Australia's Carruthers Dominates in Abu Dhabi Challenge
UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - September 30, 2026
ABU DHABI: Australia's Coby Carruthers (shot a bogey-free eight-under-par 62) took the lead at the Abu Dhabi Challenge after the first round, held at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club.
Key Points:
- Score: 8-under-par 62
- Position: 1st place
- Share: Ties with Matthis Besard (Belgium), Michael Hirmer (Germany), and Victor Sidal Svendsen (Denmark) on 6 under.
- Tournament: Part of the international HotelPlanner Tour Calendar.
- Prize Fund: US$350,000 (approximately AED1.285 million).
Background:
- Fourth edition of the tournament.
- Past winners: Ricardo Gouveia (Portugal, 2023), Garrick Porteous (England, 2024), Renato Paratore (Italy, 2025).
- Final qualifying event for the Road to Mallorca tournaments in China.
- Top 68 players in the rankings after the Abu Dhabi Challenge qualify.
Other Notable Information:
The tournament runs until Saturday and features golfers from 24 countries, including players from Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia.