28th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
First-Time Winner: Jerry Ji Takes the Title at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand
Aravell, June 28th, 2025 – Jerry Ji of the Netherlands secured his first professional victory at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, finishing with a total score of 14-under-par. Just three strokes behind, a three-way tie for second place at 11-under-par featured Spain’s Ruben Pardo Rodríguez and Javier Calles Roman, along with Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney. One shot further back, England’s Mason Essam and Spain’s Javier Sainz shared 5th place at 10-under-par, rounding out a tightly contested leaderboard.
This year marks the 4th edition of the tournament, originally created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Aravell Golf Andorra & Country Club, the host venue designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazábal.
Final Round Player Quotes
Jerry Ji, 25, of the Netherlands, who is competing in his first season on the Alps Tour, captured his first professional title at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. Turning professional in January 2025, Ji quickly made his mark on the Tour with various good finishes. His best result this season before this week was a tie for third place at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. With today’s win, he made a significant move in the Order of Merit standings; ahead of this week’s event, he was in 26th position and now finds himself in 10th place. Ji surged into a share of the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with an impressive final round of 5-under-par 66 to finish with a three-day total of 14-under-par. His final round included seven birdies, on holes 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17, and 18—offsetting two early bogeys on holes 1 and 8. The two birdies on the final two holes proved decisive, sealing a well-earned victory in a tightly contested finish. Reflecting on the win, Ji said, “It’s amazing. To win any tournament is special, but to win my first tournament and have it be an Alps Tour event is such a cool experience. This win is for my entire family; they have been with me through the good and the bad times, so it’s definitely for them.” He continued, “Today I played my own game. A lot of good players were making a move, and it was tough, but I was lucky to make some clutch putts, especially on the back nine, and was able to remain in the lead.” Ji credited his solid play throughout the week, explaining, “Everything tee to green was very solid. Maybe what made the difference was my putting—I made a few more putts than usual.” Looking ahead, he said, “I’m excited to enjoy this win today. It’s been a lot of hard work, so I’m ready to enjoy it, but from tomorrow my focus shifts to the next tournament. It’s a new venue for me; I’ve never been there, so I’m excited to have a few good practice rounds and be ready to compete again next week.” Ji concluded, “This win is gratifying, but it doesn’t change my season goals. Like all the players, we compete to try and finish the season in the Top 5 to head to the HotelPlanner Tour. This win definitely helps me earn more points, and I’m very happy.”
In a three-way tie for second place at 11-under-par were Spain’s Ruben Pardo Rodríguez and Javier Calles Roman, alongside Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney.
The highlight of the day came from Spain’s Manuel Ballesteros, who recorded a spectacular hole-in-one on the 174-meter, par-3 second hole using an 8-iron.
Following the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, the eleventh event of the season, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa continues to lead the Order of Merit with 20,631.38 points. Spain’s Javier Calles Roman now moves into second place with 18,653.91 points, just ahead of fellow Spaniard and two-time winner this season, Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, who sits in third place with 18,425.63 points.
This week’s champion, Jerry Ji of the Netherlands, made a significant leap in the Order of Merit standings, climbing 16 positions to reach 10th place with a total of 12,248.10 points. His victory at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand marks a major milestone in his debut season and puts him firmly in contention for year-end honors.
Final Round
Jerry Ji winner of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand earned €6,200 and 6,525 points toward the Order of Merit standings.
Next week, we head to La Gomera Island for the 2025 Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera which will take place from July 3rd– 5th at Tecina Golf La Gomera in the Canary Islands.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand is promoted by former DP World Tour winner, Spain’s José Manuel Lara.
The economic promoter of the tournament is Aravell Golf & Country Club and the title sponsorship of this week’s event belongs to Creand, which was previously named Crèdit Andorrà.
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27th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Jerry Ji and Giovanni Manzoni Co-Lead After 36 Holes at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand
Aravell, June 27th, 2025 – After two rounds of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand concluded with a tightly contested leaderboard and a two-way tie at the top, setting the stage for an exciting final round. Jerry Ji of the Netherlands and Italy’s Giovanni Manzoni share the lead at 9-under-par through 36 holes following two impressive rounds of consistent play. Close behind, Spain’s Javier Sainz and Alejandro Aguilera sit just one stroke back at 8-under-par, keeping the pressure firmly on the leaders heading into Saturday’s decisive round. Today players competed under sunny skies and a very warm temperature.
This year marks the 4th edition of the tournament, originally created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Aravell Golf Andorra & Country Club, the host venue designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazábal.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Jerry Ji, 25, of the Netherlands, continued his steady climb up the leaderboard at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. After opening with a 5-under-par, 66 to sit in a tie for sixth place, Ji backed it up with a composed second-round 4-under-par, 67 to move into a share of the lead at 9-under-par heading into the final round. His round included five birdies and just a single bogey, underlining a day of solid course management in breezy conditions. “I played solid all around today,” Ji said. “It was hot and windy, so I managed my game well, and I’m happy about that.” One of the highlights of his round came early when he hit a 3-iron from 215 meters on the par-4 4th hole within 10 feet. “That was definitely the shot of the day,” he added. Unlike some of his fellow competitors, Ji wasn’t fazed by the heat. “For me, the heat didn’t play a part today. I just tried to drink enough water, but honestly, the weather was perfect.” Heading into the final round with a share of the lead, Ji remains focused on keeping things simple. “I’ll just focus on my own game tomorrow and play the best I can and hopefully it’ll be good enough at the end of the day.”
