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23rd January 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

25 Years of Raising Golf Stars: The Alps Tour Presents Its 2026 Season

Paris, January 23^rd, 2026- Since 2001, the Alps Tour has been driven by a clear and consistent mission: to provide young talented players with the opportunity to build a solid professional foundation and use it as a springboard towards the highest levels of professional golf. Created and managed by the French, Spanish, Italian and Austrian Golf Federations, the Alps Tour has progressively established itself as one of the key development tours within the international golf ecosystem, fully aligned with its long-standing philosophy: Raising Golf Stars.

In 2026, the Alps Tour proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter of a century dedicated to player development, competitive excellence and career progression. While commemorating this important milestone, the tour remains firmly focused on its founding objective and continues to offer a demanding, educational and international competitive environment designed to prepare players for the next stages of their professional journey. To accompany this anniversary season, the Alps Tour also unveils a new logo, symbolising both its heritage and its ambition to continue raising the next generation of golf professionals.

Marco Durante, Chairman of the Alps Tour Golf, said:

“The Alps Tour is run with passion by a strong team, with a very clear vision and great expertise. I am proud to serve as President, but nothing would be possible without the close collaboration within the Board, with our Directors Estelle Richard and Alessandro Pia, with the founding Federations and all our stakeholders. The strongest proof of this came in 2020, when we managed, against all odds, to complete a very difficult and turbulent season in the players’ best interest. Today, we know it was the right decision, and we are ready for new expansion challenges in the next future.”

A Proven Pathway for Professional Careers

Since its inception, the Alps Tour has visited 15 countries, staged 446 tournaments (excluding Q-School) and distributed more than €18 million in prize money, highlighting the tour’s stability, resilience and long-term contribution to professional golf.

Throughout its history, the Alps Tour has played a central role in the emergence of players who have gone on to compete and succeed at the highest level of the game. Golfers such as Matt Wallace (England), Darius van Driel (Netherlands), Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium), Felipe Lima (Portugal), Matthieu Pavon (France) Victor Perez (France), Antoine Rozner (France), Guido Migliozzi (Italy) and Ángel Hidalgo (Spain) all used the Alps Tour as a key step in the construction of their professional careers, before going on to shine on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, clearly illustrating the circuit’s role as a pathway to the world’s leading tours.

A 2026 Season Built on Competition and Opportunity

The 2026 Alps Tour season will run from February to October, across six countries, featuring a total of 19 tournaments, with one additional event still to be confirmed. The season will offer a total prize money of approximately 900,000 euros, with a minimum purse of €42,500 per tournament for professional players, and a total of 45,000 points to be shared among all members, both professionals and amateurs, on each event. Once again, the calendar will combine tradition and new venues, competitive golf and international exposure, culminating in the Alps Tour Grand Final.

At the end of the season, the sporting stakes will be significant. The top five players on the Order of Merit will earn full playing rights on the HotelPlanner Tour. Also, six players will earn direct entry into the Second Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School, opening the door to the DP World Tour and confirming the Alps Tour’s role as a key pathway towards higher levels of professional golf.

From Northern Africa to Europe

As has been the case in recent years, the season will start in Northern Africa, with Egypt hosting the opening stretch of the calendar. For the 13th time in the past 14 years, the Alps Tour will begin at Sokhna Golf Club, with two traditional events played on the shores of the Red Sea: the Ein Bay Open (February 17–19), followed by the Red Sea Little Venice Open (February 22–24). Players will then move on to Cairo for the New Giza Open (February 27 – March 1), contested at New Giza Golf Club.

Before returning to the Egyptian capital for two further tournaments — the Dreamland Open (April 9–11) at Dreamland Golf Resort and the Allegria Open (April 24–26) at The Allegria Golf Club — the tour will make a stop in Italy for the Villa Paradiso Alps Open (April 9–11), played at Golf Club Villa Paradiso.

The European swing will officially get underway at the end of April in Italy with the Miglianico Alps Open (April 30 – May 2), hosted at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico, before continuing in May with one of the cornerstones of the Alps Tour calendar. The Gösser Open (May 14–16), a fixture since the creation of the tour in 2001, will once again be played at GC Erzherzog Johann in Maria Lankowitz, Austria. The circuit will then move to France for the Lacanau Alps Open (May 21–23), before discovering a brand-new event: the Open de Roissy PGA France (May 28–30), hosted at Golf International de Roissy.

June will see the Alps Tour return to Spain for the Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar (June 11–13), followed by the Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand (June 25–27), played at Aravell Golf & Country Club, close to the Andorran border. The summer stretch will continue with the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera (July 2–4) in the Canary Islands and the Alps de Las Castillas (July 11–13). Before the traditional August break, players will compete for the second time in The Biarritz Cup (July 24–26) at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare.

September will feature two tournaments in France, starting with the Longwy Alps Open (September 3–5), played close to the Luxembourg border, followed by the Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Open (September 10–12), co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour Access Series.

