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10th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Round Two of the 2025 Parma Alps Open Concludes with a Three-Way Tie for the Lead.

Parma, October 10^th, 2025 – At the conclusion of Round 2 at the 2025 Parma Alps Open, the leaderboard remains tightly contested, setting up a dramatic final day. Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Spain’s Javier Barcos, and France’s Paul Franquet share the lead at 12-under-par. Just three shots back, in a two-way tie for 4^th place at 9 under-par, are Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue and Italy’s Matteo Cristoni.

As the regular season wraps up this week, players have a crucial chance to earn valuable points, either to climb the Order of Merit or to secure their current positions. With promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour on the line for the top five players in the final Order of Merit standings after next week’s event, every result now carries added significance.

Round 2 Players’ Quotes

Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 31, continues his strong performance at the 2025 Parma Alps Open. After opening with a 7-under-par 65, he followed up with a 5-under-par 67 in the second round to move into a share of the lead with a two-day total of 12 under-par. Vecchi Fossa, the winner of the 2025 Open de La Mirabelle d’Or and currently 3^rd in the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 23,525.48 points, is looking to strengthen his position ahead of next week’s season finale. With multiple career wins to his name, Vecchi Fossa established himself as a top contender on the Alps Tour, including winning the 2021 Order of Merit, which earned him status on what is now the HotelPlanner Tour. In today’s round, he made 6 birdies (on holes 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, and 16) and a single bogey on hole 8. “It went really well,” said Vecchi Fossa. “I didn’t get off to the best start, but in the end, the round went according to plan. I played very solidly again today, and I’m very pleased.” With just one event remaining in the season, he acknowledged the stakes but remains focused. “There’s always pressure, but I try not to add any extra on myself since it’s one of the last events of the season. Of course, I’m thinking about the five cards up for grabs, but I do my best to block that out during the round.” Vecchi Fossa’s mindset remains steady heading into the final day. “I always try not to look around too much and just play with a clear mind. I usually avoid checking the leaderboard because it tends to distract me a little. I’ll stick with the same strategy and won’t change anything heading into the final round.” Reflecting on his game, he added, “The part of my game that satisfied me the most today was definitely the putting. I’ll spend some time this afternoon practicing mid-irons, but overall, every part of my game is at a good level right now.”

Javier Barcos, 23, from Spain, the current Order of Merit Leader and winner of both the 2025 New Giza Open and Longwy Alps Open, opened with a 3-under par, 69 to sit tied for 14^th place. After a strong second round, he now shares the lead with a two-day total of 12 under par. He fired a bogey-free 9-under-par, 63 in today’s second round, carding birdies on holes 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, and 17. “It was a great day out there,” said Barcos. “The big difference was the putter. Yesterday, I had 3 three-putts that held me back, but today my putting was on point and working the whole day. That really helped me shoot a low score.” As he looks ahead to the final round and the season’s conclusion, Barcos remains focused but grounded. “I think it’s more motivation—you’ve been playing the whole year to get to this point, so I’m motivated to finish the season strong. Tomorrow, it’ll be the same plan as the past two days: try to hit the best shot possible and stay in the present. I’ll try not to look at the leaderboard until the last few holes, but sometimes it’s hard not to sneak a glance.” Despite the pressure, he remains calm and keeps things in perspective. “I’m trying to keep it simple and stay focused on the shot I’m about to hit. Off the course, I’m just having fun with the friends I’m traveling with and trying to stay away from golf a bit.” Looking ahead to what’s next, Barcos added: “I’m really looking forward to playing the final in Rome and trying to finish as high as possible in the Order of Merit. Hopefully, tomorrow I can clean up a couple of tee shots that got me into a bit of trouble today.”

Round 2 Co-Leader at the 2025 Parma Alps Open, Spain’s Javier Barcos. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa

Joining Vecchi Fossa and Barcos in a share of the lead is France’s Paul Franquet, 20, who continues to impress in the early stages of his professional career. Having turned pro at the beginning of September, Franquet shows no signs of nerves, following up a 6-under-par 66 in the opening round, where he was tied for third place, with another 6-under-par 66 today to reach a two-day total of 12 under-par. Already a multiple-time top-three finisher as an amateur, Franquet appears poised to make an immediate impact at the professional level. His second round included 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the front nine, followed by 4 more birdies on the back. Reflecting on his performance, Franquet said: “Today was just as good as yesterday, I’m feeling really good overall.” Entering the week ranked 52^nd, he acknowledged the added pressure of playing in the final event of the regular season. “Yeah, being the last event of the regular season brought extra pressure because I knew I had to make the cut to have a chance. So, I’m proud of how I managed that.” Looking ahead to the final round, he remains confident in his approach. “I’m going to stick with the same strategy; I am very comfortable with it.” When asked about the strongest part of his game, Franquet added, “I think it’s the driver. I’ve been driving the ball well. But the other parts of my game are working great too.”