Italy’s Giovanni Manzoni, 25, moved into a share of the lead after round two of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand with a two-day total of 9-under-par. Although still searching for his first win on the Alps Tour, Manzoni has recorded multiple top-5 finishes and continues to show strong form. After opening with a 3-under-par 68, he produced a flawless, bogey-free 6-under-par 65 in round two, featuring two birdies on the front nine and four on the back. “Today was a good day, I managed to play consistently on the front nine, where I made two birdies and seven pars,” said Manzoni. “On the back nine, I started to struggle a bit more, but I managed to save some great pars that gave me the momentum to finish with three birdies.” While many players noted the challenging weather conditions, Manzoni found a way to adapt. “It was very hot and humid today, but playing in shorts really helped,” he added. Looking ahead to the final round, Manzoni remains grounded and focused. “Of course, winning my first tournament would be great, but that shouldn’t affect me too much, I’ll try to do my best and take whatever comes. Tomorrow, the goals remain the same as the past two days: focus on one shot at a time and try to play consistently.”
Round 2 co-leader at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, Italy’s Giovanni Manzoni. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Spain’s Javier Sainz, 32, who sat in solo third place after the opening round of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, now finds himself in a share of third place alongside fellow Spaniard Alejandro Aguilera with a two-day total of 8-under-par. Following an impressive opening round of 7-under-par 64, Sainz carded a 1-under-par 70 in the second round, which included five birdies and four bogeys. A former Alps Tour member, Sainz advanced to the HotelPlanner Tour, formerly known as the Challenge Tour—where he captured his first title at the 2022 Farmfoods Scottish Challenge. “I played well today, very similar to how I played yesterday, but the big difference was my putting,” Sainz admitted. “Today my putting was terrible, probably one of the worst putting days I’ve had lately. I’m looking forward to improving that and getting back to where it was yesterday to try and put together a low score tomorrow. For the final round, I just want to focus on playing my own game and definitely keep being patient. The weather affected me a little bit today. It’s very hot, and you need to stay focused. It was a little more difficult for me especially on the back nine to keep my concentration on every shot.”
A former winner on the Alps Tour after claiming the 2024 Croara Alps Open, Spain’s Alejandro Aguilera, 25, made a significant move up the leaderboard in round two of the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand. Starting the day tied for 40th place following an opening round of 1-over-par, Aguilera produced a brilliant 7-under-par 64 to vault into a two-way tie for third place at 8-under-par overall. Beginning his round on the first tee, he picked up birdies on holes 2, 5, and 7 before dropping a shot at the 9th hole. After making the turn, he went on a birdie run from holes 11 through 14 and closed out with a final birdie on the 18th hole. “It went really smoothly,” Aguilera said after his round. “I hit the ball very well today, especially with my irons.” Reflecting on the improvement from his opening round, he explained, “Yesterday I didn’t hit the ball that well, so I made a few adjustments after the round, and they really helped me strike it much better today.” With temperatures soaring, Aguilera acknowledged the conditions played a role: “The heat definitely had an impact—the ball was flying a lot more, and we had to stay more hydrated than usual.” Currently in strong contention heading into the final round, Aguilera remains focused and hungry for a second title. “It feels great and really motivating,” he said. “I was in a similar position in Tabarka, but the final round was suspended, so I didn’t get the chance to fight for the win.” As for his approach heading into tomorrow: “I’ll keep focusing on the same things I’ve been working on over the past year and give it my absolute best.”
A total of 46 players made the cut which was set at 141 (-1). The Final Round will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:17 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
In the event of a tie at the end of the final round, the winner will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.
The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand winner will take home €6,200 and earn 6,525 points toward the Order of Merit standings.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand is promoted by former DP World Tour winner, Spain’s José Manuel Lara.
The economic promoter of the tournament is Aravell Golf & Country Club and the title sponsorship of this week’s event belongs to Creand, which was previously named Crèdit Andorrà.
Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]
For further information, please visit the official Alps Tour website at www.alpstourgolf.com or download the official Alps Tour Golf mobile application, available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). Stay updated by following the Alps Tour on social media via Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.
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22nd May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open: Livio, Aparicio, and Debove are in the Lead
Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open: Livio, Aparicio, and Debove are in the Lead
Lacanau-Océan, May 22nd, 2025– After Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the leaderboard is tightly packed. Italy’s Federico Livio, alongside France’s Nicolas Aparicio and Quentin Debove, lead the field with an impressive 5-under-par, 67. In a closely contested race, there is a 9-way tie for 4th place at 4-under-par, featuring Spain’s Javier Calles Roman and Jorge Maicas, Italy’s Luca Cavalli, Mattia Comotti, and Elia Dallanegra, Kiet Van der Weele and Jerry Ji from Netherland, as well as Estonia’s Sander Aadusaar and France’s Xavier Poncelet.
