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27th March 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Repetto secures La Cigale Golf Open title after tournament cut to 36 holes

Tabarka, March 27^th, 2025 – La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour concluded with Spaniard Rocco Repetto emerging as the champion after the tournament was officially shortened to 36 holes due to unplayable weather conditions. The third and final round, scheduled for today, was cancelled following a decision by Tournament Director Bertrand Aycoberry, prompted by persistent high winds and thunderstorms in the area. As a result, the scores at the end of yesterday’s second round have been declared final, crowning Repetto the winner at -8 (66-70).

Repetto’s performance in the second round, featuring a bogey-free back nine with a chip-in birdie on the 16th and a closing birdie on the 18th, secured his lead. Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi finished a close second at -7 (66-71), just one shot behind, after holding the lead earlier in the day. France’s Tom Gueant claimed third place at -6 (68-70), while Spain’s Alejandro Aguilera and Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa shared fourth place at -4, four strokes under par.

TODAY PLAYERS QUOTES
Spaniard Rocco Repetto, 22, with this victory has earned 5,872.05 points (adjusted to 90% due to the reduction to 36 holes) and secures second place in the ODM. Here are his statements before the award ceremony:

“It was very bad weather today, I didn’t see much possibility of going out to play. Yesterday I managed to play a good round and come out on top. I’m very happy, it’s tough conditions, but a beautiful golf course, and I’ve played very good golf this week, so I’m glad I got the win.”

Italian Filippo Bergamaschi, 30, takes second place, which guarantees him entry into the Top 10 of the ODM, landing in 8th place with 6,240.94 points.

“I’m happy, my feelings are a bit bittersweet, let’s say… Second place is a great result, but obviously I didn’t have an extra round to try to make a comeback. I’m playing well and I’m pleased to have regained my form with putting, which had been somewhat lacking in recent weeks, and I can look forward to the next tournaments with optimism.”

Yesterday’s press release with interviews at the end of Round 2

After the 2025 La Cigale Open by Alps Tour, the Alps Tour Order of Merit ranking still has Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela in the lead with 15,258.45 points. The tournament winner, Spaniard Rocco Repetto, jumps to 2nd place with 13,773.63 points. France’s Quentin Debove slips to 3rd place with 10,856.25 points, closely followed by Spain’s Javier Barcos Garbayo with 10,337.65 points. Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa rounds out the TOP 5, climbing to 5th place with 8,733.38 points.

THE COURSE

Nestled along Tunisia’s stunning northwest coast near the historic village of Tabarka, La Cigale Tabarka Golf is an exceptional 18-hole course designed by renowned Californian architect Ronald Fream. Spanning 6,239 meters across 110 hectares of lush eucalyptus, pine, and oak forests, this par-72 layout draws inspiration from the iconic Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach. Seamlessly integrating diverse landscapes, the course features rolling hills, seaside cliffs, and pristine fairways, offering golfers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea along with a strategic challenge that rewards thoughtful play. La Cigale Tabarka Golf delivers a world-class experience in a serene and natural setting.

TOURNAMENT PROMOTERS

The La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour will be supported by Prima Tours, La Cigale Tabarka, and the Fédération Tunisienne de Golf, along with the following private sponsors: Zitouna Banque, JII Sports, Zitouna Takaful, and Izi.

The event is promoted by Esports Concept.

FORMAT

120 player field including 19 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.

PRIZE FUND/1st

€47,500 / €6,900

ODM POINTS/1st

45.000,00 / 6.525,00
Due to the reduction to 36 holes, full prize money will be distributed, and 90% of points will be allocated.

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26th March 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Repetto leads Bergamaschi by one stroke as La Cigale Golf Open heads to Final Round

Tabarka, March 26^th, 2025 – The second round of the La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour was heavily influenced by challenging weather conditions that prevented players from performing at their peak throughout the day. Persistent rain, occasionally pausing but often returning in intense bursts lasting several minutes, combined with a strong westerly wind, featuring gusts exceeding 40 km/h, particularly affected the seaside holes.

Spaniard Rocco Repetto, starting in the afternoon, seized the tournament lead with a bogey-free back nine, highlighted by a chip-in birdie on the 16th and another birdie on the final hole. Repetto stands at -8 (66-70). Hot on his heels is Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi, who began the day in the morning and held the lead until Repetto’s late surge with two closing birdies. Bergamaschi sits at -7 (66-71), just one shot back. In third place is France’s Tom Gueant at -6 (68-70). Spain’s Alejandro Aguilera and Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa share fourth place at -4, four shots under par.