The final regular-season event will take place in Italy at Golf La Pinetina, near Milan, where the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni by AON (October 7–9) will play a decisive role in the race for the rankings. The season will then conclude with the Hulencourt Alps Grand Final (October 15–17), open to the top 50 players on the Order of Merit, and played this year at Golf de Hulencourt in Belgium.

With its blend of tradition, innovation, and international competition, the 2026 season promises to deliver an unforgettable Alps Tour 25th anniversary for players and fans alike.

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

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14th November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

France’s Alexis Leray Takes Top Honors at the 2025 Q-School Final Stage

Rome, November 14^th, 2025- France’s Alexis Leray emerged victorious at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, claiming top honors with a three-day total of 10-under-par. Spain’s Josep Maria Serra Busquet secured solo second place at 9-under-par. Finishing in a three-way tie for third were France’s Hermes Ferchaud, Italy’s Luca Cavalli, and Irish amateur Sam Murphy, each posting a total score of 8-under-par.

The final round of the 2025 Qualifying School Final Stage was scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10^th holes at Golf Nazionale. However, Tournament Director Alessandro Pia was forced to delay the start of the round due to persistent heavy fog. Play was able to commence after a 1-hour and 45-minute delay, with the first official tee time at 9:45 a.m. Following yesterday’s 36-hole cut, a total of 70 players (51 professionals and 19 amateurs) advanced to today’s final round, where they competed for the opportunity to earn a playing category on the Alps Tour for the 2026 season.

“As we close the 2025 season, I want to thank all the Federations supporting the tour, players, venues, sponsors, partners, and fans who have made this year another milestone for the Alps Tour,” said Estelle Richard, Alps Tour Chief Executive & Operations Director. “The 2025 season has been a remarkable journey filled with passion, hard work, and inspiring performances. Every season showcases new talent and reinforces our mission of #RaisingGolfStars. We’re proud to provide a platform that helps players take their next step toward the highest levels of the game, and it’s been rewarding to see so many exceptional golfers emerge this year. The Alps Tour continues to grow stronger each season, and as we turn the page to 2026, we remain fully committed to discovering and developing the next generation of golfing stars,” concluded Estelle Richard.

Final Round Player Quotes

France’s Alexis Leray, 28, who was in a two-way tie for third after the second round, shot a final-round 3-under-par 69 at Golf Nazionale to claim top honors at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage with a three-day total of 10-under-par. Leray started his round with a birdie on the first hole, added two more birdies on holes six and eight, and continued his strong play on the back nine with a birdie on the 11^th hole. He faced a setback with a double bogey on 13 but bounced back with a birdie on 14 before another bogey on 16. Leray finished his round with a closing birdie on 18 to secure first place on the final leaderboard. After his round, he commented: “I’m very happy with the result of this week and being able to earn a full playing category on the Alps Tour for 2026. This was my first time on the Alps Tour, so being able to get the full playing status, I’m very happy. My mentality this week was great, and I’m very happy with how I managed the golf courses and the ups and downs. That’s something I’ll be taking away from this week, as I feel I did well. It’s not my last event of the season, so I’m excited to keep going, but I’m already looking forward to beginning the 2026 season in Egypt.”

Final Round

At the conclusion of today’s final round, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score received Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season, which represents a full playing card. The remainder of the players who made the cut and finished between the 36^th and 65^th positions are eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who concluded the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position will be eligible for membership in Category 9.

With the conclusion of this week’s Qualifying School Final Stage, the 2025 season officially comes to an end. Players can now enjoy a well-deserved winter break before the 2026 Alps Tour season commences in February in Egypt, marking the beginning of another promising year for our #RisingGolfStars.

The Alps Tour extends its warmest holiday wishes to everyone. We look forward to seeing you all in 2026 for another exciting season of golf.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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13th November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Irish Amateur Sam Murphy Takes the Lead After Round 2 at the Q-School Final Stage.

Rome, November 13^th, 2025- Sam Murphy of Ireland (amateur) leads the way after Round 2 at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage with a two-day total of 11-under-par. In solo second place is Italy’s Luca Cavalli at 9-under-par, while a two-way tie for third place at 7-under-par features the French duo Hermes Ferchaud and Alexis Leray.

A cool morning that gradually gave way to warmer temperatures and mostly sunny skies set the scene for the second round. A field of 156 players is competing for 2026 Alps Tour playing privileges across two venues: Golf Nazionale (Par 72) and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club (Par 72). For today’s round, the players switched courses from those played yesterday.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Irish amateur Sam Murphy, who opened the tournament with a 3-under-par 69 at Terre dei Consoli, delivered a stunning bogey-free 8-under-par 64 at Golf Nazionale during today’s second round to move into the lead with a two-day total of 11-under-par. He carded birdies on holes 2, 3, 7, and 11, then added three consecutive birdies from holes 14 to 16 before closing his round with another birdie on the 18^th hole. Murphy now finds himself at the top of the leaderboard heading into tomorrow’s final round. Reflecting on his strong performance, Murphy said, “I played really good today; it was nice and solid all around. I struggled a little bit yesterday but found a few feelings coming home and was able to keep that momentum throughout today, and it was nice to put together a bogey-free 8-under-par round.” He went on to explain how strategy played a key role in his round, adding, “This course is much more about placement compared to yesterday’s course, especially in relation to the pins. I spoke to my caddie, and you have either green- or red-light putts around here, and today I was able to have a lot of green-light putts, which was nice.” Looking ahead, Murphy shared his plans and mindset for the final round: “I plan on probably turning pro after this week. I’m still competing as an amateur as we wanted to see how this week would go — and it’s obviously going well so far. I’m going to do what I did the past few days: go home and rest a bit, then go to dinner and look back at today to see what I did well and what I need to improve on for tomorrow. I’m very much looking forward to the round.”

