The tournament, which aims to keep alive the valuable legacy left by Erdoğan Demirören in the business world and sports, brought golf enthusiasts together at Kemer Country Club. The organization, attended by important names from the business, sports and social worlds, witnessed exciting competitions for three days. In the tournament, 40 junior, 10 junior and 166 adult male and female golfers took to the field in different categories. In the organization that brought together athletes of all ages, the values of friendship, respect and sportsmanship came to the fore, as well as competition.
CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD FROM MINISTER BAK AND YILDIRIM DEMİRÖREN
After 3 days of struggles, an award ceremony was held in memory of the late Erdoğan Demirören. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak also attended the ceremony, where Demirören Family, golfers participating in the tournament and guests were present. At the ceremony where Erdoğan Demirören was remembered with love, respect and mercy, awards were presented to the athletes who ranked in different categories. The champion of the tournament, Mehmet Kazan, received the championship award from the Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Demirören Holding and President of the Turkish Golf Federation Yıldırım Demirören. The athletes participating in the tournament were presented with keystones specially prepared in memory of Erdoğan Demirören by entrepreneur women from Mardin, symbolizing the permanent legacy he left.
MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS OSMAN AŞKIN BAK: ERDOĞAN DEMİRÖREN IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT NAMES IN TURKISH SPORTS
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, who started his speech by commemorating Erdoğan Demirören, said, "First of all, Mr. Erdoğan Demirören is truly one of the important names in Turkish sports. Especially in our childhood, we heard from many amateur club managers and administrators that Erdoğan Bey helped them; he provided many aid to the clubs, from equipment to cash aid. He would send equipment to the children. These are the statements we heard firsthand. Especially Galata." The club, the clubs in Kasımpaşa, the clubs in Sirkeci... He was truly a sportsman, and as far as we know and have watched, he was a person who gave great support to sports. May God rest his soul. When his son, Mr. Yıldırım Demirören, invited us, we said we would come too, because he really has great support and contributions to people in Turkish sports. Of course, I also seriously support the golf community. "There was a golf course opening last week, we went there. It is a very special sport that relaxes people, I also love it. It is important for the Demirören family to continue this tradition. Besides his businessmanship, Mr. Erdoğan has left a deep mark on sports as we remember it from our childhood."
'WE SHOULD NOT FORGET THE SUPPORT GIVEN BY ERDOĞAN TO SPORTS'
Stating that Erdoğan Demirören's support for sports should not be forgotten, Minister Bak said, “The tournament has been going on for two days. I was also in Antalya, there was a bicycle race in the morning. We started the Grand Fondo and then cycled 7km. Then, on the occasion of COP31, we opened a youth house; Youth House, where young people and volunteers who come there will participate... Then I came here to follow the golf tournament. May God have mercy on him again. We should not forget his support for business, his environment and sports. May he rest in peace. May God have mercy on them, their children continue this. Nice people came too, it was a nice environment. We wish success to those playing in the tournament. "There is really enthusiasm here, we thank them too," he said.
KALYON HOLDING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CEMAL KALYONCU: OUR LATE BROTHER WAS AN EXAMPLE PERSON
Stating that they commemorated Erdoğan Demirören once again with the tournament organized, Kalyon Holding Chairman of the Board Cemal Kalyoncu said, “Erdoğan Demirören was our elder. Our late brother was a very hardworking, exemplary person, a businessman. We also have a kinship bond with them. We truly remember him with mercy, he was a very valuable person. "May God have mercy on him, we commemorate him again today in the friendship tournament," he said.
NİHAT ÖZDEMİR: I HEARTLY CONGRATULATE ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY ON THE CONTINUATION OF SUCH A NICE TOURNAMENT.
Stating that it was a nice tournament, Limak Holding Honorary President Nihat Özdemir said, "First of all, I remember Mr. Erdoğan with mercy. May he rest in peace. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and relatives. He was an elder that we really loved. If we play golf on this field today, we play with his great support. Every time I hit the ball, every time we play, I always see his pictures and remember him with mercy. How happy is he to bring so many lovers together." "We played this beautiful tournament despite these weather conditions and a lot of people participated. We have been playing for 3 days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I congratulate all the members of the family for continuing such a beautiful tournament."
'I AM VERY HAPPY TO DEFEAT TODAY'
Nihat Özdemir concluded his words as follows:
"I could not play very well today; I lost to Mr. Yıldırım Demirören today. I am also happy that I lost today. Because today is a very special day for him. If he had lost to me, he would have been much more sad, so now he is happy because he beat me. This way, I also taste an additional happiness."
Stating that they competed in a tournament that has become traditional, Serra Tokar said, "You know, a traditional tournament. This year it was in a bit cold weather, but it was an enjoyable game. I played with my grandson Erdoğan Demirören. He played very well. It was a nice field, we enjoyed it despite the weather conditions."
KORHAN KURDOĞLU: IT WAS A MEANINGFUL TOURNAMENT
Stating that it was a meaningful tournament, Korhan Kurdoğlu said, "It was a very meaningful and significant tournament. It went really well, it was enjoyable. Yıldırım President and I were in the same team. We played against Nihat Bey. They played well, but we played even better and won, we are happy."
Upon Nihat Özdemir's words, "I lost today, but I am very happy to lose," Korhan Kurdoğlu said, "I am even more enjoyable. Nihat President is playing very well, but we played better."
The winners of the tournament according to their categories and the names who presented their awards are as follows:
-Juniors Category: Zeynep Sarıkaya – Her award was presented by Kemer Golf Club Junior Captain Orçun Kocaman.
-Junior Category: Emin Zülfikari – His award was presented by Kemer Golf Club Junior Captain Merve Gözalan.
-Ladies Longest Drive: Zehra Çilingiroğlu and Men's Longest Drive: Erdoğan Demirören - Kıvanç Oktay presented their awards.
-Ladies Nearest to the Pin: Sirmen Özbaş and Men's Nearest to the Pin: Kıvanç Oktay – Kemer Golf Club Ladies Captain Çağla Metin presented their awards.
-Men's D Category: Latif Ünal – His award was presented by Kemer Golf Club Captain Mehmet Ziylan.
-Ladies C Category: Mesude Emel Evliyazade – Her award was presented by Demirören Holding Board Member Erdoğan Demirören.
-Men's C Category: Erdoğan Demirören – His award was presented by Kalyon Holding Chairman of the Board Cemal Kalyoncu.
-Ladies B Category: Seng A Lee – Award was presented by Yelda Demirören Kalyoncu.
-Men's B Category: Özcan Derviş – His award was presented by Limak Holding Honorary President Nihat Özdemir.
-Ladies A Category: Ayşe Canan Ediboğlu – Award was presented by Revna Demirören.
-Men's A Category: Hasan Koç – His award was presented by Demirören Holding Chairman of the Board and Turkish Golf Federation President Yıldırım Demirören.
-Ladies Gross: Ayşe Canan Ediboğlu and Men's Gross: Mehmet Kazan - Received their awards by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak presented it.
