French duo Antoine Auboin and Victor Veyret share the lead at Sokhna Golf Club

Egypt, February 17, 2026 – The 2026 season is officially underway at Sokhna Golf Club, and it is France leading the way after the opening round of the Ein Bay Open.

Competing this week on an invitation, Antoine Auboin made an impressive return to competition after an injury, signing for a 5-under-par 67. His round featured seven birdies and two bogeys, setting the early target in the clubhouse.

He was soon joined at the top of the leaderboard by compatriot Victor Veyret, who produced a composed and blemish-free performance, carding a bogey-free 67 to share the lead after Round 1.

Victor Veyret – Round 1 – @AlpsTourGolf -3MIND – Raffaele Canepa

The two French players hold a one-shot advantage over a group of four players: Austria’s Lenny Koch, France’s Arthur Ameil-Planchin, Ireland’s Hugh Foley, and Italy’s Davide Buchi.

Full leaderboard 

For tomorrow’s Round 2, play will begin at 7:00 a.m. from the 1st and 11th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties (excluding amateurs) who will advance to the final round of the tournament.

Round 1 Player Quotes 

Antoine Auboin : I’m very happy. It’s really been a month and a half since I’ve been able to fully get back to practicing. I had a bit of apprehension, but in the end, the game is still there. I was able to stay patient and enjoy myself from start to finish. I really tried to hit as many fairways and as many greens as possible. And that’s what I managed to do.

Victor Veyret : It was a good round. Bogey-free is always a very nice feeling, to finish like that. I managed the par fives well today, with one birdie and one eagle. I worked hard this winter. I’m working with a new coach, so to see that my game is in better shape than last year is a good feeling.

Tournament Sponsors

The 2026 Ein Bay Open and the 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open are supported by Sokhna Golf Club, the Egyptian Golf Federation, Elano, Hechter Paris, Holibees, Mercedes, and TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.

Photos : Alps Tour – 3MIND – Raffaele Canepa

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

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