26th July 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Ronan Mullarney moves into the lead after Day 2 at the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners
Biarritz, July 26th, 2025- After two rounds of the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners, the competition remains fierce with a tightly packed leaderboard setting the stage for an exciting final day. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney leads at 15 under-par. Just one stroke behind is French amateur Rudy Sautron at 14 under-par, while Italy’s Matteo Cristoni holds solo third place at 12 under-par. Tied for 4th place at 11 under-par are France’s Victor Dubuisson, Augustin Holé, and Quentin Debove, all well within reach as the tournament heads into its decisive final round.
The 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners marks a historic first as it joins forces with the Alps Tour, elevating the prestige of Continental Europe’s oldest amateur event. Held at the renowned Golf de Biarritz Le Phare, the tournament now features top amateurs and professionals from across Europe. Past champions include José María Olazábal and Jorge Campillo.
This week’s event is crucial in the Alps Tour season, offering valuable Order of Merit points with only a handful of events left. The top five by season’s end will earn 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards, while the top six players here (including amateurs), up to ten not otherwise exempt, will gain entry to Stage 1 of the 2025 DP World Tour Qualifying School. With the Grand Final approaching, the stakes are higher than ever.
Round 2 Players’ Quotes
Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, 29, who was tied for third place after the opening round with a 6-under-par 63, continued his strong form with a bogey-free 9-under-par 60 in today’s second round to move into the lead at the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners, with a two-day total of 15-under-par. Mullarney, earned two victories during the 2023 season, which secured him the Order of Merit title and earned the promotion to the 2024 HotelPlanner Tour. In his impressive 9-under round, he recorded seven birdies on holes 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 16, along with an eagle on the par-5 15th hole. “I’m delighted with how I played today,” Mullarney said. “I shot a decent score yesterday, but it wasn’t as clean as it was today. It was a little bit less of a struggle, and a few more putts dropped, so I was happy.” He credited his preparation for the performance, adding, “I studied the course a bit before I came here, and I truly believe this is a strategy golf course—it’s not very long. I was able to set my strategy ahead of time, and now I’m putting it into play as much as possible, relying on my wedges and putting.” Despite the strong finish, there was a hint of unfinished business. “It would have been nice to drop the last putt on 18, but I guess it sums up golf pretty well when you shoot 60 and still feel a bit disappointed,” Mullarney reflected. “Hopefully tomorrow I can put together something similar.”
French amateur Rudy Sautron, 19, continued his impressive form at the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners, following up his opening 7-under-par 62 with another 62 in today’s second round to sit just one stroke off the lead at 14-under-par. After opening with back-to-back birdies on holes 1 and 2, Sautron made his only bogey of the day at the 4th hole before going on a strong run, carding birdies at holes 6, 11, 12, and 14, and holing a remarkable 50-foot eagle putt on the par-5 15th hole to cap off his round. A standout collegiate golfer at the University of Nebraska, Sautron has earned multiple accolades, including Big Ten Men’s Golfer of the Week, and recently claimed victory at the Indian Creek Invitational, which secures him a start on the Korn Ferry Tour’s upcoming Pinnacle Bank Championship. “It went pretty well, you know. Putting was on point along with the long game,” Sautron said. “I got a good eagle on 15 today, which allowed me to be more in contention, it’s a great feeling!” Looking ahead, he added, “I’ll try to stay present and not focus on the leaderboard. Just play my game and let the birdies come.” As for his professional ambitions, Sautron shared, “I plan to turn professional in two years after I finish my degree in Nebraska. Ideally, I’d like to pursue the Korn Ferry Tour in the U.S. But no, even if I win tomorrow, I promised myself I’d complete my college degree first.” Reflecting on the round, he noted, “The eagle on 15 was definitely the highlight. But I’d say my iron game toward the end of the round was a weakness. I’ll work on being more consistent to give myself a real chance to win this tournament tomorrow.”
In solo third place with a two-day total of 12-under-par is Italy’s Matteo Cristoni,23, who fired a 6-under-par 63 in today’s second round. His scorecard included six birdies, two bogeys, and an eagle.
In a three-way tie for fourth place at 11 under-par after two rounds are former Ryder Cup player and two-time DP World Tour winner Victor Dubuisson, Alps Tour winner Augustin Holé, and fellow Frenchman Quentin Debove.
Debove delivered a remarkable bogey-free 10-under-par in today’s second round, tying the course record at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare. He carded birdies on holes 1, 3, 4, and 8, then continued his momentum on the back nine with three consecutive birdies from holes 10 to 12, followed by another three in a row from hole 14 to hole 16. “It was my first round ever that I was able to go below 60,” said Debove. “I made 10 birdies and no bogey—it’s the unofficial course record here. I’m very excited and looking forward to competing tomorrow to hopefully try and get the title.”
A total of 43 players including 12 amateurs made the cut which was set at 133 (-5).
The Final Round will begin at 7:30 a.m. local time from the 1st hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 10:00 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
Prize Fund
The prize fund will distribute € 47.500 (to professionals only) and 45,000 Order of Merit points for Alps Tour members. The winner will earn €7,600 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The Course
Nestled in the heart of the Basque Coast in France, Golf de Biarritz Le Phare is one of the oldest and most iconic golf courses in continental Europe. Established in 1888, the course was designed by the renowned architect Willie Dunn and offers a unique blend of tradition, elegance, and technical challenge.
Golf de Biarritz Le Phare may not be the longest course, but it demands strategic precision and mastery of the short game. Its beautifully manicured fairways wind through a rolling parkland layout, lined with century-old trees and offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The course is defined by its undulating greens, clever bunkering, and constant coastal breezes that test players’ skill and adaptability.
