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11th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Flavio Michetti captures maiden Alps Tour title at the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas

Burgos, July 11th, 2026 – Italy’s Flavio Michetti claimed his long-awaited first Alps Tour title after producing another outstanding performance at Golf Lerma. After recording numerous top-10 finishes and several podiums over the past five seasons, the 22-year-old finally lifted his first trophy thanks to a tournament total of 24-under-par. Michetti, who shared the lead after the opening round and remained at the top throughout the week, closed with a brilliant 64 (-8) featuring one eagle, eight birdies and two bogeys.

France’s Théo Brizard, who began the final round two strokes behind, mounted an impressive charge with a flawless 64 (-8). Despite applying pressure until the closing holes, he finished runner-up, two shots behind the Italian.

Spain’s Daniel Berna Manzanares and Mario Galiano Aguilar shared third place at 21-under-par, while England’s Mason Essam, France’s Alexandre Bauduin and Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela finished tied for fifth at 20-under-par.

With the victory, Michetti earns €7,930 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving up to 15th in the season standings. The top five of the Order of Merit remains unchanged following the tournament.

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Friday, July 24th, at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare in France for the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Flavio Michetti: “Finally, I have my first win. I knew I was playing really well. Since the beginning of the season I’ve felt my game was there, so I just kept focusing on myself, kept working and trusted the process. Finally, it paid off.

Last week in La Gomera I played just as well, but my putting wasn’t there. This week I actually played even better, and today the putter finally got hot. I’m really happy with the way I played and, of course, with the victory.

I was checking the leaderboard almost every hole, and playing alongside Álvaro, who was also playing great. After my bogey on the 15th, my lead was down to just one shot, so there was definitely some pressure. Then I hit a really good 2-iron into the last green, made birdie, and from there I could finally relax.

My ranking before this week didn’t really reflect how well I’ve been playing. Now I can start thinking about breaking into the top five.”

Théo Brizard: “I really enjoyed this final round. Finishing the second round this morning actually helped because I didn’t have much time to think about anything. Before heading back out, I spoke with my father and told him I was simply going to keep following the same process I’ve been using over the past five or six weeks.

Throughout the round I wasn’t thinking about the score at all. My only focus was committing fully to every shot. I didn’t even know where everyone else stood until I got to the recording area after the round. I was completely focused on my own job, hitting one shot at a time, and I think that’s what allowed me to play so well.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

The tournament is supported by the Real Federación Española de Golf, Federación de Golf de Castilla y León, Federación de Golf de Castilla-La Mancha, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Consejo Superior de Deportes, Diputación de Burgos, Turismo y Planificación Costa del Sol, Bodegas Juan Gil, Kyocera, Mahou San Miguel, Solán de Cabras and Hotel Ceres.

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10th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Michetti and Hernández Cabezuela share the lead as weather halts play at Golf Lerma

Burgos, July 10th, 2026 – The second round of the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas could not be completed after thunderstorms reached Golf Lerma at 17:16, forcing the afternoon wave off the course. Heavy rain that followed made any resumption of play impossible.

Before the interruption, Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela produced one of the rounds of the day, firing a flawless 62 (-10) to move into a share of the lead. He is tied at the top with Italy’s Flavio Michetti, who followed his opening-round 62 with a solid 66 (-6).

France’s Antoine Bauduin and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar both completed their rounds and share third place, just one stroke behind the leaders.

Overnight leader and amateur Grégoire Hoyeau completed eight holes before play was suspended. He sits tied for fifth alongside England’s Mason Essam, three shots off the lead.

Round 2 will resume on Saturday at 7:15, with the final round scheduled to begin no earlier than 10:45. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €7,930 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Flavio Michetti: “My game is still the same as yesterday. I actually had seven eagle chances. Two of them were from about one metre and one and a half metres, and I missed them. Apart from that, my birdies all came after very close approaches. I didn’t really make any long putts today, but my game feels very solid and I’m playing with a lot of confidence.

If you’re long off the tee and can hit the driver straight, you always have an advantage. But on this course especially, you can reach several greens and create plenty of eagle opportunities.”

Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela: “The feelings were really good today, and obviously the score reflects that. More importantly, I felt very comfortable and hardly missed any shots. I went out with the mindset of staying calm, because on a course where so many birdies are being made, it’s easy to become impatient if they don’t come early.

