Round 2 Suspended in France with France’s Quentin Debove Holding Clubhouse Lead
Saint-Omer, September 12th, 2025- The 2025 Hauts de France – Pas de Calais Golf Open continued today with the second round teeing off at 8:15 a.m. local time at AA Saint-Omer Golf Club, where players set out from both the 1st and 10th tees amid changing weather conditions.
At 1:01 p.m. local time, the Tournament Director suspended play due to heavy rainfall and flooded greens. Fortunately, conditions improved quickly, and play resumed after a 25-minute delay. Afternoon tee times were pushed back by 30 minutes. However, at 2:24 p.m., play was once again suspended as persistent rain led to further flooding on the course. Luckily, at 4:30 p.m., play was able to resume and continued until 8:08 p.m. when it was suspended for darkness. Round 2 will resume tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. local time.
With several groups still on the course yet to complete their second round, France’s Quentin Debove holds the current clubhouse lead with a two-day total of 3-under-par.
With the 2025 Alps Tour season entering its final stretch, this week’s tournament represents far more than another stop on the calendar; it’s a pivotal moment in the chase for Order of Merit points. With only a couple of events remaining before the season-ending Grand Final, the battle for a top-five finish in the Order of Merit at the end of the season and promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour is intensifying. For some players, it’s about sustaining momentum and solidifying their position; for others, it’s a crucial opportunity to climb the rankings and keep their aspirations alive. The stakes are rising, and every round played could prove decisive.
Reinforcing their ongoing partnership, this year’s tournament is once again co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS) and the Alps Tour. The field comprises 132 players, equally divided between the two tours with 66 participants each. Although all competitors will play under the same conditions on the same course, they will vie for separate prize purses and individual titles.
Round 2 Player Quotes
France’s Quentin Debove, 23, surged into the clubhouse lead at the 2025 Hauts de France – Pas de Calais Golf Open after carding a 5-under-par 66 in today’s second round. Debove, who opened the tournament with a 2 over-par, 73 and was tied for 26th place, now holds a two-day total of 3-under-par. Still in search of his first Alps Tour title, Debove has been a consistent contender this season, recording multiple Top 10 finishes and currently sitting 3rd on the Alps Tour Order of Merit. “I hit 18 greens in regulation today and found a lot of fairways,” said Debove. “I was hitting really good shots out there, even in the rain and wind; it felt pretty easy to manage the conditions. The biggest difference was my course management and my attitude. It’s tough for everyone out there, but I stayed patient and let the birdies come to me.” He began his round on the 10th hole, making early birdies on 10 and 12 before adding four more on the front nine, offset by a single bogey. Looking ahead to the final round, he remains focused and grounded. “Tomorrow, the key is going to be course management. My dad is caddying for me this week, which is a huge help in these conditions. I’m not planning to change anything—I’ve been working hard for this and I’m ready. I’m just taking it day by day, trying to shoot the lowest round possible. If I trust my process, I should be good to go. Obviously, I’m chasing that first win!”
While France’s Quentin Debove currently holds the clubhouse lead at 3-under-par, Ireland’s Hugh Foley remains a strong contender, also at 3-under-par with seven holes left to play in his second round. Italy’s Manfredi Manica is likewise in the mix at 2-under-par, with seven holes still to complete.
France’s Augustin Holé, 28, winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final, currently sits in a tie for 4th place after his round two, where he carded an even par round, 71, bringing his two-day total to 1-under-par. Starting on the 10th hole, Holé’s round was eventful, with early bogeys on holes 10 and 14 followed by a birdie at the 16th. The front nine brought further ups and downs, including a double bogey on the 6th, a birdie at the 7th hole, and a strong finish with an eagle on the par-5 9th, his final hole of the day. “My game still isn’t quite at its best. I missed quite a lot today, but my short game really saved me,” Holé said. “I stayed patient and committed to my game plan. I guess I hit the right shots at the right time to finish 3-under on the last three holes, which gave me some momentum.” Looking ahead to the final round, Holé remains focused on execution over outcome. “The goal is simple: beat the course tomorrow and try to play a bit better. If some putts drop, I think I can put together a solid final round. I just need to be patient and be committed; those are the two keys.” While the Alps Tour Order of Merit lingers in the background, Holé is keeping perspective. “It’s in the back of my mind, of course, but honestly, I’m quite far from the top five right now. I can’t control that. What I can control is my process, and that’s where my focus is.”
Alongside Holé, Italy’s Lucas Fallotico, 22, completed his second round with a 2-over-par 73, bringing his two-day total to 1-under-par. Fellow Italian Alessandro Nodari is also currently tied at 1-under-par, though he has yet to finish his second round.
LETAS
In the LET Access Series event, Iceland’s Ragga Kristinsdottir delivered a flawless second round at the 2025 Hauts de France – Pas de Calais, carding a 5-under-par 67 to make a significant move up the leaderboard. The 28-year-old, currently ranked sixth on the Order of Merit, produced five birdies without a single dropped shot, including back-to-back birdies on holes 11 and 12.“I’m beyond happy with that round,” said Kristinsdottir. “We got lucky with the weather for the first 10 holes, and we knew tougher conditions were coming, so the plan was to get off to a hot start. I was five under through 12 and just tried to hold it together from there. I’ve been struggling mentally with my putting—it really had ‘left the building’ since Sweden—but it feels like it’s finally back.”
Also sharing the lead is Mexico’s Fernanda Lira, currently fourth in the Order of Merit and already a two-time winner this season. Lira continued her strong form, navigating the blustery conditions with precision and resilience. “I did miss out on two good eagle opportunities, and that stung a bit,” Lira admitted. “But I had a couple of great recovery shots and gave myself a lot of chances. I never really get to play in wind, rain, and cold—back home in Mexico, if it rains, it usually thunders and play stops. So, this year has really taught me that I can compete in these tougher conditions.” Lira added that she’s aiming for a strong result this week, especially as she plans to skip next week’s event in preparation for La Sella. “I want a good result here because I won’t be playing next week. I’ll be back for the final event—I want to close the season the right way.”
Format & Prize Fund
The 2025 Hauts de France- Pas de Calais Golf Open is a 54-hole stroke-play event where a cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 30 professional players and ties. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death playoff will determine the winner.
The players are competing for a total prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The champion of the 2025 Hauts de France- Pas de Calais Golf Open will take home €6,400.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament this week is promoted and organized directly by the host golf club, Aa Saint-Omer Golf Club.
The 2025 Hauts de France-Pas de Calais Golf Open can count on the support of the following official partners: Région Hauts-de-France, Pas-de-Calais Mon Département, CAPSO Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer, Autosphere, BFM Grand Littoral, Najeti Hôtels & Golfs Collection, Brasserie Bedague, Sdez, Welcomer, Patrival, Golf+ and Vittel.
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