The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2016

March 10, 2016
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Turkish Airlines has always beenthe Numero Uno as far as sports is concerned. Having conducted World Golf Cup
last year, the world’s mots luxurious airlines brings together participant from
different countries to participate in the most relaxing sport – Golf.

The
first weekend of March brought with it a cool temperature that was perfectly
apt for the tournament on a Saturday morning. The ITC Grand Bharat played the
perfect host like last year in welcoming the participating from prestigious organizations
across the country playing with full enthusiasm.

The seventh of 100 qualifiers for
the global event, which has gone from strength to strength since the inaugural
tournament in 2013, featured 100 players, all personally-invited guests of
Turkish Airlines.

Mr Ravi Burman, Director ,Urgent
Care Hospital won the individual competition with 45 points and progresses to
the Grand Final in Antalya, Turkey, this October and November.

Dr Ranjeet
Mehta, Director, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry was runner-up, Mr
Siddharth Sangwan, Market Leader – Global Technology Markets, Futurestep was
third and Mr Rajiv Thapar, Chairman,FFV Services Pvt. Ltd and  Ms Meeta Makhan, Director, IDFC Bank won the
nearest-the-pin prizes. Mr N.K. Lenka, MD, Nutrikraft India won the Best Gross
Score.

“We would like to congratulate
everyone who took part in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup qualifier in
Delhi,” said Mr. Ozer Guler, General Manager for Turkish Airlines, North and
East, India. “It was a brilliant day and well done to our winner, Ravi Burman-
we look forward to seeing you in Antalya in November.”

The first qualifiers took place
in Dar Es Salaam, Mumbai and Doha in February and the 2016 series takes place
across the globe, in destinations including Hong Kong, Great Britain, South
Korea, Japan, China, Spain, the United States, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece,
Argentina, Brazil and Turkey.
The overall winners of the Grand
Final progress to play in the 2016 Turkish Airlines Open pro-am, while all
finalists are to enjoy a seven-night stay in an all-inclusive hotel. The event is backed by Global
Sponsors Porsche and the Financial Times, with Conte of Florence Official
Clothing and Fashion Partner.

Turkish Airlines, which was recently voted Best
Airline in Europe for the fifth consecutive year, as well as World’s Best
Business Class Airline Lounge and World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining in
2015, launched the World Golf Cup in 2013.

It featured 12 qualifying events
and was won by China’s Han Liang. His prize for victory was partnering world
number one and 14-time major champion Tiger Woods in the Turkish Airlines Open
pro-am.

2015 winner Neill Bam from
Johannesburg proved successful in the 2015 series and went on to partner Rory
McIlroy, a once in a lifetime opportunity.  After that initial success, there
was a rapid
expansion to include 70 events worldwide last year.

Turkish Airlines Brief Story
Established in 1933 with a fleet
of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline
today with a fleet of 300 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 284
destinations worldwide with 235 international and 49 domestic.

According to 2015
Skytrax survey, Turkish Airlines was chosen as “Europe’s Best
Airline” for the fifth and “Best Airline in Southern Europe” for
the seventh consecutive time.

Having won in 2010 the world’s “Best Economy
Catering Service”, in 2013 the world’s “Best Business Catering
Service”, and in 2014 “Best Business Catering Service” awards,
Turkish Airlines was awarded the world’s “Best Business Class Lounge
Dining” and “Best Business Airline Lounge” prizes in 2015
Skytrax survey.

Turkish Airlines flies to more
countries and international destinations in the world than any other airline
(113 countries over five continents).
The Quality
In order to keep alive its brand equity, which
provides a serious advantage in terms of competition,
Turkish Airlines invests
in its quality of service, in-flight entertainment systems, comfortable seats,
gourmet cuisine and its qualified human resources.

Turkish Airlines is always
on the forefront of the latest technological advances and innovations in the
aviation industry and boasts one of the youngest fleets. As the airline expands
its routes and number of aircrafts, continuing training of its employees is of
the utmost importance in insuring the safety of its passengers.


Turkish Airlines regards flight
safety and service quality as two of the most indispensable necessities. The
carrier currently holds a four-star ranking and consistently strives to secure
a five-star ranking.

Understanding the responsibility
of being a leading airline within the global aviation community, Turkish Airlines
is determined to carry out its mission moving forward with its unparalleled
service concept, superior quality, trustworthiness and reliability.

In addition to Europe, Turkish
Airlines is also strategically expanding its network into Russia, Central Asia,
Far East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North and South America. As one of
the fastest growing airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines holds a strategic
position between the East and West.
Facts
& Figures
 
Number of aircraft: 300 (passenger and cargo)
Aircraft types: A340-300, A330,
A321, A320, A319, B737-400, B737-800, B777 ER
Hubs: Istanbul, Ankara
Frequent flyer program: Miles
& Smiles
Number of destinations: 284  (235 international, 49 domestic )
Network strengths: Europe,
Russia, Central Asia, Far East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North and South
America.
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