Luca Cavalli, 20, of Italy, continued his impressive form during today’s second round. After opening the tournament with a strong 6-under-par 66, he added a steady 3-under-par 69 at Golf Nazionale to hold solo second place at 9-under-par heading into the final round. Cavalli began his day on the 10^th hole, making birdies on holes 11, 14, and 16 before dropping a shot on the 17^th hole. After the turn, he added another birdie on the 1^st hole to complete another consistent performance as he stays firmly in contention for the 2026 Alps Tour card. “I played really well today again; I putted very well, that was probably the best. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done over the past two months that got me to this point. I want to keep the same feelings for tomorrow and try to put together another good round,” said Cavalli.

Tied for third place at 7-under-par after two rounds are France’s: Hermes Ferchaud and Alexis Leray. Ferchaud, 24, began his second round on the 1^st hole at Golf Nazionale and opened with a birdie. He added another on the 7^th before a setback bogey on the 8^th hole. On the back nine, he went on an impressive birdie run from holes 14 through 18 to close with a 6-under-par, 66. Leray posted a solid 4-under-par, 68 at Terre dei Consoli in Round 2, carding five birdies and a single bogey.

France’s Matthieu Bey, made a hole-in-one during his Round 2 at Golf Nazionale on the 148-meter, 3^rd hole with an 8-iron.

Final Round

A total of 70 players (51 pros and 19 amateurs) made the cut, which was set at 146 (+2).

They gained access to tomorrow’s final round which will be played at Golf Nazionale. The tee times will begin again at 8:00 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th holes. The final pairing will tee off at 10:01 am local time from the 1^st hole.

At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season. The remainder of the players who made the cut and finished between the 36^th and 65^th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position, will be eligible for membership in Category 9.

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12th November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Spaniard Pardo Benitez Takes Early Lead After Round 1 at Qualifying School Final Stage.

Rome, November 12^th, 2025- Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez leads with a 7 under-par at the end of the 1^st round at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. Italy’s Luca Cavalli is in 2^nd place at 6 under-par. French amateur Ewan Le Tennier is in 3^rd place at 5 under-par, while France’s Mateo Bardou, Ylan Guerin-Pozzalo (am,) and Alexandre Bauduin (am), Austria’s Jakob Lotschak (am), Spain’s Agusti Quinquilla, and Christoph Bleier from Austria share 4^th place at 4 under-par.

A beautiful sunny morning in Northern Rome welcomed the 156 players who began their quest to earn one of the 2026 Alps Tour Playing Cards that is up for grabs at this week’s event. For the first two rounds, the players are split between Golf Nazionale (Par 72) and Terre Dei Consoli Golf Club (Par 72) and will play one round on each course. After Round 2, a cut will be made, and the players who qualify for the final round will compete in the last 18 holes at Golf Nazionale.

Marco Durante, President of the Alps Tour Golf Association, commented: “A great moment is about to start! The Final Stage of our Qualifying School opens the door to a bright future in professional golf. Hard work and passion brought our players here to build their careers. I wish each of them the very best as they take the next step in their professional journey, and I look forward to seeing the next #RisingGolfStars.”

Round 1 Player Quotes

Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, 26, holds the lead after the opening round of the Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. He fired an impressive 7-under-par 65 at Terre dei Consoli, highlighted by one eagle, seven birdies, and one double bogey. A past winner on the Alps Tour (Alps de Andalucia in 2023), he will look to maintain his strong form throughout the week as he aims to secure his playing status for the 2026 season. Reflecting on his opening round, Pardo Benitez said: “My start today was perfect. I hit all the greens and made the most of my birdie opportunities, really taking advantage of the chances that came my way. I struggled on Hole 2, my 11^th hole, where I hit a poor tee shot and had some unfortunate consequences. But I knew I was playing well before that hole and overall, so I kept believing. I knew I had a chance to recover, and that’s what I did.” He added: “I like this course a bit more than Golf Nazionalewhere I’ll be playing tomorrow, but I also have good memories there from the past, so we’ll keep fighting. I just want to keep playing my game. I’m playing really well, I trained a lot ahead of this tournament, so I need to stay patient, I’m confident it will be a good week.”

