Victory Tournament Brings Athletes from Two Countries Together in Istanbul
Sixty-two athletes competed in the fourth organization jointly organized by the golf federations of Turkey and Azerbaijan.
The Victory Tournament 2026, implemented in cooperation with the Turkish Golf Federation and the Azerbaijan Golf Federation, was held with high participation at the Kemer Golf Club in Istanbul between October 9 and 11, 2026.
Tournament Details
The Victory Tournament 2026, carried out in cooperation with the Turkish Golf Federation and the Azerbaijan Golf Federation, was played at the Kemer Golf Club in Istanbul from October 9 to 11, 2026.
Participant Profile
A total of 62 golfers, including 45 from Turkey and 17 from Azerbaijan, took to the course and displayed a fierce competition during the organization.
Gross and Category A
In the Gross category, Hasan Akçakayalıoğlu claimed the championship, while Mustafa Özgür Özdemir placed second and Şehmus Işık took third place. In Category A, Eren Sarıateş secured first place, Erhan Kamışlı second place, and Mustafa Özgür Özdemir third place.
Category B and C Results
In Category B, Raşit Müftüoğlu came in first, Altuğ Bayram second, and Kıvanç Oktay third. In Category C, Nihat Özdemir claimed the top spot, while Celalettin Aslan finished second and Erdoğan Demirören third.
Women's Category Rankings
In the women's category, Nursel Çökelek finished first, Meliha Serra Tokar second, and Gülnera Asedova from Azerbaijan took third place. In the Women's Gross category, Nursel Çökelek placed first, Meliha Serra Tokar second, and Gülay Dora third.
Recipients of Special Awards
The Men's Longest Drive award went to Zafer Türkoğlu, while Nursel Çökelek won the Women's Longest Drive award. The Nearest to the Pin Men's award was given to Turgay Akbal, while Nursel Çökelek won this award in the women's category as well.
Statements from the Secretary General
Turkish Golf Federation Secretary General İhsan Gencay Asan stated that the tournament was being held for the fourth time this year, emphasizing his pleasure in bringing together athletes from two brotherly countries.