Round 2 Co-Leader at the 2025 Parma Alps Open, France’s Paul Franquet. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa

A total of 51 players, including 4 amateurs, made the cut, which was set at 143 (-1).

The Final Round will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:28 a.m. local time from the 1^st hole.

Format & Prize Fund

The 2025 Parma Alps Open will be a 54-hole stroke-play event, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner of the inaugural edition.

The players will compete for an overall prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Parma Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

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Most of the Alps Tour tournaments held in Italy, including this week’s 2025 Parma Alps Open, are organized by the Italian Pro Tour, which is a branch of the Italian Golf Federation. They are responsible for promoting the majority of professional golf events held in Italy.

The main sponsors and partners that support the Italian Pro Tour during the 2025 season include: Fideuram Intesa SanPaolo Private Banking (Official Bank); Enel (Official Sponsor); Kappa (Technical Supplier); Poste Assicura (Official Supplier); Gazzetta dello Sport (Media Partner); and, as an Official advisor, Infront Italy.

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9th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Manuel Morugan Leads After Round 1 of the 2025 Parma Alps Open.

Parma, October 9^th, 2025 – After the opening round of the 2025 Parma Alps Open, the leaderboard is shaping up to be a tightly contested battle. Spain’s Manuel Morugan sits atop the standings with an impressive 8 under-par, 64. Just one shot behind is Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, who holds solo second place at 7 under par. In a 6-way tie for 3^rd place at 6 under-par: France’s Paul Margolis and Paul Franquet, Italy’s Davide Buchi, and Spain’s Jorge Maicas, Asier Aguirre Izcue, and Borja Martin all well within striking distance heading into the second round.

This week marks the conclusion of the regular season, presenting a pivotal opportunity for players to earn critical points, whether to improve their standing in the Order of Merit or to maintain their current positions. With the season winding down, every result carries added weight. The top five players in the final Order of Merit will earn promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour, making this event a decisive moment in the race.

Round 1 Players’ Quotes

Spain’s Manuel Morugan, 34, a past winner on the Alps Tour, surged to the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the 2025 Parma Alps Open with an impressive 8 under-par, 64. His only blemish came on the 18^th hole, his ninth of the day, but he more than made up for it with 9 birdies, including a strong run on holes 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 14. Reflecting on his round, Morugan was pleased with his all-around performance. “My putting was exceptional today, and I only missed one green—I hit 17 greens in regulation, which gave me a lot of chances,” he said. “Everything was working well.” Looking ahead, he believes that smart positioning off the tee will be crucial. “In my opinion, the key for the next two days will be hitting as many fairways as possible,” Morugan explained. “The greens are firm, so you must have the ball in a good lie to hit your approach shot aggressively. Otherwise, you need to play it safer.” With just two rounds remaining, he is maintaining his focus on the task at hand. “I’m not focused at all on the Order of Merit,” he said. “I’m just concentrating on playing my game the best I can and enjoying every round. I never look at the leaderboard, and that’s what I’ll continue to do over the next two days.”

Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 31, finds himself in 2^nd place with a 7 under-par, 65 after the 1^st round. Currently ranked third in the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 23,525.48 points, he is looking to strengthen his position ahead of next week’s season finale. A proven contender on the Alps Tour, Vecchi Fossa has multiple career victories, including winning the 2021 Order of Merit, which earned him status on what is now the HotelPlanner Tour. In today’s round, he got off to a fast start with an eagle on the 12^th hole, followed by birdies on the 14^th, 16^th, and 18^th holes. He kept the momentum going with additional birdies on the 1^st, 3^rd, and 7^th holes, with his only blemish of the day being a bogey on the 6^th hole. After posting a nearly flawless opening round, Vecchi Fossa credited his strong play and consistent approach as the keys to his performance. “It was a great round,” he said. “I played well, and I putted very well, too. The greens are very firm, and you need to hit good shots into them—I was able to do that well today.” Looking ahead, the 31-year-old has no plans to change his strategy. “Over the next two days, I want to do the same thing as I did today,” Vecchi Fossa explained. “I’m not the type of player who changes plans or strategy between rounds. I just need to keep playing well without thinking about the other players, the leaderboard, or the Order of Merit.” While there may be pressure at this late stage of the season, Vecchi Fossa is focused on staying present. “I’m taking this tournament like any other event. Maybe if I have a risky shot, I’ll think about it twice, but I want to keep playing my own game, which has been really good lately, and enjoy every round.”

