Carya Golf Club from the air, fairway lined with tall umbrella pines at sunrise
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Odd JobInvitational 2027

22 to 27 May 2027 · Belek, Antalya Riviera, Turkey

Five nights all-inclusive at Regnum Carya. Four rounds. One wooden spoon.

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4Rounds
5Nights
3Competition rounds
16Players
The week

Working programme

Arrive Saturday, golf Sunday to Wednesday, home Thursday. One opening round, then three that count towards the Stableford table.

Sat22 May
Arrival

Arrive and check in

Fly into Antalya. Transfers take the group straight to Regnum Carya. The all-inclusive starts the moment you check in.

  • DayFlights into Antalya (AYT)
  • TransferAirport to hotel, included
  • EveningWelcome drinks at the resort
Sun23 May
Round 1 · Opening round

Carya Golf Club

Turkey's number one, on the hotel's doorstep. Format for the opening round is still to be confirmed.

  • CourseCarya GC
  • FormatTBC
  • CountsNot part of the Stableford table
Mon24 May
Round 2 · Competition 1 of 3

Montgomerie Maxx Royal

The competition starts. Pairings set by committee so everyone plays with everyone.

  • CourseMontgomerie Maxx Royal
  • FormatIndividual Stableford
  • PairingsBy committee
Tue25 May
Round 3 · Competition 2 of 3

National Golf Club

Classic parkland through the pines. Points carry over from Monday.

  • CourseNational GC
  • FormatIndividual Stableford
  • PairingsBy committee
Wed26 May
Round 4 · Final round

PGA Sultan

Final-day groups go out by leaderboard. The lowest combined score across three rounds takes the spoon.

  • CoursePGA Sultan
  • PairingsBy leaderboard
  • EveningPrize giving and the spoon
Thu27 May
Departure

Home, or stay on

Base trip checks out Thursday. Those taking the extras can play Carya under floodlights in the evening and stay through to Saturday.

  • TransferHotel to airport, included
  • OptionalNight golf at Carya
Fri–Sat28–29 May
Optional extension

Two more nights at Regnum Carya

Same all-inclusive terms. The extra Carya round can be played Friday morning instead of Thursday night.

  • Cost+£500pp (nights), +£150pp (round)
  • RoomsShared, so an even number is needed

Round order and tee times are to be confirmed by Golf Escapes. Days above are the working plan.

Courses

One opener, three that count

Four of the top-ranked courses in Turkey, all within a short transfer of the hotel.

Tap a card to turn it over

Competition

Rules and format

Individual Stableford, net of handicap, over the three competition rounds. Nobody wants to win this one at the bottom end.

Format
Individual Stableford, net of handicap
Opening round
Carya, Sunday. Format to be confirmed. Does not count towards the table.
Counting rounds
Maxx Royal, National and PGA Sultan. Points are cumulative across all three.
Handicaps
Course handicaps apply at each venue
Putting
All putts must be holed. No gimmies.
Pairings
Competition rounds 1 and 2 set by committee so everyone plays with everyone. Final round set by the leaderboard.
The result
Lowest combined score is the 2027 Odd Job Loser and takes the spoon home.
Stableford pointsper hole, net score
Net double bogey or worse0
Net bogey1
Net par2
Net birdie3
Net eagle4
Net albatross5
The Odd Job group in matching ties holding the wooden spoon trophy
The trophy nobody wants. Lowest three-round total keeps it for the year.
Regnum Carya Hotel from the air with its private beach and pier Guest room at Regnum Carya Lit pool with sculpted canopies at night
Accommodation

Regnum Carya Hotel

Five-star, all-inclusive, on a private beach inside the Regnum Carya estate. The group vote went 6 to 1 in its favour.

Board
All-inclusive, with full premium drinks package. Nothing extra to pay on site.
Rooms
464 rooms and suites on the beachfront
Dining
À la carte, Turkish, international and buffet restaurants, plus bars and beach club
On site
Thalasso spa, pools, private beach, tennis, watersports, gym, evening entertainment
Nights
Five, Saturday 22 to Thursday 27 May. Seven with the extension.

Staying here gives direct, preferred tee times at Carya Golf Club.

Before you book

How this one works

Booking

Booked through Golf Escapes

Hotel, golf and transfers are one package. Golf Escapes will set the payment schedule.

Deposit

£75pp already paid

The treasurer has paid the deposit for the group and will be in touch to collect your share.

Flights

Book your own

Flights are not in the package. Everyone books into Antalya (AYT) independently.

Buggies

Not included

Budget £25 to £35 per round, paid at the clubs.

Extras

Pick one, both or neither

The extra nights and the extra Carya round are independent of each other. A final vote is coming.

Merchandise

To be confirmed

Tour kit will be budgeted separately and confirmed closer to the date.

Getting there

Fly into Antalya

Airport
AYT

Antalya Airport. Belek is a short drive east along the coast.

Transfers
Included

Airport to hotel both ways, and hotel to each golf course.

Timing
Book early

The dates fall in the UK May half-term, so fares will climb. Arrive Saturday 22 May, leave Thursday 27 May (or Saturday 29 May with the extension).

What it costs

The numbers

ItemPer personGroup of 16
Base trip5 nights all-inclusive, 4 rounds, all transfers£1,949£31,184
Extend to 7 nightsThursday 27 to Saturday 29 May+£500+£8,000
Extra round at CaryaThursday night golf or Friday morning+£150Variable
Buggies£25 to £35 per round, 4 rounds£100–140£1,600–2,240
FlightsInto Antalya, book independentlyTBCTBC
MerchandiseBudgeted separatelyTBCTBC
Deposit already paid£75£1,200

Your trip

Per person£1,949

Excludes flights and merchandise. Buggies at £30 per round.

What happens next

Four steps to Belek

  1. 1 · Done

    Deposit

    £75pp paid by the treasurer. He will chase everyone for their share over the coming week.

  2. 3

    Book flights

    Into Antalya (AYT). Half-term dates, so book early.

  3. 4

    Pay the balance

    Due closer to departure. Golf Escapes will confirm the schedule.

Questions

Before you ask

What does all-inclusive actually cover?

All food and drink at the hotel for the whole stay, including a full premium drinks package across the bars and beach club. There is nothing extra to pay on site at the resort.

Is the opening round part of the competition?

No. Sunday at Carya is the opening round and its format is still to be confirmed. The Stableford table runs across the three rounds that follow.

Who decides the groups?

The committee sets the pairings for the first two competition rounds so everyone plays with everyone. Final-round groups go out by leaderboard.

Can I stay the extra nights without playing the extra round?

Yes. The two extras are independent. Stay on without playing, play without staying on, do both, or do neither.

Why does the extension need an even number?

Rooms are shared, so the extra nights only work if the people staying on can pair up.

Are buggies included?

No. Budget £25 to £35 per round, so roughly £100 to £140 across the four rounds.

Who do I speak to with questions?

The Chairman.