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16th May 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu triumphs in dramatic finish at the 34th Gösser Open

Austria, May 16th, 2026 – The final round of the 34th Gösser Open delivered plenty of drama at Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, where Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu emerged victorious after a thrilling battle to claim his first Alps Tour title.

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Competing this week on an invitation from the Andorran Golf Federation, Rodriguez Andreu finished at -15 after an excellent closing 66 (-6), capped by a superb five-metre birdie putt on the 18th to secure the win.

France’s Augustin Holé mounted a strong charge with a brilliant 66 (-6) of his own, highlighted by an eagle on the opening hole, but ultimately finished one shot short. Italy’s Filippo Grossi and Andrea Romano also shared second place at -14.

Frenchmen Maxime Legros and Hermès Ferchaud shared fifth place, two strokes behind the winner. Overnight leader and Austrian amateur Jakob Lotschak eventually finished in seventh place.

With this victory, Rodriguez Andreu earns €7,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. Andrea Romano returns to the top of the Order of Merit standings, overtaking Maxime Legros, while Augustin Holé climbs to sixth place thanks to his third podium finish of the season.

The players will return to action on Thursday, May 21st, in France for the 2026 Lacanau Alps Open.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu: “I knew I had to go low today. Funny enough, before the round I told Maxi, my caddie, that we probably needed to get to 15-under, and it ended up being the right number. I just tried to stay patient, stay aggressive when needed, and avoid silly mistakes. Winning like this feels amazing.

This victory means so much to me, personally and professionally. Two months ago, I was actually thinking about quitting golf. I talked about it with my family, my parents and friends. To come here on an invitation and end up winning is incredibly special.

I only asked about the leaderboard on the 13th tee and found out I was two behind. After birdies on 13 and 14, I decided not to know anything else until later. Walking down the 18th fairway, Maxi told me that a birdie would give me the lead. I hit it to 20 feet and managed to hole the putt. That was pretty fun.

This win changes my plans completely. I was only planning to play the Alps Tour events in Spain and Andorra, but now I’ll probably play the full season. Having a schedule and knowing I’m in the tournaments gives me a real purpose moving forward.”

Augustin Holé: “I definitely gave myself a chance. I got off to a perfect start with an eagle on the first and kept pushing from there. From around holes 5 to 13 I had a really good stretch — something like six under par. So overall it was a really great day and a really great tournament. My only regret is the finish of the first round on 17 and 18. Other than that, I don’t have much to blame myself for. Even today’s bogeys came from poor golf shots, and that happens. It confirms that I’ve had a very good start to the season.

Now I’ll keep knocking on the door and wait for my moment to win. If I keep playing like this and continue preparing well, there’s no reason it won’t eventually go my way. I just need to stay patient.

A lot of things have contributed to my good start this season — a driver change has helped a lot, and some winter training in Terenife with Dubuisson thanks to my sponsor Gérald. Those little additions have made a difference and show that the work is paying off.”

Tournament Sponsors

The eighth event of the 2026 season is promoted by the Murhof Gruppe, which manages more than 30 golf courses across Austria, including this week’s venue in Maria Lankowitz.

This week’s main sponsor is Gösser Beer. Main tournament partners include Steiermark Tourismus and Erlebnisregion Graz.

The Pro-Am partners are Gösser, Steiermärkische Sparkasse, Antenne Steiermark and Murhof Gruppe. Supporting federations are the Österreichischer Golfverband (ÖGV) and the Steirischer Golfverband (StGV), while media partners include Kleine Zeitung, Antenne Steiermark and GEPA Pictures.

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15th May 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Austria’s Jakob Lotschak eyes breakthrough win on home soil

Austria, May 15th, 2026 – Austria’s Jakob Lotschak has put himself in a strong position to claim the first title of his career after moving into the lead at the Gösser Open.

Playing in conditions similar to those of the opening round, the 21-year-old amateur carded an impressive 67 (-5) despite a double bogey on the 10th. Competing in his first tournament of the season, Lotschak showed composure throughout the day to take control heading into Saturday’s final round.

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However, nothing is decided yet at Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, a course known for producing low scores. Italy’s Filippo Grossi sits just one shot behind after a solid 68 (-4).

Fellow Italian Andrea Romano made a strong move up the leaderboard thanks to a bogey-free 65 (-7), climbing into a share of third place alongside the Netherlands’ Lars Keunen and Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu.

For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 8:15 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €7,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Jakob Lotschak: “I did everything the same as on any tournament day — had a good warm-up, something good to eat, and got off to a smooth start with a birdie on the first. After that, I kept giving myself chances, and it turned into a really wonderful day. We had a few rain showers here and there, but overall everything went really well.

