24th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Spain’s Javier Calles Roman Claims the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open
Lacanau-Océan, May 24th, 2025– Another win for Spain on the Alps Tour this week as Javier Calles Roman claims the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a total score of 11-under-par. Finishing just one stroke behind in second place, Italy’s Flavio Michetti, while Jerry Ji from the Netherlands and Italy’s Lucas Fallotico shared third place at 9-under-par. France’s Andoni Etchenique and Xavier Poncelet, along with Spain’s Jorge Maicas, completed the top five with matching totals of 8-under-par.
The 2025 Lacanau Alps Open’s final round, played at UGolf Lacanau in Lacanau-Océan, France, began at 9:28 a.m. local time from both the 1st and 10th tees. The final pairing teed off at 10:45 a.m. from the 1st tee. Players disputed the final round under mostly sunny skies with light winds.
Final Round Player Quotes
Javier Calles Roman, 23, from Spain, claims his first professional title at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. Having turned professional just last May 2024, Calles Roman surged into a share of the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with a solid 3-under-par 69 in the final round, finishing with a three-day total of 11-under-par. His final round featured a rocky start with a bogey on the 7th hole, but he quickly bounced back with birdies on the 9th and 10th holes. Further birdies on the 16th and 18th holes sealed his victory in a tightly contested field. Reflecting on the win, Calles Roman said, “I’m very emotional, I still need to process what happened. This is a dream come true. I turned professional exactly one year ago, and to win my first title within that year is truly special. This win is for my parents; I wouldn’t be here without their unwavering support through the good and bad times.” He continued, “The nerves definitely kicked in today. I knew where I stood on the leaderboard and kept being aggressive. I lipped out for birdie on 17, and when I reached the 18th tee, I kept telling myself to stay aggressive but calm simultaneously.” Calles Roman credited his mindset for the victory, “I believe my strategy made the difference this week. From day one, I played smart golf, which helped me stay composed. Going into today’s round, I had a target score in mind, which kept me focused and aggressive all day. I aimed for 6 or 7 under-par, but ultimately, 3 under was enough. That mindset helped me stay calm and in control.” Looking ahead, he said, “Now I look forward to celebrating this milestone, enjoying a week off, and spending time with my coaches to prepare for the Alps de Andalucía.”
Italy’s Flavio Michetti, 21, delivered an impressive final-round performance, carding a 5-under-par 67 to finish in second place with a three-day total of 10-under-par. His round was anything but ordinary, featuring a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Michetti opened with a birdie on the 5th hole, dropped a shot with a bogey at the 11th, then caught fire with three consecutive birdies on holes 12, 13, and 14. A double bogey on the 15th hole briefly stalled his momentum, but he bounced back spectacularly with an eagle on the par-4 16th hole, followed by back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18 to close out his round.
Following the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the eighth event of the season, Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela continues to lead the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 15,855.45 points. Spain’s Rocco Repetto holds firm in second place with 14,259.63 points, followed by fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos in third with 12,812.65 points. France’s Quentin Debove climbs to fourth with 12,688.65 points, while Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue rounds out the top five with 12,227.40 points. This week’s champion, Javier Calles Roman from Spain, jumps to 8th place in the season standings with 10,115.91 points.
Final Round
Javier Calles Roman, winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open earned the winner’s check of €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Following an exciting stretch of tournaments, the Alps Tour players will enjoy a well-earned week off before returning to action for the second edition of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía—Roquetas de Mar, which will take place from June 4th to 6th at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar.
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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23rd May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open ends with a three-way tie for the lead.
Lacanau-Océan, May 23rd, 2025– After two rounds of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the competition remains fierce, with the leaderboard tightly packed heading into the final day. France’s Quentin Debove, Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, and Spain’s Jorge Maicas share the lead at 8-under-par. Close behind, a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under-par featuring England’s Luca Houlgate, France’s Augustin Holé, and Italy’s Luca Cavalli, all well within striking distance as the tournament moves into its decisive final round.
Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open continued today at its traditional host venue, UGolf Lacanau in Lacanau-Océan, France. Players competed under mostly sunny skies with light to moderate winds.
