Maxime Legros secures third victory of the season and earns HotelPlanner Tour promotion

France, June 7th, 2026 – Just one week after Andrea Romano, France’s Maxime Legros became the second player this season to earn automatic promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour by claiming a third Alps Tour title. Following victories at the Dreamland Open and the Miglianico Alps Open, the Frenchman added the Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or to his impressive 2026 campaign.

Starting the final round one shot behind overnight leader Enrico Di Nitto, the Dinard-based player needed only one hole to catch the Italian. He then took control of the tournament with an eagle, five birdies and a single bogey on his way to a superb 63 (-7).

Di Nitto, playing alongside Legros in the final group, could only manage an even-par round. The Italian nevertheless shared second place, six shots behind the winner, with compatriot Alessandro Nodari, who closed with a solid 65 (-5).

Ireland’s Robert Moran and Italy’s Davide Buchi shared fourth place, seven strokes back.

Behind Andrea Romano and Maxime Legros, Robert Moran consolidated his third position in the Order of Merit ahead of Spain’s Pablo Alperi Lopez (4th) and Mario Galiano Aguilar (5th). Thanks to his runner-up finish, Alessandro Nodari climbed to sixth place and moved within striking distance of the top five.

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume from Thursday, June 11th, at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, for the 2026 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar.

Round 3 Player Quote

Maxime Legros: “I’m very happy and, above all, very relieved. I won’t have to answer all those questions anymore about when the third win was going to come. Since the start of the tournament, I had played better on the back nine, so my goal was to get off to a strong start. I managed to build an advantage quite quickly, but I let Enrico back into it with a couple of three-putts. Thankfully, I was able to extend my lead again on the back nine.

By the 16th hole, I was five shots ahead and started imagining every possible disaster scenario. But after making birdie on 17, I was finally able to fully enjoy the walk up the 18th.

The injury I suffered last year has actually helped me become much calmer on the golf course. I’ve also improved a lot with my putting, which gives me much more confidence in my game.

I’ll be able to start my HotelPlanner Tour journey with the French swing, which is great because it’s close to home. I want to use these next six months to adapt to a new tour, new courses and new opponents.”

Tournament Sponsors

The 23rd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or is supported by Losange Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, Fédération Française de Golf, Crédit Agricole Lorraine, Motor’s Concept, Demathieu & Bard, Opéra Théâtre, Eurogolf Luxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Leon Noël, Carola, Pernod Ricard, France Boissons, Metro, Fayard, Cafés Richard, Centre Porsche Lorraine and JCDecaux.

Photo : Raffaele Canepa / Alps Tour

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