I think I did a really good job of staying patient. I had a slow start yesterday but managed to turn the round around with the same mindset. Tomorrow I’ll approach it exactly the same way. I know I’m playing well, but on a course like this, anyone a few shots back can shoot a really low score and suddenly find themselves in the lead.”

Mario Galiano Aguilar: “It felt very similar to yesterday. The difference was that I missed a couple of easy shots around the greens, and my putting wasn’t quite as sharp. It was still good overall, but if you want to shoot a really low score here, you have to putt exceptionally well.

I think the winning score will probably be around 22 or 23 under par. If I want to have a chance tomorrow, I’ll probably need another round between six and nine under. We’ll just see what happens and count everything up at the end.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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9th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

France’s Grégoire Hoyeau sets the pace with stunning opening 61 (-10) at Golf Lerma

Burgos, July 9th, 2026 – Just as it was during the Alps Tour‘s previous visit to Golf Lerma in 2024, low scoring was the order of the day. A remarkable 107 players bettered the par-72 layout during the opening round of the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas.

Amateur Grégoire Hoyeau, playing in just his third Alps Tour event, produced the standout performance of the day. Despite making a bogey on his final hole, the Frenchman carded a superb 61 (-11) to take the first-round lead.

Several players came close, but none could match Hoyeau’s score. Italy’s Flavio Michetti, France’s Alexandre Vandermoten, and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar share second place after posting excellent 62 (-10) rounds.

Round 2 will begin at 8:30 a.m. local time from the 1st tee at Golf Lerma. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties (including all amateurs within the cut), who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Grégoire Hoyeau: “This morning I wasn’t even feeling that good. I had a bit of a stomach ache, but in the end I think it actually helped because I had fewer expectations and played more freely. Once I got going, I just focused on my technical keys, made sure I ate well and stayed present.

Everything worked today. Putting is usually one of my strengths, my iron play was really solid, and every time I had a chip on a par five, I left myself inside two metres. It was just a very complete round.

I’ve rarely been in this position before. It’s only my third Alps Tour event, so the goal now is to rest well tonight and tomorrow just stay in the present again. Shot after shot. Even if I feel nervous, that’s normal. I know my swing is working, and I know what I’m capable of.”

Alexandre Vandermoten: “I played solid golf all day. I just kept things simple and holed the putts. On the 17th I hit it inside a metre for eagle and made it. On 18, I was happy to take par because I wasn’t in a great position. I just did my job.

I really tried not to think too much about the future or the past. There were a few moments where my mind wandered, but overall I stayed focused on the present, and I’m really pleased with how I managed that.”

Flavio Michetti: “I played really, really solid. I hit every green in regulation, my driver was amazing and my irons were very good. I had six eagle chances, and every birdie I made was from inside one metre, so it was a really good day. I actually missed a few putts, so hopefully tomorrow will be even better. During the practice round I shot nine under on the back nine when the putter was working well, so I’m feeling really confident heading into the second round.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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7th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Golf Lerma welcomes the 15th event of the season with the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas

Burgos, July 7th, 2026 – The Alps Tour heads to northern Spain this week for the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas, the 15th event of the season, which will be played from July 9th to 11th at Golf Lerma, located around 30 minutes south of Burgos.

This will mark the fourth Alps Tour visit to the venue. After hosting the Peugeot Tour de Lerma in 2011, Golf Lerma welcomed the Alps de Las Castillas in both 2016 and 2024, and now returns once again to the schedule.

A minimum prize fund of €53,000 will be on offer, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points, including €7,900 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner.

The tournament will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the leading 40 professionals and ties, including any amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, the title will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

The Field

Although Andrea Romano and Maxime Legros have already secured promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour thanks to their third victories of the season, the battle for the remaining promotion places is still wide open.

Fresh off his victory at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera, Dutchman Lars Keunen arrives in Lerma full of confidence after climbing to seventh place in the Order of Merit.

Ahead of him, Alexandre Vandermoten (3rd), Robert Moran (4th), Pablo Alperi (5th) and Enrico Di Nitto (6th) will all be looking to strengthen their positions as the race towards the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final intensifies.