Round 2 Player Quotes
France’s Quentin Debove, 23, who was tied for the lead after the opening round, continued his strong form with a 3 under-par, 69 in today’s second round to remain in a share of the lead at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a two-day total of 8-under-par. Currently ranked fifth in the Order of Merit, Debove has already recorded two runner-up finishes in Egypt earlier this season and is still searching for his first win on the Alps Tour. He got off to a challenging start in his second round, making two bogeys in the first three holes, but quickly rebounded with five birdies over the remaining holes to close out his round. “Today was another solid day,” Debove said. “I was 2-over through three, which isn’t ideal, but I’m very proud of how I fought back and managed to shoot 1-under on my front nine. Then I played very solid on the back nine. I hit a lot of greens, gave myself chances, and made no mistakes. I believe the key today was missing in the right spots, which allowed me to make a bunch of easy pars. For tomorrow, I’m not going to change anything. I want to be smart and stay in my own game. I’ll try to take advantage of the easier holes again, and on the tougher ones, stick to my game plan and miss in the correct spots.”
Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, 23, who turned professional in May 2024, moved into a share of the lead with a two-day total of 8-under-par after round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. He followed his opening round of 4-under-par, 68 with another 4-under, 68 in round two, which featured five birdies and a single bogey on the 9th hole, his final hole of the day. “Today I stuck with my strategy, which I adjusted slightly from yesterday, especially off the tee, and it paid off,” said Calles Roman. “I’m very happy with the changes. I managed to miss in the right spots, which allowed me to recover well. Overall, it was a very positive round with some strong putting. I’m looking forward to tomorrow, it’s a new day and a new opportunity.”
Co-leader after Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, Javier Calles Roman from Spain. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Jorge Maicas, 27, from Spain, co-leads alongside Debove and Calles Roman. Maicas, the most recent winner on the Alps Tour after capturing last week’s 2025 Gösser Open, carded a 4-under-par 68 in today’s round, making five birdies and one bogey for a two-day total of 8-under-par. “Today, I played a bit better than yesterday, especially on the greens, but it was a good battle with the wind,” said Maicas. “It was stronger and definitely more in play, but overall, a fun day. I’ve felt very comfortable with my tee shots this week and have adapted well to the greens. I have good sensations and I’m making a solid number of putts. Of course, this is a new week, and I’m fully focused on this tournament and where I stand, but last week’s win gave me a nice confidence boost. That said, the past is the past, and I’m ready for a new day and hopefully a new opportunity to perform at my best.”
Spain’s Jorge Maicas, co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
England’s Luca Houlgate, 22, made a significant move up the leaderboard in round two. After starting the day tied for 23rd place following his opening round, Houlgate carded a 5 under-par, 67 to climb into a share of fourth place at 7-under-par overall. His round included six birdies and just one bogey, showcasing a well-rounded and composed performance. “I’m really happy with today’s round and how I hit the ball,” said Houlgate. “I holed some really nice putts and made some great par saves that kept the momentum going. I’m looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow, playing the course again, and hopefully continuing what I’ve been doing the last couple of days. We’ll see where that puts me come tomorrow afternoon.”
Augustin Holé, 27, from France, winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final, surged into a tie for fourth place alongside Luca Houlgate with a two-day total of 7-under-par. Holé followed his opening round of even-par 72 with an impressive 7 under-par, 65 in round two, which included birdies on holes 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 18, offset by bogeys on holes 1 and 12. “My mindset has been the same all week long so far, being patient and playing the game of golf,” Holé said. “I saw three of my coaches earlier this week, Benoit Teilleria, David Ames, and Franck Rigole, and each of them gave me some work to do, so I’m just trying to put it all together. I was happy to shoot even par yesterday after being 2-over with two holes to play. I’ve felt close to a low score for a while but kept making too many mistakes, and today finally felt like the day I’ve been waiting for.” While Holé credited solid ball-striking, he highlighted another key to his low round. “What helped me a lot today was my short game. This course is a lot about shaping the ball and seeing curves, and I enjoy these golf courses. Tomorrow, I want to keep working. I know there might be some nerves, but I’ll focus on controlling what I can. The rest, we’ll see. Today, a good friend, Nathan Cardet, came to caddy for me, and it was nice to share such an enjoyable round with him.”
