.

Turkish Airlines General Manager in Zagreb, Ömer Ünsal OKÇU said: “We thank all of our guests who made the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup here in Zagreb a huge success. Once again, it was a thrilling tournament in the TAWGC series, congratulations to our winner, Damir Novak. We wish him the best of luck in Türkiye.”

All Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup finalists will fly to Türkiye with the comfort and luxury of the Turkish Airlines’ Business Class.

The significant contributions of the Turkish Airlines’ premium events over the last decade, such as the Turkish Airlines Open and TAWGC, have made Antalya an exclusive international destination with its outstanding facilities for golfers from all around the globe.

The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2026 is supported by Gloria Hotels & Resorts.

Turkish Airlines, Inc.

Directorate of Communications

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