5th June 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Agusti Quinquilla sets the pace at the 23rd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or
France, June 5th, 2026 – While his front nine was relatively quiet in 33 (-1), Agusti Quinquilla made his move on the back nine during the opening round of the Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or. The Spaniard produced a stunning stretch with two birdies and an eagle between holes 10 and 12, before adding two more birdies coming home to sign an excellent 63 (-7) and take the first-round lead.
The 25-year-old has not managed to pull away from the field, however. Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto and Davide Buchi, Spain’s Gonzalo Leal, and Ireland’s Robert Moran are all just one shot behind.
France’s Baptiste Achard and Italy’s Flavio Michetti share sixth place at -5, two strokes off the lead.
For Round 2, play will begin at 7:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties, who will advance to the final round (including all amateurs within the cut).
Round 1 Player Quotes
Agusti Quinquilla : “It was one of those rounds where almost everything went right. From the first hole, I committed to an aggressive strategy and hit more drivers than players usually do on this course. I drove the ball extremely well and barely missed a fairway all day.
The key moment came at the start of the back nine. I made a really good birdie on 10, another on 11, and then on 12 I hit a great drive, a 7-iron to two metres and holed the putt for eagle. That stretch really got my round going. After that, I kept playing well, stayed in position, and added a few more birdies. The feeling is good heading into tomorrow and hopefully everything keeps working the same way.”
Davide Buchi: “I felt pretty good on the course today. I wasn’t overly aggressive and hit a lot of irons from the tee. Conditions changed a bit throughout the round, especially with the wind, but I think I adapted well. Overall, every part of my game was solid, but my irons and putting were probably the strongest areas today. Hopefully I can keep that going over the next two days.”
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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23rd February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Dutchman Lars Keunen takes the lead heading into the final round
Despite strong winds in the afternoon that led to a suspension of play for nearly 40 minutes, Lars Keunen moved into the lead just before nightfall. The Dutchman, who previously won the 2020 Ein Bay Open on the A&B courses at Sokhna Golf Club, signed a 66 (-6) on Monday.
Everything remains wide open at the Red Sea Little Venice Open. Spain’s Agusti Quinquilla and Josep Maria Serra Busquet sit just one shot behind the leader. A group of eight players — including defending champion Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela (Spain) and Andrea Romano (Italy), who fired a remarkable 62 (-10) earlier in the day — are two shots back.
Play was suspended due to darkness, and the cut will be confirmed on Tuesday morning. Following the completion of the second round, the final round will begin at 8:00 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the tournament, the winner will earn €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Lars Keunen : “It was a very solid round, with no bogeys on the card. The conditions became quite tricky after eleven holes, especially with the wind picking up following the delay. My game has been very strong from tee to green, giving myself plenty of opportunities. That’s key on this course, because without the wind, it can be quite scorable. I’ll probably need another low round tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela : “I’m coming off a bad first tournament, so it feels really good to have put together two solid rounds this week. I made a few small adjustments to my ball position and swing, and my driving has been very strong over the past two rounds. My approach shots have also been very consistent. Putting has been a bit mixed, I’ve made some good putts but also missed a few short ones. Overall, I’m very pleased to be back in contention and in a position to defend my title.”
Tournament Sponsors
The 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open is supported by Sokhna Golf Club, the Egyptian Golf Federation, Elano, Hechter Paris, Holibees, Mercedes, and TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.
Photos : Alps Tour – 3MIND – Raffaele Canepa
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