Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue wins the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final.
Sutri, October 18th, 2025 – The 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final delivered a thrilling conclusion to the season, with Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue capturing the title after a sudden-death playoff against compatriot Javier Barcos after both players finished tied at 13-under-par. Aguirre Izcue delivered a flawless final round, shooting a bogey-free round to force the playoff and secure his second win of the season in impressive fashion. The final event, held at Golf Nazionale, showcased high-level competition, emotional finishes, and a fitting end to an exciting Alps Tour season.
Spain’s Javier Barcos wins the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit with 38,698.59 points and secures himself one of the five sought-after 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards that were up for grabs this season. Alongside Barcos, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa with 32,570.48 points, Asier Aguirre Izcue from Spain with 30,772.41 points, France’s Quentin Debovewith 28,093.03 points, and Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney with 23,305.79 points earned the remaining 4 cards that will give each of them access to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour with category 12b.
The winner’s trophy that was handed to Asier Aguirre Izcue was designed and created by artist and designer Roberta Verteramo.
Final Round Player Quotes
Asier Aguirre Izcue, 26, from Spain, emerged victorious at the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final after a dramatic sudden-death playoff against fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos. Both players finished the three tournament rounds tied at 13-under-par. Aguirre Izcue began the final round tied for 5th place but delivered a flawless, bogey-free performance, shooting a 6-under-par 66 to force the playoff. He carded birdies on holes 6 and 7 before making the turn, and continued his momentum with clutch birdies on 11, 14, 16, and 18. The win marks Aguirre Izcue’s second title of the season, earning him 9,500 Order of Merit points and a winner’s check of €10,000. Following his playoff triumph, Aguirre Izcue was visibly emotional, reflecting the significance of the win, “I’m very happy right now, it’s awesome,” he said. “It was incredible to compete with my friend Javier in the playoff. I didn’t look at the leaderboard all day, and when I finished, I saw there were two players at -13. I thought I might have a chance for a playoff, and it was a real pleasure to go up against Javier, who’s a very good friend of mine. Today, I came out on top, maybe next time it’ll be his turn.” Aguirre Izcue also spoke about the importance of finishing the season on a high note: “I’m proud of myself. I knew that to have a chance at earning one of the cards, I needed to finish strong. I was second last week and won today; it’s very rewarding to see the hard work pay off. ” Reflecting on his journey, he added: “I’ve been on the Alps Tour for the past three seasons, and it’s helped me grow tremendously, both as a player and as a person. It pushes you to keep improving, and each season becomes more competitive. I’m really looking forward to what’s next and wish all the players on the Alps Tour the best.”
Spain’s Javier Barcos, 23, has officially clinched the top spot in the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit, earning one of the coveted 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards. Barcos had an outstanding season, highlighted by victories at the New Giza Open and the Longwy Alps Open, and maintained his lead in the rankings from mid-season onward. He capped off his impressive year with a runner-up finish at the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, narrowly missing out on the title after a sudden-death playoff against fellow Spaniard Asier Aguirre Izcue. “Today was great, being in contention is always super nice,” said Barcos. “It’s all the adrenaline you feel, that’s what we play for.” Reflecting on his season, Barcos shared his satisfaction in achieving more than he set out to do: “2025 was a great year and a great season. Winning the Order of Merit was the main goal — actually, my original goal was just to finish in the Top 5, so to win it is a little extra. I’m very happy.” He also praised the impact of the tour on his growth, both on and off the course: “The Alps Tour is just incredible, the players, the staff, everyone is super nice. We’ve had a lot of Spanish players too, which has helped me grow both as a player and as a person.” Despite the strong finish, Barcos admitted there’s still more he hopes to accomplish, “I was trying to win a third title for a while. I came pretty close these past few weeks, and especially today, I felt like I played well enough to win, but let it slip a little at the end. It leaves me hungry for more.” Sharing a final thought on the emotional playoff battle with Aguirre Izcue, he added: “Battling in the last tournament of the year with Asier, who has been my friend since I started playing golf, was very special. Hopefully next season goes just as well — and we keep having fun along the way.”
The 2026 HotelPlanner Tour Cards Recipients From Left: Marco Durante – Alps Tour President, Javier Barcos, Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Asier Aguirre Izcue, Quentin Debove, and Ronan Mullarney. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
France’s Augustin Holé, the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final champion, secured a solo third-place finish at this year’s edition. Holé was in contention until the very end but made a costly bogey on the 18th hole, finishing with a three-day total of 12-under-par, just one stroke shy of joining the playoff.
Asier Aguirre Izcue, winner of the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, earned €10,000.00 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.
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