Italy’s Luca Cavalli, 20, sits in second place after the opening round. He began his tournament with an impressive bogey-free 6-under-par 66 at Terre dei Consoli, carding birdies on holes 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 17. Reflecting on his round, he was very satisfied: “Today went really well, my game was extremely solid from tee to green. I putted really well too, and even when I missed some greens, I recovered very nicely. Overall, I have great feelings, and I hope to have the same tomorrow.” Cavalli added: “I know Golf Nazionale very well, actually better than this one, so I hope to have some insight knowledge which will help me with a good score. But since I’m already playing good golf and I have good feelings, I’m optimistic for a good round. Definitely being patient, that’s going to be the most important aspect I’ll be focusing on over the next two days.”

Round 2

For tomorrow’s Round 2, players will be alternating golf courses between Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. Play will begin again at 8:00 a.m. from the 1^st and 10^th holes at each golf course.

After tomorrow’s round, a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties who will compete in the final round of the tournament that will be played at Golf Nazionale. At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season.

The remainder of the players who made the cut and finished between the 36^th and 65^th positions will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th positions will be eligible for membership in Category 9.

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10th November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The Alps Tour Welcomes Competitors to the 2025 Qualifying School Final Stage.

Rome, November 10^th, 2025- The wait is over, the final chance to earn a 2026 Alps Tour playing category begins this Wednesday as the 2025 Qualifying School Final Stage tees off in Northern Rome, Italy. A total of 156 competitors from around the world will battle over three rounds, from November 12^th to 14^th, aiming to secure one of the coveted 2026 Alps Tour playing cards and take the next step in their professional golf careers.

A full field of 156 players representing 20 different nations will be competing at this year’s 54-hole Final Stage. 70 players were already exempt into the field, while the remaining 86 players qualified through the three Stage 1 events that were held last week at G.C. Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico.

The exemptions for the eligibility into the Final Stage are: all Alps Tour members ranked in the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit after the Parma Alps Open who weren’t in the field at the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final; all of the past winners of the Alps Tour Order of Merit from 2012 to 2022; the winners of the Alps Tour Qualifying School in 2022, 2023 and 2024; the leading 15 players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings as of October 20^th 2025; players who competed at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championship and/or the 2025 European Boys/Men Team Championships and/or the 2025 Walker Cup; players being members of the DP World Tour for the 2025 season until category 21 and members of the HotelPlanner Tour for the 2025 season until category 16; and max 10 spots for players having played the DP World Tour Qualifying School Second Stage in 2025.

For the first two rounds, the 156 competitors will be alternating between Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. The final round will be played at Golf Nazionale.

The format of the tournament is a 54-hole stroke play, 18 holes a day. After 36 holes, a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties who will compete in the final round.

At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season.

Several recent participants from our Qualifying School have gone on to achieve remarkable success, becoming winners on the DP World Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour. Among them are Angel Hidalgo, David Ravetto, Martin Couvra – winners of our QSchool in 2018, 2020, and 2021, respectively, and most recently Rocco Repetto Taylor, who earned his Alps Tour card at the 2024 QSchool and went on to win in 2025 both on the Alps Tour and on the HotelPlanner Tour.

Alessandro Pia, Tournament Director of the Alps Tour Qualifying School, commented: “The Qualifying School Final Stage is always an exciting moment, especially for the players. Our mission at the Alps Tour has always been about #RaisingGolfStars — giving talented golfers the opportunity to develop and progress toward the highest levels of the game. The Final Stage is where that journey truly begins, and we’re excited to see who will seize the moment this year. I wish everyone a successful week.”

The Alps Tour has long been recognized as a crucial stepping stone in professional golf, helping launch the careers of several European stars. The 2025 edition promises to continue this tradition, offering a highly competitive and professionally organized event in an exceptional setting.

The Golf Courses

Golf Nazionale, one of Italy’s premier championship venues and a mainstay on the qualifying school schedule, is nestled in the picturesque region of Upper Lazio. The par-72 layout spans 6,482 meters, delivering a fitting stage for this crucial event. Distinguished as one of the most challenging and technically demanding courses in Italy, and among the toughest in Europe, it offers a true test for players of all levels. Designed by the acclaimed team of George and Jim Fazio, along with David Mezzacane, the course is set amidst ancient oak forests and blends seamlessly into the natural landscape. Over the years, it has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, including the 1991 World Cup, an edition of the Ladies Italian Open (LET), the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup, the DP World Tour Q-School Stage 1, and our 2025 season-ending Grand Final. Golf Nazionale has also been a constant host venue for the HotelPlanner Tour, most recently at the end of September when the Italian Challenge Open took place.

Terre dei Consoli Golf Club was designed by the acclaimed architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. Opened in 2011, it is one of Italy’s most modern championship courses, located just north of Rome. The Championship Course stretches 6,885 meters and plays to a par 72, featuring an out-and-back routing that winds gracefully through the verdant valleys surrounding it. Its strategic design and carefully placed hazards provide both beauty and challenge, captivating golfers from around the world. Terre dei Consoli has also hosted numerous top-tier tournaments, including events on the Alps Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour.

The Alps Tour extends its best wishes to all competing #RisingGolfStars for a successful and enjoyable week of competition!

