Rory McIlroy today launched Turkish Airlines’ #CheckInToGolf campaign, encouraging golf fans across the world to share their golf experiences for a chance to win some fantastic golf travel prizes, including an opportunity to meet McIlroy at the Turkish Airlines Open 2015.

Golf fans can #CheckInToGolf using the hashtag on Twitter and Instagram by posting an image of their favourite golf destination and experience; whether they are currently playing or dreaming of playing whilst off the course. People can also check in at www.turkishairlinesopen.com where they can see where others have been checking in all over the planet.

As the campaign builds towards the Turkish Airlines Open 2015, which takes place Thursday 29 October to Sunday 01 November, golf fans will have the chance to win weekly golf travel prizes. They can also win the opportunity to meet McIlroy at this year’s Turkish Airlines Open 2015 or the grand prize of a VIP trip to the Turkish Airlines Open 2016.

McIlroy said, “I’ve been on the road for quite some time with the Tour and have seen some of the most incredible golf destinations. So it feels great to be launching the #CheckInToGolf campaign today, allowing everyone to celebrate and share their favourite golfing experiences, vistas and hidden gems from around the globe. I can’t wait to see where in the world has the most ‘Check-Ins’ but I’m hopeful that my home country is very well represented – so come on, Check-In for me! Turkey is also a really inspirational destination to visit and play golf and I’m massively looking forward to playing in the Turkish Airlines Open later this month.”

Ali Genc, Vice President Media Relations, from Turkish Airlines said, “As the airline that flies to the most countries than any other, we’re excited to be launching a campaign that celebrates the amazing golf destinations around the world. In the build-up to the Turkish Airlines Open 2015, the #CheckInToGolf campaign, will show how the world’s golfing community can be brought together by Turkish Airlines and win some amazing prizes in the process!”

Look out for other top players who will also be competing at the Turkish Airlines Open 2015, including Ian Poulter, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell, as they also #CheckInToGolf in the lead up to the tournament.

For further updates on the campaign and the prizes, follow @T_A_Golf