Coming back to the UAE capital for the first time in five years with two events, expect a stellar showcase of golfing talent
Tee off for two events showcasing the best of golf in Abu Dhabi towards the end of this month!
Abu Dhabi is all set to host The Challenge Tour in the UAE for the first time in five years with two events showcasing golf’s next generation of talent, including local players.
The first event is the Abu Dhabi Challenge at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, scheduled for 27-30 April 2023, followed by the UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club on 4-7 May 2023.
What’s more, both of these events will be free!
Thirty spots in each tournament will be allocated to the Emirates Golf Federation to help create playing opportunities and provide a pathway for Emirati golfers. The EGF can also trade these places with other federations across the world to give their players an opportunity to play in Challenge Tour events overseas.
Excitement is starting to build ahead of the Challenge Tour’s return to the UAE for the first time in five years, with Emirati number one Ahmed Skaik raring to go after a year-long injury lay-off.
Skaik, who will be playing both tournaments, is aiming to replicate the form that saw him play his way into the history books just four months before injuring a disc in his lower back, which kept him out of competitive action for a year.
The Emirati star will go up against the likes of Road to Mallorca leader Ugo Coussaud, who catapulted to the top of the rankings with victory at last month’s The Challenge presented by KGA, and Matteo Manassero, who remains the youngest winner in DP World Tour history with victory in the 2010 Castello Masters at 17 years and 188 days.
Date
27-30 April
4-7 May
Location
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
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