Situated just minutes from the vibrant city center of Biarritz, Golf de Biarritz Le Phare seamlessly combines the charm of a historic venue with modern amenities. With over a century of competitive legacy, it continues to host prestigious tournaments and welcomes golfers from around the world in pursuit of excellence, challenge, and timeless golfing heritage.
Tournament Promoter and Sponsors
The 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners is promoted and organized by the Sports Association of the Biarritz Golf Club.
The 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners is supported by C&S Partners, GolfPlus, Banque Privée Pyrénées Gascogne, Birdie l’Agence, Afflelou, and Volvo SIPA Anglet.
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14th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa Surges Into the Lead at the 2025 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Metz, June 14th, 2025- Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa surged into the lead after Round 2 of the 2025 Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or, posting a two-day total of 11-under-par. He holds a four-shot advantage over a trio tied for second at 7-under: France’s Augustin Holé, Ireland’s Robert Moran, and Luca Memeo from Italy. Just one stroke behind them, a three-way tie for fifth place includes Spain’s Jorge Maicas, French amateur Rodolphe Cicala, and Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, setting the stage for a tightly contested final round in Metz.
Round 2 of the 22nd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or took place today at Golf Domaine de la Grange aux Ormes, near Metz, France. Play proceeded under sunny skies and steadily increasing temperatures, providing stable conditions for the competition.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, who won various events on the Alps Tour as well as capturing the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the now HotelPlanner Tour, leads after two rounds with a two-day total of 11 under-par. He followed his opening round of 4-under-par 66 with an impressive 7-under-par 63, carding birdies on holes 1,3,4,7,8,11,12, and 17 with his only bogey of the day came on hole 10. Reflecting on his performance, Vecchi Fossa said, “My round today began straight away well as I made birdies right away on holes 1, 3, and 4. My game was good, as well as my putting, I had good feelings all around. Today I also nearly made a hole-in-one and holed out from a greenside bunker, so let’s say it was an untypical round. I only missed one shot throughout the entire day on the 10th hole where I made a bogey, but after that, I was able to make some crucial putts coming in for birdie to sign for my 7-under-par.” Vecchi Fossa added: “Tomorrow, I will play against the course and not the rest of the field, aiming to hit the fewest shots and maintain the momentum I had today. I have good feelings and will bring them into tomorrow’s round. I won’t look at the leaderboard, focus on my game, and see what happens once we end the round.”
Augustin Holé, 27, of France, winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final, moved into a tie for second place with a two-day total of 7-under-par. Holé followed his opening round of 4-under-par, 66 with a 3-under-par, 67 in the second round. Starting on the 10th hole, he opened with a triple bogey but recovered quickly, carding birdies on holes 12, 15, 16, and 17, along with bogeys on 13 and 18. After making the turn, he added four more birdies on holes 3, 4, 6, and 8 to close out his round, crediting a strong mental approach and consistent execution. “It went well, especially after my triple bogey on 10 and bogey on 13,” he said. “I tried to stay in the present—that’s something I’ve been working on recently, focusing shot by shot without worrying about the leaderboard, and I’m happy I was able to do that today.” Holéhighlighted his putting and accuracy on the back nine as key factors, noting, “My putting was extremely solid, and I didn’t miss any greens so that helps. I don’t hit a lot of drivers here. My focus is hitting fairways and greens because once you miss either, it’s not that easy. But when you’re in the fairways, you can take advantage of the opportunities.” Looking ahead, Holé plans to stick with the same approach: “Tomorrow will be the same, hit good shots, play smart golf without doing anything special—and if the putter gets going, you can score quite low out here. Then the focus remains on myself and what I can control. You can’t control what anyone else does. Now I’ll rest, prepare for tomorrow, and most importantly, have fun and enjoy the round.”
Joining Holé in a three-way tie for 2nd place with a score of 7 under-par: Ireland’s Robert Moran and Italy’s Luca Memeo.
A total of 50 players made the cut which was set at 140 (Par).
The Final Round of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or will begin at 9:25 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The leaders will begin their last round at 10:53 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, will earn the winning check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament is organized and promoted directly by the golf club, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes.
The Institutional Sponsors that support this tournament are: Région Grand Est, Département de la Moselle, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, and Fédération Française de Golf.
The Private Partners at this event are: Crédit Agricole, Mercedes Kroely, Demathieu & Bard, Centre Porsche Lorraine, Sodevam, and Opéra Théâtre.
The Official Suppliers of the tournament are: EurogolfLuxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Evian, Pernod Ricard, France Boisson, Metro, Fayard, and Cafés Richard.
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23rd May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open ends with a three-way tie for the lead.
Lacanau-Océan, May 23rd, 2025– After two rounds of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the competition remains fierce, with the leaderboard tightly packed heading into the final day. France’s Quentin Debove, Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, and Spain’s Jorge Maicas share the lead at 8-under-par. Close behind, a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under-par featuring England’s Luca Houlgate, France’s Augustin Holé, and Italy’s Luca Cavalli, all well within striking distance as the tournament moves into its decisive final round.
Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open continued today at its traditional host venue, UGolf Lacanau in Lacanau-Océan, France. Players competed under mostly sunny skies with light to moderate winds.
Round 2 Player Quotes
France’s Quentin Debove, 23, who was tied for the lead after the opening round, continued his strong form with a 3 under-par, 69 in today’s second round to remain in a share of the lead at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a two-day total of 8-under-par. Currently ranked fifth in the Order of Merit, Debove has already recorded two runner-up finishes in Egypt earlier this season and is still searching for his first win on the Alps Tour. He got off to a challenging start in his second round, making two bogeys in the first three holes, but quickly rebounded with five birdies over the remaining holes to close out his round. “Today was another solid day,” Debove said. “I was 2-over through three, which isn’t ideal, but I’m very proud of how I fought back and managed to shoot 1-under on my front nine. Then I played very solid on the back nine. I hit a lot of greens, gave myself chances, and made no mistakes. I believe the key today was missing in the right spots, which allowed me to make a bunch of easy pars. For tomorrow, I’m not going to change anything. I want to be smart and stay in my own game. I’ll try to take advantage of the easier holes again, and on the tougher ones, stick to my game plan and miss in the correct spots.”
Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, 23, who turned professional in May 2024, moved into a share of the lead with a two-day total of 8-under-par after round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. He followed his opening round of 4-under-par, 68 with another 4-under, 68 in round two, which featured five birdies and a single bogey on the 9th hole, his final hole of the day. “Today I stuck with my strategy, which I adjusted slightly from yesterday, especially off the tee, and it paid off,” said Calles Roman. “I’m very happy with the changes. I managed to miss in the right spots, which allowed me to recover well. Overall, it was a very positive round with some strong putting. I’m looking forward to tomorrow, it’s a new day and a new opportunity.”
Co-leader after Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, Javier Calles Roman from Spain. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Jorge Maicas, 27, from Spain, co-leads alongside Debove and Calles Roman. Maicas, the most recent winner on the Alps Tour after capturing last week’s 2025 Gösser Open, carded a 4-under-par 68 in today’s round, making five birdies and one bogey for a two-day total of 8-under-par. “Today, I played a bit better than yesterday, especially on the greens, but it was a good battle with the wind,” said Maicas. “It was stronger and definitely more in play, but overall, a fun day. I’ve felt very comfortable with my tee shots this week and have adapted well to the greens. I have good sensations and I’m making a solid number of putts. Of course, this is a new week, and I’m fully focused on this tournament and where I stand, but last week’s win gave me a nice confidence boost. That said, the past is the past, and I’m ready for a new day and hopefully a new opportunity to perform at my best.”
Spain’s Jorge Maicas, co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
England’s Luca Houlgate, 22, made a significant move up the leaderboard in round two. After starting the day tied for 23rd place following his opening round, Houlgate carded a 5 under-par, 67 to climb into a share of fourth place at 7-under-par overall. His round included six birdies and just one bogey, showcasing a well-rounded and composed performance. “I’m really happy with today’s round and how I hit the ball,” said Houlgate. “I holed some really nice putts and made some great par saves that kept the momentum going. I’m looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow, playing the course again, and hopefully continuing what I’ve been doing the last couple of days. We’ll see where that puts me come tomorrow afternoon.”
Augustin Holé, 27, from France, winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final, surged into a tie for fourth place alongside Luca Houlgate with a two-day total of 7-under-par. Holé followed his opening round of even-par 72 with an impressive 7 under-par, 65 in round two, which included birdies on holes 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 18, offset by bogeys on holes 1 and 12. “My mindset has been the same all week long so far, being patient and playing the game of golf,” Holé said. “I saw three of my coaches earlier this week, Benoit Teilleria, David Ames, and Franck Rigole, and each of them gave me some work to do, so I’m just trying to put it all together. I was happy to shoot even par yesterday after being 2-over with two holes to play. I’ve felt close to a low score for a while but kept making too many mistakes, and today finally felt like the day I’ve been waiting for.” While Holé credited solid ball-striking, he highlighted another key to his low round. “What helped me a lot today was my short game. This course is a lot about shaping the ball and seeing curves, and I enjoy these golf courses. Tomorrow, I want to keep working. I know there might be some nerves, but I’ll focus on controlling what I can. The rest, we’ll see. Today, a good friend, Nathan Cardet, came to caddy for me, and it was nice to share such an enjoyable round with him.”
Joining Houlgate and Holé in a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under-par is Italy’s Luca Cavalli, who backed up his opening round of 4-under-par 68 with a 3-under-par 69 in today’s second round.
Spain’s Rocco Repetto, winner of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour, delivered a fabulous performance in round two, firing a 10 under-par, 62 to set the unofficial course record at UGolf Lacanau. His bogey-free round included eight birdies and one eagle, surpassing the previous mark of 9-under-par. It is an unofficial course record as players are competing with preferred lies.
A total of 45 players made the cut, set at 142 (-2). The Final Round will begin at 9:28 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 10:45 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will take home €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Lacanau Alps Open is promoted directly by the golf course and is grateful for the support of the following partners: SAS Costal, Ellipse affichage, HAKO, Arrosage System, Mabouteille, Magasin Briconautes, Unit Group, Skechers, Bonnefoi, La Canaulaise, Medoc Atlantique Tourisme, Medoc Atlantique Communauté de Communes,Kress and Team Green, Région Nouvelle Aquitaine, Ville De Lacanau, Sud Ouest, Le Bistrot Du Golf, Hôtel Restaurant La Baignoire, Association des golfs de Lacanau, Groupe Duval, UGolf, Bluegreen, TPG, Garden Grass, Lacoste, Srixon, So Bio, Carrefour, Vittel, Hubert Prive, Vital Parc, Gardengrass, Château l’Argilus du Roi, Champagne Canard Duchêne, Media Pub, Château De Camensac, Château Desmirail, Château Brane Cantenac.
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14th October 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Welcome to the 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT – The Male Tools & Co.!
At the end of this week’s event, where the Final Order of Merit for the 2024 season will be determined, the top 5 players in the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank will earn a Challenge Tour – category 12b card for the 2025 season.
The 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT- The Male Tools & Co. will occur in Northwestern Italy at Golf Club Monticello in Cassina Rizzardi from October 16th– 18th, 2024. This is the 1st time Golf Club Monticello will be hosting the Alps Tour Grand Final.
On Tuesday, October 15th, the traditional Best Ball aggregate to Par Pro-Am will take place, with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. local time. Twenty teams will participate.
The Field
The top-ranked players competing in this week’s season-ending event will battle it out for the 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT- The Male Tools & Co. title, but more importantly, they will be competing to earn one of the 5 highly acclaimed 2025 Challenge Tour cards that will be given out to the top 5 players in the Final Order of Merit.
