28th February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
In-form Andrea Romano takes the lead at New Giza
Andrea Romano continues his strong run. The Team T59 player, winner earlier this week of the Red Sea Little Venice Open, now leads the New Giza Open with 18 holes to play. He signed a solid, bogey-free 67 (-5) on Friday.
France’s Alexis Leray, already well positioned after the opening round, remains firmly in contention following a 69 (-3). The 2025 Qualifying School winner sits in second place, two shots behind the leader, alongside Spain’s Agustí Quinquilla.
Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar, who recorded two podium finishes in the opening events of the season, and Ireland’s Robert Moran are close behind, three shots off the lead.
For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 8:00 a.m. from the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Andrea Romano : “I’m very happy because my game feels really solid. Even when I hit a bad shot, it’s never a big mistake. I usually stay on the right side, which makes it easier to recover and save par. I’ve also realised that when I’m putting well and feeling confident on the greens, I’m very comfortable out there and can keep a positive mindset throughout the round.”
Alexis Leray : “I’m quite pleased with my first two rounds. I had a really good putting day friday, while today was a bit more difficult on the greens. I missed several birdie opportunities, especially from short range, which could have helped me go lower.
That said, I’m very satisfied with my game and with how I’m playing overall at the start of the season. Apart from a difficult first round in the opening event, things have been going well, I’ve been consistent and I feel comfortable on this tour in my first season. I’m in a good position, and I’ll try to make the most of it to earn as many points as possible.”
Tournament Sponsors
The 2026 New Giza Open is part of the Egypt Golf Series 2026 and is proudly supported by New Giza for Real Estate and Development as the title sponsor. Additional support is provided by TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.
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