A total of 144 players, including nine amateurs, will tee it up this week. The field features competitors from 13 different nations: Argentina, Austria, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Wales.

As expected, Spain will have the largest representation with 64 players, including 47 National Field invitations.

The Course

Built in 1992 on the former 220-hectare hunting estate of La Andaya, Golf Lerma is an 18-hole course designed by renowned Spanish architect José “Pepe” Gancedo. Perfectly integrated into the Castilian landscape, the course blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, inspiring Gancedo to famously remark: “The course was already there; God made it.”

Surrounded by holm oaks, junipers and oak trees, Golf Lerma offers wide-open views while making excellent use of the site’s natural contours. Generous fairways, strategically positioned bunkers, eight lakes and two streams create a layout that is both enjoyable and demanding, with the ever-present Castilian wind often adding an extra layer of challenge.

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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10th July 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Matteo Cristoni Moves into the Lead Following Round 2 at the Alps de Las Castillas.

Albacete, July 10^th 2025- Italy’s Matteo Cristoni leads the field with a two-day total of 12 under-par after Round 2 of the 2025 Alps de Las Castillas. Just one stroke behind, in solo second place, Antonio Hortal from Spain with a score of 11 under-par. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney is in solo third place at 10 under-par and will keep the pressure on the leaders heading into the final round.

Round 2 of the 2025 Alps de Las Castillas continued today at Club de Golf Las Pinaillas, with warm temperatures and sunny skies providing a picturesque backdrop as players competed to secure a strong position heading into the final round.

Players at this week’s event are competing not only for the tournament title, but also for crucial Order of Merit points, with the top five at the end of the 2025 Alps Tour season earning coveted 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards, and the top six players, including amateurs, not otherwise exempt after the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners securing a Stage 1 exemption for the 2025 DP World Tour Qualifying School, up to a maximum of 10.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Italy’s Matteo Cristoni, 23, who was tied for 15^th place after yesterday’s opening round, surged into the lead on day two with a stunning 9-under-par 63, bringing his two-day total to 12-under. Cristoni got off to a blistering start, recording seven birdies on the front nine (holes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9) to go out in 29. On the back nine, he dropped a shot on the 10^th hole but quickly bounced back with a birdie on 11. A bogey followed on hole 12, but he ended his round strongly with birdies on 13, 14, and 16. Reflecting on his round, Cristoni said, “It went well, I played really solid from tee to green, leaving myself with a lot of opportunities to make birdies.” He credited his driving accuracy as a key factor on this course, adding, “I think you need to hit the driver well to be able to score here. The strategy is essential to avoid easy mistakes.” Looking ahead to the final round, he shared his approach: “I’m going to stick to my strategy and try to enjoy the round as much as possible.” Cristoni also noted a difference in playing conditions: “I feel like in the morning the ball rolls really well on the greens compared to the afternoon, so I would say that playing in the morning definitely helps.” He concluded by praising the course setup: “It’s a good layout where you can have fun playing it.”

Spain’s Antonio Hortal, 36, who led after the opening round, carded a 4-under-par 68 in today’s second round to move into 2^nd place with a two-day total of 11-under-par. He made three birdies on the front nine and added an eagle on the par-5 14^th hole, before closing with a bogey on the 18^th hole. Reflecting on the day, Hortal said,“It was the same game tee to green, but today the putter didn’t work. I was pretty solid with the driver and the irons.” Despite the late bogey, he remained positive: “It was pretty nice overall, only one bogey on 18, and that came after a flyer from the rough and a bad chip. Someone sent me that bogey to remain focused for tomorrow.” Hortal emphasized the role of course strategy and physical condition in the heat: “I’ve been hitting almost every hole with the driver, which gives me an advantage from the tee. The strategy is working, now I just need to repeat the same and make sure I keep my body temperature under control to perform well.”

Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, 29, a two-time winner during the 2023 season, which propelled him to win the Order of Merit and secure his promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly known as the Challenge Tour) for the 2024 season, currently sits in third place after the second round of the tournament. After opening with a 2-under-par 70, Mullarney surged up the leaderboard with a bogey-free 8-under-par 64 in the second round, bringing his two-day total to 10-under. His round included birdies on holes 5, 6, 8, and 9 on the front nine, followed by four more on the back nine on holes 11, 13, 14, and 16. Reflecting on his performance, Mullarney admitted, “Up until today, I didn’t think the course really suited me. I played Q-School here last year, and it didn’t go great, but I played nicely today. The same again tomorrow would be nice.” He was particularly pleased with the clean scorecard, adding, “Overall, a good day of golf today, but what stands out the most to me is the bogey-free bit, which I like.” Known for his calm demeanor, Mullarney said, “There weren’t many highs and lows today, really, which is how I like it, to be honest.” Looking ahead to the final round, he emphasized the importance of recovery: “The main thing I’ll be focusing on is resting up for tomorrow. It’s really hot, so I’m going to get myself ready.” He also credited his early tee time as an advantage, saying, “Playing in the morning definitely helped. The front nine was really nice, and then it got really hot after that, but everyone has to deal with it.” On the course itself, Mullarney added, “It’s in excellent condition. All the courses we’ve played this year have been in great shape, which is always a bonus.”

The highlights of the day came from France’s Robin Roussel and Jersey’s Josef Hacker, who both recorded remarkable Holes-In-One during today’s second round of competition. Roussel aced the 118-meter 3^rd hole using a 48° wedge, while Hacker achieved his ace on the 152-meter 7^th hole using a 9-iron.

Final Round

A total of 44 players (40 professionals and 4 amateurs) made the cut, which was set at 140 (-4).

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.

The 2025 Alps de las Castillas winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps de las Castillas is promoted and organized by JGolf.

The tournament can count on the support of: the Real Federación Española de Golf, Federación Castilla La Mancha, Federacion Castilla y León, Loterías, Club de Golf Las Pinaillas, Albacete Townhall, Albacete Council, Kyocera, Mahou Solan de Cabras, Turismo Costa del Sol, Bodegas Juan Gil, Automahor, Panaderías Alejo, Api Mancha, Arte Nikel, JBK, and Miguelitos Ruiz.

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9th July 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Antonio Hortal Leads after the Opening Round at the Alps de Las Castillas.

Albacete, July 9^th, 2025- After the opening round of the 2025 Alps de Las Castillas, Spain’s Antonio Hortal leads the field with a superb 7-under-par 65. Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi sits one shot back in solo second after posting a 6-under-par 66. Tied for third place at 5-under-par 67 are Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar and Marc Sabria, alongside Italy’s Mattia Comotti.

The first round of the 13^th event of the season commenced this morning at Club de Golf Las Pinaillas in Spain. This is the second time the tournament has visited this specific province, following its previous edition in 2021. Competitors faced sunny skies and warm temperatures as the tournament officially got underway, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Spain’s Antonio Hortal, 36, holds the outright lead after the opening round of the 2025 Alps de Las Castillas, carding a bogey-free 7 under-par, 65. Hortal began his round on the 10^th hole and quickly found his rhythm with birdies at the 11^thand 14^th holes. After making the turn to the front nine, he built strong momentum, adding a birdie on the 1^st hole, an eagle on the par-5 4^th, and another birdie on the 5^th hole. He capped off his impressive round with a final birdie on the 9^th hole to finish atop the leaderboard. “Today was a perfect day tee to green and some chip-ins helped me too,” Hortal said. “Maybe my putting wasn’t excellent, but it was good enough for a good round. My driving was probably the best part of the day; I was very solid and happy about it.” He highlighted a key moment at the 6^th hole, saying, “The par on hole 6 was the highlight of my round as it came at a good time and allowed me to keep my momentum going.” With high temperatures throughout the day, Hortal also noted the physical demands of the round: “Today, it was sunny, windy, and very hot here. Maintaining my body temperature was a challenge, but it was very important for me to be able to do it as it allowed me to perform at my best.” Looking ahead, he remains focused: “Tomorrow is another day, and to have a good tournament, you need to play three good rounds of golf. I’m obviously far from the cut line, so it’s an advantage heading into tomorrow, where I’m able to compete without worrying about the rest. I will continue with the same strategy as I had today, the same club selections from the tees, and hopefully put together two more good days of golf.”