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6th November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Top Competitors Advance from Three First Stage Venues to the 2025 Q-School Finals

Italy, November 6^th, 2025– The First Stage of the 2025 Qualifying School concluded today in Italy, where competitors at Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico fought hard to qualify for the next stage. The top 30 players from G.C. Le Fonti, the top 23 from Conero G.C., and the top 33 from Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico have now secured their promotion into the Finals.

The players who qualified from the Stage 1 events held the past two days at Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico gained access to the Final Stage of Alps Tour Q-School, which will take place at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 12^th-14^th. The best-ranked players at the conclusion of next week’s event will earn playing status for the 2026 season.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le Fonti

At Golf Club Le Fonti, Fiorino Clerici from Switzerland, who was tied for fourth place after the opening round, finished the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Stage 1 Qualifier at the top of the leaderboard with a two-day total of 4-under-par (138). Just one shot behind, Irish amateur Sam Murphy secured second place at 3-under-par, while Vasco Alves of Portugal claimed third place with a 2-under-par total. Valentin Wittgruber from Austria and George Ash from England shared fourth place, both finishing at 1-under-par.

After today’s round, the top 30 players in the final leaderboard earned their spot in the field of next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage.

As there was a tie for the last available spot and the 3 alternates, a playoff occurred to determine who would qualify. After the playoff, Ivan Striganov earned the last available spot in the 2025 Alps Tour Q-School Finals field. The three alternates are: Alessandro Giovannini from Italy, who is the 1^st alternate, Alberto Brunelli from Italy, who is the 4^thalternate, and Quentin Chavaz from Switzerland, who is the 7^th alternate.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Conero Golf Club

At Conero Golf Club, Spain’s Alvaro Morales, who took the lead after Round 1, concluded the tournament in first place with a two-day total of 9-under-par. In second place was Germany’s Felix Krammer at 8-under-par, followed by Italian amateur Tommaso Ajolfi, who finished third with a total score of 6-under-par. Spain’s Alberto Dominguez claimed fourth place at 4-under-par, while France’s Nicolas Calvet and Austrian amateur Jakob Lehner shared fifth place with matching scores of 3-under-par.

At the end of today’s round, the top 23 players in the final standings earned a spot in next week’s Q-School Final Stage, where they will try and earn their playing status for the 2026 season.

A three-player playoff was required at Conero Golf Club following the conclusion of Round 2 to determine the three alternate positions. Spain’s Nicolas Moreno Lopez secured the third alternate spot, France’s Mathieu François-Mir earned the sixth alternate position, and Thomas Artigas of Spain claimed the ninth alternate place.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico

Italian amateur Eugenio Bernardi extended his lead to finish the Stage 1 Qualifier in first place with a two-day total of 11-under-par. In second place was fellow Italian amateur Alessandro Ravizza, who finished at 8-under-par, followed by Maxime Palenik of Belgium in third place with a 3-under-par total. Another Italian amateur, Alessio Battista, concluded the tournament in fourth place with a total of 2-under-par.

At the conclusion of the final round, the top-ranked 33 players in the overall leaderboard qualified for the Qualifying School Final Stage that will be played next week in Northern Rome.

The battle for the three alternate positions extended to a playoff ahead of next week’s Final Stage. France’s Noah Ruperto secured the second alternate spot, his compatriot Thomas Pesin claimed the fifth alternate position, and Jonathan Jean-Noel, also from France, earned the eighth alternate place.

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5th November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The Pursuit of a 2026 Alps Tour playing category is underway.

Italy, November 5^th, 2025– A total of 181 players are competing across three venues in Italy for 86 spots that will grant access to next week’s 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage.

During next week’s event, players will have the opportunity to secure playing status for the 2026 season. The Final Stage of the Qualifying School will be contested at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club, located in northern Rome, from November 12^th – 14^th.

The Alps Tour would like to thank Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico for their kind hospitality and for the exceptional work done in preparing their courses for this week’s Stage 1 competitions.

This week, players are competing at Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico. At the first venue, Golf Club Le Fonti, there are 64 players in the field and 30 spots available; at Conero Golf Club, there are 48 players in the field and 23 spots available to qualify; and at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico, 69 players are competing with 33 spots to be promoted into the Qualifying School Finals.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le Fonti

After the opening round of the Stage 1 Qualifier currently being held at Golf Club Le Fonti, Irish amateur Sam Murphy and French amateur Martin Frerot share the lead with a first-round score of 3-under-par 68. In second place at 2-under-par is Dean Netzel from the United States of America. There is a four-way tie for fourth place at 1-under-par that includes: Fiorino Clerici from Switzerland, French amateur Thomas Delmas, Valentin Wittgruber from Austria, and Vasco Alves from Portugal.

Tomorrow’s round, starting at 8:00 a.m. local time, will determine the 30 players who advance to next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Conero Golf Club

At Conero Golf Club, Spain’s Alvaro Morales took the early lead in the Stage 1 Qualifier with a 4-under-par 67. His fellow countryman Alberto Dominguez follows closely at 3-under-par, while amateur Vladimir Orlov and Italian amateur Tommaso Ajolfi are tied for third place at 2-under-par. French amateur Enzo Desgranges completes the top five, with a first-round score of 1 under par.