Playing an event like this in my home country is amazing. Having a home event and playing in front of local crowds is really special, and I hope lots of people come out tomorrow and enjoy the day. I think I will feel pressure tomorrow — that’s completely natural — but I’ll try to use it to my advantage, stay shot by shot, not get ahead of myself, and just enjoy everything.”

Andrea Romano: “I played really good golf today. Tee to green, it was very solid. I just missed a few putts, but I’m happy with the round because a bogey-free score is always nice. For sure, I had the tougher draw yesterday with the rain, so it was difficult to stay dry and score in those conditions. Today was much better weather, and I’m happy with how I played both days. Let’s see what happens tomorrow.

I try not to think too much about a third win because when you’re up there, of course you want to move to the HotelPlanner Tour as soon as possible. I’m trying to stay focused on my golf, but it’s hard not to think about it.”

Tournament Sponsors

The eighth event of the 2026 season is promoted by the Murhof Gruppe, which manages more than 30 golf courses across Austria, including this week’s venue in Maria Lankowitz.

This week’s main sponsor is Gösser Beer. Main tournament partners include Steiermark Tourismus and Erlebnisregion Graz.

Photo : Nathan Cardet/Alps Tour

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

14th May 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Italy’s Davide Buchi storms into the lead at the Gösser Open

Austria, May 14th, 2026 – Morning starters enjoyed sunny and calm conditions at Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, while the afternoon wave faced rain throughout their round. Unsurprisingly, most of the early leaders came from the morning draw.

Among them, Italy’s Davide Buchi stole the show in the opening round of the Gösser Open. The 29-year-old matched the course record with an outstanding 62 (-10), highlighted by ten birdies.

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Representing Golf Club Varese, Buchi already holds a commanding four-shot lead over a group of six players at -6, including Victor Veyret, Lars Keunen, amateur Jakob Lotschak, current Order of Merit leader Maxime Legros, Filippo Grossi, and Adrien Bonnet, the only player from the afternoon wave inside the top five.

For Round 2, play will begin at 7:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties, who will advance to the final round (including all amateurs within the cut).

Round 2 Player Quote

Davide Buchi: “I played pretty solid from the tee and into the greens, and I managed to make some putts early in the round, which gave me confidence to keep going. When you’re a lot under par, you always want more, but you have to stay patient and trust your decisions and targets. That’s what I did today, and I’m pretty proud of it. Tomorrow, I’ll try to keep the same mindset and hopefully hole a few more putts.”

Victor Veyret: “It was a great day. Tee to green, it was probably one of my best rounds of the year so far. My putting wasn’t at its best, but I managed to hit the ball very close to the hole and made seven birdies. The conditions this morning were perfect — almost no wind and beautiful weather, so it was a real pleasure to play this course. Tomorrow, I’ll stick to my usual process, try to execute my plan and accept whatever comes. The tournament has been great so far — we really enjoy the organisation, the people at the clubhouse are very welcoming, and the food is good too.”

Tournament Sponsors

The eighth event of the 2026 season is promoted by the Murhof Gruppe, which manages more than 30 golf courses across Austria, including this week’s venue in Maria Lankowitz.

This week’s main sponsor is Gösser Beer. Main tournament partners include Steiermark Tourismus and Erlebnisregion Graz.

Photo : Nathan Cardet/Alps Tour

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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22nd February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Spain’s Serra Leads After Impressive Opening Round in Egypt

Egypt, February 22, 2026 – Playing in the morning wave, Filippo Grossi set the early benchmark with a superb 64 (-8), carding a bogey-free round. The Italian made a flying start with five birdies in his opening six holes, putting himself in a strong position from the outset.

In the afternoon, Josep Maria Serra Busquet went one better with a brilliant 63 (-9). The 22-year-old Spaniard, runner-up at last year’s Q-School, recorded nine birdies — four on the front nine and five on the back — to take the outright lead on the B&C courses at Sokhna Golf Club.

The Netherlands’ Lars Keunen, France’s Mathieu Prost, and Italy’s Davide Buchi share third place, two shots behind the leader.

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For Round 2, play will begin at 7:00 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties (excluding amateurs), who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Josep Maria Serra Busquet : “My whole game was solid. I drove the ball well, hit my irons consistently, and made a few key putts at important moments. I stayed calm because I knew I was playing well and creating opportunities. I just tried to take advantage of that feeling and remain aggressive. I made five birdies on the front nine, and on the back nine I kept hitting driver, which worked out well. I’m very happy with today’s round.”

Filippo Grossi : “I felt really confident with my game, especially on the greens. Starting with five birdies in the first six holes helped me stay aggressive throughout the round. I’ll try to keep that confidence going into the next rounds.”

Tournament Sponsors

The 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open is supported by Sokhna Golf Club, the Egyptian Golf Federation, Elano, Hechter Paris, Holibees, Mercedes, and TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.

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Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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