Only 14 players managed to stay under par after this weather-affected day. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney posted the best score of the round, an impressive 68 (-4), featuring four birdies and one eagle on the par-4, 366-meter, 14th hole.

The cut left 43 players in contention, all set to take the course tomorrow for the final round of the La Cigale Golf Open.

ROUND 2 PLAYERS QUOTES
Spanish golfer Rocco Repetto, 22, teed off in the afternoon session today and shared his thoughts on his round:

“It was a tough day out there. We had rain on the front nine and wind gusts on the back nine. I wasn’t hitting my irons great, but I chipped and putted very well, which I’m really pleased about because I managed to get up-and-down a lot. I also chipped in on the seventh hole, my 16th, for a birdie. That was a great bonus, especially since I knew I needed another birdie coming in to take the lead on the leaderboard.”

Filippo Bergamaschi, 30, started in the morning and held the top spot on the leaderboard throughout the afternoon until Repetto caught up and overtook him. Repetto sealed the lead by one stroke with a birdie on the 18th.

“It was a challenging day, but I’m satisfied with my game,” Bergamaschi said. “On the sixth hole, my 15th, as I started on the 10th, I pulled my drive to the right. The ball hit the path and ended up in the bushes, and unfortunately, I made a bogey. The weather conditions affected everyone today, and on this course, it’s never easy, so you have to stay focused and can’t afford mistakes. I’m pleased with my tee-to-green play. I holed quite a few putts, and maybe two, which were struck really well, could have gone in, but they didn’t.”

Tom Gueant, 23, famed for winning the 2019 British Boys Amateur as the first French player to do so in 60 years, later moved to Florida to pursue studies and golf. He turned professional in 2024, and this marks his first full season on the Alps Tour.

“For me, it was a good day today,” Gueant said. “The weather was very changeable and tough to adapt to, but I stuck to my game plan. I saved some solid pars when the conditions made it difficult. On the fifth hole, after a poor first shot, I ended up in the bunker with my second, but I made a really good up-and-down from there. Then, when the conditions improved slightly, I was able to attack a bit and create some birdie opportunities, which I capitalized on at a few holes. I’m pretty pleased with my round and excited to be near the top of the leaderboard. Tomorrow, the weather is supposed to be even worse, so we’ll try to adapt, but at least everyone will be in the same conditions.”

FINAL ROUND

The Final Round is scheduled for tomorrow morning, with tee times starting at 7:00 a.m. from both hole 1 and hole 10 at 10-minute intervals. The leading group will tee off from hole 1 at 8:10 a.m.

THE COURSE

TOURNAMENT PROMOTERS

The event is promoted by Esports Concept.

FORMAT

120 player field including 19 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.

PRIZE FUND/1st

€47,500 / €6,900

ODM POINTS/1st

45.000,00 / 6.525,00

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25th March 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Spanish-Italian duo takes the lead at the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour

Tabarka, March 25^th, 2025 – Following the conclusion of the First Round of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour, the leaderboard is topped by the Spanish-Italian duo of Rocco Repetto and Filippo Bergamaschi, both at six strokes under par. The players enjoyed favorable conditions today, with the course well-prepared, minimal wind, pristine greens, and a few drops of rain in the morning that did not impact the professionals’ performance. The Spaniard posted a bogey-free round, while the Italian dropped four strokes due to two errors but made up for it with an impressive nine birdies.
Just behind them is Frenchman Tom Gueant at -4, followed by fellow French players Maxime Legros, Quentin Debove, and Xavier Poncelet, who share fourth place at -3 alongside England’s Mason Essam and Spain’s Manuel Ballesteros.
Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, a two-time winner earlier this season and the current Order of Merit leader, completed his first round at one stroke under par, placing him in a tie for 15th position.

Filippo Bergamaschi co-leader after round 1 at the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa

ROUND 1 PLAYERS QUOTES

Rocco Repetto, 22, has been a standout in this early part of the season, and today he once again displayed his strong game by taking the lead after the morning round. Here are his thoughts on his first day of play in Tabarka:

“The course was beautiful today. We had a little bit of rain over the first four or five holes, but overall, it was great. The greens were soft and rolling nicely, and my putter was working well for me today, allowing me to hole a lot of putts. I also hit a lot of fairways, which helped me keep my round bogey-free and play some really solid golf. I’m excited to get back out there tomorrow and hopefully, the weather stays good for all of us.”