After tomorrow’s final round, the top 23 players will advance to next week’s event. Play is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. local time.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico

Following Round 1 of the Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico, Italian amateur Eugenio Bernardi leads with a 5-under-par 65. Italy’s Nicolo’ Severa is in second place at 4-under-par, while French amateur Alexandre Bauduin, Irish amateur Stephen Grant, Spanish amateur Alex Verges Vila, and Italian amateur Alessandro Ravizza are tied for third place at 3-under-par.

Following the completion of tomorrow’s final round, the top 33 players will progress to the Final Stage of the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School, where they will compete for the opportunity to earn playing status for the 2026 season.

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3rd November 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The 21st Edition of the Alps Tour Qualifying School Returns to Italy

November 3^rd, 2025- The Alps Tour is set to celebrate the 21^st edition of its Qualifying School in Italy, reaffirming the country’s role as a cornerstone of the tour’s development pathway for emerging golf talent. Following the successful formula of recent years, the 2025 Qualifying School will once again be contested across four Italian regions, offering aspiring professionals the opportunity to earn their place on the 2026 Alps Tour season.

The First Stage will take place on November 5^th and 6^th, on three different venues: Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico (formerly known as Miglianico Golf). Each course will host a field of aspiring professionals from across Europe and beyond, all vying for a spot in the Final Stage. The First Stage events will be contested over 36 holes of stroke play, with 18 holes being played each day at each venue.

Successful qualifiers will advance to the Final Stage, which will be played from November 12^th to 14^th, at two of Italy’s premier championship venues — Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club, both located in the scenic northern area of Rome. These courses, renowned for their challenging layouts and world-class facilities, will provide the ultimate test for the future Alps Tour Rising Stars.

This year’s fields feature 109 amateur players, and 39 under 20-year-old. A total of 25 different nations that include Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom (with representatives from England, Great Britain and Wales), and the United States of America will be represented throughout the 2025 Qualifying School.

Applications were open to any male professional golfers belonging to a recognized PGA or Golf Federation, as well as male amateur players with a handicap of 2.0 or better.

In the three 1^st Stage events, 182 players will compete over the three different venues. The tournaments will be played over 36 holes with no cut, and the top-ranked players will gain access to the Final Stage event, where the top-ranked players will earn a full Alps Tour card for the 2026 season.

A total of 156 participants will compete in the Final Stage, with 68 players having already secured exemption status.

The players automatically eligible to participate in the Final Stage are those who meet the following criteria: all Alps Tour members ranked in the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit after the Parma Alps Open who weren’t in the field at the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final; all of the past winners of the Alps Tour Order of Merit from 2012 to 2022; the winners of the Alps Tour Qualifying School in 2022, 2023 and 2024; the leading 15 players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings as of October 20^th 2025; players who competed at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championship and/or the 2025 European Boys/Men Team Championships and/or the 2025 Walker Cup; players being members of the DP World Tour for the 2025 season until category 21 and members of the HotelPlanner Tour for the 2025 season until category 16; and max 10 spots for players having played the DP World Tour Qualifying School Second Stage in 2025.

The Golf Courses

The three First Stages of this year’s Qualifying School will be contested across three distinct golf courses in Italy: Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico.

The first venue, a mainstay on the Stage 1 schedule, is in Northern Italy, approximately 30 km southeast of Bologna, in Castel San Pietro Terme. The course features 18 holes, measuring 6,411 meters with a par of 71, and is set amid the rolling hills and classic landscapes of Emilia-Romagna. Having previously hosted Alps Tour events, Ladies European Tour competitions, and Qualifying Schools, Golf Club Le Fonti presents players with a challenging layout highlighted by multiple water hazards and strategic shot-making opportunities.

Conero Golf Club was established in 1992 within Conero Park in the municipality of Sirolo, stretching 5,868 meters with a par of 71 across nearly seventy hectares. The layout is surrounded by gorse, arbutus, oak, tamarisk, and cherry trees, offering a variety of natural landscapes. The front nine features a lake that influences play on multiple holes, providing strategic challenges for golfers. In contrast, the back nine offers a different experience, highlighted by picturesque vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico (formerly known as Miglianico Golf & CC), located in the heart of Abruzzo, was inaugurated in 1990 and stretches 6,120 meters with a par of 72. Set within gently rolling terrain, the course is framed by olive groves, cypress trees, and panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Golfers will encounter a mix of strategic challenges, including water hazards and undulating greens, which demand precision and creativity.

In line with its motto “Raising Golf Stars,” the Alps Tour wishes all Stage 1 participants success and looks forward to seeing new talent emerge at the three venues. We’re excited to follow and celebrate the #risinggolfstars!

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18th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue wins the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final.

