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11th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa Captures Second Victory of the Season at the 2025 Parma Alps Open.

Parma, October 11^th, 2025 – Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa secured his second win of the season at the 2025 Parma Alps Open with a total score of 14 under-par. He edged out Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue and Javier Barcos, who finished the tournament tied for second place by a single stroke at 13 under-par, while the Italian duo of Davide Buchi and Luca Memeo shared fourth place in a two-way tie at 12 under-par.

Today marked the final round of the regular season, giving players a crucial opportunity to earn valuable points to either climb the Order of Merit or solidify their current positions. With promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour at stake for the top five players in the final Order of Merit standings after next week’s event, every result now carries heightened significance.

Final Round Players’ Quotes

Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 31, from Italy, continued his strong 2025 season by claiming his second victory of the year at this week’s Parma Alps Open. Already a winner at the 2025 Open de La Mirabelle d’Or and ranked inside the top three of the Alps Tour Order of Merit, Vecchi Fossa was a consistent presence near the top of the leaderboard throughout the event. He sat in second place after the opening round and moved into a share of the lead following Round 2. He sealed the win with a final-round 2-under-par 70, finishing at 14-under-par for the tournament. Vecchi Fossa got off to a hot start with an eagle on the 1^st hole and a birdie on the 4^th hole. Despite a bogey on hole 10, he bounced back with a birdie on the 12^th hole and closed with a bogey on the 18^th, but it was still enough to secure the title. Vecchi Fossa has multiple career wins to his name, including winning the 2021 Order of Merit, which earned him status on what is now the HotelPlanner Tour. Reflecting on his performance, Vecchi Fossa shared how much the win meant to him: “It’s very nice to end the regular season with a win. It’s rewarding and gives me a lot of confidence for the Grand Final next week and for the upcoming off-season. I’m extremely happy right now.” A native of the region and a past winner at this venue, he acknowledged the advantage of local course knowledge: “As you said, I’m from this region and knew this course very well. I’ve already won here in the past as a professional, too. It’s a course where you need to be patient off the tees and have good course knowledge to take advantage of every hole.” Sticking to a consistent approach proved key: “Every round, I had the same exact strategy—I really stuck to it and it rewarded me at the end.” Looking ahead to next week’s season-ending tournament at Golf Nazionale, Vecchi Fossa added: “I’ll play with a little less pressure, even though Golf Nazionale already gives us enough pressure. It’s a course I had success at, so I’m really looking forward to it.” He also took a moment to express gratitude to those closest to him: “I want to thank my team, my coach, my trainer, Matilde my girlfriend, and my family, as they all support me a lot. It’s nice to win, even though it’s not always easy.” On a more reflective note, he admitted: “Today I made a decision on 18, which was a bit stupid, and it could have cost me the trophy, but I guess it was meant to be my day after all.”

Finishing the tournament in a two-way tie for second place with a three-day total of 13 under par were two of this season’s past winners: Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue and Javier Barcos.

Order of Merit Update

Heading into the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, Spain’s Javier Barcos remains in the lead of the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 32,698.59 points. Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa and France’s Quentin Debove hold second and third place with 30,050.48 and 27,048.03 points, respectively. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney remains in fourth place, while Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue has climbed five spots to currently hold 5^th place with 21,272.41 points.

The top 50 professional players and ranked amateurs inside the Top 50 in the official Order of Merit rank after this week’s tournament, having participated in at least 5 events in 3 different countries during the season will be able to compete in the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final which will be played at Golf Nazionale in Sutri, Italy from October 16^th– 18^th. At the end of next week’s event, where the Final Order of Merit for the 2025 season will be determined, the top 5 players in the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank will earn a HotelPlanner Tour – category 12b playing card for the 2026 season.

Two notable players who, thanks to their performances this week, secured a spot in next week’s 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final are France’s Paul Franquet and Germany’s Malte Von Blankenfeld. Franquet climbed nine places in the standings to 43^rd, while Von Blankenfeld moved up just one spot—but it was enough to place him in 50^th, the final qualifying position for the season-ending event.

