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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

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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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27th April 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Gianmaria Rean Trinchero wins his 2nd Alps Tour title at the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open!

Tabarka, April 27^th, 2024—Italy’s Gianmaria Rean Trinchero wins the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open with a total score of 10 under par. Ireland’s Alex Maguire finishes in second place, only 1 stroke back. In third place is France’s Benjamin Kedochim, with a three-day score of 8 under par. An Alps Tour winner during the 2022 season, England’s Ben Schmidtfinishes the tournament with a total score of 7 under par.

The final round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open, played at the breathtaking La Cigale Tabarka Golf in Tabarka began this morning from the 1^st hole at 7:50 am local time and the leaders teed off at 11:00 am local time. The final day was disputed under sunny skies, a warm temperature, and windy conditions.

The 2024 Tunisian Golf Open marked the first time that La Cigale Tabarka Golf hosted an Alps Tour event, and it was also the first time since 2016, that the Tunisian Golf Open was disputed.

The Tunisian Golf Open will be played for the next 2 years as our Chief Executive & Operations Director, Ms. Estelle Richard, signed a partnership agreement with Mr. Hassine Helmi, General Director of the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT).
Final Round Player Quotes Italy’s Gianmaria Rean Trinchero, 28, wins his second Alps Tour title at the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open. He was tied for 5th place after yesterday’s round 2, and today, he shot a 3 under-par 69 to conclude the tournament with a three-day total of 10 under-par. During yesterday’s round 2, Rean Trinchero shot a 9 under-par, 63 and now holds the new course record of La Cigale Tabarka Golf which was previously held by Jon Robson during the 1995 Challenge Tour event with a score of 7 under-par. In today’s final round, he made 2 birdies on the opening front nine holes and then 2 more birdies on the back nine before ending his round with a bogey on the 18^th hole. He has been playing professional golf since 2020 and earned his 1^st Alps Tour title at the 2023 Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera. After his win, Rean Trinchero’s first reaction were, “I’m very happy about this victory. Today was tough out there, the wind was blowing strong from the 1^st hole, the conditions were way tougher than yesterday which I played in the morning with no wind. I’m very happy about the entire week, my game was in great conditions. I hit my shots all very well, I found the fairways, found the greens, and hit my putts super well. I want to thank the Alps Tour, the hotel La Cigale, and especially my team and sponsors. I want to thank Camilla, my fiancée and putting coach. Giovanni and Leonardo who are also part of my team and Silvia, my main sponsor, without you this would be impossible so thank you very much. I also want to thank the Tunisian Federation for hosting us.”

Ireland’s Alex Maguire, 23, who is competing in his 1^st season as a professional player as he turned pro at the beginning of 2024, shot a final round of 4 under-par, 68 to conclude the tournament in 2^nd place at 9 under-par. He made 3 birdies on his opening front nine and then a bogey on the 10^th and 11^th hole before making 4 birdies in a row from hole 12 to hole 15 and closing his round with a bogey on the par 3, 17^th hole.

Benjamin Kedochim, 29, from France, concluded the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open in 3rd place with a total score of 8 under-par. He made 4 birdies and 1 bogey for a 3 under-par, 69 in his final round. Kedochim has earned several top 5 finishes in his career but is looking to capture his 1^st title on the Alps Tour. He has been playing well since the beginning of the 2024 season and wants to continue to work hard to hopefully earn a trophy in the upcoming events.

After the first four events of the season, the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank has Edoardo R Lipparelli in the lead with 13,005 points. Aymeric Laussot in 2^nd place with 11,441.25 points and Gianmaria Rean Trinchero and Jose Antonio Sintes Navarro (am) tied for 3^rd place with 6,912 points.

Final Round

Gianmaria Rean Trinchero winner of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open, earned the winner’s check of €6,525.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

The next event on the schedule is set for May 8^th-10^th in Italy. Players will compete for the 2024 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON title at Golf Club La Pinetina near Como.

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The 2024 Tunisian Golf Open is grateful for the support of the following sponsors and institutional sponsors: Inspiring Tunisia, Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT), La Cigale Tabarka Hôtel-Thalasso-Golf, Voyages 2000, Banque Zitouna, Zitouna Payment, Zitouna Takaful Assurances, Fédération Tunisienne de Golf as well as the national airline Tunisair.

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25th April 2024 | Alps Tour Golf

Manfredi Manica leads by 1 after Round 1 at the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open.

Tabarka, April 25^th, 2024 – After Round 1 of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open, we have a tight leaderboard. Italy’s Manfredi Manica has a 1 shot lead with a first-round score of 7 under-par, 65. In 2nd place is France’s Benjamin Kedochim at 6 under par. There is a 4-way tie for 3^rd place at 5 under-par that includes: Austria’s Daniel Hebenstreit, Italy’s Adalberto Montini, Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela and Ireland’s Robert Moran.