Joining Houlgate and Holé in a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under-par is Italy’s Luca Cavalli, who backed up his opening round of 4-under-par 68 with a 3-under-par 69 in today’s second round.
Spain’s Rocco Repetto, winner of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour, delivered a fabulous performance in round two, firing a 10 under-par, 62 to set the unofficial course record at UGolf Lacanau. His bogey-free round included eight birdies and one eagle, surpassing the previous mark of 9-under-par. It is an unofficial course record as players are competing with preferred lies.
A total of 45 players made the cut, set at 142 (-2). The Final Round will begin at 9:28 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 10:45 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will take home €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
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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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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20th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
25th May 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Antoine Auboin from France wins the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open.
Lacanau-Océan, May 24th, 2024 – France’s Antoine Auboin wins the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open with a total score of 16 under-par. In 2nd place, fellow French player and round 2 leader Louis Darthenay only 2 strokes back. In a three-way tie for 3rd place with a three-day score of 13 under-par: England’s Mason Essam, United States of America’s Brandon Kewalramani, and Netherland’s Vince Van Veen.
The final round of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open began at 9:17 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole, and the leaders group teed off at 10:45 am local time from the 1st hole. The players competing at UGolf Lacanau disputed today’s final round under a mostly cloudy skies and a pleasant temperature.
This was the inaugural year of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open and the first time that UGolf Lacanau hosted a professional golf tournament. UGolf Lacanau has committed to hosting the tournament for the next two years and aims to make it a long-lasting event on the Alps Tour schedule.
Final Round Player Quotes
France’s Antoine Auboin, 24, came from behind to win his 1st professional title at the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. He moved into 3rd place after yesterday’s round 1, and today he shot a 5 under-par, 67 to conclude the tournament with a three-day total of 16 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. In today’s final round, he made 2 eagles, 2 birdies, and 1 bogey. He had a strong finish to today’s round, making an eagle on the 16th hole, a birdie on the 17th hole, and a par on the 18th hole. After his win, Auboin was very emotional and commented: “I had a tough start to my round today, I didn’t give myself many good birdie opportunities. I was happy to make some pars, I 3-putted on 3 but knew I was still close. I then saw my good Louis extend his lead to 4 or 5 shots, I was then able to make a good birdie on the 10th hole. Once I got to 10, I told my caddy it’s time to make a move, I was able to par until the 12th hole. I was then able to eagle the 13th hole and par until 16. Once I got to hole 16, I told myself I needed to make a 2 or 3 and then finish birdie-birdie or try to make an eagle to have a chance. I hit a fabulous drive on the green and made the eagle putt. Then, on hole 17, I made a birdie, hitting my approach shot to less than a meter to tie Louis heading into the last hole. On the last hole, I saw my good friend Louis struggle around the green, so I just tried to make a par and knew that I could get it done.” When asked about his plans, Auboin added: “To be honest with you, this was going to be my last tournament. Now I’m not sure, I’m still not realizing what I’ve done, it’s my first professional win. The plan was to stop until at least the end of this year and then maybe start again next year on a foreign tour but so now I’m not sure what my plan is going to be. However, for right now, I want to enjoy this win with my caddy, friends, and family.” He wants to dedicate this win: “To me and my girlfriend. She was here with me the first two rounds to try and get me to enjoy the game again and get my confidence back. So, this win is also thanks to her.”
France’s Louis Darthenay, 25, shot a final round of 1 under-par, 71 to conclude the tournament in 2nd place with a three-day total of 14 under-par. He made 4 birdies and 1 bogey on the front nine holes and then made 2 more birdies, 2 bogeys, and 1 double bogey on the back nine to conclude his round.
After the 7th event of the season, the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank has Edoardo R Lipparelli remains in the lead with 14,715.00 points. Aymeric Laussot remains in 2nd place with 12,550.50 points, and Enrico Di Nitto is in 3rd place with 11,840.25. Benjamin Kedochim is in 4th place with 10,217.25 points, and Gianmaria Rean Trinchero is in 5th place with 8,266.50.
