Two Scottish courses qualifying venues for UK 

pairs championship

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Club golfers are set to battle it out to win a week of golfing luxury 

at Antalya, Turkey as the top prize in a new pairs' competition.

A seven-night, all inclusive stay for four people including flights is up for grabs in the Gloria Hotels and Resorts UK Pairs Golf Championship 2016 with eight qualifying events being held across the country.

Gloria Hotels and  Resorts in Belek boasts two 18-hole championship courses, a nine-hole academy course and top-class practice facilities as part of its lavish five-star complex on the south coast of Turkey, just 45 minutes from the airport in Antalya.

It offers quality accommodation across three resorts, an extensive choice of fine à la carte restaurants, fantastic spa and leisure activities in beautiful surroundings, while the beach and a host of swimming pools are available within the grounds.

Held in association with Elegant Golf Resorts - specialists in luxury golf holidays - and Monarch, the competition will see teams of two attempting to qualify from eight different host clubs - including: 

Golf at Goodwood

The Mere Golf Resort and  Spa

Stoke Park Country Club

Cranleigh Golf and Country Club

Helensburgh Golf Club

The Carrick at Cameron House

Mottram Hall.

The winners will be flying from London Gatwick to Antalya airport in Turkey with scheduled leisure airline Monarch. Antalya is one of more than 40 destinations that Monarch flies to from its five UK bases including London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds Bradford and London Luton, with the airline's scheduled network focusing on beach, city and ski breaks.

Those who make it through successfully will then earn the right to play in the Grand Final at Stoke Park - at no extra charge for the finalists - where a dinner and prize presentation will be held.

The race for a holiday at Gloria will start on May 2 at Golf at Goodwood and the final qualifier will take place at The Mere in August. The Grand Final will take place on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Elegant Golf Resorts are offering a seven night, all-inclusive stay with three rounds of golf across Gloria Old and Gloria New courses at the following hotels: Gloria Verde Resort from £719pp, Gloria Golf Resort from £719pp and Gloria Serenity Resort from £839pp, subject to availability.

Price includes all food and beverages, meet and greet, private airport transfers and is based on two adults sharing a double room and groups of four golfers. The offer is valid from April 26 - May 31 2016.

About Gloria Hotels & Resorts

Located just 30km away from Antalya International Airport, Gloria Hotels & Resorts (opened in 1997) is a five-star venue. It is the largest golf complex in Turkey with 45 holes (two 18-hole championship courses and a nine hole academy course), designed by the French golf course architect Michel Gayon. It has hosted the European Seniors Tour Classic and World Amateur Team Championship. www.gloria.com.tr/en/golf