Paul Margolis, 26, from France, who has previously won on the Alps Tour as an amateur in 2021, is in a 6-way tie for 3^rdplace at 6 under par. He turned professional at the end of 2021 and has since earned various top-10 finishes, including his win. Margolis began his round on the 1^st hole and quickly found momentum, making four birdies in a row, on the back-nine, he made a bogey on hole 11 before making 3 more birdies on holes 13,14 and 15 to close out his day. After his round, Margolis reflected on his performance, “My round was very chill today, to be honest,” he said. “I hit the ball good off the tee, and I putted well too; that was probably the best part of my game.” The setup of the course stood out to him. “The greens were so firm and fast today, it felt like we were playing a mini–US Open out here. That surprised me as it was unexpected,” he added. Margolis got off to a dream start, which set the tone for the rest of his round. “Beginning my round with four birdies in a row gave me a lot of confidence, especially making two long putts on Holes 2 and 3,” he said. “When you know you have the speed dialed in, it’s easier to attack the flag.” Despite the strong showing, he remains realistic about his position in the season-long standings. “I’m not thinking about the Order of Merit, to be honest. I know I’m still far away and need two very good results to make something happen,” he admitted. “So I’m just focused on myself and trying to hit the best shot I can on every shot. It’s a simple thing—but hard to do. Today’s main goal was to do that, and I believe I did it well, and that’s the plan for the next two days too.”

Italy’s Davide Buchi, 29, navigated the opening round of the tournament with a bogey-free 6 under-par, 66 to be in a 6-way tie for 3^rd place. He began the day on the front nine holes, where he carded birdies on holes 1, 3, and 4. Once he made the turn to the back nine, he added three more birdies on holes 11,13, and 16. Reflecting on his round, Buchi was pleased with how he handled the course. “It went very well,” he said. “I played very well from tee to green today. I hit some good iron shots into the greens and kept the right attitude to stay under par.” Course management, he noted, was key. “I didn’t hit a lot of drivers out here,” he explained. “I found it to be more of a strategy course, so it’s really about placing the ball in the right spots and having good yardages into the greens as they are very firm.” As for the bigger picture, Buchi is keeping things simple. “I’m just focused on hitting good shots and trusting the process,” he said. “I’m not paying much attention to the leaderboard or the rankings, right now, I’m really just focused on my own golf.”

Spain’s Jorge Maicas, 28, winner of the 2025 Gösser Open and currently 8^th in the Order of Merit, sits in the 6-way tie for 3^rd place after the opening round of the tournament. He is looking for a solid performance this week to try and make a move in the standings. Maicas opened his round on the 1^st hole and carded three birdies on the front nine. On the back nine, he added four more birdies, with a single bogey being the only blemish on his card, finishing with a 6 under-par, 66. “The day went really well overall,” Maicas said after his round. “The weather was pretty good, which definitely helped with the results. I was driving the ball really well and hitting a lot of greens in regulation, which gave me plenty of birdie opportunities.” Looking ahead, he knows what it will take to stay in contention. “The key for the next couple of days will be to stay patient on the greens and accept mistakes when they come,” he noted. “I’m not really thinking about the ranking right now. I’m just focused on taking it day by day and putting together some solid rounds.”

Asier Aguirre Izcue, 26, from Spain, the winner of the 2025 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by Aon, also finds himself in the 6-way tie for 3^rd place. Currently sitting 10^th in the Order of Merit, Aguirre Izcue is aiming for a strong finish this week to climb further up the rankings and secure his spot among the top contenders. Starting his round on the 10^th hole, Aguirre Izcue opened with a bogey but quickly turned things around with a string of birdies on holes 12, 13, 14, and 18. On his inward nine—the course’s front nine, he added another birdie at the 1^st hole, offset by a bogey on the 3^rd hole, before picking up two more birdies on the 4^th and 7^th holes. He signed for an opening round of six-under-par 66, putting himself in a strong position early in the week. “Very good, very tidy, and with very few mistakes,” he said when assessing his round. “Overall, everything worked well. I was in a good position the whole time, and the putting worked well. It was probably the best aspect of the day.” Looking ahead, Aguirre Izcue knows consistency will be crucial. “I think continuing to make as few mistakes as possible and sinking putts will be the key,” he added. “It’s hard not to think about the ranking, but I try to stay in the present and take it one round at a time.”