Italy’s Davide Buchi, who was already inside the Top 50, made the biggest move in the rankings this week thanks to his fourth-place finish. He jumped 12 spots and now sits in 35^th position.

Format & Prize Fund

The 2025 Parma Alps Open was a 54-hole stroke-play event where a cut was made after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties including all amateurs within the cut. The players competed for an overall prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points.

Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, winner of the 2025 Parma Alps Open, earned the winning check of €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

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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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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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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Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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15th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Jacopo Vecchi Fossa from Italy wins the 2025 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or!

Metz, June 15^th, 2025- Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa maintained his lead to claim victory at the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, finishing with a three-day total of 13-under-par. Just one stroke behind in solo second place was fellow Italian Luca Memeo, while France’s Julien Quesne secured third place with a total score of 11-under-par. Rounding out the top five, a three-way tie for fourth place at 10-under-par featured Italy’s Flavio Michetti, Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, and France’s Augustin Holé.

The Final Round of the 22^nd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or at Golf Domaine de la Grange aux Ormes, near Metz, France, began at 9:25 a.m. local time with a two-tee start from the 1^st and 10^th holes. However, at 10:13 a.m., play was suspended due to thunderstorms in the area. Following a delay of just over two hours, play resumed at 12:30 p.m., and the leaders teed off at 1:14 p.m. local time.

Final Round Player Quotes

Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, from Italy, returned to the winner’s circle at the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or. He has previously earned multiple victories on the Alps Tour, including winning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit, which granted him status on the now HotelPlanner Tour. Vecchi Fossa surged into the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with a 2-under-par 68 in today’s final round, finishing with a three-day total of 13-under-par. He delivered a steady performance on the final day, carding birdies on holes 4, 6, and 12, before closing with an unfortunate bogey on the 18^th hole to secure the win in a tightly contested leaderboard. With today’s victory, Vecchi Fossa moves to the top of the Order of Merit standings and reflects on his composed approach to the final round. “Today I began my round just trying to hit the greens and make two-putts for par—that was my mindset,” he said. “I made two good birdies on the front nine, and after hole 11, it was the first time I looked at the leaderboard. I saw I was tied for the lead with Memeo, but my focus was still on shooting the lowest round I could, not on what the others were doing. I made some clutch par putts coming in, which is always a nice feeling.” Reflecting on the final hole, he added, “On 18, I was in the fairway and knew I had a two-shot lead. The pin was short left, and I hit the green on the right side. I had about a 30-meter putt and unfortunately three-putted, but it was okay. I played a bit more conservatively today compared to the first two rounds, but overall, it was a great week and a great tournament. I’m very happy to be back in the winner’s circle.” Vecchi Fossa closed by dedicating the win to those closest to him: “This win is for my team, my family, and my girlfriend Matilde. They are with me through the good times and the bad.”

Fellow Italian Luca Memeo, just 19 years old, delivered an impressive final round of 5-under-par 65 to finish the tournament in solo second place, just one stroke shy of the win. He got off to a blazing start with four consecutive birdies on holes 1 through 4, then added an eagle on the par-5 10^th hole. Despite a bogey on the 16^th, Memeo handled the pressure with maturity, securing his best professional finish to date.

France’s Julien Quesne,44 claimed solo third place with a total score of 11-under-par. The experienced pro posted the lowest round of the day, a bogey-free, 8-under-par 62, making a strong charge up the leaderboard.

Following the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa is the new Order of Merit leader with 20,631.38 points. In 2^nd place, was Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela with 17,472.75 points, and in third place was France’s Quentin Debove with 15,598.65 points.

Final Round

Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, winner of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, earned the winning check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Following a well-earned week of rest, Alps Tour players will resume competition at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, scheduled from June 26^th–28^th at the renowned Aravell Golf & Country Club in Aravell, Lleida, Spain.

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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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 14^th, 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 22^nd 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 10^th 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 10^th 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 2^nd 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 1^st and 10^th hole. The leaders will begin their last round at 10:53 a.m. local time from the 1^st 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.

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5th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Andrea Romano Moves Into the Lead After Round 2 in Spain.