Filippo Bergamaschi, 33, from Italy, whose best finish so far this season is a runner-up at the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open in Tunisia, is in second place after the first round of the tournament. He has recorded several top-5 finishes and currently sits 16^th in the Order of Merit rankings. Bergamaschi opened with a bogey-free 6 under-par, 66 to firmly place himself in contention, carding birdies on holes 2, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 14. “It was a really good round, overall, quite solid, and it’s always a nice feeling to go end the day with a bogey-free score,” he said. Despite the strong performance, he admitted that his driving was the biggest challenge.“The main struggle today was my driving. I hit a lot of shots from the rough, but I managed to keep it in play.” He relied on sharp iron play and steady putting to keep the round on track. “My irons were really solid today. I gave myself a few chances and was able to convert a few of them, on top of my putting being pretty sharp as well.” The standout moment came at the par-3, 7^th, where he hit a controlled punch shot into the wind with a 7-iron to just four feet. Looking ahead, Bergamaschi remains focused. “It’s important to stay close to the top of the leaderboard, but 54 holes is a lot of golf to be played, and this is just the first part of it,” he said. “I’ll be trying to do the same things tomorrow, focus on the strategy, and hoping to be in a better position off the tees to make my life easier.”

In a three-way tie for third place after the first round, each with a 5-under-par 67, are Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar andMarc Sabria, along with Italy’s Mattia Comotti. Both Galiano Aguilar and Comotti carded bogey-free rounds, while Sabria’s score included five birdies, one eagle, and two bogeys. All three players credited their strong performances to solid driving and precise tee shot placement, combined with solid putting, which allowed them to sink several clutch putts.

Players at this week’s event are competing not only for the tournament title, but also for valuable points in the season-long Order of Merit standings. The top five players at the conclusion of the 2025 Alps Tour season will earn one of the coveted cards granting access to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour. In addition, the top six players, including amateurs, from the Alps Tour Order of Merit standings after the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners, up to 10, not otherwise exempt, will get an exemption for the Stage 1 of the 2025 DP World Tour Qualifying School.

Round 2

The second round of the tournament will commence tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. local time, with groups teeing off from both the 1^st and 10^th holes.

Once Round 2 is completed, a cut will be made to the top 40 professional players and ties, plus any amateurs who fall within the cut line. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.

The players are competing for a prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Alps de las Castillas winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps de las Castillas is promoted and organized by JGolf.

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7th July 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The Alps Tour remains in Spain for the 13th edition of the Alps de Las Castillas.

Albacete, July 7^th, 2025- The 2025 Alps Tour season continues its strong presence in Spain with the 13^th event of the schedule, the 2025 Alps de Las Castillas, set to tee off on Wednesday. From July 9^th to 11^th, Albacete will host top professional golfers as they compete for the coveted title at the esteemed Club de Golf Las Pinaillas. This tournament promises to showcase exceptional talent against the backdrop of one of Spain’s most challenging and picturesque courses. This is the second time the tournament has visited this specific province, following its previous edition in 2021.

On Tuesday, 8^th July, a “Tour Scramble, Par is your Friend” Pro-Am will take place with 36 teams scheduled to compete.

Players at this week’s event are competing not only for the tournament title, but also for valuable points in the season-long Order of Merit standings. The top five players at the conclusion of the 2025 Alps Tour season will earn one of the coveted cards granting access to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour. In addition, the top six players, including amateurs, from the Alps Tour Order of Merit standings after the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners, up to 10, not otherwise exempt, will get an exemption for Stage 1 of the 2025 DP World Tour Qualifying School.

With only a handful of events remaining before the 2025 Alps Tour Grand Final, the race for the top five positions is heating up. As a result, this week’s competition at Club de Golf Las Pinaillas carries even greater significance for those hoping to secure their place among the Tour’s rising stars.

The Field

A strong field is expected this week for the 2025 Alps de Las Castillas.

All of this season’s winners are set to compete this week, except for Spain’s Rocco Repetto Taylor, who won the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour in March. He went on to win the 2025 Challenge de Cádiz on the HotelPlanner Tour and has since earned playing rights on the higher-level circuit.

This week’s tournament could prove decisive for two-time season winners Andrea Romano of Italy and Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela. Both players have secured two victories so far this season, and a third win would grant them immediate category status on the HotelPlanner Tour for the remainder of the year.