Thirteen of this season’s fifteen winners will be present: Aymeric Laussot, winner of the season opener. Brandon Kewalramani and Théo Boulet, who are both two-time winners this season, Jose Antonio Sintes Navarro, Edoardo R Lipparelli, Gianmaria Rean Trinchero, Mattia Comotti, Albert Boneta, Damien Perrier, Mario Galiano Aguilar and the most recent winner at last week’s 2024 Croara Alps Open, Alejandro Aguilera.
The most recent winner of the tournament is France’s Augustin Holé, who won it in 2023, at Asolo Golf Club. He will be in the field this week to try to defend the title he earned a year ago. Holé is currently 29th in the Order of Merit standings with 8,130.66.
The 47 players in the field this week represent 11 different nationalities and are competing for a prize fund of €50,000 and 60,000 points. The winner of the 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT – The Male Tools & Co. will earn a check of €10,000 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.
The tournament will be played as a 54 holes stroke play event, 18 holes a day with no cut. In case of a tie for 1st place at the conclusion of the 54 holes, a sudden-death playoff will occur to determine the winner of the 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT – The Male Tools & Co..
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The Course
Established in 1974 the golf club was originally a farming estate of 140 hectares, just a few kilometers south of Como owned by the Panza di Biumo family who converted it into a modern design residential complex surrounded by two championship golf courses. Golf Club Monticello takes pride in being the first Italian golf club to have 36-holes, and is a continuing evolution, entrusted to different signatures, the last ones belonging to Jim Fazio, Baldovino Dassù and Graham Cooke.
The Founders’ Course was recently renamed to honor Alessandro Panza di Biumo, Moi Castelli, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
The Founders’ Course (former Red Course) is a challenging golf course and a historic venue for the Italian Open, which was played here seven times between 1974 and 1992 and won, amongst others, by Billy Casper from the United States and Australian Greg Norman. Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo were also among the players who competed during the various Italian Opens at Golf Club Monticello.
The course is slightly undulated, with small greens protected by bunkers. The fairways are broad and surrounded by high mountains. There a two artificial lakes and densely forested regions with overall ten thousand trees.
The 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT- The Male Tools & Co. will be played on Golf Club Monticello’s – Founders’ Course (6410 meters Par 72 course.)
Tournament Promoter
The 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT- The Male Tools & Co. is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.
For this tournament, DEPOT- The Male tools & Co. will be the event’s title sponsor. The tournament can also count on the support of: Hotel VIU Milan, Intesa SanPaolo Private Banking, JLM Real Estate, a couple members of the host venue, Golf 2.0 Megastore, Twïntee, Federazione Italiana Golf, Fédération Française de Golf, Real Federación Española de Golf and Österreichischer Golf-Verband.
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28th February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
The 2024 Winter Series moves to Cairo for the 2024 New Giza Open.
Cairo, February 29th, 2024 – The Alps Tour players continue their journey in Egypt this week as they move to Egypt’s capital, Cairo, to compete in the third and final event of the 2024 Winter Series, the 2024 New Giza Open. The tournament will be played at the beautiful New Giza Golf Club in Cairo from March 1st to March 3rd, 2024.
The Alps Tour debuted at New Giza Golf Club in March 2019, and the inaugural event was won by Italy’s Lorenzo Scalise, now a regular on the DP World Tour.
The Field
Both of this season past winners will be headlining the field of the 2024 New Giza Open: Aymeric Laussot, winner of the 2024 Ein Bay Open, and Jose A. Sintes Navarro (am), winner of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open.
Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, Manfredi Manica, Gianmaria Rean Trinchero, and Augustin Holé, who are all winners on the Alps Tour during the 2023 season, will also be in the field during the final event of the 2024 Winter Series.
In addition, all players currently in the top 10 of the Order of Merit rank except for Lukas Lipold, 4th place will be competing this week.
Among the 120 players scheduled to compete at the final tournament of the 2024 Winter Series, there will be approximately 23 worldwide countries represented, among which: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cameroun, Egypt, England, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Swiss, Tunisia and Venezuela. The field will consist of 100 professional players and 20 amateur players.
As for the first two events of the 2024 Winter Series, at the 2024 New Giza Open, there will be approximately 120 players competing for an overall prize fund of €40,000 and 45,000 Order of Merit Points. The 2024 New Giza Open winner will earn €5,800 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The event will be played as a 54 holes stroke play tournament where a cut will be made after 36 holes.
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The Course
The final event of the 2024 Winter Series, the 2024 New Giza Open will be hosted at the beautiful New Giza Golf Club in Cairo, Egypt, located about 200km northwest of Sokhna Golf Club.
It is located on 200 acres of land and was built by Thomson, Perrett & Lobb, featuring some amazing views of the world-famous Pyramids of Giza. The course seamlessly melds the natural terrains, creating an inspiring environment for all players. It meanders through an old quarry, offering the players some suggestive views. It has some strategically placed bunkers, changes in elevation, scenic lakes, and an impressive desert landscape cutting into the huge undulating greens, which altogether complete the experience at New Giza Golf Club.
The players competing this week will play the course set up as a 6711 meters, Par 72.
Tournament Promoter
The 2024 New Giza Open can count on the support of: New Giza Company as the main sponsor of the tournament, as well as TPC- Touristic Promotion Company and Coca-Cola Egypt.
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20th October 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Augustin Holé wins the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting
Cavaso del Tomba, October 20th 2023 – After 1 hole of sudden-death play-off, France’s Augustin Holé wins the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting with a birdie on the 1st playoff hole. Holé, alongside, Spain’s Quim Vidal concluded their final round at Asolo Golf Club tied for the lead, therefore, took part in a 2-way sudden-death playoff thanks to their final score of 10 under-par. Tied for 3rd place at 9 under-par Italy’s Elia Dallanegra, Ireland’s Paul McBride and France’s Benjamin Kedochim.
Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney wins the 2023 Alps Tour Order of Merit and secures himself one of the five sought-after 2024 Challenge Tour cards that were up for grabs. Alongside Mullarney, Spain’s Quim Vidal, Netherland’s Kiet Van der Weele, France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy and England’s Jack Floydd earned the remaining 4 cards that will give them access to the 2024 Challenge Tour.
The winner’s trophy that was handed to Augustin Holé was designed and created by artist-designer Roberta Verteramo.
The final round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting began at 9:00 am local time from both the 1st and 10th hole under overcast skies with some occasional light rain showers at Asolo Golf Club in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy.
Augustin Holé from France wins the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting after an incredible birdie putt from about 18 meters on the 1st playoff hole against Spain’s Quim Vidal. He earned 9,500 Order of Merit points and the winner’s check of €10,000. He followed his opening round of 9 under-par, with a 4 under-par and a 3 over-par to end the tournament at 10 under-par. After his victory, he was very emotional: “I couldn’t have wished for anything better than this. I fought hard today and throughout the entire event. I was looking for this victory for over a year. It’s been a goal of mine to win an Alps Tour event for over a year and to be able to do it today, I’m speechless. I lost my dad a couple of years back, and this one is definitely for him and for my family around me. I’m so grateful to have the people that I have around me, my staff, my friends so this one is for them and for myself. I give all of them credit but also myself. I now have Stage 2 of Q-School and hopefully, I will be able to repeat the same thing there but we will see how it goes. Now I will enjoy it and take a few days off.”
Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney wins the 2023 Alps Tour Order of Merit rank and earns one of the coveted 2024 Challenge Tourcards that was up for grabs. Throughout the season, he won two events, one in Austria and one in France. After Mullarney secured his Order of Merit title he commented: “Absolutely this was one of my goals from the beginning of the year. As much as it is great being on the Alps Tour, tons of nice people, I’m glad to be off the Alps Tour and move on to the next step. I was happy with my golf this year, I feel ready to compete there. I was able to play a few Challenge Tour events before and I was able to step up my game so now I’m ready.” When asked about his experience playing on the Alps Tour he added: “The standard of the Alps Tour is extremely high. The courses are great, and it’s a good test of your game.” Tournament PromoterThe 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.
For this event, we are grateful to have AURALIS Limitless Lighting as the tournament presenting sponsor. Auralis is the first integrated industrial hub in the lighting field. A unique, vertical and comprehensive group of excellence that defines a new era in the lighting sector through a strong drive for technological innovation, the pursuit for beauty, and a clear mission aimed at promoting the culture of light as a tool to improve the quality of people’s lives.
The tournament also has numerous sponsors and partners such as: Ricoh, GAS Milano 1984, Battistella Golf, Extreme Factory, Imball Veneta, Golf 2.0 Megastore, Twïntee, Federazione Italiana Golf, Fédération Française de Golf, Real Federación Española de Golf and Österreichischer Golf-Verband.
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19th October 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Augustin Holé extends his lead at the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting
The 2nd round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting began as an overcast day with some light to moderate rain for the players competing at Asolo Golf Club in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy. Play began at 9:00 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole. This is the season-ending tournament where the top 5 players in the Order of Merit rank at the end of this week’s tournament will earn a Challenge Tour, category 12b card for the 2024 season.
Augustin Holé from France extends his lead after 2 rounds of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting with a two-day total of 13 under-par. He followed his bogey-free 9 under-par opening round, with a 4 under-par, 68 where he made 5 birdies and 1 bogey. He is twenty-six years old and currently represents Biarritz Le Phare. After his round, Holé was very satisfied as he: “I’m enjoying it, I’m enjoying it a lot. I hit lots of good shots, a few good putts, and a chip-in, I mean, nothing can bother me at the moment. I’m trying to do my best on every shot and enjoying the day.” During today’s round, he had a chip-in birdie on the 8th hole, when asked about the scoring opportunities, he commented: “I gave myself many birdie opportunities, and my chipping as well as my long game is very good at the moment to so both combined is pretty decent.” The weather forecast hasn’t been great this week and rain remains in the forecast: “The weather has been ok today, we were expecting a lot of rain, and we didn’t have so much. At the beginning of the round when it was raining I played decent, I was trying to make pars and I did that really well. Once it stopped raining I was able to get my round going. We will see for tomorrow.” Holé added that “Of course, tomorrow’s goal is the trophy!”
Twenty-seven years old, Alexandre Daydou from France finds himself in 2nd place after his 6 under-par 66 in today’s round for a total of 9 under-par. He turned pro in 2016 and currently represents Cannes Mougins. In his round, he made 3 birdies and 1 bogey on his front nine before making the turn, where he made 2 more birdies and 1 eagle on the 12th hole. Daydoucommented that: “My game was ok, I made a few opportunities on the front nine where I was able to birdie 8 and 9. I knew I had to stay focused for the back nine because they are slightly trickier for me so I tried to stay focused and get some birdie opportunities and see what happens. I’m happy with my game today, especially with this weather.” He made a birdie on 11 and an eagle on the 12th hole: “I was able to birdie 11 and eagle 12 so it was a good 30 mins for me. I hit a good drive, then my 3-wood and made a good eagle putt from about 7 meters.”
France’s Benjamin Kedochim, who shot a 1 under-par round yesterday, finds himself tied for 3rd place with a two-day total of 7 under-par alongside Ireland’s Paul McBride. In his 2nd round he made 6 under-par, 66 with 7 birdies and 1 bogey. Prior to the start of this event, Kedochim was 11th in the Order of Merit rank and is looking for a good tournament here to hopefully make a move to try and earn one of the 5 coveted Challenge Tour Cards for next season. After he signed for his 6 under-par, 66, he commented: “Obviously I thought about the standings. I know I have to either win the tournament or finish in 2nd place to enter the top 5. So, putting a low round together is what I needed to do and I’m glad I did. My putting today was great.”