The first round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open, played at the beautiful La Cigale Tabarka Golf in Tabarka, Tunisia, began this morning from holes 1 and 10. The round 1 tee times were scheduled to start at 7:00 am local time. However, they had a 30-minute delay due to course maintenance. Therefore, the 1st round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open officially began at 7:30 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. Players had to face some heavy rain during yesterday’s pro-am. However, today, they were able to begin the 1^st round of the tournament with some pleasant weather conditions, allowing them to take advantage of good scoring opportunities.This event marks the first time that La Cigale Tabarka Golf is hosting an Alps Tour tournament, and this is the first time since 2016, that the Tunisian Golf Open is being disputed.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Manfredi Manica, 28, from Italy, winner of the 2023 Aravell Golf Open by Creand, has a one-shot lead after the 1^stround of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open with a round of 7 under-par, 65. He made 2 eagles, 4 birdies, and 1 bogey during his opening round. The 2 eagles he made were in his last 4 holes of the day, where one was a hole out from the fairway on the 8^th hole. Manica has been playing very solid since the beginning of the season and is looking to capture his 2^ndwin on the Alps Tour. At the conclusion of his opening round, he explained on how, “Today was a nice day, especially towards the end of the round where I made 2 eagles in the last few holes, it was a good start to the tournament. I’m continuing my good stretch of golf because also, in the tournaments in Egypt, I began the season playing well and giving myself chances.” Looking ahead to the rest of the week, Manica plans on: “keep doing the same things as I’m doing, maybe even a bit better. It would be great to get a win early in the season, but we will see.” He was also very impressed by the host venue this week, “La Cigale Golf is a great course, it’s my first time but I’m surprised. The three holes by the coast are fantastic.”

France’s Benjamin Kedochim, 29, is in 2^nd place after the first round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open with a 6 under-par, 66. He made 7 birdies and 1 single bogey throughout his day. Kedochim has earned several top 5 finishes in his career but is looking to capture his 1^st title on the Alps Tour. He has been playing well since the beginning of the 2024 season, and after his round, he explained: “We are in a beautiful place, and I love being here in Tabarka. We are in an amazing spot, I like to surf too so today every time I wasn’t playing golf, I was looking at the sea and the waves and it kept my head off the golf course and that helped me to play well today. I hit almost every fairway and green. I only missed 2 greens today and the remaining holes I gave myself tons of opportunities.”

Daniel Hebenstreit, 26, from Austria, is in a 4-way way tie for 3^rd place at the conclusion of the 1^st round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open alongside Italy’s Adalberto Montini, Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela and Ireland’s Robert Moran. He shot a 5 under-par, 67 round today, making 1 eagle, 4 birdies, and 1 bogey. After his round, Hebenstreitcommented on how he found: “It’s a beautiful course, La Cigale Tabarka Golf, it’s down by the sea. I was fortunate enough to play in the morning, which made it a bit easier as there was hardly any wind.” He went on to add on how he plans to: “keep it low off the tee the next two days and make sure I keep it in play but most importantly get the putter hot.”

Italy’s Adalberto Montini, 24, is the second player in the 4-way tie for 3^rd place after round 1 of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open with a total score of 5 under-par, 67. During today’s round, he made 6 birdies and 1 single bogey. After he signed for his 67, Montini pointed out how: “It’s my first time in Tunisia, and this golf course is fantastic. It’s a really technical course, and today I’m very happy with my game as you need to hit your ball well from the tee, and I was able to do that with my 2-iron. I also putted really well today, so I think my key for the next few days will be to keep my ball in play off the tees by placing it in the right spots.” Montini also commented on how “the last few weeks I really prepared myself, I changed my coach, so I made a lot of technical changes, but I’m very pleased with what I’ve seen so far and I’m looking forward to competing again tomorrow.”

Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, 27, from Spain, is the 3^rd player in the 4-way tie for 3^rd place at 5 under-par, 67 after the 1^st round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open. In today’s opening round, he began with a bogey on the 1^st hole and then went on to make 8 birdies and 2 more bogeys to conclude the day. Hernandez Cabezuela has earned various good finishes over the years but is looking to break through and earn his 1^st win on the Alps Tour. He explained how today: “I had a slow start making a bogey on the 1^st, but I’ve been playing well recently, so I knew the birdies opportunities were close, so I just stayed patient. I was very solid off the tee, and with my putting, I must say. My irons haven’t been that great, unfortunately, and I made a few bogeys with my wedges from the fairway today, which I must say is a bit annoying, but overall, I’m very happy.” Hernandez Cabezuela added that today: “the wind picked up slightly during my round, and it’s making it a bit more interesting now. Hopefully I have more birdies to come over the next few days and remain on the top of the leaderboard.”

Alongside Hebenstreit, Montini, and Hernandez Cabezuela, with a first-round score of 5 under par, 67, is Ireland’s Robert Moran, 24. During his opening round, he made 1 eagle, 6 birdies, and 3 bogeys.

The highlight of the day belongs to Italy’s Riccardo Bregoli, who made an incredible Hole-In-One on the 130-meter, par-3 17^th hole with his 46° wedge.

The competitors in this week’s event are battling it out for an overall prize fund of €45.000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2024 Tunisian Golf Open winner will walk away with €6,525.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

Round 2

The second round of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open will begin again at 7:00 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th hole. Once Round 2 is completed, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties.

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