Nine of the top 10 players in the current Order of Merit standings will be competing in this week’s event. Among them are Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, the current leader, and Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, who sits in second place. Fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos is ranked third, followed by Javier Calles Roman in fourth. Italy’s Andrea Romano currently holds fifth place. France’s Quentin Debove is ranked sixth, with Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue in seventh place. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, the 2023 Order of Merit winner, is ranked eighth, while Italy’s Flavio Michetti rounds out the group in ninth place.

Notable players who have previously won this tournament include Victor Perez, who won in 2016 and has since become a DP World Tour winner.

The 144 players scheduled to compete this week represent 15 different nationalities.

The players in the field will compete for a prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Alps de las Castillas winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

The event will be a 54-hole stroke-play tournament, 18 holes a day event where a cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, plus amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.

The Course

Club de Golf Las Pinaillas, situated in the heart of Castile-La Mancha, near Albacete, is a distinguished 18-hole championship course designed by Severiano Ballesteros, seamlessly integrated into the Mediterranean landscape. The course presents a strategically challenging and diverse layout that tests the skills of elite golfers across every hole. Its expansive, meticulously maintained greens demand precision and tactical play, while the surrounding natural vegetation offers a tranquil yet competitive setting. Complementing the course are advanced practice facilities, including a driving range and putting greens, designed to support players’ preparation at the highest level.

The modern clubhouse features premium amenities, including a restaurant serving regional cuisine and a fully equipped pro shop, providing a comprehensive experience for competitors and officials alike. Club de Golf Las Pinaillas stands as an exceptional venue, combining sporting excellence with a serene environment ideal for professional tournament play.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps de las Castillas is promoted and organized by JGolf.

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13th July 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Spain’s Albert Boneta (am) wins the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas.

Lerma, July 13^th, 2024- Spain’s Albert Boneta (am) captures the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas with an incredible total score of 25 under par. In 2^nd place, the winner of the 2024 Gösser Open, Maximilian Steinlechner from Austria, with a three-day score of 22 under par. In 3^rd place, the first-round co-leader and the tournament course recorder holder, French amateur Nathan Legendre, with a score of 20 under par. Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi concludes the tournament in 4^thplace with a three-day score of 18 under par.

The final round of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas began at 8:30 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The leaders group teed off at 9:58 a.m. local time from the 1^st hole. The players competing at Golf Lerma disputed today’s final round under a sunny sky, some light winds, and a warm temperature.

Final Round Player Quotes

Spanish amateur Albert Boneta, 22, who has been in the lead since the opening round of the tournament, comes out on top to earn the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas title. He followed his incredible opening round of 12 under-par, 60, with a 6 under-par, 66 in yesterday’s round 2, and today he shot a 7 under-par, 65 to conclude the tournament with a three-day total of 25 under-par. Boneta, in today’s final round, made 1 eagle, 7 birdies, and 2 bogeys. His opening round tied the tournament course record set at Golf Lerma. He recently graduated in Finance and Psychology at New Mexico University and plans to turn professional later this year. After his win, Boneta was very emotional but happy: “It was an unexpected win, I played last week’s tournament, the Alps de Andalucía and learned a lot and that helped me a lot this week I must say. I’m very happy; it’s the beginning of my life as a professional player, and that’s always been my dream. There is no way better to start than with a win amongst the professionals. I was quite relaxed from the beginning of the tournament, and then I had a big advantage because I started very well, so I was not nervous, I must say.” He added that: “I was very calm from the beginning of the tournament. I knew my game was good, and I was very relaxed the entire time. The best thing has been the putting, it’s what I’ve been working on the most lately, and it’s been phenomenal. It’s what has helped me to win because in the end, to make minus 25, no matter how well you hit the ball, you must make quite a few putts.” Boneta wants to “dedicate this win to my parents. They have supported me and have always been with me from the start. They came as they wanted to watch me play today, so this win is for them.” Winning this tournament has a big meaning for Boneta: “shows me that I am able to compete amongst the professionals, and this week allowed me to secure my card for next year, so it’s great.”