Tied alongside Kedochim in 3rd place at 7 under-par, Ireland’s Paul McBride. He is 27 years old and represents The Island Golf Club. He is 17th in the current Order of Merit rank and is looking to make a move with a good performance this week. McBride followed his opening round of 6 under-par, with a 1 under-par, 71. He made 4 birdies and 3 bogeys.
In 5th place with a two-day total of 6 under-par, one of this season’s winners, England’s Jack Floydd. He shot a 4 under-par, 68 today and is looking for a strong finish tomorrow as he was 4th in the standings ahead of this week and wants to secure his Challenge Tour card for 2024.
Final Round
The Final Round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting will begin at 9:00 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The final pairing will tee off at 10:28 am local time from the 1st hole.
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €50,000 and 60,000 Order of Merit Points. The winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting will earn € 10,000 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
The 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.
For this event, we are grateful to have AURALIS Limitless Lighting as the tournament presenting sponsor. Auralis is the first integrated industrial hub in the lighting field. A unique, vertical and comprehensive group of excellence that defines a new era in the lighting sector through a strong drive for technological innovation, the pursuit for beauty, and a clear mission aimed at promoting the culture of light as a tool to improve the quality of people’s lives.
The tournament also has numerous sponsors and partners such as: Ricoh, GAS Milano 1984, Battistella Golf, Extreme Factory, Imball Veneta, Golf 2.0 Megastore, Twïntee, Federazione Italiana Golf, Fédération Française de Golf, Real Federación Española de Golf and Österreichischer Golf-Verband.
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18th October 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Augustin Holé leads after Round 1 at the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting
An overcast day with cold fall temperatures and some light rain towards the end of the round welcomed the players for the first round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting. The tournament is being held at Asolo Golf Club in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy. This is the 1st time that Asolo Golf Club is hosting the Alps Tour Grand Final and 9 years since it last hosted an Alps Tour regular event. Play began at 8:20 am local time from the 1st hole for all competitors. Rain is expected for the next two rounds, with slightly warmer temperatures than today. This is the season-ending tournament where the top 5 players in the Order of Merit rank at the end of this week’s tournament will earn a Challenge Tour, category 12b card for the 2024 season.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Augustin Holé from France shot an incredible bogey-free 9 under-par, 63 to lead after the 1st round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting. He is twenty-six years old and currently represents Biarritz Le Phare. He began his round with 2 birdies on the first two holes and then made another one on the 8th hole before making the turn where he made an eagle on the 12th hole and 4 birdies. After his 9-under-par bogey-free opening round, Holé explained that: “I didn’t miss a green until the 14th or 15th hole and didn’t miss many fairways either so overall, I’m very pleased. I stayed patient, I stayed in the game and it was a very good day. Obviously, putting a 9 under-par round is a good feeling, everything worked well today.” He went on to add that in the “past few months, I’ve been working a lot in staying the present so I will stay in the present, I’m going to go eat now, some practice, then wake up tomorrow and we’ll see how it goes.” Holé also commented that he found “great pin positions today, I actually told a referee today on the course I said it’s hard and I think we need more of that. I was happy to see that the pins were tucked in the left corner, right corner, behind the bunker and stuff.”When asked where he plans to play next year, “We’ll hopefully move up to the DP World Tour.”
Italy’s Edoardo R Lipparelli is in a three-way tie for 3rd place alongside Ireland’s Paul McBride and Spain’s Quim Vidal with a first-round score of 6 under-par. He shot a bogey-free 6 under-par, 66 with 3 birdies on both the front and back nine. After Lipparelli concluded his round, he commented on how today, “Was a steady round today, I didn’t have any mishits that’s how I was able to put a bogey-free round together. My putter finally helped me, I’ve been working a lot on my putting and it’s finally showing the results. The greens are in excellent condition, they roll really well so hitting some good putts you have a better chance of making them.”
Paul McBride from Ireland is the 2nd player in the three-way tie for 3rd place at 6 under-par with another great bogey-free round. He is 27 years old and represents The Island Golf Club. He made a birdie on the 4th and 6th hole to make the turn at 2 under-par and then added four more birdies on the 10th, 12th, 15th and 17th hole. He is 17th in the current Order of Merit rank and is looking to make a move with a good performance this week.
Spain’s Quim Vidal, winner of the second event of the season, the 2023 Red Sea Little Venice Open, is the third player in the 3-way tie for 3rd place at 6 under-par. He is 23 years old and currently is 6th in the Order of Merit standings, he is looking to make a move in the rankings this week to try and earn his Challenge Tour card for next season. When he signed for his 66, he commented: “Today I played pretty solid, I hit some good shots and that allowed me to have some good confidence for the rest of the round. The course is really interesting, you can have various strategies, especially from the tee shot but to put a good round together staying in play is crucial.” When asked if he thought about his current position in the Order of Merit rank, Vidal responded: “I slightly thought about it, I tried to stay present as much as possible but it definitely comes into my head at times.”
Spain’s Joel Moscatel finds himself in 5th place after the 1st round with a 5 under-par, 67. He is 25 years old and represents RCG El Prat. Moscatel had a tough start with a double bogey on the 1st hole and then went on to make 7 birdies to conclude his round. After his round he commented: “It was a really good day, I started with a double bogey but Borja was playing well so I tried to feed off some momentum from him but at the same time I was really calm and staying patient as I knew I was playing well. Playing with Borja was fun, we enjoyed it, we were talking a lot and it was enjoyable.”
