Javier Barcos Remains in the Lead at Regione Lazio Grand Final.
Sutri, October 17th, 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 2nd hole, 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 2nd 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 18th hole, with his only blemish coming on the 15th hole after an errant tee shot led to a bogey. Holé began the week 19th 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 5th 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 7th 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 1st and 10th hole. The final pairing will tee off at 9:47 a.m. local time from the 1st 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.
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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