Austria’s Maximilian Steinlechner,24, winner of the 2024 Gösser Open, shot a final round of 8 under-par, 64 to conclude the tournament in 2^nd place with a three-day total of 22 under-par. He made 4 birdies on the front nine holes, and once he made the turn, he made 2 birdies and 1 eagle to conclude the tournament.

After the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas, the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank has Benjamin Kedochim from France still in the lead with 21,016.65 points. Brandon Kewalramani from the United States of America remains in 2^nd place with 17,885.81 points. Italy’s Edoardo R Lipparelli is in 3^rd place with 15,646.50 points. Théo Boulet from France is in 4^thplace with 15,531.75 points, and Aymeric Laussot from France rounds out the top 5 with 14,438.25 points.

The Alps Tour players now have a few weeks off before the next scheduled event which gets underway from September 5^th-7^th at UGolf Longwy International in France for the inaugural 2024 Longwy Alps Open.

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The 2024 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organized by JGolf.

The 2024 Alps de Las Castillas can count on the support of: the Real Federación Española de Golf, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Federación de Golf de Castilla-León, Federación de Golf de Castilla-La Mancha, Consejo Superior de Deportes, Kyocera, Mahou San Miguel, Solán de Cabras, Cillar de Silos and Hotel Ceres.

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12th July 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Amateur Albert Boneta from Spain remains in the lead after Round 2 at the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas.

Lerma, July 12^th, 2024- After two rounds of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas, we have a very close leaderboard. Spanish amateur Albert Boneta remains in the lead after the second round of the tournament with a two-day total of 18 under par. French amateur Nathan Legendre, who was co-leading after day 1, finds himself in 2^nd place only 1 stroke back at 17 under par. In 3^rd place, Maximilian Steinlechner from Austria, winner of the 2024 Gösser Open, at 14 under par. In 4^th place, Bob Geurts from the Netherlands with a score of 10 under par.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Spain’s Albert Boneta (am), 22, concludes his round 2 of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas in the lead by 1 stroke. He shot a 6 under-par, 66 in today’s round 2 making 7 birdies and 1 bogey for a two-day total of 18 under-par. In yesterday’s opening round, he shot an incredible 12 under-par, 60 which tied the tournament course record set at Golf Lerma. He recently graduated in Finance and Psychology at New Mexico University and plans to turn professional later this year. After his round, Boneta was satisfied even though: “I’m tired, it’s been such a long day, but I’ve played well all day. I was able to avoid getting in trouble and suffer much and I managed to hole some very good putts.” He added that he believes the “key to my round was on the first hole. I hit a nice tee shot to green but bounced to the bunker, then to green, and I holed it for the first birdie of the round, so that was a good start which allowed me to not be nervous. I must say I wasn’t nervous at all, I just kept playing my game.” Boneta also mentioned that this is only his 3^rd time competing in a professional tournament and “of course, I will be nervous. It will be the first time that I tee off in the final round as a leader. I will just do my best and enjoy the day.” Boneta plans on “turning professional later this summer after competing in some amateur events I want to take part in.”

Amateur Nathan Legrendre, 22, from France, is only 1 stroke from the 2^nd round lead after day two at the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas. He followed his unbelievable opening round of 12 under-par, 60 with a 5 under-par, 67 in today’s round 2 for a two-day total of 17 under-par. Today, he began his day on hole 10, where he went on to make 1 birdie and 1 bogey. Once he made the turn to the course’s front nine holes, Legendre went on to make 5 birdies which 3 in a row to end his round. Thanks to yesterday’s incredible round of 12 under-par, 60, Legendre now holds the tournament course record at Golf Lerma. After his 2^nd round, Legendre was very pleased even though: “The first nine holes I didn’t play very well, I made a lot of mistakes unfortunately. However, on my back nine, I was able to play much more like I did yesterday. My game was more solid, and it was obviously seen in my score. I must admit that I was a bit nervous at the beginning of the round, but it eased off throughout the day.” Legendre is still competing as an amateur this week and is playing on turning professional later this summer. He decided to remain amateur until now, “to have the possibility to be selected by the French National Team to compete in the European Team Championships that are being played this week in Italy. I guess now I can say in the end that it was a good thing that I wasn’t picked.” He added that: “It’s hard to guess what the winning score will be, I think it could get very low. Tomorrow, I plan on staying as close to the lead as possible from the beginning until the end of the round, and we will see what happens.”