Joining Margolis, Buchi, Maicas, and Aguirre Izcue at 6 under-par 66 after the opening round are Spain’s Borja Martin and France’s Paul Franquet, rounding out a tightly packed group in pursuit of the lead.

Format & Prize Fund

The 2025 Parma Alps Open will be a 54-hole stroke-play event, with a cut made after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner of the inaugural edition.

The players will compete for an overall prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Parma Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

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7th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The 2025 Parma Alps Open Kicks Off This Week, Closing Out the Regular Season

Parma, October 7^th, 2025 – Following a short break, the Alps Tour returns to action this week in Italy for the final event of the 2025 regular season: the Parma Alps Open. Scheduled for October 9^th – 11^th, the tournament will be held at Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca, situated just outside the city of Parma. While this venue has yet to host an official Alps Tour regular-season event, it has previously been used as one of the venues for Stage 1 of the Alps Tour Qualifying School.

This week marks the final tournament of the regular season, a crucial event for players aiming to secure important points to climb the Order of Merit rankings or a last chance to secure their positions. As the season nears its conclusion, every result could significantly impact the standings. With promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour on the line for the top five players in the final Order of Merit standings, the stakes are high, and all eyes will be on the outcome as players vie for their chance to advance.

Ahead of the official tournament start on October 9^th, the event week will begin on October 8^th with a Pro-Am featuring 20 teams, played in a Best Ball Aggregate to Par format with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. local time.

The Field

A strong and competitive field is set to tee off in Italy for the 17^th and final event of the regular season, as players battle for their place among the season’s elite. All ten players currently ranked inside the Order of Merit Top 10 will be in the field, along with most of this season’s tournament winners.

Spain’s Javier Barcos, winner of the 2025 New Giza Open and 2025 Longwy Alps Open, leads the Order of Merit heading into the week. Close behind in second place is France’s Quentin Debove, fresh off his recent victory at the 2025 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open. Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, winner of the 2025 Open de La Mirabelle d’Or, rounds out the top three.

Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, the 2023 Order of Merit winner, currently sits in fourth place, followed by Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, in fifth place. Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, a two-time winner this season (2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open and 2025 Tunisian Golf Open), holds sixth place. In seventh is the Netherlands’ Jerry Ji, who claimed the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand.

Spain’s Jorge Maicas, winner of the 2025 Gösser Open, is in eighth place, while Italy’s Andrea Romano, another two-time winner this season (2025 Alps de Andalucia–Roquetas de Mar and 2025 Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera), occupies ninth place. Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue, winner of the 2025 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by Aon, completes the current top 10.

Alongside this season’s winners, who are currently in the top 10 of the rankings, Italy’s Luca Galliano will also be present. He claimed victory at the 2025 season-opening event, the Ein Bay Open.

Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, Andrea Romano, and Javier Barcos each enter this week with two victories already under their belts this season. A third win would mark a standout achievement and guarantee immediate promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour.

Absent from this week’s field are three of this season’s winners, Spain’s Rocco Repetto Taylor, who triumphed at the La Cigale Golf Open, as he earned promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour following his victory at the Challenge de Cádiz. Also missing are Antonio Hortal, winner of the Alps de Las Castillas, and France’s Victor Dubuisson, who claimed the 2025 Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners in a rare Alps Tour appearance.

This week, a field of 120 players representing 13 different nations, such as Argentina, Austria, Brazil, England, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Monaco, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, will compete for the title.

Format & Prize Fund

The 2025 Parma Alps Open will be a 54-hole stroke-play event, with a cut made after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner of the inaugural edition.

The players will compete for an overall prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Parma Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

The Course

Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca is situated in the heart of Italy’s renowned Food Valley, where golf and gastronomy converge in a uniquely Italian experience. Just 10 minutes from the city of Parma, the course lies on the edge of the Boschi di Carrega Natural Park, surrounded by oak and acacia woods, scenic lakes, and gently rolling terrain. Founded in 1985, it offers an unforgettable setting where nature and sport are perfectly intertwined. Steeped in local history and culture, the grounds lie near the historic residence of Maria Luigia of Austria.

This 18-hole, par 72 parkland course stretches over 6,103 meters and was originally designed by Marco Croze, with later refinements by Luigi Rota Caremoli. It blends natural beauty with technical variety, making it both visually striking and strategically demanding. The layout invites players of all levels to enjoy a rewarding round amidst serene, panoramic landscapes.