Final Round
Antoine Auboin, winner of the 2024 Lacanau Alps 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 next week, from May 29th to 31st, in Spain. Players will compete in a new tournament in the 2024 schedule, the 2024 Alps de Roquetas de Mar, at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar.
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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24th May 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
France’s Louis Darthenay leads after Day 2 at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open.
It was a beautiful sunny day with moderate winds that welcomed the players at UGolf Lacanau in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France for the 2nd round of the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. Play began at 7:45 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th 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 2nd place with a total score of 12 under par. He shot a 2nd 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 3rd place after round 2 of the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. He was tied for 6th 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 3rd 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 2nd 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 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 10:45 a.m. local time from the 1st 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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23rd May 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez is in the lead after Round 1 at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open.
Lacanau-Océan, May 22nd, 2024 – After the 1st round at the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open, we have a very tight leaderboard. Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez leads after a bogey-free, 7 under-par, 65. In 2nd place, Italy’s Manfredi Manica is only 1 stroke back. There is a 3-way tie for 3rd place at 5 under-par that includes: England’s Ben Schmidt, Italy’s Marco Florioli (am) and Adalberto Montini.
The first round of the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open, being played at UGolf Lacanau in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France, began at 7:45 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole. For today’s round 1, players competed under mostly sunny skies, occasional rain showers, and some moderate winds.
This tournament marks the inaugural year that the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open will be contested and the first time that UGolf Lacanau is hosting a professional golf tournament.
Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, 25, from Spain, leads after the first round of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open with a bogey-free, 7 under-par, 65. He made 3 birdies on the front nine holes, and after making the turn, he went on to make 4 more birdies on the back nine to conclude his day. Pardo Benitez is a past winner on the Alps Tour as he captured the 2023 Alps de Andalucía. After his opening round, he commented on how today: “My game was perfect. If I’m not mistaking, I hit 16 greens and all the fairways, really every part of my game today was on point. I think 7 under-par will put me in a good position after today’s round. In the afternoon there will be more wind so it could be tough to put together a good score.” This is the inaugural year of UGolf Lacanau hosting an Alps Tour event and Pardo Benitez, “truly likes everything about this golf course, it’s a nice course. The greens are really good, and you need to play really good golf around here if you want a good score.” He went on to add that following today’s round, he believes: “the winning 3-day total to be around 15 under-par.”
The winner of the 2023 Aravell Golf Open by Creand, Italy’s Manfredi Manica, 28, is only 1 stroke off the 1st round lead at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open with a round of 6 under-par, 66. He made 1 bogey on his 1st hole of the day, and then throughout his round, he made 7 birdies. Manica has been playing very solid since the beginning of the season and is looking to capture his 2nd win on the Alps Tour. Manica shot the lowest score of the afternoon wave: “To be honest today the wind was very similar to the practice rounds today. It was very consistent, and when you are surrounded by the big trees, you need to trust yourself with the decisions you make. I believe you can score better on the back nine as there are three par5s, and the last two are reachable ones. I had an awful start to the day today, but luckily, I was able to put my round back together with a good score. I want to keep doing what I did today and hopefully with a better start to the round.” He added that he believes the winning score this week will be “16 under par.”
England’s Ben Schmidt, 21, a past winner on the Alps Tour after he earned the 2022 Castelconturbia Alps Open title, is in a 3-way tie for 3rd place after Round 1 at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. During today’s round, he made 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the front nine and then added 3 more birdies on the back nine to end his day for a 5 under-par, 67. Once Schmidt concluded his round, he explained how today, “I feel like I was aggressive the entire day off the tee, but I must add that I’ve been driving the ball very well lately, so that played out well today. Unfortunately, my faults I could say, the only bogey on the card which I hit a poor iron shot on the par 3, 7th hole and then I three-putted the 17th hole for a par. So apart from that, I played really well.” It’s the inaugural year of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open, so it’s also the first time players are competing on this golf course, Schmidt explained on how he found: “the course is a little bit fiddly, you can get in trouble easily off the tees so you need to hit good tee-shots and you’re aggressive you give yourself a lot of chances so I would say a mix of good tee-shots and good putts will make you win tournaments.” Schmidt had an early morning tee-time today, and he believes that thanks to his tee-time, “the wind didn’t play much a factor during my round expect for a light breeze during the back nine. I feel like if the wind gets up this afternoon, it can play a part in the scoring as the trees are very tall, so it can easily swirly. I must say it was nice to get out early this morning and not get too much wind.”