Roquetas de Mar, June 5^th 2025 – Italy’s Andrea Romano leads the field with a two-day total of 12 under-par. Just two strokes behind, in solo second place Paul Margolis from France with a score of 10 under-par. Italy’s Francesco Santoni is in solo third place at 9 under-par and will keep the pressure on the leaders heading into the final round.

Round 2 of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar continued today at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Spain. The day began overcast but quickly cleared, turning into a warm, sunny day with light to moderate winds.

For the first time, this year’s tournament includes both “Andalucía” and “Roquetas de Mar” in its official name.

Round 2 Players Quote

Italy’s Andrea Romano, 24, who was tied for second place after yesterday’s opening round, carded another beautiful 6-under-par, 64 in today’s second round to move into the lead with a two-day total of 12 under-par. He opened his round steadily, carding a bogey and a birdie on the back nine, his front nine. However, momentum quickly shifted as he found his rhythm on the front nine, making birdies on holes 1, 5, 7, and 8, all highlighted by an incredible eagle on the par-4, 6^thhole. “The course was much easier this morning compared to yesterday, but I knew that going in as it wasn’t supposed to be as windy,” he said. “I had a slow start today, I don’t think there are many birdie chances on the back nine, which was my front nine, so I’m happy with how it went as I kept it together. I made a three-putt on the 11^th hole, which was unfortunate, but after that I told myself to stay patient because I knew I was playing well and could put together a good score.” That patience paid off with the birdie on 17, followed by chip-ins on holes 1 and 2 for birdie and par. “From there, my round took a turn for the better and the momentum shifted,” Romano continued. “I missed a short birdie on the par-5 3^rd, saved par on 4 from 60 meters, made a short birdie on 5, and for sure the highlight of my day was on hole 6 where I holed out from 70 meters in the fairway for eagle. Then came two more birdies on 7 and 8 before saving par on 9 with what might be one of the best approach shots I’ve ever hit.” Looking ahead to the final round, Romano added, “I want to take with me into tomorrow the attitude I had all day. I had fun, a lot of fun, and while it was hard not to with everything that happened, it was really about the mindset. I don’t want to think too much about others or the fact that I’m currently leading. Tomorrow is a new day, another 18 holes, and I want to focus on my game and try to make as many birdies as possible.”

Paul Margolis, 26, from France, who was in the lead after yesterday’s opening round, fired a 3 under-par, 67 in today’s second round to move into 2^nd place with a two-day total of 10 under-par. He made three birdies on his front nine holes and then went on to make one bogey on the 14^th hole before closing out his round with a great birdie on the last, the 18^thhole. Margolis has previously won on the Alps Tour and has earned various top 10 finishes since including his win. Reflecting on his round, he said the conditions were challenging but familiar: “This afternoon was playing very similar to yesterday morning. The pins were much tougher, but I played really well. Maybe I didn’t make as many putts as I did yesterday, but it was a great round and I’m happy with what I produced. I’m glad I finished with a birdie on 18, I had a lot of chances on the back nine that I wasn’t able to convert. I kept trying to stay patient, knowing I could make one at the end, and I’m happy I did.” Margolis added: “Honestly, I’m looking forward to bringing the same mindset to the course as I’ve had the past two days. I just want to stay patient and play my game. I know I’m two strokes back right now, but in golf, things can change quickly. I just want to be able to look back tomorrow night and be proud of my three rounds. Hopefully it’ll be enough — but regardless, I want to be proud of what I put out there.”

Italy’s Francesco Santoni, 26, who was tied for 2^nd place after the opening round, moves into a solo third place with a two-day total of 9 under-par. In his second round, he carded 1 eagle, 3 birdies and 2 bogeys in his second round. “I just finished playing and I already can’t wait to tee it back up tomorrow morning. It’s my first time being in this position, I’m close, only a few strokes off, and I’m really looking forward to tomorrow,” Santoni said. “Now I’ll spend some time putting, as I struggled a bit today on my mid- to long-range putts, and then rest. Tomorrow I’ll fight until the 18^th hole, there’s still a lot of golf to be played, and anything can happen.”

Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, from Italy, who won various events on the Alps Tour as well as earning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the now HotelPlanner Tour, is in a 3-way tie for 4^th place after two-rounds with a two-day total of 8 under-par. He followed his opening round of 1-under-par 69 with a bogey-free, 7-under-par 63, carding birdies on holes 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 16. “Today went really well,” he said. “I hit the ball well, and I’m happy to have the lowest round of the morning/day so far. My putting worked great—maybe even better than yesterday. The wind was really gusty in the first round, which made it quite complicated compared to today, which was definitely easier.” Vecchi Fossa credited his accuracy off the tee as a key to success on this course: “You need to be in the fairways to control your approach shots into the greens, and I did that well. I like the layout too, it’s different but it suits my eye.” Looking ahead, his plan remains simple: “Tomorrow I want to play like I did today, shot by shot, and I’ll take what comes my way. I worked well on the range yesterday and got some good feelings, which made me feel at ease. More importantly, I had fun, and when you’re having fun, working is always great. Now I’m going to rest and enjoy the beach. Tomorrow, I just want to enjoy the day like I did today and not pay attention to what the other players are doing.”

Joining Vecchi Fossa in a three-way tie for fourth place are Italy’s Manfredi Manica and France’s Quentin Debove.

A total of 53 players (51 pros, 2 amateurs) made the cut which was set at 140 (par).

The Final Round will begin at 8.30 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:58 a.m. local time from the 1^st hole.

The winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will earn €6,200.00 and 6,525 points towards the Order of Merit standings.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar is promoted and organized by JGolf.

The event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Real Federación Española de Golf and Real Federación Andaluza de Golf, with the support of the Consejo Superior de Deportes, Junta de Andalucía, Roquetas de Mar Town Council, Kyocera, Viñas Familia Gil, Mahou San Miguel, and Solán de Cabras.

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2nd June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

We head to Spain for the 9th event of the season.

Roquetas de Mar, June 2^nd 2025 – After a week off, the Alps Tour resumes in Spain for the ninth event of the 2025 season—and the first to be held on Spanish soil. For the second consecutive year, and the third time in its history, Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Almería, will host an Alps Tour tournament. The 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar will take place from June 4^th to 6^th, bringing together a strong international field. For the first time, this year’s tournament includes both “Andalucía” and “Roquetas de Mar” in its official name.

On Tuesday 3^rd June, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m., the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar Tour Scramble, best two balls Pro-Am will occur with 25 teams participating.

The Field

Six winners from the eight events held so far this season will be part of the strong field competing for the 2025 Alps de Andalucía–Roquetas de Mar title. Joining them are nine players currently ranked inside the top 10 of the Alps Tour Order of Merit, setting the stage for a highly competitive and compelling tournament.

The winners of six events from the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open to the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open —all from Spain—are leading the group, marking a historic milestone, and their dominance sets the stage for an exciting second half of the season. These players include: Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, the current Order of Merit leader and a two-time winner this season with victories at both the Red Sea Little Venice Open and the Tunisian Golf Open; Javier Barcos, ranked third in the standings and winner of the New Giza Open; Asier Aguirre Izcue, fifth in the ranking and winner of the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by Aon; Jorge Maicas, currently ranked ninth and winner of the Gösser Open; and Javier Calles Roman, the most recent champion this season following his victory at the Lacanau Alps Open, currently sitting in eighth place.

Joining the strong Spanish contingent in the field are several top-ranked international players. France’s Quentin Debove, currently 4^th in the Order of Merit, will be looking to climb further up the Order of Merit, as will Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa and Flavio Michetti, who occupy 6^th and 7^th places, respectively. Also competing is Switzerland’s Luca Galliano, winner of the season-opening event, the 2025 Ein Bay Open, and currently ranked 10^th in the Order of Merit, adding further depth and competition to an already elite field.

The only season winner not competing this week is Spain’s Rocco Repetto, following his brilliant success yesterday at the Challenge de Cadiz on the HotelPlanner Tour. Rocco was a first-time winner on the Alps Tour in March at La Cigale Golf Open in Tunisia and will now continue the season on the higher-level tour.

