Abu Dhabi Challenge Explained

Abu Dhabi Challenge
Location:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Establishment:2023
Course:Al Ain Golf Club
Par:70
Yardage:7117yd
Tour:Challenge Tour
Format:Stroke play
Month Played:April
Aggregate:256 Garrick Porteous (2024)
To-Par:−24 as above
Current Champion: Garrick Porteous
Map:UAE
Map Label:Al Ain GC
Map Relief:yes
Map Size:200
Coordinates:24.185°N 55.576°W

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]

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
256 −24 1 stroke Al Ain GC
272 −16 3 strokes Abu Dhabi GC

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Notes and References

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