Sutri, October 18^th, 2025 – The 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final delivered a thrilling conclusion to the season, with Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue capturing the title after a sudden-death playoff against compatriot Javier Barcos after both players finished tied at 13-under-par. Aguirre Izcue delivered a flawless final round, shooting a bogey-free round to force the playoff and secure his second win of the season in impressive fashion. The final event, held at Golf Nazionale, showcased high-level competition, emotional finishes, and a fitting end to an exciting Alps Tour season.

Spain’s Javier Barcos wins the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit with 38,698.59 points and secures himself one of the five sought-after 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards that were up for grabs this season. Alongside Barcos, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa with 32,570.48 points, Asier Aguirre Izcue from Spain with 30,772.41 points, France’s Quentin Debovewith 28,093.03 points, and Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney with 23,305.79 points earned the remaining 4 cards that will give each of them access to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour with category 12b.

The winner’s trophy that was handed to Asier Aguirre Izcue was designed and created by artist and designer Roberta Verteramo.

Final Round Player Quotes

Asier Aguirre Izcue, 26, from Spain, emerged victorious at the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final after a dramatic sudden-death playoff against fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos. Both players finished the three tournament rounds tied at 13-under-par. Aguirre Izcue began the final round tied for 5^th place but delivered a flawless, bogey-free performance, shooting a 6-under-par 66 to force the playoff. He carded birdies on holes 6 and 7 before making the turn, and continued his momentum with clutch birdies on 11, 14, 16, and 18. The win marks Aguirre Izcue’s second title of the season, earning him 9,500 Order of Merit points and a winner’s check of €10,000. Following his playoff triumph, Aguirre Izcue was visibly emotional, reflecting the significance of the win, “I’m very happy right now, it’s awesome,” he said. “It was incredible to compete with my friend Javier in the playoff. I didn’t look at the leaderboard all day, and when I finished, I saw there were two players at -13. I thought I might have a chance for a playoff, and it was a real pleasure to go up against Javier, who’s a very good friend of mine. Today, I came out on top, maybe next time it’ll be his turn.” Aguirre Izcue also spoke about the importance of finishing the season on a high note: “I’m proud of myself. I knew that to have a chance at earning one of the cards, I needed to finish strong. I was second last week and won today; it’s very rewarding to see the hard work pay off. ” Reflecting on his journey, he added: “I’ve been on the Alps Tour for the past three seasons, and it’s helped me grow tremendously, both as a player and as a person. It pushes you to keep improving, and each season becomes more competitive. I’m really looking forward to what’s next and wish all the players on the Alps Tour the best.”

Spain’s Javier Barcos, 23, has officially clinched the top spot in the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit, earning one of the coveted 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards. Barcos had an outstanding season, highlighted by victories at the New Giza Open and the Longwy Alps Open, and maintained his lead in the rankings from mid-season onward. He capped off his impressive year with a runner-up finish at the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, narrowly missing out on the title after a sudden-death playoff against fellow Spaniard Asier Aguirre Izcue. “Today was great, being in contention is always super nice,” said Barcos. “It’s all the adrenaline you feel, that’s what we play for.” Reflecting on his season, Barcos shared his satisfaction in achieving more than he set out to do: “2025 was a great year and a great season. Winning the Order of Merit was the main goal — actually, my original goal was just to finish in the Top 5, so to win it is a little extra. I’m very happy.” He also praised the impact of the tour on his growth, both on and off the course: “The Alps Tour is just incredible, the players, the staff, everyone is super nice. We’ve had a lot of Spanish players too, which has helped me grow both as a player and as a person.” Despite the strong finish, Barcos admitted there’s still more he hopes to accomplish, “I was trying to win a third title for a while. I came pretty close these past few weeks, and especially today, I felt like I played well enough to win, but let it slip a little at the end. It leaves me hungry for more.” Sharing a final thought on the emotional playoff battle with Aguirre Izcue, he added: “Battling in the last tournament of the year with Asier, who has been my friend since I started playing golf, was very special. Hopefully next season goes just as well — and we keep having fun along the way.”

The 2026 HotelPlanner Tour Cards Recipients From Left: Marco Durante – Alps Tour President, Javier Barcos, Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Asier Aguirre Izcue, Quentin Debove, and Ronan Mullarney. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa

France’s Augustin Holé, the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final champion, secured a solo third-place finish at this year’s edition. Holé was in contention until the very end but made a costly bogey on the 18^th hole, finishing with a three-day total of 12-under-par, just one stroke shy of joining the playoff.

Asier Aguirre Izcue, winner of the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, earned €10,000.00 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps Tour Grand Final is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.

For this tournament, we are grateful to have Regione Lazio as the tournament’s title sponsor and for the support of the following official sponsors: Gamma Villa, Acqua San Benedetto, Golf 2.0 Megastore, and Twïntee.

Throughout the year, the Alps Tour Golf Association enjoys the support of the governing bodies of the founding and partner nations, the Federazione Italiana Golf, the Fédération Française de Golf, the Real Federación Española de Golf, and the Österreichischer Golf-Verband.

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17th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Javier Barcos Remains in the Lead at Regione Lazio Grand Final.