Italian amateur, Marco Florioli, 19, concludes his round 1 of the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open in a 3-way tie for 3rd place with a score of 5 under-par, 67. He was part of the Italian National Team that captured in 2022 the World Amateur Team Championships. Florioli has earned a couple of good finishes so far this season and is looking forward to trying to add another top finish here this week. He concluded last week’s event in Austria tied for 4th place. During today’s opening round, he made 1 bogey and 6 birdies throughout his day. After his opening round, Florioli was very satisfied with his: “putting, it worked well today, that’s something that the last few competitive rounds I struggled with. The course is tricky this week, and I truly believe that tee shots are going to be key this week because once you’re in the fairways, then the approach shots are easier.”
Italy’s Adalberto Montini, 25, is the third player in the 3-way tie for 3rd place with a first-round score of 5 under-par, 67 at the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open. During today’s round, he made 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the front nine holes, and once he made the turn, he added 4 more birdies and 1 bogey on the back nine.
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €45,000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2024 Lacanau Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,525.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Round 2
The second round of the 2024 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 players and ties. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.
Round 1 leader, Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez will begin his second round of the tournament at 2:02 p.m. local time from hole 10.
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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20th May 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
The Alps Tour moves to France for the Inaugural Lacanau Alps Open.
This tournament will mark the inaugural year that the 2024 Lacanau Alps Open will be contested and the first time that UGolf Lacanau will host a professional golf tournament.
On May 22nd, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. local time, the traditional Alps Tour tour scramble pro-am, will take place with approximately 20 teams participating.
Five of this season’s six winners will be present among a strong 144 players field competing this week for the inaugural 2024 Lacanau Alps Open title: France’s Aymeric Laussot, winner of the 2024 Ein Bay Open, Spanish amateur Jose Antonio Sintes Navarro, winner of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open, Italy’s Edoardo R Lipparelli, winner of the 2024 New Giza Open, Italy’s Gianmaria Rean Trinchero, winner of the 2024 Tunisian Golf Open and Mattia Comotti from Italy, winner of the 2024 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON.
Among the players scheduled to compete, Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, will also be present. He captured multiple wins on the Alps Tour over the years, as well as earning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the Challenge Tour.
The majority of the players who are currently in the top 10 of the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank will be in the field this week, with the exception of number 3, Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto.
Alongside this season’s previous winners and the top-ranked players, there will also be France’s Augustin Holé, Italy’s Manfredi Manica, and Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, who are all winners on the Alps Tour during the 2023 season.
This week, 17 countries are represented in the 144-player field, including Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, England, Spain, Estonia, France, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Tunisia, USA, and Venezuela.
The players will compete for an overall prize fund of €45,000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2024 Lacanau Alps Open winner will receive €6,525.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The 2024 Lacanau Alps Open will be a 54-hole stroke-play event where a cut will be made after 36 holes. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.
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The Course
The 2024 Lacanau Alps Open will be hosted at Lacanau Golf Club located in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France about 55 km West of Bordeaux. The golf course is situated in the heart of the national forest, between the lake and the ocean. The 18-hole Ardilouse course guarantees a calm change of scenery, and the diversity of its holes’ designs gives it a deserved international reputation.
The architect John Harris built it on the dunes in 1980. The course winds through the pine forest, spreading its star-shaped fairways around the Clubhouse and the Hotel on-site.
The Lacanau Golf Club course offers a unique architectural diversity that will appeal to beginners as well as the most experienced players. The preserved environment and privileged climate allow you to enjoy the facility year-round.
This week, the course will be set up as a 5934 meters, Par 72 course.
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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