Among the 144 players in the field, Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney will also be competing. He captured two titles during the 2023 season, which propelled him to win the Order of Merit and secure his promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly known as the Challenge Tour) for the 2024 season.

During the 2024 edition of the Alps de Roquetas de Mar, Brandon Kewalramani from the United States was crowned the champion, finishing with a three-day total of 10 under par.

In the 144-player field this week, 17 countries worldwide are represented: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Switzerland.

The event offers an overall prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 points towards the Order of Merit standings.

The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will be contested over 54-holes of stroke-play, with a cut made after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, plus amateurs within the cut.

In the event of a tie after the final round, the tournament winner will be decided by a sudden-death play-off.

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The Course

The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will be held at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, designed by Peter Allis and Ángel Gallardo.

The course is characterized by wide fairways, nine lakes, and greens protected by carefully placed bunkers. Rated as the flattest course in Spain, the course is comfortable, and the main difficulty lies in the long holes and the design of the greens.

A wide variety of genuine Mediterranean vegetation is predominant throughout the course. In the rough and garden areas, you can find pines, eucalyptus, palm trees, olive trees, oleanders, frangipanis, fan palms, and bougainvillea.

Club de Golf Playa Serena previously hosted Alps Tour events in 2013 and 2024, and in 2023 it also served as the venue for the Challenge de España, a tournament that is part of the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly known as the Challenge Tour).

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar is promoted and organized by JGolf.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]

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5th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The Tradition Continues: The 11th Edition of the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON Returns This Week

Como, May 5^th, 2025 – After a successful Tunisian Swing and a brief break, the Alps Tour is ready to resume action this week with the 11^th edition of the 2025 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON, held in the picturesque northwestern region of Italy. The tournament will take place from May 7^th to 9^th, 2025, at the renowned Golf Club La Pinetina in Appiano Gentile, near Como.

Named in honor of the highly regarded golf instructor Giorgio Bordoni, this event celebrates his legacy following his unexpected passing in 2013 at the age of 48. Bordoni was a co-founder of the innovative Blue Team Golf Academy, a pioneering initiative in golf coaching. He also dedicated many years to the Italian Golf Federation, where he served as National Coach and achieved numerous accomplishments throughout his career.

Since its inception in 2014, the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni has been a mainstay on the Alps Tour calendar, except for 2020 when the event was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The tournament kicks off on May 6^th with the traditional Alps Tour Best Ball Aggregate to Par Pro-Am, which will begin with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. local time.

The Field

Four of this season’s five tournament winners are set to headline this week’s field, promising a highly competitive showdown. Among them are Switzerland’s Luca Galliano, currently ranked 6^th in the Order of Merit and winner of the season-opening 2025 Ein Bay Open; Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, the current Order of Merit leader and two-time winner this season with victories at the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open and the 2025 Tunisian Golf Open; and fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos, ranked 4^th and winner of the 2025 New Giza Open.

In addition to the season’s standout winners, nine of the top ten players in the current Order of Merit standings will also tee it up this week. France’s Quentin Debove ranked 3^rd will be in the field alongside, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa ranked 5^th, Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar (7^th), Filippo Bergamaschi of Italy (8^th), Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney (9^th), and Italy’s Manfredi Manica, who rounds out the top 10.

Since it was established in 2014, the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON has become a standout event on the Alps Tour, consistently showcasing emerging talent from across Europe and beyond. The inaugural title was claimed by Spain’s Borja Virto, with fellow countrymen Sebastián García Rodríguez (2019) and Ángel Hidalgo Portillo (2021) continuing Spain’s strong tradition in the event. Italy’s Guido Migliozzi, now a multiple winner on the DP World Tour, secured victory in 2018.

A standout moment came in 2022, when Italy’s Gregorio De Leo recorded a remarkable final-round 59 to capture the title and earn promotion to the Challenge Tour, now the HotelPlanner Tour. In 2023, the Netherlands’ Kiet Van der Weele earned his second win of the season with a nine-stroke victory margin. Most recently, in 2024, Italy’s Mattia Comotti captured the trophy with an impressive 15-under-par winning score.

