Diplomatic Desk:
The ‘Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2026’—one of the world’s most prestigious corporate golf tournaments—was held in Dhaka. Colonel Md. Humayun Rashed emerged as the champion at the event, which took place on Saturday (October 17, 2026) at the Kurmitola Golf Club in the capital. He secured the title by scoring 44 points. With this victory, he has earned the opportunity to represent Dhaka at the tournament’s Grand Final, to be held in Turkey.
Organized by Turkish Airlines, the event saw participation from prominent figures and members of the business community in Bangladesh. This tournament was part of a global series of corporate golf events hosted by the airline in various countries.
In the competition, Air Vice Marshal Md. Nazrul Islam finished as the runner-up, while S. M. Abdullah Farabi secured third place. In the ‘Closest to the Pin’ category, Brigadier General Yasir Jahan won among the men, and Nila Aziz won among the women. Additionally, Colonel Md. Humayun Rashed claimed an award in the ‘Gross’ category with a score of 75.
Since its inception in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup (TAWGC) has established a significant presence in the international corporate golf arena. Currently, the tournament involves over 10,000 golfers across more than 130 events held in 84 countries.
This year, a total of 139 tournaments are planned globally. The event in Dhaka marked the 92nd tournament in this series. Winners from various cities will advance to the Grand Final in Turkey, where they will have the opportunity to play at the Gloria Golf Club and stay at the Gloria Serenity Resort, located along Turkey’s golf coast. Islam Gure, General Manager of Turkish Airlines in Dhaka, stated, “We thank all the guests who contributed to the success of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Dhaka. It has been another thrilling tournament in the TAWGC series. I congratulate the winner, Colonel Md. Humayun Rashed, and wish him success in Turkey.”
According to the organizers, all participants who qualify for the Grand Final will have the opportunity to travel in Turkish Airlines’ Business Class.
Over the past decade, international events such as the Turkish Airlines Open and the World Golf Cup have played a pivotal role in establishing Antalya, Turkey, as an attractive destination for golfers worldwide. The region has gained significant recognition among golf enthusiasts globally, thanks to its modern golfing infrastructure and world-class hospitality.
Gloria Hotels & Resorts serves as a partner for the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2026.
