Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge
The Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge was a golf tournament on the Challenge Tour, Europe's second tier men's professional golf tour, held in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.[1] It was first played in 2016 as the penultimate event ahead of the season-ending NBO Golf Classic Grand Final in neighboring Oman.[2] The tournament was last played in 2017. Beginning in 2018, the course will host the Ras Al Khaimah Challenge Tour Grand Final.[3]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates |
| Established | 2016 |
| Course(s) | Al Hamra Golf Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,353 yards (6,724 m) |
| Tour(s) | Challenge Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | US$350,000 |
| Month played | October |
| Final year | 2017 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 268 Jordan Smith (2016) |
| To par | −20 as above |
| Final champion | |
 Jens Dantorp | |
| Location Map | |
  Al Hamra GC Location in the United Arab Emirates | |
Winners
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jens Dantorp | 273 | −15 | Playoff |  Adrian Meronk |
| 2016 |  Jordan Smith | 268 | −20 | 1 stroke |  José-Filipe Lima |
References
- 10 things to know about Ras Al Khaimah, PGA European Tour, 2 December 2015
- Inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge, PGA European Tour, 30 November 2015
- "Ras Al Khaimah to host European Challenge Tour Grand Final". PGA European Tour. 9 April 2018.
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