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9th November 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

The top 26 players from Golf Del Ducato Parma – La Rocca earn their spot into the 2024 Alps Tour Q-School Finals.

Italy, November 9^th, 2024– The 1^st Stage Qualifier held at Golf Del Ducato Parma – La Rocca resumed this morning at 8:00 a.m. local time after being suspended yesterday at 5:00 p.m. local time due to darkness. A total of 65 players were competing to earn one of the 26 spots available, which would allow them to earn a spot into the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School Finals, which will be disputed next week.

The Q-School Finals will occur at Golf Nazionale and Terre Dei Consoli Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 13^th-15^th, 2024. After next week’s event, the best-ranked players can earn playing status for the 2025 Alps Tour season.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Del Ducato Parma – La Rocca

France’s Tom Colombel, tied for 2^nd place after the first round of the tournament, concludes the Stage 1 Qualifier held at Golf Del Ducato Parma – La Rocca in 1^st place with a two-day total of 6 under-par (138). Only two strokes back, with a total score of 4 under-par (140) Gregori Baumann from Switzerland. Spain’s Rocco Repettoconcludes the Qualifier in 3^rd place with a two-day total of 3 under-par (141). Only 1 stroke back at 2 under-par (142), Italian amateur Tommaso Ajolfi and at 1 under-par (143) Spain’s Ignacio Mateo.

Today, after the final round, the top-ranked 26 players in the overall leaderboard qualified for the 2024 Alps Tour Q-School Finals that will be played in Northern Rome next week.

As there was a tie for the last available spot and the 3 alternates, a playoff occurred to determine who would qualify. After the playoff, Italian amateur Andreas Huber earned the last spot in the 2024 Alps Tour Q-School Finalsfield. The three alternates are: John Burki (am) from Switzerland, who is the 1^st alternate, Nicolo’ Severa from Italy, who is the 4^th alternate and France’s Alex Imbertie is the 7^th alternate.

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7th November 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

The Quest for a 2025 Alps Tour playing category is underway.

Italy, November 7^th, 2024– A total of 200 players are competing on three distinct golf courses throughout Italy for 81 spots that will earn them access to next week’s 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School Finals.

During next week’s event, players can capture a playing status on the Alps Tour for the 2025 season. The Final Stage of the 2024 Qualifying School will occur at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consolia Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 13^th-15^th, 2024.

The Alps Tour would like to thank Golf Club Le Fonti, Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca, and Conero Golf Club for allowing us to host our events at their venue and for the magnificent preparation they did to their course ahead of this week’s tournaments.

Players compete at Golf Club Le Fonti, Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca, and Conero Golf Club this week. At the first venue, Golf Club Le Fonti, there are 69 players in the field and 28 spots available, at Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca, there are 65 players in the field and 26 spots available to qualify, and at Conero Golf Club 66 players are competing with 27 spots to be promoted into the Qualifying School Finals.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le FontiAfter the 1^st round of the 2024 Stage 1 Qualifier currently held at Golf Club Le Fonti, Italy’s Alessandro Nodari is in the lead with a 5 under.par, 65. In 2^nd place, only 1 stroke back at 4 under-par, his fellow countryman Alessio Battista(am). There is a 6-way tie for 3^rd place at 2 under-par with, Italian amateurs: Francesco Tinelli, Riccardo Cavina and Lorenzo Casartelli, French amateur Martin Engel, Elisey Antropenko and Adrian Soriano from the United States of America.

Round 1 had to be suspended at 8:47 a.m. local time due to fog. Play was resumed at 10:00 a.m. after 1 hour and 16 minutes delay. At the end of tomorrow’s round, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time, the top 28 players will earn their spot in next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage field.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca

Spain’s Ignacio Mateo leads with a 5 under-par, 67 after the first round of the Stage 1 Qualifier being held at Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca. France’s Tom Colombel, Spanish amateur Esteban Vazquez Martin, and Gregori Baumann from Switzerland are in a 3-way tie for 2^nd place with a score of 4 under-par, 68. In 5^th place at 3 under-par, Italian amateur Tommaso Ajolfi.