The 49 players in the field this week are competing for a prize fund of €50,000 and 60,000 points. The winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting will earn € 10,000 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.
Round 2
The second round of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting will begin at 9:00 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole due to expected inclement weather. The leaders will tee off at 10:28 am local time from the 1sthole.
Tournament Promoter
The 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by AURALIS Limitless Lighting is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.
For this event, we are grateful to have AURALIS Limitless Lighting as the tournament presenting sponsor. Auralis is the first integrated industrial hub in the lighting field. A unique, vertical and comprehensive group of excellence that defines a new era in the lighting sector through a strong drive for technological innovation, the pursuit for beauty, and a clear mission aimed at promoting the culture of light as a tool to improve the quality of people’s lives.
The tournament also has numerous sponsors and partners such as: Ricoh, GAS Milano 1984, Battistella Golf, Extreme Factory, Imball Veneta, Golf 2.0 Megastore, Twïntee, Federazione Italiana Golf, Fédération Française de Golf, Real Federación Española de Golf and Österreichischer Golf-Verband.
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29th July 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Oihan Guillamoundeguy captures his 1st professional win at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open!
Final Round Notes
Pescara, Italy
27th-29th July 2023
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Leaderboard
| Pos. | Name | Score |
| 1 | Oihan Guillamoundeguy (FRA) | -13 |
| 2 | Davey Porsius (NED) | -12 |
| 3 | Sander Aadusaar (EST) | -10 |
| Augustin Hole (FRA) | -10 | |
| and 2 other players tied at | -10 |
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Oihan Guillamoundeguy captures his 1st professional win at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open!
The players competing in the final round of the 9th edition of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open being played at Miglianico Golf & Country Club, had great scoring and weather conditions. It was another beautiful summer day in the Abruzzo Region. However, players competing in the final few groups had to face some strong winds on the final 5/6 holes, especially on the 18th hole which is normally a reachable par 5 instead with the wind against them many players chose to layup. Play began at 8:00 am local time and the leaders group teed off at 9.40 am local time from the 1st hole.
The top 6 players in the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank at the conclusion of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open are exempt from Stage 1 of DP World Tour Qualifying School.
Twenty-seven years old, Davey Porsius, from Netherland concludes the tournament in 2nd place, only 1 stroke from the title. He stayed near the top of the leaderboard for the entire week and was in the lead after yesterday’s 2nd round. He shot an even par, 70 today with 1 double bogey, 3 bogeys and 5 birdies for a three-day total of 12 under-par. Porsius is a previous winner on the Alps Tour as he won the 2022 Hauts de France-Pas de Calais Golf Open title last spring. After his round, he commented: “I played pretty solid for 16 holes, I was trying to shoot 2 or 3 under-par which then Oihan had to go 4 or 5 under-par. I definitely regret hitting driver Out of Bounds on the 17th hole. I had a 1 shot lead at the time and the only thing you can’t do on that hole I did so that is a major regret I have and then I unfortunately tried to make it up on the last hole and I missed a 1m30 putt for birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff.” Porsius went on to add that “I knew I had to play well this week. Unfortunately, it’ll be a few weeks until the next tournament where I will actually be in the field to defend the title so hopefully I can give myself another opportunity to grab a win this season. I will keep focused in these weeks off on the golf and what I’ve been working on as I finished 3rd last week and 2nd this week so results are coming.”
The tournament ends with a 4-way tie for 3rd place with a three-day score of 10 under-par: Estonia’s Sander Aadusaar, Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto and French Duo: Augustin Hole and Franck Medale. Tied for 7th place only 1 stroke back, 3 of this season’s previous winner: Spain’s Quim Vidal, Netherland’s Lars Keunen and Italy’s Manfredi Manica.
The low round of the day belongs to Estonia’s Sander Aadusaar who shot a 7 under-par, 63 in the final round.
The Alps Tour Order of Merit rank after the 12th events still has Netherland’s Kiet Van der Weele in the lead with 22,034.25 points. This week’s winner, France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy jumped into 2nd place and Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney moved into 3rd place. Netherland’s Lars Keunen and Spain’s Quim Vidal close out the top 5 spots.Final Round
Oihan Guillamoundeguy winner of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open, earned 6,525 Order of Merit points and the winning check of €5,800.
The Alps Tour players now have a few weeks off before the next scheduled event which gets underway from September 14th– 16th at AA Saint Omer Golf Club in Saint-Omer, France for the 2023 Hauts de France-Pas de Calais Golf Open,it will be the last regular event of the season.
Tournament Promoter
Like the majority of the Alps Tour events that are played on Italian soil, the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open is organized by the Italian Pro Tour, which is a branch of the Italian Golf Federation. They are responsible for promoting the majority of the professional golf events that occur in Italy.
The main sponsors that support the Italian Pro Tour include DS Automobiles, Fideuram Intesa SanPaolo Private Banking, Kappa, Rinascente and Poste Assicura. In addition, Dipartimento per lo Sport, is the Institutional Partner of the Italian Golf Federation for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Their media partners are the following two Italian newspapers: Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. The Italian Pro Tour featured social partner is Sport Senza Frontiere Onlus and with an official advisor, Infront Italy.
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27th July 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Victor Garcia Broto and Oihan Guillamoundeguy co-lead at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open.
Round 1 Notes
Pescara, Italy
27th-29th July 2023
| Pos. | Name | Score |
| 1 | Victor Garcia Broto (ESP) | -5 |
| Oihan Guillamoundeguy (FRA) | -5 | |
| 3 | Sander Aadusaar (EST) | -4 |
| Joel Moscatel (ESP) | -4 | |
| and 5 other players at | -4 |
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A two-way tie for the lead after the round 1 at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open.