This week, a field of 144 players representing 16 different nationalities will compete for the sixth title of the 2025 Season.

The tournament offers a total prize fund of €42,500, and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner will take home €6,200 and earn 6,525 points toward the Order of Merit standings.

The event will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut made after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, plus amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the final round, the tournament winner will be decided by a sudden-death play-off.

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The Course

Nestled in the scenic woodlands of Appiano Gentile, just 35 kilometers north of Milan and 12 kilometers south of Como, Golf Club La Pinetina is set to host this week’s 2025 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON.

Originally opened in 1971 with a 9-hole design by John Harris, the course saw an expansion with an additional 9 holes designed by Gianni Albertini. It underwent further renovations in the 2000s, led by David Mezzacane. This 5,761 meters, par-70 course is renowned for its undulating terrain and natural beauty. It covers 70 hectares of the “Appiano Gentile and Tradate Pinewood Regional Park”. The course winds through a rich landscape of pine, oak, chestnut, Scotch pine, and birch trees. Players are treated to panoramic views of the Lombardy Alps and Monte Rosa, Italy’s second-highest peak.

While not particularly long by modern standards, the course’s hilly layout and intricate design demand accuracy, strategic thinking, and careful club selection. Its distinctive natural features and standout holes make Golf Club La Pinetina a memorable and challenging test for professionals and amateurs alike.

Tournament Promoter

The majority of the Alps Tour events that are played on Italian soil, like this week’s 2025 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON 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.

For this week’s event, AON is the tournament Presenting Sponsor.

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24th May 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

France’s Louis Darthenay leads after Day 2 at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open.

Lacanau-Océan, May 23^rd, 2024 – After two rounds of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open, we have a very close leaderboard. France’s Louis Darthenay moves into the lead with a two-day total of 13 under-par. Italian amateur Marco Florioli is in solo 2^nd place, only 1 stroke off at 12 under par. France’s Antoine Auboin is at 11 under par. There is a 2-way tie for 4th place with Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa and Round 1 Leader, Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, at 10 under par.

It was a beautiful sunny day with moderate winds that welcomed the players at UGolf Lacanau in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France for the 2^nd round of the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. Play began at 7:45 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole allowing the players to take advantage of perfect weather and scoring conditions.

This is the inaugural year of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open as well as the first time that UGolf Lacanau is hosting a professional golf tournament.

Round 2 Player Quotes

France’s Louis Darthenay, 25, is in the lead after two rounds at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. He shot an incredible 9 under-par, 63 in today’s round 2, making 10 birdies and 1 bogey for a two-day total of 13 under-par. After his fabulous round today, Darthenay was very happy: “today was an unbelievable today, it’s a day you dream about. Everything was amazing, my birdie putts dropped and when I needed to recover those dropped also so it was cool. My iron game was very sharp too, I had a slow start to my round, but I was able to get my round going hitting some iron shots close. Overall, I’m beyond satisfied.” Darthenay added that he found the greens at UGolf Lacanau to be: “perfect this morning, the golf course and the superintendents did an incredible job. Obviously, this morning, they were perfect compared to yesterday, when I played in the afternoon, so more people walked on them. It’s really a pure joy to play this course this week.” He went on to add that also: “the pins to be more challenging, I think you needed to be on the correct side to be able to take advantage of them as there is a lot of slopes and they are fast. I will now rest, have lunch, and get ready for tomorrow. The most important is to enjoy myself and then see what happens.”

Italy’s Marco Florioli (am),19, concludes his round 2 of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open in 2^nd place with a total score of 12 under par. He shot a 2^nd round score of 7 under-par, 65 with 1 bogey and 4 birdies on the front nine holes, and then once he made the turn, he made 4 more birdies that included 2 in a row to end his round. Florioli was part of the Italian National Team that captured in 2022 the World Amateur Team Championships. After his 2nd round, he was satisfied: “Today my game was very similar to yesterday. The only thing that really changed was my tee shots, as today I hit a few more iron shots trying to keep it safe compared to yesterday, where I was attacking more and maybe missed a few. That, however, paid off as I was able to make a lot of birdies overall. Tomorrow I will try to go for the win, I have nothing to lose and everything to earn.”

