Javier Barcos moves into the lead after Day 2 at the 2025 Longwy Alps Open.
Longwy, September 5th, 2025 – After two rounds of the 2025 Longwy Alps Open, the competition remains wide open, with a tightly packed leaderboard setting the stage for an exciting final day. Spain’s Javier Barcos holds the outright lead at 11 under-par, closely followed by compatriot Manuel Morugan, just one shot back at 10 under-par. Italy’s Ludovico Addabbo sits in solo third at 9 under-par, while a three-way tie for 4th place at 7-under-par includes Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, Spain’s Borja Martin, and Italy’s Mattia Comotti all well within striking distance as the tournament heads into its decisive final round.
With the 2025 Alps Tour season rapidly approaching its conclusion, this week’s tournament is proving to be more than just another stop on the schedule; it’s a defining moment in the race for Order of Merit points. As players battle for position in the season standings, each round takes on heightened significance, especially with just a handful of events remaining before the all-important Alps Tour Grand Final.
The fight for a top-five finish in the Order of Merit at the end of the season and promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour is reaching a crucial point. For some, this week is about maintaining momentum and tightening their grip on a coveted spot; for others, it’s a critical opportunity to surge up the rankings and keep their season dreams alive. Every swing carries weight, and the pressure is unmistakably high.
The 2025 Longwy Alps Open is in its second year on the Alps Tour calendar. The tournament returned this year following a strong debut last season, when France’s Damien Perrier emerged victorious.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Spain’s Javier Barcos, 23, made a significant move up the leaderboard on Friday at the 2025 Longwy Alps Open. After opening the tournament with a solid 3 under-par, 69 that had him tied for 15th place, Barcos delivered a brilliant second-round 8 under-par, 64 to take the outright lead with a two-day total of 11-under-par. Barcos, the winner of the 2025 New Giza Open and current Alps Tour Order of Merit leader, continued to show the consistent, high-level play that has defined his season. His second round featured five birdies and one bogey on the front nine, followed by an eagle, three additional birdies, and another bogey on the back nine, an impressive display of control and scoring under pressure. Reflecting on his round, Barcos shared: “It was one of those rounds that pretty much everything went well. I hit it good, and I made a couple of great putts that got my round going.” Unlike some players who had to return early Friday to complete their first round due to Thursday’s weather delay, he noted, “I was lucky enough to finish yesterday, so I was able to do my normal routine this morning, which was nice.” Despite the lingering effects of the rain, he felt the course conditions held up well: “It was cold the first few holes, and the ball traveled a little less, which you had to account for. Then the course actually drained really well for how much it rained yesterday, so it was nice to see.” With his position at the top of the Order of Merit and just a few events left in the season, Barcos admitted it’s difficult to block out the bigger picture: “I mean, it’s hard to not think about it, especially before each tournament. But once it’s time to play, I just try to focus on what is going on in the present and play from there.” Looking ahead to the final round, Barcos remains focused on consistency: “I think about doing the same things I have been doing these past two days, keep focused and just think on what is in front of me, and trust I can hit good shots.” He also spoke about managing the mental side of the game between rounds: “I tried to just be with my friends in between rounds to disconnect from golf. After that, just think of what is in front of you every time, which is easy to say but not that easy to do. Still, you just have to realize when your mind starts wandering somewhere else and bring it back to the present.”
In solo second place with a two-day total of 10 under-par is Spain’s Manuel Morugan, 34, winner of the 2022 Abruzzo Alps Open, who fired a bogey-free 7 under-par, 65 in today’s second round. His scorecard included birdies on holes 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 16. Speaking after his round, Morugan shared: “I obviously played well, but I was very calm all day today. This is probably my last Alps Tour event, so I came here with the mindset to enjoy it as much as I can. I didn’t have a specific goal in mind—I just wanted to have fun and enjoy every moment.” Looking ahead, he added: “If I end up winning tomorrow, we will see what happens—I’ll think about it then. I’m not entirely sure what I will do. For now, I’ll focus on tomorrow and do the same thing as I did today. I’ll enjoy it either way it goes. Hopefully I’ll have a positive outcome, but no matter what, that’s the only target I’ll have tomorrow.”
Ludovico Addabbo, 26, from Italy, followed up his opening round of 1 under-par, 71 with an impressive 7 under-par, 65 in today’s second round to move into contention at 8 under-par. He began his day with 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the front-nine, but truly found his rhythm on the back nine, going on a birdie run with on holes 11, 12, 14, 16, and 18 to close out a strong round and position himself firmly in the hunt heading into the final day. Reflecting on his round, Addabbo said: “I played great golf from tee to green, I hit all 18 greens in regulation. The only regret is missing four putts inside two meters, but overall, it was a really solid round.” He also commented on the quick turnaround after completing his first round earlier in the morning due to Thursday’s weather delay: “Staying focused during the break wasn’t too difficult. We restarted at eight and my second-round tee time was at nine, so there wasn’t much downtime between rounds.” Currently outside the top spots on the season-long standings, Addabbo acknowledged the pressure: “I haven’t played my best golf this season, so of course I’m thinking about the Order of Merit. I need some strong results to keep my category for next year.” Looking ahead to the final round, his strategy remains clear and disciplined: “This is a relatively tight course, so I’ll stick to the same plan, keep the ball in play, even if that means giving up a bit of distance and leaving myself some long irons into par fours. The key is to stay steady, maybe hit more irons off the tee, take advantage of the par fives, and give myself as many chances as possible.”
A total of 46 players including 4 amateurs made the cut which was set at 143 (-1).
The Final Round will begin at 8:50 a.m. local time from the 1st hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 12:20 p.m. local time from the 1st hole.
Format & Prize Fund
The 2025 Longwy Alps Open is a 54-hole stroke-play event where a cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties including all amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner of the inaugural edition.
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €47,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Longwy Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,900.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Sponsors and Promoter
The 2025 Longwy Alps Open is promoted directly by the golf course and is grateful for the support of the following sponsors and partners: Kroely Mercedes, Région Grand Est, Grand Longwy, Crédit Mutuel, Muno Charles et Fils, Santini Avocat, Proxeo, Mairie Longwy, UGolf/ Bluegreen, XL Enseigne, SLDC, Laboratoire Riefolo, Naillon MP, Swiss Life, and Caradvice Garage.
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