Abu Dhabi Challenge

Golf tournament
Al Ain GC is located in United Arab Emirates
Al Ain GC
Al Ain GC
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.[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

Year Winner Score To par Margin of
victory		 Runner(s)-up Venue
2024 England Garrick Porteous 256 −24 1 stroke France Alexander Lévy Al Ain GC
2023 Portugal Ricardo Gouveia 272 −16 3 strokes Spain Iván Cantero
England Joshua Grenville-Wood
England Tom Lewis
South Africa 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.

External links

  • Coverage on the Challenge Tour's official site
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Challenge Tour events
(C) - co-sanctioned by the China Tour; (I) - co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India; (S) - co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour.