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28th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

First-Time Winner: Jerry Ji Takes the Title at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand

Aravell, June 28^th, 2025 – Jerry Ji of the Netherlands secured his first professional victory at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, finishing with a total score of 14-under-par. Just three strokes behind, a three-way tie for second place at 11-under-par featured Spain’s Ruben Pardo Rodríguez and Javier Calles Roman, along with Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney. One shot further back, England’s Mason Essam and Spain’s Javier Sainz shared 5^th place at 10-under-par, rounding out a tightly contested leaderboard.

This year marks the 4^th edition of the tournament, originally created to commemorate the 25^th anniversary of Aravell Golf Andorra & Country Club, the host venue designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazábal.

Final Round Player Quotes

Jerry Ji, 25, of the Netherlands, who is competing in his first season on the Alps Tour, captured his first professional title at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. Turning professional in January 2025, Ji quickly made his mark on the Tour with various good finishes. His best result this season before this week was a tie for third place at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. With today’s win, he made a significant move in the Order of Merit standings; ahead of this week’s event, he was in 26^th position and now finds himself in 10^th place. Ji surged into a share of the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with an impressive final round of 5-under-par 66 to finish with a three-day total of 14-under-par. His final round included seven birdies, on holes 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17, and 18—offsetting two early bogeys on holes 1 and 8. The two birdies on the final two holes proved decisive, sealing a well-earned victory in a tightly contested finish. Reflecting on the win, Ji said, “It’s amazing. To win any tournament is special, but to win my first tournament and have it be an Alps Tour event is such a cool experience. This win is for my entire family; they have been with me through the good and the bad times, so it’s definitely for them.” He continued, “Today I played my own game. A lot of good players were making a move, and it was tough, but I was lucky to make some clutch putts, especially on the back nine, and was able to remain in the lead.” Ji credited his solid play throughout the week, explaining, “Everything tee to green was very solid. Maybe what made the difference was my putting—I made a few more putts than usual.” Looking ahead, he said, “I’m excited to enjoy this win today. It’s been a lot of hard work, so I’m ready to enjoy it, but from tomorrow my focus shifts to the next tournament. It’s a new venue for me; I’ve never been there, so I’m excited to have a few good practice rounds and be ready to compete again next week.” Ji concluded, “This win is gratifying, but it doesn’t change my season goals. Like all the players, we compete to try and finish the season in the Top 5 to head to the HotelPlanner Tour. This win definitely helps me earn more points, and I’m very happy.”

In a three-way tie for second place at 11-under-par were Spain’s Ruben Pardo Rodríguez and Javier Calles Roman, alongside Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney.

The highlight of the day came from Spain’s Manuel Ballesteros, who recorded a spectacular hole-in-one on the 174-meter, par-3 second hole using an 8-iron.

Following the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, the eleventh event of the season, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa continues to lead the Order of Merit with 20,631.38 points. Spain’s Javier Calles Roman now moves into second place with 18,653.91 points, just ahead of fellow Spaniard and two-time winner this season, Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, who sits in third place with 18,425.63 points.

This week’s champion, Jerry Ji of the Netherlands, made a significant leap in the Order of Merit standings, climbing 16 positions to reach 10^th place with a total of 12,248.10 points. His victory at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand marks a major milestone in his debut season and puts him firmly in contention for year-end honors.

Final Round

Jerry Ji winner of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand earned €6,200 and 6,525 points toward the Order of Merit standings.

Next week, we head to La Gomera Island for the 2025 Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera which will take place from July 3^rd– 5^th at Tecina Golf La Gomera in the Canary Islands.

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.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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27th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Jerry Ji and Giovanni Manzoni Co-Lead After 36 Holes at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand

Aravell, June 27^th, 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.

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 4^th 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 40^th 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 9^th 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 18^th 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 1^st and 10^th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:17 a.m. local time from the 1^st 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.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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26th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Ignacio Arcaya and Javier Calles Roman Share Lead After Day One at 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand.

Aravell, June 26^th, 2025 – After the first round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, the leaderboard is tightly packed with exciting contenders. France’s Ignacio Arcaya and Spain’s Javier Calles Roman share the lead, both carding an impressive 8-under-par 63. In solo third place is Spain’s Javier Sainz at 7-under. Just one stroke back, a two-way tie for fourth place features fellow Spaniards Ruben Pardo Rodriguez and Manuel Morugan, keeping the competition fierce early on.

The first round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand teed off this morning at 8:00 a.m. local time at Aravell Golf & Country Club, near Aravell in Lleida, Spain. Players began from both the 1^st and 10^th tees under mostly sunny skies; however, a persistent wind picked up during the afternoon, making conditions significantly more challenging.

