Spanish-Italian duo takes the lead at the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour
Tabarka, March 25th, 2025 – Following the conclusion of the First Round of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour, the leaderboard is topped by the Spanish-Italian duo of Rocco Repetto and Filippo Bergamaschi, both at six strokes under par. The players enjoyed favorable conditions today, with the course well-prepared, minimal wind, pristine greens, and a few drops of rain in the morning that did not impact the professionals’ performance. The Spaniard posted a bogey-free round, while the Italian dropped four strokes due to two errors but made up for it with an impressive nine birdies.
Just behind them is Frenchman Tom Gueant at -4, followed by fellow French players Maxime Legros, Quentin Debove, and Xavier Poncelet, who share fourth place at -3 alongside England’s Mason Essam and Spain’s Manuel Ballesteros.
Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, a two-time winner earlier this season and the current Order of Merit leader, completed his first round at one stroke under par, placing him in a tie for 15th position.
Filippo Bergamaschi co-leader after round 1 at the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
ROUND 1 PLAYERS QUOTES
Rocco Repetto, 22, has been a standout in this early part of the season, and today he once again displayed his strong game by taking the lead after the morning round. Here are his thoughts on his first day of play in Tabarka:
“The course was beautiful today. We had a little bit of rain over the first four or five holes, but overall, it was great. The greens were soft and rolling nicely, and my putter was working well for me today, allowing me to hole a lot of putts. I also hit a lot of fairways, which helped me keep my round bogey-free and play some really solid golf. I’m excited to get back out there tomorrow and hopefully, the weather stays good for all of us.”
Filippo Bergamaschi, 33 years old from Bergamo, has been playing on the Alps Tour since 2014. His record includes five top-10 finishes on the Alps Tour, a full season on the DP World Tour, and several seasons on the HotelPlanner Tour. Here’s what he told us about his -6 today:
“Today was a very unusual round. I started well, making two birdies on the first two holes. Then, at the third hole, I lost my ball off the tee, probably because I chose the wrong club and ended up going long into the bushes. With my second ball, I was able to save a bogey. From there, I made three more birdies in a row, bringing me back to -4, and I finished the front nine at five under par. On the 12th, a par 5, I stumbled into a silly double bogey when I was just 80 meters from the green, but I bounced back with three more birdies. The course is really beautiful, and you need to play well to achieve a good result because mistakes come at a high cost. You really pay dearly for any errors.”
THE COURSE
Nestled along Tunisia’s stunning northwest coast near the historic village of Tabarka, La Cigale Tabarka Golf is an exceptional 18-hole course designed by renowned Californian architect Ronald Fream. Spanning 6,239 meters across 110 hectares of lush eucalyptus, pine, and oak forests, this par-72 layout draws inspiration from the iconic Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach. Seamlessly integrating diverse landscapes, the course features rolling hills, seaside cliffs, and pristine fairways, offering golfers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea along with a strategic challenge that rewards thoughtful play. La Cigale Tabarka Golf delivers a world-class experience in a serene and natural setting.
TOURNAMENT PROMOTERS
The La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour will be supported by Prima Tours, La Cigale Tabarka, and the Fédération Tunisienne de Golf, along with the following private sponsors: Zitouna Banque, JII Sports, Zitouna Takaful, and Izi.
The event is promoted by Esports Concept.
FORMAT
120 player field including 19 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.
PRIZE FUND/1st
€47,500 / €6,900
ODM POINTS/1st
45.000,00 / 6.525,00
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