Turkey's application to host golf championship accepted

Turkey continued with lobbying efforts to host the World Amateur Golf Championship, Agaoglu told the Anatolian Agency.

"Turkey is competing against Italy and Austria, countries that have also applied to host the world championship," he said.

The World Amateur Golf Championship takes place every two years with the participation of golf players from more than 100 countries and is being organized by the International Golf Federation (IGF).

"Turkey deserves to host many golf organizations based on its excellent grounds and sporting successes," Agaoglu said.

He also hailed Belek, a resort town in the southern province of Antalya. "Belek has a special place in Turkey. Belek is a very different site. It is one of those unique places in the world where golf could be played on a coast that is 10 kilometers long."

Turkey was the host of European Champion Golf Clubs Championship in 2005 and would host the same championship in 2008 and 2009, he added.