Sutri, October 17^th, 2025 – After two rounds at the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, the leaderboard remains tightly packed, setting the stage for an exciting final round at Golf Nazionale. Spain’s Javier Barcos holds the outright lead with a two-day total of 12 under par. Just one stroke behind in solo second is France’s Augustin Holé, who surged into contention with a superb second-round 64. Italy’s Manfredi Manica and Ludovico Addabbo are tied for third, both sitting at 8 under par. Rounding out the top five are Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, who shot a fabulous 10 under-par round to hold the new course record at Golf Nazionale, and Asier Aguirre Izcue, who share fifth place at 7 under-par.

With the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final nearing its thrilling conclusion, the stakes have never been higher. The season-ending event continued today with players battling for position ahead of tomorrow’s decisive final round. More than just the prestigious Grand Final title is up for grabs; the top five players in the Final Order of Merit will earn highly coveted 2026 HotelPlanner Tour category 12b cards, offering a vital step forward in their professional careers. As tension builds, every swing could shape the future of these rising stars.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Spain’s Javier Barcos, 23, a two-time winner this season and the current leader of the Alps Tour Order of Merit, continues to set the pace. After opening with a 6-under-par 66, Barcos matched that score again in round two, carding another 66 to reach a two-day total of 12-under-par and maintain a one-shot lead heading into the final round. His second round featured seven birdies on holes 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, and 18, with his only mistake coming on the par-4 2^ndhole, where he made bogey. Despite the pressure of leading, Barcos remained composed and focused on execution: “Today was another good day, I hit great putts and shots all around, even though I had a slow start. I was able to pick it up mid-round.” His approach remains firmly grounded in staying present and adhering to what works. “I want to remain in the present, I don’t want to think about anything else other than my golf game and what I can control. I’ll begin on hole 1, trying to do what I’ve been doing these past few days, which has obviously worked well.” Barcos also shared that he’s intentionally tuning out the leaderboard pressure. “I didn’t look at the scoreboard the whole day, I only checked it on 18 after I finished. I plan to do the same tomorrow. Maybe on holes 16 or 17, if I feel the need to make more comfortable swings, I’ll check it. Otherwise, I’ll just keep hitting good shots and doing the best I can.”

Augustin Holé, 28, from France, the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final winner at Asolo Golf Club, surged into contention today with an impressive second-round performance at Golf Nazionale. Following an opening round of 3-under-par 69, Holé fired a superb 8-under-par 64 to climb to 2^nd place on the leaderboard heading into the final day. His round featured nine birdies on holes 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, and the closing 18^th hole, with his only blemish coming on the 15^th hole after an errant tee shot led to a bogey. Holé began the week 19^th in the Order of Merit and is aiming for a strong finish to improve his ranking and potentially claim a second Grand Final title. Reflecting on his performance, he was pleased to see his hard work paid off: “It was a great round today — 64 — it feels incredible to be in contention,” Holé said. “I’ll probably be top 3 after the round, so it makes me very happy. The past few weeks have been tough, so having a round like this makes me really satisfied with the work I’ve been doing with my team and my caddie.” He also praised the setup and playing conditions at Golf Nazionale: “It’s very nice to play on such a good golf course. Conditions are amazing, the weather is good, and the greens are excellent, probably some of the best we’ve had all year. When you’re playing well and you know the greens are this good, it’s easier to make putts.” Looking ahead to the final round, Holé remains focused and optimistic: “I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s round. I’ve been in contention a few times this year but wasn’t able to get the win, so I’ll do my best to go for it tomorrow. There are a lot of good players out here, so it’ll be a battle, but I’m very excited about it.”

Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, 23, delivered a remarkable turnaround at Golf Nazionale today, setting a new course record with a stunning 10-under-par 62. After opening with a 3-over-par 75 yesterday, Calles Roman now sits at 7-under for the tournament and in a 2-way tie for 5^th place heading into the final round. His second-round surge included birdies on holes 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, and 18, a testament to his precision and composure under pressure. Entering the week ranked 7^th in the Order of Merit, Calles Roman is firmly in contention to climb the standings to try and secure one of the five coveted 2026 HotelPlanner Tour category 12b cards awarded to the top finishers. Following his record-breaking round, Calles Roman reflected on the key to his great round: “All parts of my game were really good, I just kept believing,” he said. “Yesterday was just as good, but the round didn’t go my way. I kept doing the same thing, and the putts started to drop. The course can give it to you and take it away.” He credited preparation and mental discipline as key components of today’s performance: “I made a really good plan with my coaches and did a really good job sticking to it today. I plan to do the same tomorrow. It was very important to stay patient and keep doing the same thing, and thanks to my sports psychologist back home, I was able to do it, and it made all the difference.”

Format & Prize Fund

The Final Round will begin at 8:30 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The final pairing will tee off at 9:47 a.m. local time from the 1^st hole.

The 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final is a 54-hole stroke-play event, 18 holes a day with no cut.

The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €55,000 and 60,000 Order of Merit points. The tournament winner will walk away with €10,000.00 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.

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