This year marks the 4^th edition of the tournament, originally created to commemorate the 25^th anniversary of Aravell Golf & Country Club, the host venue designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazábal.

Round 1 Player Quotes

France’s Ignacio Arcaya, 24, who is still seeking his first victory on the Alps Tour despite multiple top-10 finishes, co-leads after the opening round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand with an impressive 8-under-par 63. His standout round included an eagle on the par-5 4^th hole, eight birdies on holes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 18, and a single bogey on the 15^th hole. Reflecting on his performance, Arcaya said, “It was a very solid round. I made a couple of long putts at the beginning which got the round going in the right direction. From there it was about executing the game plan and staying aggressive.” He highlighted his birdie on the 9^th — “a long par 3” —as a key moment, adding, “Making a 10-meter putt for birdie there was a bonus.” Arcaya credited his all-around performance and comfort with course conditions: “Today every part of the game was solid, so I will try to keep doing what I am doing. The conditions were ideal today. I found the greens to be a bit faster than during the previous days, so had to adjust for that.” Looking ahead, he noted, “My main focus for the next few days is to commit to my shots and my strategy.”

Javier Calles Roman, 23, from Spain, co-leads the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand after posting a fabulous 8-under-par 63 in the opening round. The young Spaniard, who secured his first professional title earlier this year at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, made 10 birdies and just two bogeys on the challenging, windy afternoon — bogeying holes 5 and 9. Calles Roman turned professional in May 2024 and has quickly made his mark on the tour. Reflecting on his opening round, he said, “It was a really great performance tee to green today. I left myself plenty of chances, which was the key.” Despite the challenging conditions, he remained confident: “The wind picked up a lot, which changed the strategy on some holes for me, but I stayed aggressive and didn’t let the situation affect me.”Looking ahead, Calles Roman emphasized the importance of maintaining focus. “It’s obviously very nice to be on top early. It sets the goal for the rest of the week. My focus for the rest of the week will be to keep focusing on myself and my strategy and be ready to adapt if situations or conditions change.” He added, “I have it in my mind all the time to try and win a second tournament this season. That’s all I think about—it helps me focus and play aggressively. Let’s see what happens this week. It’s a great start.”

Round 1 co-leader at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, Spain’s Javier Calles Roman. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa

Javier Sainz, 32, of Spain, holds third place after an opening round of 7-under-par 64. Starting on the 1^st hole, Sainzcarded five birdies on the front nine. After making the turn, he added three more birdies and a single bogey to close out an impressive first round. “It was a solid game tee to green,” Sainz said. “I’m happy to put a low score in the wind this afternoon. The highlight of the day may have been the good birdie I made on Hole 8 from 192 meters,” he said. “I hit a bad drive left, but after that, I hit the best shot of the day.” A former Alps Tour member, for several years before moving up to the HotelPlanner Tour, formerly known as the Challenge Tour. Sainz has won the 2024 Spanish Professionals Championship and the 2023 II?Barcelona Open by Pablo Larrazábal. He also claimed his first HotelPlanner Tour victory at the 2022 Farmfoods Scottish Challenge. Looking ahead, Sainz plans to stick to his process. “For the next two days, I’ll just focus on every shot and keep playing my own game,” he said. “Every week for me is the same no matter what tour I’m competing on, but maybe the experience I have helps me to be calmer in certain situations.” He added: “Being back in contention is amazing for me because I needed a low round to believe more and more in my game.”

Spain’s Ruben Pardo Rodriguez, 23, sits in a two-way tie for fourth place after firing a 6-under-par, 65 in the opening round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. His round featured an eagle on the par-5 4^th hole, seven birdies on holes 2, 3, 5, 7, 13, 14, and 18, and three bogeys on holes 1, 9, and 15. “It was a really good round, solid from the tee and I stayed patient with the putter,” Pardo Rodriguez said. He pointed to a hot stretch between holes 2 and 7, where he went to six under par, as the highlight of the day, especially with the eagle on the 4^th. “The truth is that I’m very happy with my tee shots, I think it’s the most important part of my game on this course,” he noted. “Today’s performance gives me confidence going into the next rounds. The key now is to play with the same belief I had today and give myself a chance on Saturday.”

