Saudi Open
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Established | 2015 |
| Course(s) | Dirab Golf and Country Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,280 yards (6,660 m) |
| Organized by | Saudi Golf Federation |
| Tour(s) | Asian Tour Asian Development Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | US$1,000,000 |
| Month played | December |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 260 John Catlin (2024) |
| To par | −24 as above |
| Current champion | |
| Sweden Björn Hellgren | |
| Location map | |
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The Saudi Open is a professional golf tournament that is held at Dirab Golf and Country Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2015, it has been an event on the Asian Tour since 2023.
History
[edit | edit source]The tournament was introduced in December 2015.[1] Othman Al Mulla won the inaugural event, winning again in 2017. Saleh Al-Kaabi won in 2016.[2] Todd Clements won in 2018, beating Jamie Elson by two shots.[3] Jamie Elson won the 2019 event (the fifth edition), beating Ayoub Id-Omar and Ahmed Marjan by two shots.[4][5] In 2021, Saudi amateur Faisal Salhab won the sixth edition of the Saudi Open.[6][7]
The inaugural Asian Tour tournament was played in December 2023. 19-year-old Denwit Boriboonsub shot a 7-under-par final round 64 to finish three strokes ahead of Henrik Stenson to win his third tournament in three consecutive weeks.[8][9]
In 2024, the tournament was moved from December to April. John Catlin was victorious, winning wire-to-wire.[10]
Winners
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See also
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[edit | edit source]- ^ ADT – Asian Development Tour; ASA – Asian Tour.
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External links
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