Dubai-based Garrick Porteous (England) secured the win at the 2024 UAE Challenge on the Challenge Tour, held at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in April, under the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) sanction.
The Challenge Tour has announced an ambitious 2025 Road to Mallorca schedule, featuring a record-breaking €9 million prize fund, the largest in its history, spread across 29 tournaments in 18 countries and three continents. The UAE will host two major tournaments in April 2025 as part of this global golfing journey, reflecting its growing influence in the sport. The UAE Challenge will take place from April 10-13, 2025, at Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, Ajman, followed by the Abu Dhabi Challenge from April 17-20, 2025, at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. This milestone highlights the UAE’s world-class facilities and commitment to supporting international golfing talent.
Jamie Hodges, the Challenge Tour Director, expressed pride in the 2025 schedule, stating, “The Challenge Tour continues to grow, and our 2025 schedule celebrates its global nature and the diversity of our membership.” He thanked promoters, national federations, sponsors, and partner tours for their support, as well as Rolex, The R&A, and DP World for their contributions to increasing prize funds and opportunities for players. Hodges also highlighted the success of Challenge Tour graduates on the 2024 Race to Dubai and looked forward to nurturing future stars in 2025.
The 2025 schedule kicks off in South Africa with the SDC Open, followed by events in India, the UAE, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, Scotland, and China. The season culminates with the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final in Mallorca, where the top 45 players will compete for 20 DP World Tour cards. Graduates will also benefit from the DP World Tour’s Earnings Assurance Programme and the John Jacobs Bursary.
For more information, visit www.europoeantour.com.
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