Abu Dhabi Challenge

Abu Dhabi Challenge

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
Renato Paratore
Location map
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
2025	Renato Paratore	263	−17	1 stroke	Sebastián García Rodríguez David Law	Al Ain GC
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

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