Abu Dhabi Challenge

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.[1]

Abu Dhabi Challenge
Tournament information
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Established2023
Course(s)Al Ain Golf Club
Par70
Length7,117 yards (6,508 m)
Tour(s)Challenge Tour
FormatStroke play
Prize fundUS$300,000
Month playedApril
Tournament record score
Aggregate256 Garrick Porteous (2024)
To par−24 as above
Current champion
Garrick Porteous
Location map
Al Ain GC
Location in the 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.[2]

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.[3]

Winners

YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-upVenue
2024 Garrick Porteous256−241 stroke Alexander LévyAl Ain GC
2023 Ricardo Gouveia272−163 strokes Iván Cantero
Joshua Grenville-Wood
Tom Lewis
Wilco Nienaber
Abu Dhabi GC

References

  1. "Tournament Guide: Abu Dhabi Challenge". European Tour. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  2. "UAE's Challenge Tour events in Abu Dhabi deliver significant economic impact". Khaleej Times. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  3. Wragg, Thomas (21 April 2024). "Dubai-based Porteous triumphs at Abu Dhabi Challenge". Gulf News. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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