Enrico Di Nitto edges Maxime Legros ahead of final round in Metz

France, June 6th, 2026 – After a controlled second-round performance, Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto moved into the lead at the 23rd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or.

Starting on the 10th tee, the three-time Alps Tour winner got off to a flying start with three birdies in his opening holes. He added two more birdies and a lone bogey on his way to a 66 (-4), taking a narrow advantage into the final round.

Di Nitto will begin Sunday with a one-shot lead over France’s Maxime Legros. The Dinard-based player carded a solid 65 (-5) featuring six birdies and one bogey. Already a two-time winner this season, Legros could join Andrea Romano on the HotelPlanner Tour with a victory this week.

Italy’s Davide Buchi, in third place and three shots behind the leader, remains firmly in contention. France’s Alexandre Vandermoten and Théo Brizard, Ireland’s Robert Moran, and Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi share fourth place.

For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 9:15 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €7,090 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Enrico Di Nitto: “I played very well from the tee. I only missed two fairways, but I managed both situations well and saved par. My chipping and putting have been really good over the last two days. Something has changed in my game this week. I have more confidence thanks to the work I’ve been doing recently, and that has helped me stay calm and focused. It has made a big difference during these first two rounds.”

Maxime Legros: “One shot is working particularly well for me this week: a low tee-ball that flies low and rolls a lot. It’s very useful on this course with the thick rough because it helps me stay in position while still getting distance. I’ve executed it almost all week and it allows me to hit shorter clubs into the greens than most of the field.

Of course, what Andrea Romano achieved is inspiring and it makes you want to follow the same path. We’re all human, so you naturally think a little about the future, but I’m really trying to stay in the present as much as possible.”

Tournament Sponsors

The 23rd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or is supported by Losange Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, Fédération Française de Golf, Crédit Agricole Lorraine, Motor’s Concept, Demathieu & Bard, Opéra Théâtre, Eurogolf Luxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Leon Noël, Carola, Pernod Ricard, France Boissons, Metro, Fayard, Cafés Richard, Centre Porsche Lorraine and JCDecaux.

Photo : Raffaele Canepa / Alps Tour

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