Ras Al Khaimah Championship
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates |
| Established | 2022 |
| Course(s) | Al Hamra Golf Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,400 yards (6,800 m) |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | US$2,500,000 |
| Month played | January |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 261 Thorbjørn Olesen (2024) |
| To par | −27 as above |
| Current champion | |
 Thorbjørn Olesen | |
| Location map | |
  Al Hamra GC Location in the United Arab Emirates | |
The Ras Al Khaimah Championship is a professional golf tournament held at Al Hamra Golf Club, in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In 2021, the presenting sponsor was Phoenix Capital.
The event is played at the same venue which hosted the Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge in 2016 and 2017 on the Challenge Tour, as well as the Ras Al Khaimah Challenge Tour Grand Final in 2018.[1][2]
Nicolai Højgaard won the inaugural event, beating Jordan Smith by four shots.[3]
Winners
[edit]| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Thorbjørn Olesen | 261 | −27 | 6 strokes | Rasmus Højgaard |
| 2023 |  Daniel Gavins | 271 | −17 | 1 stroke |  Alexander Björk Zander Lombard |
| 2022 | Nicolai Højgaard | 264 | −24 | 4 strokes | Jordan Smith |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ras Al Khaimah Championship presented by Phoenix Capital to debut in 2022". European Tour. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Ras Al Khaimah Championship to debut in 2022". Global Golf Jobs. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "Højgaard battles to stunning victory in Ras Al Khaimah". European Tour. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.