Andrea Saracino and Davey Porsius co-lead after two rounds at the 2022 Hauts de France- Pas de Calais Golf Open mixed event.
St.Omer, July 1st 2022– Italy’s Andrea Saracino and Netherland’s Davey Porsius co-lead at 3 under-par after 2 rounds at the 2022 Hauts de France- Pas de Calais Golf Open co-sanctioned event. There is a 5-way tie for 3rd place at 2 under-par that include: Julien Sale (amateur), Gregorio De Leo, Vince Van Veen, Edouard Espana and Manfredi Manica. A two-way tie at 1 under-par include: Alexandre Daydou and amateur Theo Boulet.
When the first few groups teed off this morning, the weather conditions the players had to face were pleasant compared to yesterday’s round, however things changed soon after that. Midway through the morning, a swirling wind picked up with gusts reaching 50km/h that lasted throughout the entire day. Today only 11 players were able to score under-par. Play began at 7:30 this morning from both the 1st and 10th hole.
The 2022 Hauts de France – Pas de Calais Golf Open is a mixed tournament between players from the Alps Tour and LET Access Series. The players are competing for two different dedicated prize funds and trophies. The Alps Tour players are playing the golf course as a 6182 meters par 71 and the LETAS players are playing the golf course as a 5287 meters par 73.
Second Round Players Quotes-
Italy’s Andrea Saracino who was in a tie for 2nd place yesterday, shot a 1 under-par round for a two-day total of 3 under-par, co-leading at the conclusion of round two. After signing one of the few under par rounds of the day, Saracino was rationalized that:“Today I played really well, I actually played better than yesterday but unfortunately my putter didn’t help me and 3 putted twice from short range. My long game is really good, I hope tomorrow there will be less wind. This course is already very difficult in good conditions so the wind we have today it made it even harder. I’m very positive about tomorrow for another good round because my game has been very good.” He expects the “winning score be at 7 under-par especially if the weather conditions will be like today with the very strong wind. Obviously, I would like to be on top tomorrow afternoon with the 7 under-par winning score.”
Netherland’s Davey Porsius shot an amazing bogey-free round in tough conditions to co-lead entering the final round. His round included 1 birdie and an eagle on his finishing hole for a two-day total of 3 under-par. Porsius has been playing well lately and is looking to finally breakthrough with his first Alps Tour victory. After his bogey-free round, he was very satisfied and commented:“I was expecting some wind but definitely not this much wind. I struck the ball very well. It’s not easy on these fairways and greens. I kept it in play and rolled in a lot of putts today. Hopefully I’ll get it done tomorrow after some rest and practice now.” Porsius had some previous experience on this course, having played here as an amateur in the past: “I played this course 7 years ago as an amateur on a work trip and I remembered this course being very sloppy and tough and my memory was right. This course though is very enjoyable, if you hit good shots you will get rewarded and so far this week I’m enjoying it a lot.”
In a 5-way tie for 3rd place at 2 under-par: France’s Julien Sale (am), Italy’s Gregorio De Leo, Netherland’s Vince Van Veen, France’s Edouard Espana and Italy’s Manfredi Manica. A two-way tie at 1 under-par include: France’s Alexandre Daydou and amateur Theo Boulet.
LETAS-
On the LET Access Series side of the tournament, New Zealand’s Momoka Kobori took charge and leads by one stroke at a total score of five-under, carding 72 shots today. Hannah McCook from Scotland is at -4 looking to secure her first LETAS win. Amateur Lauren Holmey is another shot back and the last one to be under-par after day two.
From the 64 players represented in the LETAS players field, a total of 40 professional and 5 amateur players made the cut which was set at +9. The final group will tee off at 11:47am from the 1st hole.
Final Round-
The final round of the 2022 Hauts de France- Pas de Calais Golf Open co-sanctioned event will begin at 6:30am from hole 1.
A total of 38 professional and 4 amateur players made the cut which was set at +5. The final group will tee off at 12:00pm am from the 1st hole. The tournament winner, will earn €6,400 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
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Tournament Promoter-
The tournament this week is promoted and organized directly by the host club, Aa Saint-Omer Golf Club.
The tournament presenting sponsors are Région Hauts-de-France and Pas-de-Calais Mon Département. The sponsors and partners that support the 2022 Hauts de France- Pas de Calais Golf Open are CAPSO Communauté D’Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer, Najeti Hôtels & Golfs Collection, Autosphere, Renault Saint-Omer, Vittel, Sdez, Sysdeco, France Boissons, Golf + and BFM Grand Littoral.
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