Players faced mostly sunny skies with some wind conditions as they battled through the first round of the tournament.This is the second edition of the Lacanau Alps Open and the second time UGolf Lacanau hosts a professional golf tournament.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Federico Livio, 26, from Italy, co-leads after the opening round of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a 5-under-par, 67. He recorded one birdie and one bogey on the front nine, then dropped a shot on the 10th hole before bouncing back with birdies on the 12th, 13th, 16th, and 17th hole. He ended his round in style with an eagle on the par-5 18th. Still in search of his first professional victory, Livio has consistently performed well, collecting multiple top-20 finishes in his career so far. “Today went really well,” said Livio. “I didn’t get off to the best start, but I stayed calm because I knew the round could turn around at any moment. This morning, it was a bit easier to play as there was no wind at all. Toward the end, conditions got tougher, but despite that, I still managed to make a lot of birdies. The course this week is beautiful, it’s in fantastic shape, and the greens are perfect for making putts.” Reflecting on his mistakes, he added: “As always, bogeys can be avoided, but in my case, they came from two bad shots, so they were a bit unavoidable. Overall, I’m happy with how I managed the round.” Looking ahead to the rest of the tournament, Livio remains focused on his own game. “My goal this week is to keep building on my game—and who knows? We’ll see what happens in the next two rounds. I’ll just stick to what I’m doing without worrying about what anyone else is doing. Finishing with an eagle today always gives you a great boost, especially heading into the next two rounds. I was expecting a birdie, and instead, I got something more.”
France’s Nicolas Aparicio, 32, finds himself alongside Livio in the 3-way tie for the lead with an opening round of 5-under-par, 67. He teed off on hole 1 and carded three birdies on the front nine on holes 5, 6, and 9, offset by a bogey on the 8th. On the back nine, he added two more bogeys at holes 12 and 16 but bounced back with birdies on 14, 15, and 17, before ending his round with an eagle on the par-5 18th. Aparicio is playing what he considers, for now, his final competitive tournament. “I’m really happy with this first day, I’m close to home this week and it’s a special event for me,”he said. “Especially since it’s my last tournament, I must say, I’ve been feeling really good and relaxed on the course ever since I made the decision to stop competitive golf and go back to teaching. Seven months ago, I became a father, and that played a big part in my decision to step back from competition and focus on coaching. I think I’ll still play a few tournaments each year because I want to keep the competitive edge alive so I can continue to teach young players at a high level.” Adding to the positive start, Aparicio is enjoying the support of a close friend throughout the event. “This week, playing very close to home, I have a friend with me for the whole tournament who’s caddying. It’s pretty cool to be able to share the week with him. For the next few days, I plan to keep the same mindset and to enjoy myself and have fun.”
Co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, France’s Nicolas Aparicio Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Joining Livio and Aparicio in a three-way tie for the lead at 5-under-par, 67 is Quentin Debove, a 23-year-old from France. Currently ranked fifth in the Order of Merit standings, he has recorded two runner-up finishes in Egypt earlier this season. Today, he began his opening round on Hole 1, carding two birdies on the front nine. “I played well especially on the front nine as I didn’t make any mistakes,” he said. “Then I took advantage of the easier holes on the back nine. Overall, I must say it was a good day.” After the turn, Debove dropped a shot with a bogey on the 10th but quickly recovered with an eagle on the par-5 13th, hitting a 6-iron into the green, followed by consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th to close out a strong first round. “Today, I hit a lot of fairways and a lot of greens, which made it a stress-free round,”he added. “My course management was definitely key, I played really well in the wind and the plan is to do the exact same thing tomorrow!”
Co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, France’s Quentin Debove. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €47,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will take home €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Round 2
The second round of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will begin again at 7:45 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole.
Once Round 2 is completed, a cut will be made to the top 40 professional players and ties, plus any amateurs who fall within the cut line. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Lacanau Alps Open is promoted directly by the golf course and is grateful for the support of the following partners: SAS Costal, Ellipse affichage, HAKO, Arrosage System, Mabouteille, Magasin Briconautes, Unit Group, Skechers, Bonnefoi, La Canaulaise, Medoc Atlantique Tourisme, Medoc Atlantique Communauté de Communes,Kress and Team Green, Région Nouvelle Aquitaine, Ville De Lacanau, Sud Ouest, Le Bistrot Du Golf, Hôtel Restaurant La Baignoire, Association des golfs de Lacanau, Groupe Duval, UGolf, Bluegreen, TPG, Garden Grass, Lacoste, Srixon, So Bio, Carrefour, Vittel, Hubert Prive, Vital Parc, Gardengrass, Château l’Argilus du Roi, Champagne Canard Duchêne, Media Pub, Château De Camensac, Château Desmirail, Château Brane Cantenac.
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