At the end of tomorrow’s round, the top 26 players will earn a spot in next week’s event. The final round will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Conero Golf Club

After the opening round of the 2024 Alps Tour Stage 1 Qualifier played at Conero Golf Club, France’s Mathieu Francois-Mir and Italy’s Jacopo Albertoni share the lead with a. 3 under-par, 68. In a 2-way tie for 3^rd place at 2 under-par: France’s Ugo Ottogalli and Italian amateur Carlo Maria Asti. A 5-way tie for 5th place at 1 under-par includes: England’s Luca Houlgate, Ireland’s Brandon St John, France’s Dorian Fournier (am), and Victor Veyret and Spain’s Thomas Artigas.

Once tomorrow’s final round is concluded, the top 27 players will earn a spot in the field of next week’s 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, where they will try and earn their playing status for the 2025 season.

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5th November 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Thursday marks the beginning of the 2024 Qualifying School Stage 1 tournaments.

November 5^th 2024- The 20^th edition of the Alps Tour Qualifying School will take place in Italy, just like the past four seasons. The 1^st Stage events will be played on November 7^th and 8^th at three distinct golf clubs: Golf Club Le Fonti, Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca, and Conero Golf Club. The Final Stage of the 2024 Qualifying School will take place at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 13^th – 15^th.

In the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School fields, there are 138 amateur players and 37 players under 20 years old. A total of 35 different nations, including: Argentina, Bulgaria, Brazil, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Lithuania, Lebanon, New Zealand, Poland, and the United States of America, will be represented throughout the 2024 Qualifying School.

For the second year in a row, we received nearly 300 applications from players who wanted to participate in the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School. Applications were open to any male professional golfer who belongs to a recognized PGA or Golf Federation, as well as male amateur players with a handicap of 2.0 or better.

In the three 1^st Stage events, there will be 203 players competing over the three different venues. The tournaments will be played over 36 holes with no cut, and the top-ranked players will gain access to the Final Stage event, where the top-ranked players will earn a full Alps Tour card for the 2025 season.

There will be 156 players in the field at the Final Stage of the 2024 Alps Tour Qualifying School, where 75 players have already been exempt.

The exempt players from the 1^st stage and automatically eligible to participate in the Final Stage are: all players ranked in the 2024 Alps Tour Order of Merit after the 2024 Croara Alps Open who weren’t in the field at the 2024 Alps Tour Grand Final Presented by DEPOT – The Male Tools & Co., all of the past winners of the Alps Tour Order of Meritfrom 2012 to 2021, the winners of the Alps Tour Qualifying School in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the leading 10 European Amateur Players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings as of October 14^th 2024, players who competed at the 2023 World Amateur Team Championship and/or the 2024 European Boys/Men Team Championships and/or the 2023 Walker Cup and players being members of the European Tour for the 2024 season until category 20 and members of the Challenge Tour for the 2024 season until category 16.

The Golf Courses

The three First Stages of this year’s Qualifying School will be disputed over three golf courses throughout Italy: Golf Club Le Fonti, Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca, and Conero Golf Club.

The first venue that has been constant on our schedule as a host for the Stage 1 Qualifying School event is in Northern Italy, approximately 30km southeast of Bologna. The tournament will unfold at Golf Club Le Fonti in Castel San Pietro Terme. The course is home to 18 holes of golf and will be set as a par 71, 6411 meters. Rolling hills and a typical Emilia-Romagna landscape surround Golf Club Le Fonti. It has previously hosted Alps Tour events, Ladies European Tour events, and Qualifying Schools. The players will face multiple water hazards, making it a tough challenge.

Golf del Ducato Parma – La Rocca is the second course hosting Stage 1 events this year. It is a 6078-meter par 72 course in the Province of Parma, about 100km from Bologna and just 10 minutes from Parma in the Emilia-Romagna Region. It was founded in 1985 on the edge of the Boschi di Carrega nature park. The parkland golf course unfolds amongst oak and acacia forests, beautiful ponds, and slightly hilly terrain with unforgettable views.

This year, Conero Golf Club is the third golf course hosting Stage 1 Qualifying School. It opened in 1992 and was developed within Conero Park. It is a 5868-meter par 71 course set in almost seventy hectares, with gorse, arbutus, oak, tamarisk, and cherry trees envelop the golf course. The terrain is slightly soft and offers a wide variety of situations and landscapes: on the first nine holes, play will be influenced by the presence of a lake, which comes into play. On the back nine, the terrain changes its characteristics, and beautiful views of the rural surrounding landscapes will be the backdrop of the course. Conero Golf Club is also home to an executive 5 holes course in the middle of the complex.

The entire Alps Tour family would like to wish the best of luck to all the participants competing at the three different venues, and we are eager to follow the next rising golf stars #risinggolfstars!

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