Abu Dhabi Challenge
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, 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 | |
| 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.[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]