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
England Garrick Porteous
Location map
Al Ain GC is located in United Arab Emirates
Al Ain GC
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

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Year Winner Score To par Margin of
victory
Runner(s)-up Venue
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

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  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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