Final Round

A total of 54 players made the cut which was set at 140 (-4).

The Final Round of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas will begin at 8:30 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9.58 a.m. local time from the 1^st hole. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.

The winner of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas will earn the winner’s check of €5,800.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

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The 2024 Alps de las Castillas is promoted and organized by JGolf.

The 2024 Alps de las Castillas can count on the support of: the Real Federación Española de Golf, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Federación de Golf de Castilla-León, Federación de Golf de Castiila-La Mancha, Consejo Superior de Deportes, Kyocera, Mahou San Miguel and Solán de Cabras.

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11th July 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Nathan Legendre and Albert Boneta share the lead with a 12 under-par after Round 1 in Spain.

Lerma, July 11^th, 2024- French amateur Nathan Legendre and Spanish amateur Albert Boneta co-lead after the 1^stround of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas with an incredible 12 under-par, 60. In 3rd place, the winner of the 2024 Gösser Open, Austria’s Maximilian Steinlechner, with a score of 8 under par.

The first- round of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas, played at Golf de Lerma, began this morning from holes 1 and 10 at 8:30 a.m. local time. It was last disputed at this week’s venue in 2016.

Round 1 Player Quotes

French amateur, Nathan Legendre, 22, is in a share of the lead after the opening round of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas with an unbelievable round of 12 under-par, 60. He made 3 eagles, 7 birdies, and 1 bogey during today’s first round. Legendre was on a 59 watch with three holes to play but nevertheless had a strong finish to today’s round by making a birdie on the 17^th hole and an eagle on the 18^th hole. Legendre has some good finishes so far this season, including a 3^rd place finish at the 2024 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or. With today’s amazing 12 under-par, 60, Legendre now holds the tournament course record at Golf de Lerma, which was previously set at 8 under-par. After his fabulous round, Legendre was ecstatic: “Today was an incredible round where I drove the ball and putted very well. I made almost no mistakes whatsoever and played the easy holes very well.” He added that he’s been playing well lately and found that the main difference in score comes from a “change of putter that occurred in mid-May. My putting has improved a lot in the last 2 months, and that’s how my scores have significantly improved.” Legendre also took the time to comment about this week’s host, Golf de Lerma, “The course is quite short this week, which allows us to have lots of opportunities for birdies. The course is, however, in very good condition, the greens roll very well, and trust me, it’s a pleasure to be able to putt on fast greens this week.” Legendre is still competing as an amateur, but: “This should be my last tournament. I’m preparing to turn professional this summer.” When asked to describe today’s round with a word, he responded: “accomplishment.”

Amateur Albert Boneta, 22, from Spain, co-leads alongside Legendre after the opening round of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas with another unbelievable opening round of 12 under-par, 60. He recently graduated in Finance and Psychology at New Mexico University and plans to turn professional later this year. In his first round, Boneta made 2 eagles, 10 birdies, and 2 bogeys. He is continuing his good performance as he concluded last week’s event tied for 5^thplace. After his amazing first-round, Boneta commented on how today, he obviously played well but was “extremely satisfied on how great I putted great on the back 9, I did not get in trouble at all today and holed everything.” He also explained how he found: “This week’s course to be wide from the tee so it is easy not to get in trouble. There are courses that I just get more connected with, and this is one of those. I like how the ball rolls on the greens, and I found it easy to read them.” Boneta also talked about his he had a rough start, he was “+1 after the first 3 holes and then I was able to make a 4 meters putt on the 4^th hole and that changed my momentum for the rest of the round. Overall, I must say that I’m playing well lately, I didn’t make any significant changes in my game, just a lot of practice especially on my putting.”

Spain’s Albert Boneta (am), Round 1 co-leader at the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas. Photo Credit: JGolf 18.0

The competitors in this week’s event are battling it out for an overall prize fund of €40.000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2024 Alps de Las Castillas winner will walk away with €5,800.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Round 2

The second round of the 2024 Alps de Las Castillas will begin again at 8:30 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole.

Once Round 2 is completed, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties, who will then compete in the Final Round on July 13^th. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.

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The 2024 Alps de las Castillas is promoted and organized by JGolf.

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