Alongside Pardo Rodriguez, in the two-way tie for 4^th place with a first-round score of 6-under-par 65, is fellow Spanish player Manuel Morugan, 34. During his opening round, he made five birdies on the front nine and added two more birdies and a single bogey on the back nine to close out his day. Morugan, a past winner on the Alps Tour, reflected positively on his performance: “It was a good round! My game was very solid in all aspects, and having my mental coach here with me this week helped a lot.” Focused more on process than the position, he added, “For me, it’s not important to be at the top, what matters is doing things correctly and following my process. If that leads to being on top or close to the top of the leaderboard, then that’s even better.” He emphasized that everything felt in sync today: “Everything was perfect today, and the focus now is to maintain that same mindset and keep working on the things I’ve been practicing.”

Christos Pantazidis, 22, from Greece, is in a 6-way tie for 6^th place after the first round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. He shot a bogey-free 5-under-par 66, making two birdies on the front nine and three more on the back. “Today the conditions were great, and I played flawless golf,” said Pantazidis. “I hit 18 out of 18 greens in regulation and missed only two fairways.” He highlighted his second shot on the par-5 18^th, an accurate 3-wood that set up an easy two-putt birdie, as the standout moment of the round. Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of his early momentum: “Putting yourself on top of the leaderboard early is important, it gives you confidence and makes it easier to stay there.” As for his strategy, Pantazidis plans to “focus on playing steady golf, giving myself birdie opportunities, and staying in the present which is also key.” He also noted that the layout of Aravell Golf & Country Club suits his game: “This course demands accuracy off the tee, and that’s one of my strengths.”

Joining Pantazidis in the 6-way tie for 6^th place at 5-under-par 66: Italy’s Luca Cavalli and Davide Buchi, France’s Augustin Holé and Baptiste Achard as well as Jerry Ji from the Netherlands.

The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand is contested over 54 holes of stroke play. A cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, along with any amateurs within the cut line. In the event of a tie at the end of the final round, the winner will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

The tournament offers a total prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. 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.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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24th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand Celebrates Its 4th Edition This Week

Aravell, June 24^th, 2025 – This week, we return to action in northeastern Spain for the 4^th edition of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. The tournament will take place from June 26^th–28^th at the picturesque Aravell Golf & Country Club, located near Aravell, Lleida, Spain.

Now in its fourth year, the tournament was originally established to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the host venue, Aravell Golf & Country Club.

On Monday, June 23^rd, a Qualifying Tournament was held at the same venue, with the top 19 players earning a spot in this week’s field.

Two Best Ball Aggregate to Par pro-ams are scheduled for this week, both starting with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun. The Opening Pro-Am will take place on Wednesday, June 25^th, while the Closing Pro-Am will be played on Sunday, June 29^th. The newly crowned champion of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand will participate in the closing pro-am scheduled for Sunday.

The Field

The majority of this season’s ten winners will be in this field this week, competing for the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand promising a highly competitive event. Only three past winners will be absent: Italy’s Andrea Romano, winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía–Roquetas de Mar; Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, who claimed victory at the 2025 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or; and Spain’s Rocco Repetto Taylor.

Repetto Taylor secured a brilliant win at the Challenge de Cádiz on the HotelPlanner Tour at the beginning of June following his first Alps Tour title in March at the La Cigale Golf Open in Tunisia. He has now moved on to compete full-time on the higher-level tour.

Most of the players currently ranked in the top 10 of the Order of Merit will be competing for the title at the 4^thedition of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. The only three are not in the field this week: Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, the current Order of Merit leader; Spain’s Rocco Repetto Taylor, ranked 6^th; and Italy’s Flavio Michetti, who sits in 8^th place.

A standout from the 2023 season, Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney—winner of two titles and the Order of Merit, will be competing this week among a field of 144 players. His success earned him a promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour for the 2024 season.

In this week’s 144-player field, athletes represent 18 countries from around the world, including Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, England, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Monaco, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States of America.

The event offers a total prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The tournament winner will take home €6,200 and earn 6,525 points toward the Order of Merit standings.

The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand will be played over 54 holes of stroke play. A cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, along with any amateurs within the cut line. In the event of a tie at the end of the final round, the winner will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

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The Course

Located just 15 km from the Principality of Andorra and 5 km from La Seu d’Urgell, Aravell Golf & Country Club is nestled in Aravell, Lleida, Spain. This 18-hole course, designed by two-time Masters Champion José María Olazábal, will be played as a par 71 over a distance of 6,155 meters.

Known for its compact and enjoyable layout, Aravell Golf & Country Club features narrow fairways, relatively small greens, and generous rough, offering a true challenge for players. Set in a wide valley at 700 meters above sea level, the course provides stunning views of the Pyrenees and the Cadí mountain range.

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.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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