Alps Tour heads to France for the 2026 Lacanau Alps Open

France, May 20th, 2026 – For the first time this season, the Alps Tour arrives in France for the third edition of the Lacanau Alps Open. Played around 40 minutes from Bordeaux and close to the Atlantic coastline, the tournament takes place at UGOLF Lacanau, in the seaside town of Lacanau. Players are expected to enjoy sunny and spring-like conditions this week in a lush and scenic setting.

A minimum prize fund of €53,000 will be on offer, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points, including €7,900 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner.

The competition will be played over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death playoff will determine the champion.

The Field

The battle for the top of the Order of Merit continues in southwest France. Back at No. 1, Italy’s Andrea Romano will look to strengthen his position, while home favourite Maxime Legros hopes to reclaim the lead on French soil. Both players could earn immediate promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour with a victory this week.

In strong form after three podium finishes in his last four tournaments, France’s Augustin Holé, now sixth in the standings, will aim to break into the top five at the expense of Ireland’s Robert Moran (3rd) and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar (4th) and Pablo Alperi Lopez (5th).

The field is composed of 144 players, including 18 amateurs, with 75 French players competing this week.

The Course

For the 2026 Lacanau Alps Open, players will compete at the UGOLF Lacanau in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, approximately 55 kilometres west of Bordeaux. Nestled between the lake and the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of a preserved national forest, the renowned 18-hole Ardilouse course offers a unique combination of tranquillity, strategy, and natural beauty.

Designed by John Harris and opened in 1980, the layout winds through sandy dunes and towering pine trees, featuring a variety of holes that have earned it an international reputation among players of all levels. Its mild coastal climate and pristine surroundings promise excellent playing conditions and a memorable golf experience.

Tournament Sponsors

The 2026 Lacanau Alps Open is promoted directly by UGOLF Lacanau and benefits from the support of the following partners: Ville de Lacanau, Communauté de Communes Médoc Atlantique, Office de Tourisme Médoc Atlantique, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, UGolf, Duval, Bluegreen, Vital Parc, Unit Groupe – JDG Assurances, Kress – Team Green, Société Bonnefoi, Lacoste, Skechers, Toro, Arrosage System, La Canaulaise, DBF Automobiles, Evian, Le Club Golf, Birdie Club House, La Baignoire, Maui Jim, Axel Ferrière, ASGL, Hubert Privé, Srixon, Delbard, Cédric Deynat, and Franck Collin.

Photo : Raffaele Canepa/Alps Tour

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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