French rookie Alexandre Bauduin shines early at the Open de Roissy – Grand Prix PGA France

France, May 28th, 2026 – The warm temperatures in the Paris region did little to slow down Alexandre Bauduin on Thursday. The 23-year-old French rookie, in his first professional season, carded an impressive 64 (-8) to take the opening-round lead at the Open de Roissy – Grand Prix PGA France.

On the demanding layout of Golf International de Roissy, the C&S Golf Team player recorded nine birdies and just one bogey, coming at the 17th hole.

Playing also in the afternoon wave, fellow Frenchman Xavier Poncelet also impressed, signing a flawless 66 (-6) to sit two shots back. A group of three players shares third place at -5: Spaniard Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, Dutchman Lars Keunen and Frenchman Louis Darthenay.

For Round 2, play will begin at 7:45 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties, who will advance to the final round (including all amateurs within the cut).

Round 2 Player Quotes

Alexandre Bauduin: “I’m very pleased with my game today. Every part of it was solid, and I managed to stay calm despite the heat. I really focused on my process, taking it one shot at a time, and it worked well. I honestly didn’t know where I stood during the round, which helped me stay relaxed and simply enjoy the day.”

Xavier Poncelet: “It was a really good round, especially in these hot conditions. My putting was solid, I managed some important up-and-downs, and I played the par fives well. I stayed out of trouble and gave myself plenty of birdie chances, so I’m happy to be back near the top of the leaderboard.”

Tournament Sponsors

The Open de Roissy-Grand Prix PGA France is promoted by the PGA France and benefits from the support of the following partners: Commune de Roissy-en-France, Ugolf, Bluegreen, Groupe Duval, Département du Val d’Oise, Communauté d’Agglomération Roissy Pays de France, Alsea, OÜI FM, France Pro Golf, Académie Jean Van de Velde, Team Spirit Agency, ABVV, Asahi, Lacoste, Journal du Golf, Practice, and ffgolf.

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