Filippo Bergamaschi, 33 years old from Bergamo, has been playing on the Alps Tour since 2014. His record includes five top-10 finishes on the Alps Tour, a full season on the DP World Tour, and several seasons on the HotelPlanner Tour. Here’s what he told us about his -6 today:

“Today was a very unusual round. I started well, making two birdies on the first two holes. Then, at the third hole, I lost my ball off the tee, probably because I chose the wrong club and ended up going long into the bushes. With my second ball, I was able to save a bogey. From there, I made three more birdies in a row, bringing me back to -4, and I finished the front nine at five under par. On the 12th, a par 5, I stumbled into a silly double bogey when I was just 80 meters from the green, but I bounced back with three more birdies. The course is really beautiful, and you need to play well to achieve a good result because mistakes come at a high cost. You really pay dearly for any errors.”

SECOND ROUND

The second round of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour will start at 07:15 to 08:45 from the tee of hole 1 and the tee of hole 10. The afternoon block will be from 11:45 to 13:15, also from both starting tees.

THE COURSE

TOURNAMENT PROMOTERS

The event is promoted by Esports Concept.

FORMAT

120 player field including 19 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.

PRIZE FUND/1st

€47,500 / €6,900

ODM POINTS/1st

45.000,00 / 6.525,00

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23rd March 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

The 2025 La Cigale Golf Open kicks off in Tabarka

Tabarka, March 23^rd, 2025 – Following the conclusion of the 2025 Tunisian Golf Open in Tunis, where Spanish Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela claimed victory, the Alps Tour now shifts its focus to Tabarka for the fifth tournament of the season: the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour.

Scheduled from March 25^thto 27^th at the stunning La Cigale Tabarka Golf Course, this event marks the second leg of the Tunisian Swing, reinforcing Tunisia’s growing prominence as a premier golf destination.

Thanks to a three-year partnership agreement signed in 2024, Tunisia has strengthened its commitment to the Alps Tour by hosting two tournaments in 2025. This expansion is made possible through the continued support of the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT), The Residence Tunis, and La Cigale Tabarka Hôtel-Thalasso-Golf, whose dedication ensures the success of these prestigious events.

The La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour returns to the breathtaking La Cigale Tabarka Golf Course, a venue celebrated for its challenging layout and world-class facilities. Having previously hosted the Tunisian Golf Open in 2024, this course now welcomes players for another exciting chapter in the Alps Tour calendar. The event underscores Tunisia’s appeal as a golf tourism hub, blending exceptional courses with top-tier hospitality.

Kicking off the week, the La Cigale Golf Open Pro-Am will take place on Sunday March 23rd at La Cigale Tabarka Golf Course. With a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The Pro-Am will feature 24 teams, offering amateurs the chance to compete alongside Alps Tour professionals in a festive and competitive atmosphere.

As the Alps Tour moves from Tunis to Tabarka, the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open promises to elevate both the Tour’s reputation and Tunisia’s standing as a leading golf destination on the global stage.

THE FIELD

The 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour features a competitive field of players from the top of the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit, showcasing some of the Tour’s most promising new talents. Leading the group is Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela, who has claimed two victories this season, including yesterday’s triumph at the Tunisian Golf Open and his earlier win at the Red Sea Little Venice Open. Currently at the top of the Order of Merit, Cabezuela is close to securing direct promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour.

Other standout players include Quentin Debove, Javier Barcos, victor of the New Giza Open, and Luca Galliano, who triumphed at the Ein Bay Open, alongside all players ranked in the top 20 of the Order of Merit.

French Benjamin Kedochim, the 2024 Order of Merit Winner and one of five players awarded a HotelPlanner Tour card for the season, is also confirmed to compete. Last year, he achieved six podium finishes on the Alps Tour, four second places and two third places, securing the Order of Merit title despite not winning an event.

With 19 nations represented, the tournament underscores the global appeal of the Alps Tour, promising thrilling competition at La Cigale Tabarka Golf.

THE COURSE

TOURNAMENT PROMOTERS

The La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour will be supported by the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT), La Cigale Tabarka, and the Fédération Tunisienne de Golf, along with the following private sponsors: Zitouna Banque, JII Sports, Zitouna Takaful, and Izi.

