Jerry Ji and Giovanni Manzoni Co-Lead After 36 Holes at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand
Aravell, June 27th, 2025 – After two rounds of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand concluded with a tightly contested leaderboard and a two-way tie at the top, setting the stage for an exciting final round. Jerry Ji of the Netherlands and Italy’s Giovanni Manzoni share the lead at 9-under-par through 36 holes following two impressive rounds of consistent play. Close behind, Spain’s Javier Sainz and Alejandro Aguilera sit just one stroke back at 8-under-par, keeping the pressure firmly on the leaders heading into Saturday’s decisive round. Today players competed under sunny skies and a very warm temperature.
This year marks the 4th edition of the tournament, originally created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Aravell Golf Andorra & Country Club, the host venue designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazábal.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Jerry Ji, 25, of the Netherlands, continued his steady climb up the leaderboard at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. After opening with a 5-under-par, 66 to sit in a tie for sixth place, Ji backed it up with a composed second-round 4-under-par, 67 to move into a share of the lead at 9-under-par heading into the final round. His round included five birdies and just a single bogey, underlining a day of solid course management in breezy conditions. “I played solid all around today,” Ji said. “It was hot and windy, so I managed my game well, and I’m happy about that.” One of the highlights of his round came early when he hit a 3-iron from 215 meters on the par-4 4th hole within 10 feet. “That was definitely the shot of the day,” he added. Unlike some of his fellow competitors, Ji wasn’t fazed by the heat. “For me, the heat didn’t play a part today. I just tried to drink enough water, but honestly, the weather was perfect.” Heading into the final round with a share of the lead, Ji remains focused on keeping things simple. “I’ll just focus on my own game tomorrow and play the best I can and hopefully it’ll be good enough at the end of the day.”
Italy’s Giovanni Manzoni, 25, moved into a share of the lead after round two of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand with a two-day total of 9-under-par. Although still searching for his first win on the Alps Tour, Manzoni has recorded multiple top-5 finishes and continues to show strong form. After opening with a 3-under-par 68, he produced a flawless, bogey-free 6-under-par 65 in round two, featuring two birdies on the front nine and four on the back. “Today was a good day, I managed to play consistently on the front nine, where I made two birdies and seven pars,” said Manzoni. “On the back nine, I started to struggle a bit more, but I managed to save some great pars that gave me the momentum to finish with three birdies.” While many players noted the challenging weather conditions, Manzoni found a way to adapt. “It was very hot and humid today, but playing in shorts really helped,” he added. Looking ahead to the final round, Manzoni remains grounded and focused. “Of course, winning my first tournament would be great, but that shouldn’t affect me too much, I’ll try to do my best and take whatever comes. Tomorrow, the goals remain the same as the past two days: focus on one shot at a time and try to play consistently.”
Round 2 co-leader at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, Italy’s Giovanni Manzoni. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Spain’s Javier Sainz, 32, who sat in solo third place after the opening round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, now finds himself in a share of third place alongside fellow Spaniard Alejandro Aguilera with a two-day total of 8-under-par. Following an impressive opening round of 7-under-par 64, Sainz carded a 1-under-par 70 in the second round, which included five birdies and four bogeys. A former Alps Tour member, Sainz advanced to the HotelPlanner Tour, formerly known as the Challenge Tour—where he captured his first title at the 2022 Farmfoods Scottish Challenge. “I played well today, very similar to how I played yesterday, but the big difference was my putting,” Sainz admitted. “Today my putting was terrible, probably one of the worst putting days I’ve had lately. I’m looking forward to improving that and getting back to where it was yesterday to try and put together a low score tomorrow. For the final round, I just want to focus on playing my own game and definitely keep being patient. The weather affected me a little bit today. It’s very hot, and you need to stay focused. It was a little more difficult for me especially on the back nine to keep my concentration on every shot.”
A former winner on the Alps Tour after claiming the 2024 Croara Alps Open, Spain’s Alejandro Aguilera, 25, made a significant move up the leaderboard in round two of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. Starting the day tied for 40th place following an opening round of 1-over-par, Aguilera produced a brilliant 7-under-par 64 to vault into a two-way tie for third place at 8-under-par overall. Beginning his round on the first tee, he picked up birdies on holes 2, 5, and 7 before dropping a shot at the 9th hole. After making the turn, he went on a birdie run from holes 11 through 14 and closed out with a final birdie on the 18th hole. “It went really smoothly,” Aguilera said after his round. “I hit the ball very well today, especially with my irons.” Reflecting on the improvement from his opening round, he explained, “Yesterday I didn’t hit the ball that well, so I made a few adjustments after the round, and they really helped me strike it much better today.” With temperatures soaring, Aguilera acknowledged the conditions played a role: “The heat definitely had an impact—the ball was flying a lot more, and we had to stay more hydrated than usual.” Currently in strong contention heading into the final round, Aguilera remains focused and hungry for a second title. “It feels great and really motivating,” he said. “I was in a similar position in Tabarka, but the final round was suspended, so I didn’t get the chance to fight for the win.” As for his approach heading into tomorrow: “I’ll keep focusing on the same things I’ve been working on over the past year and give it my absolute best.”
A total of 46 players made the cut which was set at 141 (-1). The Final Round will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:17 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
In the event of a tie at the end of the final round, the winner will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.
The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand winner will take home €6,200 and earn 6,525 points toward the Order of Merit standings.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand is promoted by former DP World Tour winner, Spain’s José Manuel Lara.
The economic promoter of the tournament is Aravell Golf & Country Club and the title sponsorship of this week’s event belongs to Creand, which was previously named Crèdit Andorrà.
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