Andrea Romano Moves Into the Lead After Round 2 in Spain.
Roquetas de Mar, June 5th 2025 – Italy’s Andrea Romano leads the field with a two-day total of 12 under-par. Just two strokes behind, in solo second place Paul Margolis from France with a score of 10 under-par. Italy’s Francesco Santoni is in solo third place at 9 under-par and will keep the pressure on the leaders heading into the final round.
Round 2 of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar continued today at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Spain. The day began overcast but quickly cleared, turning into a warm, sunny day with light to moderate winds.
For the first time, this year’s tournament includes both “Andalucía” and “Roquetas de Mar” in its official name.
Round 2 Players Quote
Italy’s Andrea Romano, 24, who was tied for second place after yesterday’s opening round, carded another beautiful 6-under-par, 64 in today’s second round to move into the lead with a two-day total of 12 under-par. He opened his round steadily, carding a bogey and a birdie on the back nine, his front nine. However, momentum quickly shifted as he found his rhythm on the front nine, making birdies on holes 1, 5, 7, and 8, all highlighted by an incredible eagle on the par-4, 6th hole. “The course was much easier this morning compared to yesterday, but I knew that going in as it wasn’t supposed to be as windy,” he said. “I had a slow start today, I don’t think there are many birdie chances on the back nine, which was my front nine, so I’m happy with how it went as I kept it together. I made a three-putt on the 11th hole, which was unfortunate, but after that I told myself to stay patient because I knew I was playing well and could put together a good score.” That patience paid off with the birdie on 17, followed by chip-ins on holes 1 and 2 for birdie and par. “From there, my round took a turn for the better and the momentum shifted,” Romano continued. “I missed a short birdie on the par-5 3rd, saved par on 4 from 60 meters, made a short birdie on 5, and for sure the highlight of my day was on hole 6 where I holed out from 70 meters in the fairway for eagle. Then came two more birdies on 7 and 8 before saving par on 9 with what might be one of the best approach shots I’ve ever hit.” Looking ahead to the final round, Romano added, “I want to take with me into tomorrow the attitude I had all day. I had fun, a lot of fun, and while it was hard not to with everything that happened, it was really about the mindset. I don’t want to think too much about others or the fact that I’m currently leading. Tomorrow is a new day, another 18 holes, and I want to focus on my game and try to make as many birdies as possible.”
Paul Margolis, 26, from France, who was in the lead after yesterday’s opening round, fired a 3 under-par, 67 in today’s second round to move into 2nd place with a two-day total of 10 under-par. He made three birdies on his front nine holes and then went on to make one bogey on the 14th hole before closing out his round with a great birdie on the last, the 18th hole. Margolis has previously won on the Alps Tour and has earned various top 10 finishes since including his win. Reflecting on his round, he said the conditions were challenging but familiar: “This afternoon was playing very similar to yesterday morning. The pins were much tougher, but I played really well. Maybe I didn’t make as many putts as I did yesterday, but it was a great round and I’m happy with what I produced. I’m glad I finished with a birdie on 18, I had a lot of chances on the back nine that I wasn’t able to convert. I kept trying to stay patient, knowing I could make one at the end, and I’m happy I did.” Margolis added: “Honestly, I’m looking forward to bringing the same mindset to the course as I’ve had the past two days. I just want to stay patient and play my game. I know I’m two strokes back right now, but in golf, things can change quickly. I just want to be able to look back tomorrow night and be proud of my three rounds. Hopefully it’ll be enough — but regardless, I want to be proud of what I put out there.”
Italy’s Francesco Santoni, 26, who was tied for 2nd place after the opening round, moves into a solo third place with a two-day total of 9 under-par. In his second round, he carded 1 eagle, 3 birdies and 2 bogeys in his second round. “I just finished playing and I already can’t wait to tee it back up tomorrow morning. It’s my first time being in this position, I’m close, only a few strokes off, and I’m really looking forward to tomorrow,” Santoni said. “Now I’ll spend some time putting, as I struggled a bit today on my mid- to long-range putts, and then rest. Tomorrow I’ll fight until the 18th hole, there’s still a lot of golf to be played, and anything can happen.”
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, from Italy, who won various events on the Alps Tour as well as earning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the now HotelPlanner Tour, is in a 3-way tie for 4th place after two-rounds with a two-day total of 8 under-par. He followed his opening round of 1-under-par 69 with a bogey-free, 7-under-par 63, carding birdies on holes 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 16. “Today went really well,” he said. “I hit the ball well, and I’m happy to have the lowest round of the morning/day so far. My putting worked great—maybe even better than yesterday. The wind was really gusty in the first round, which made it quite complicated compared to today, which was definitely easier.” Vecchi Fossa credited his accuracy off the tee as a key to success on this course: “You need to be in the fairways to control your approach shots into the greens, and I did that well. I like the layout too, it’s different but it suits my eye.” Looking ahead, his plan remains simple: “Tomorrow I want to play like I did today, shot by shot, and I’ll take what comes my way. I worked well on the range yesterday and got some good feelings, which made me feel at ease. More importantly, I had fun, and when you’re having fun, working is always great. Now I’m going to rest and enjoy the beach. Tomorrow, I just want to enjoy the day like I did today and not pay attention to what the other players are doing.”
Joining Vecchi Fossa in a three-way tie for fourth place are Italy’s Manfredi Manica and France’s Quentin Debove.
A total of 53 players (51 pros, 2 amateurs) made the cut which was set at 140 (par).
The Final Round will begin at 8.30 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:58 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will earn €6,200.00 and 6,525 points towards the Order of Merit standings.
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The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar is promoted and organized by JGolf.
The event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Real Federación Española de Golf and Real Federación Andaluza de Golf, with the support of the Consejo Superior de Deportes, Junta de Andalucía, Roquetas de Mar Town Council, Kyocera, Viñas Familia Gil, Mahou San Miguel, and Solán de Cabras.
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