Antoine Auboin, 24, from France, moves into 3^rd place after round 2 of the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. He was tied for 6^th place at 4 under-par after the first round of the tournament but shot an amazing 7 under-par, 65 with 8 birdies, and 1 bogey to move into 3^rd place with a two-day total of 11 under-par. Auboin earned the French Team Championship title in 2018 and the French Men’s Championship in 2019. He’s also a member of the C&S Team. After his round, he commented: “I think playing this morning was a slight advantage as we had definitely less wind than yesterday afternoon. The greens were perfect this morning compared to yesterday afternoon when a lot of people had walked on them. I found it to be personally easier today compared to yesterday. “He added that he’s: “played here more than 10 years ago, and I can promise you the course wasn’t like it is today, the course is impeccable.” For tomorrow’s final round, Auboin plans to: “enjoy myself like I did the past two days and I think if you can make the putts at the right time, you should put yourself in a good position.”

Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 29, who captured multiple wins on the Alps Tour over the years. He also earned the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the Challenge Tour. He concludes Round 2 of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open with a two-day total of 10 under-par and finds himself in a 2-way tie for 4th place alongside Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez. He shot an amazing 8 under-par, 64 in today’s round with 10 birdies and 2 bogeys. After his round, he commented: “My tee shots today were very good; I also holed a lot of crucial putts from around 3 or 4 meters.”

Alongside Vecchi Fossa with a two-day total of 10 under-par, the first-round leader Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, 25. He is a past winner on the Alps Tour as he captured the 2023 Alps de Andalucía and is looking this week to earn his 2^nd title. He shot a 3 under-par, 69 making 1 bogey on the front nine, and then once he made the turn, he made 4 birdies on the back nine to end his day.

Final Round

A total of 47 players made the cut which was set at 141 (-3).

The Final Round of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open will begin at 9:17 a.m. local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 10:45 a.m. local time from the 1^st hole. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.

The 2024 Lacanau Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,525.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2024 Lacanau Alps Open is promoted directly by the golf course and is grateful for the support of the following partners: Ville De Lacanau, Communaute De Commune, Office De Tourisme Medoc Atlantique, Region Nouvelle Aquitaine, UGolf, Duval, Bluegreen, Ellipse Affichage, Gardengrass, Cutter & Buck, JDG Assurance, Société Générale, Société Bonnefoi, Syngenta, SAS Costal, So Bio, Carrefour, Arrosage System, La Canaulaise, Mazda, SIPA Automobile, Sud Ouest, Media Pub, Vittel, Carnard Duchêne, Château Argilus Du Roi, Château Pouget, Château Boyd Cantenac, Château Leoville Poyferre, La Baignoire, and Le Bistrot Du Golf.

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21st February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Manfredi Manica moves into the lead after Round 2 at the 2024 Ein Bay Open.

Egypt, February 21^st, 2024– Italy’s Manfredi Manica leads the field at 11 under-par entering the final round of the 2024 Ein Bay Open. Just one shot back, at 10 under-par Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa who was co-leading after yesterday’s first round. In 3^rd place Aymeric Laussot from France.

It was another beautiful day for the 2^nd round of the 2024 Ein Bay Open being played at stunning Sokhna Golf Club. Play began again at 7:00 am local time with sunny skies and a pleasant temperature. The scoring conditions were more favorable in the morning as the wind that picked up later in the day.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Manfredi Manica from Italy who was tied for 3^rd place after round 1, has now moved into the lead after round 2 at the 2024 Ein Bay Open with a fabulous bogey-free 7 under-par,65 round with 5 birdies and 1 eagle. He is 28 years old and represents Castello di Tolcinasco Golf Club. Manica captured his first professional win on the Alps Tour last year at the 2023 Aravell Golf Open by Creand. At the conclusion of his round, he commented on how, “I had a slow start today, I made a birdie on my 2^nd hole of the day to get to -5 and then I finally made a long eagle putt on hole 17, my 6^thhole of the day to get things going.” Manica added: “I putted well both days, but today, my tee shots were very solid, which allowed me to have better opportunities inside of having to recover.” Most of the players in the field commented that during the day the wind picks up and swirls so you must be careful, Manica mentioned that “the wind was a big part of today’s round. It’s not the same throughout the day as it swirls so you must be careful.” He concluded by saying how he, “obviously I would like to earn as many points as possible to be in the top 5 and remain there for the season to reach my goal to be on the Challenge Tour. Last year I was close, so this year, that is my priority.”

Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa who was tied for the lead after round 1 is now in 2^nd place with a two-day total of 10 under-par. He followed his 6 under-par 66 opening round, with a 4 under-par, 68 where he made 5 birdies and 1 bogey. Vecchi Fossa captured multiple wins on the Alps Tour over the years, as well as winning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to earn status on the Challenge Tour. He is 29 years old and currently represents Modena Golf & Country Club. After his round, Vecchi Fossa was pleased with the day, “I’m happy about today’s round, it was a good day. I slightly struggled at the beginning to make some birdies but then as the wind picked up a little bit later than yesterday, it was tougher on the back nine I played better and was able to make some birdies.” He found that: “in the morning it’s chillier but there is less wind. During the afternoon, there is more wind, so it could be an advantage or disadvantage.” Looking at his record, Vecchi Fossa has earned multiple top 5 finishes here at Sokhna Golf Club, he commented: “Sokhna Golf Club is a golf course I believe that if you miss it in the correct spots, you are able to recover and make a good score but if you don’t it’s easy to get penalized. I think that having a good knowledge about the course and knowing it well is an advantage.”

France’s Aymeric Laussot followed his 3 under-par opening round with a 6 under-par, 66 today for a two-day total of 9 under-par and be in 3^rd place ahead of tomorrow’s final round. On the front nine he made 1 bogey and 2 birdies. On the back nine he made 5 birdies in 6 holes stretch. Laussot turned professional in May 2023 after he graduated from college. After his round, he commented: “I had a rough start with a 3 putt from 30ft to start my round and I knew it was going to be a tough day as the win picked up and the greens got really firm so thankfully, I trusted the process and things I could control, and it worked well. Tomorrow, there will be more pressure, but I’m playing this week thanks to the Alps Tour and the French Federation, so I want to be present at the moment and not go too far ahead of myself. I will keep doing what I’m doing and I’m thankful for this opportunity.”

Federico Livio from Italy, who represents Golf Club Bergamo l’Albenza, shot a 2 under-par 70 in today’s round for a two-day total of 8 under-par. He finds himself in a two-way tie for 4^th place alongside Manuel Morugan. He made 6 birdies and 4 bogeys in today’s round. Livio turned professional in 2020 and is 25 years old. When he completed his round, Livio was overall satisfied even though “I missed a couple more putts and irons today compared to yesterday, which didn’t allow me to make as many birdies as I made yesterday and, unfortunately, a few more bogeys.” He went on to add that he found, “the conditions were different today as there was more wind and early this morning was much chillier.” Livio also added: “To be honest, I didn’t expect to see the results I’m seeing so early in the season in such a short amount of time. I strongly believe that it’s a result of the work I’ve put in with my coaches and a personal change I’ve experienced.” Looking ahead to the final round, Livio plans on: “continuing my routine of shot by shot, hole by hole and I will see where I stand at the end of the 18^th hole.”

Spain’s Manuel Morugan, who is in the two-way tie for 4th place alongside Livio, shot a bogey-free 4 under-par,68 for a two-day total of 8 under-par. He is 33 years old, represents RCG Guadalhorces, and won his first title on the Alps Tour at the 2022 Abruzzo Alps Open.

Tournament PromoterThe 2024 Ein Bay Open, as well as the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open, appreciate the support of Sokhna Golf Club, Ein Bay, Hassan Allam Properties, TPC- Touristic Promotion Company, Jaz Hotel Little Venice, and Coca-Cola Egypt.

As we are promptly awaiting the first tee shot at the 2024 Ein Bay Open to get the 2024 season underway, we wanted to wish all the players the best of luck for this new and exciting golf season.

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