The event is promoted by Esports Concept.

FORMAT

120 player field including 19 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.

PRIZE FUND/1st

€47,500 / €6,900

ODM POINTS/1st

45.000,00 / 6.525,00

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5th February 2025 | Alps Tour Golf

Tunisia Strengthens Its Commitments with the Alps Tour

Tunis, February 5th, 2025 – The collaboration between the Alps Tour and the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT) proved to be highly successful last year, when the Tunisian Open was introduced again in the tournaments schedule after an eight-years hiatus. As a result, it was decided not only to continue this partnership but to double the dates on the 2025 Alps Tour calendar.

In March 2025, therefore, Tunisia is scheduled to host two prestigious Alps Tour events. The first, the Tunisian Golf Open, will take place from March 20-22 and will be a 54-hole stroke-play tournament. The second event, La Cigale Golf Open, following the same format, will occur from March 25-27.

This upgrading is part of the three-year partnership agreement signed in 2024 by the Alps Tour Chief Executive and Operations Director, Ms. Estelle Richard, with Mr. Hassine Helmi, General Director of the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT).

The “Tunisian Swing” was officially announced yesterday during a press conference in Tunis. The event featured Mr. Helmi, Director of ONTT, Mr. Mohamed Aziz Fetni, Vice President of the Tunisian Golf Federation, Mr. Mehdi Belkhodja, General Manager of The Residence Tunis, Mr. Rafik Garrach, Commercial Director of La Cigale Tabarka, and Ms. Estelle Richard, Alps Tour Chief Executive & Operations Director.

The Tunisian Swing was officially announced yesterday during a press conference held in Tunis. From left, Mehdi Belkhodja, General Manager The Residence Tunis; Mohamed Aziz Fetni, Vice president Tunisian Golf Federation; Hassine Helmi, Director ONTT; Estelle Richard, Alps Tour.

The ONTT aims to promote all Tunisian golf courses and introduce them to golfers of various nationalities. This year, the Tunisian Golf Open will be held at The Residence Golf Course in Tunis.

In 2024, the event was played in April at La Cigale Tabarka Golf in Tabarka, with a field of 122 players coming from 18 different countries, and was won by Italian Gianmaria Rean Trinchero with a total of 10-under par.

This year, the spotlight will be on the magnificent The Residence Tunis, a 5-star resort situated in Gammarth overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, 15 km from Tunis-Carthage International Airport and 5 km from both Carthage and Sidi Bou Said.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the 18-hole Residence Golf Course is a veritable jewel set between the sea and a salt lake, at the heart of a nature reserve where migrating birds and wildlife abound. Particular attention has been paid to the layout of the course in order to respect the natural landscape, creating not only one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Mediterranean, but also one of the most environmentally friendly.

The second tournament of this “Tunisian Swing”, La Cigale Golf Open, will be hosted by La Cigale Tabarka, venue of the 2024 Tunisian Open.

The Tunisian Swing will see 120 players competing over 54 holes for each tournament. The stakes are high, with a cut after 36 holes and a sudden-death playoff in case of a tie after 54 holes. The Rising Stars of the Alps Tour will battle for a prize fund of €45,000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points for each tournament, with each winner walking away with €6,525.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

M.me Estelle Richard, Alps Tour Chief Executive & Operations Director, commented:

We’re delighted to continue our cooperation with the ONTT and the venues involved, to help promote Tunisia’s tourism, sporting, and cultural attractions. This allows the Alps Tour to keep growing, giving more opportunities to our young, talented golfers worldwide to compete and try to reach the next level of professional golf.” Since 2001, the tour has expanded, visiting more countries also across the Mediterranean Sea, allowing more players the opportunity to compete. Mme Richard added: “We’ll also have the pleasure to welcome again Tunisian and Arab players and offer them an opportunity to play with professionals and get more experience.

Tunisia offers a captivating blend of quality golf destinations, history, luxury, and unrivaled experiences. The town of Tabarka is a coastal town in the Northwest of Tunisia, close to the border of Algeria. It is set between the sea and the mountains and is dominated by an offshore rock where the remains of a castle are found. Tabarka is known for its coral fishing, a world-renowned golf course, La Cigale Tabarka Golf, and an underwater photography festival.

The “Tunisian Swing” will be supported by the following institutional sponsors: the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT), The Residence Tunis, La Cigale Tabarka Hôtel-Thalasso-Golf.

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