Miglianico, July 27th 2023- After round 1 at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open, Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto and France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy share the lead with a score of 5 under-par. There is a 7-way tie for 3rd place only 1 stroke back that includes: Estonia’s Sander Aadusaar, Spain’s Joel Moscatel and Quim Vidal, France’s Augustin Hole and Franck Medale, Netherland’s Davey Porsius and Italy’s Ludovico Addabbo.
It was a beautiful sunny summer day with some light to moderate wind in the Abruzzo Region in Central Italy for the 1st round of the 12th tournament of the season, the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open. The tournament is being played at Miglianico Golf and Country Club in Miglianico, Italy. Play began at 7:30 am this morning from both the 1st and 10th hole. The forecast for the remainder of the week is expected to be similar to today which will allow players to have optimal scoring conditions.
This is the 9th edition of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open and players competing this week are trying to capture the decisive order of merit points that are on the line and make a move in the Order of Merit rank. The top 5 players in the rank at the end of the 2023 season will earn Challenge Tour cards for the 2024 season.
Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto, twenty-six-year-old, who represents Real Club de Golf El Prat is in a two-way tie for the lead at the conclusion of the 1st round of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open. He shot a 5 under-par,65 with 1 bogey on the 1st hole and then he made 6 birdies on the remaining 17 holes. Garcia Broto turned professional in October 2021 and he is a past winner on the Alps Tour as he captured the 2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Final. After his opening round, he was very happy especially after a bogey on the 1st hole: “It went pretty well, overall I’m very happy with my game. It was a consistent round, being in play most of the time, and I was able to make some good putts to post a good first round. It definitely wasn’t the best of starts, but some of the best rounds start with a bogey on the first, it’s just another hole and you have keep playing with the same intensity and try to turn it around.” Garcia Broto went on to comment that, “It was a bit windy and it was tricky to judge where the wind was coming from. I felt like it switched directions constantly and it made it difficult to judge some of the shots. But pretty happy with how I have handled it.” Looking ahead to what a win would mean to him, “It would mean a lot. Not just for winning, which is always very gratifying, also because it would put me in a position where I could fight for the Challenge Tour card at the end of the season and that is the main goal. I will continue doing my work on and off the course, trying to shoot as low as possible in the remaining rounds and hopefully that will give me a chance of winning the tournament on Saturday.”Oihan Guillamoundeguy from France, just eighteen years old, who represents Golf Club Seignosse is the second player tied for the lead after the 1st round at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open. He shot a 5 under-par, 65 with 2 bogeys, 1 eagle and 5 birdies. He is a past winner on the Alps Tour having won the 2022 Red Sea Little Venice Open as an amateur. He turned professional in December 2022 and this is his first season as a professional player. So far, he has captured various top 5 finishes but is looking to breakthrough and grab his 1st title as a professional on the Alps Tour hopefully before the end of the season. After his 5 under-par round, Guillamoundeguy expressed his satisfaction: “today was a great round, I played really good. It wasn’t easy, it was windy so it was hard to hit some greens and judge where the wind was coming from. I would say that my putting was very good today. I changed putter recently and I feel good with it so I will definitely stick to this new putter now.” When asked about chasing his first win as a professional he added, “it would definitely be great. I’ve been playing well and now need to be able to put 3 good rounds together.”
France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy, co-leader after round 1 at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Federico Capretti
Augustin Hole from France concluded his 1st round at the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open in a 7-way tie for 3rd place with a total score of 4 under-par,66. During today’s round he made 3 bogeys and 7 birdies. He is 26 years old and currently represents Biarritz Le Phare. After his opening round, Hole explained: “It was a good round today, considering that the wind was very swirling for most of the day. Especially after 6 holes. My goal is definitely to win an event before the end of the year. I just need to be more patient and a little bit more precise on some shots. I will keep doing what I am doing mostly, because it works fine but focusing on the little things I need to change. My strategy will be the same, you can be very aggressive this week as the greens are soft and a little bit slow.”
Netherland’s Davey Porsius is also in the 7-way tie for 3rd place after round 1 with a total score of 4 under-par, 66. He is 27 years old and represents Goyer Golf Club. During his opening round, Porsius made 1 bogey and 5 birdies. After he signed his card, his first reactions were: “It was okay, I hit a lot of greens but none of them were super close. However, I was able to make some important birdies coming down the stretch. To be honest, conditions are a bit different from usual, fairways are a bit higher than normal which makes it tough to judges distances.”
Alongside Hole and Porsius in the 7-way tie for 3rd place at 4 under-par: Estonia’s Sander Aadusaar, Spain’s Joel Moscateland Quim Vidal, France’s Franck Medale and Italy’s Ludovico Addabbo.
The 144 players from 15 different nations are competing for a prize fund of €40.000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 9th edition of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open will earn €5,800 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Round 2
The second round of the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open will begin again at 7:30 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole. After round 2, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties.
Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto will begin round 2 at 13:25 local time from the 10th hole and France’s Oihan Guillamoundeguy will begin his second round at 8:25 am local time from the 1st hole.
Tournament Promoter
Like the majority of the Alps Tour events that are played on Italian soil, the 2023 Abruzzo Alps Open is organized by the Italian Pro Tour, which is a branch of the Italian Golf Federation. They are responsible for promoting the majority of the professional golf events that occur in Italy.
The main sponsors that support the Italian Pro Tour include DS Automobiles, Fideuram Intesa SanPaolo Private Banking, Kappa, Rinascente and Poste Assicura. In addition, Dipartimento per lo Sport, is the Institutional Partner of the Italian Golf Federation for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Their media partners are the following two Italian newspapers: Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport. The Italian Pro Tour featured social partner is Sport Senza Frontiere Onlus and with an official advisor, Infront Italy.
Follow along on www.alpstourgolf.com or the official “Alps Tour Golf” app to keep up on all the latest news (available on App Store for iOS devices and Play Store for Android).
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