Dubai resident Garrick Porteous 18 holes from back-to-back Abu Dhabi Challenge titles
Porteous is 14 under par, with last week's UAE Challenge winner Paratore in second spot.
The Italian has jumped five places to second in the Road to Mallorca Rankings.
Read Full StoryPorteous is 14 under par, with last week's UAE Challenge winner Paratore in second spot.
Dubai resident Garrick Porteous is nine under par after carding a second round 64.
The UAE’s Ahmad Skaik delivered a solid level par 70 in the Garden City.
“Arab golf is booming right now”
Players from the UAE, Egypt, Morocco and Saudi Arabia are competing in the $300,000 tournament.
The UAE’s Ahmad Skaik won the award for lowest amateur.
The American fired a nine under par third round of 63 to tie the course record.