The 2026 Turkish Airlines Open has confirmed two of golf’s most accomplished names—Major champion Francesco Molinari and Rolex Series winner Paul Waring—for its upcoming edition, scheduled from April 30 to May 3 at the National Golf Club within Regnum Hotels in Antalya. The tournament marks the fifth and final event of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing, serving as a key conclusion to the first phase of the 2026 global schedule.
Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, has served as title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines Open since 2013. Over the years, the tournament has welcomed legendary figures including Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, and Rory McIlroy, solidifying its place on the international golf calendar.
Brandspur Sports Desk reports that Molinari, who became the first Italian player to win a Major Championship at the 147th Open Championship in 2018, brings an exceptional pedigree to Antalya. The six-time DP World Tour winner has also represented Europe in three victorious Ryder Cup teams—2010, 2012, and 2018—where he famously secured the winning point at Le Golf National in Paris.
Paul Waring, meanwhile, claimed his first Rolex Series title at the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a victory that earned him dual membership with the PGA TOUR. Joining them on the starting list are Andy Sullivan, currently sitting fourth on the Race to Dubai Rankings, and Alex Fitzpatrick, both poised to add further competitive firepower to the field.
Beyond the professional tournament, Turkish Airlines maintains a deep commitment to golf at all levels. Since 2013, the carrier has hosted the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, recognised as the world’s largest amateur golf tournament. The most recent edition of that event took place across 122 destinations in 83 countries, underscoring the airline’s global reach and passion for the sport.
