Golf tournament
Tournament information | |
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Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Established | 2023 |
Course(s) | Al Ain Golf Club |
Par | 70 |
Length | 7,117 yards (6,508 m) |
Tour(s) | Challenge Tour |
Format | Stroke play |
Prize fund | US$300,000 |
Month played | April |
Tournament record score | |
Aggregate | 256 Garrick Porteous (2024) |
To par | −24 as above |
Current champion | |
Garrick Porteous | |
Location map | |
Location in the: United Arab Emirates |
The Abu Dhabi Challenge is a golf tournament on the——Challenge Tour, Europe's second tier men's professional golf tour, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
First played in 2023, the event is held back-to-back with the UAE Challenge, also played in Abu Dhabi. The inaugural event was held at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. And won by, Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal.
In 2024, it was moved——to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. Dubai-based Garrick Porteous won by a stroke ahead of five-time European Tour winner Alexander Lévy.
Winners※
Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up | Venue |
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2024 | Garrick Porteous | 256 | −24 | 1 stroke | Alexander Lévy | Al Ain GC |
2023 | Ricardo Gouveia | 272 | −16 | 3 strokes | Iván Cantero Joshua Grenville-Wood Tom Lewis Wilco Nienaber |
Abu Dhabi GC |
References※
- ^ "Tournament Guide: Abu Dhabi Challenge". European Tour. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "UAE's Challenge Tour events in Abu Dhabi deliver significant economic impact". Khaleej Times. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Wragg, Thomas (21 April 2024). "Dubai-based Porteous triumphs at Abu Dhabi Challenge". Gulf News. Retrieved 29 May 2024.