4th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Lars Keunen holds off the chasing pack to win in La Gomera
La Gomera, July 4th, 2026 – Although he started the final round alone at the top of the leaderboard, Lars Keunen still had plenty of work to do at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera. The Dutchman rose to the occasion with another composed display at Tecina Golf, securing the third Alps Tour title of his career, following the 2020 Ein Bay Open and the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.
The 29-year-old, who has made every cut this season, managed the final round superbly. His flawless 65 (-6) never gave his closest challengers a real opportunity to close the gap.
Starting the day further back, France’s Paul Margolis and Italy’s Mattia Comotti both carded 66 (-5) to climb into a share of second place, four shots behind the winner. They were joined by Spain’s Eduard Rousaud and Italy’s Marco Florioli.
With this victory, Keunen earns €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving up to sixth in the season standings, just behind Alexandre Vandermoten (3rd), Robert Moran (4th), Pablo Alperi (5th), and Enrico Di Nitto (6th).
The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Thursday, July 9th, at Golf de Lerma, Spain, for the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas.
Round 3 Player Quotes
Lars Keunen: “It was obviously a great day. I felt very relaxed this morning, having breakfast with an amazing view over the Atlantic Ocean. Knowing that around 20 players were within a few shots, I knew I had to keep making birdies myself.
I didn’t have the perfect start, but I stayed patient. I took advantage of the scoring holes, especially the par fives, and tried not to look at the leaderboard too much. The birdie on the 15th was a big turning point, and after that I felt in control. By the end, it was a pretty relaxed finish.
Having my girlfriend here this week was a huge help. She kept me positive whenever I started being too hard on myself. She said she came for the vibes… and I guess she got the vibes. Now I’m looking forward to next week’s tournament in Spain and seeing what I can do there.”
Paul Margolis: “Overall, the three rounds were very similar. I played really well from tee to green, and my short game was very solid too. To be honest, every part of my game was in good shape this week. I’ve felt my game improving steadily over the last few tournaments, so this result gives me a lot of confidence. Now I just want to keep doing the same things I’ve been doing over the past three or four events: keep it simple, focus on my own game and not on what everyone else is doing.”
Tournament Promoter and Sponsors
The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.
The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is supported by Fred. Olsen, S.A., as well as the Gobierno de Canarias, Promotur Turismo de Canarias, the Cabildo Insular de la Gomera, the Federación Canaria de Golf and Kyocera.
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3rd July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Lars Keunen leads wide-open battle heading into final round at Tecina Golf
La Gomera, July 3rd, 2026 – The stage is set for an exciting final round at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera, with nearly 20 players still in realistic contention for the title. Dutchman Lars Keunen will nevertheless take a slender advantage into Saturday after carding an excellent 65 (-6) despite making two early bogeys. Keunen bounced back impressively from his slow start, making two eagles and four birdies to move to 11-under par after 36 holes.
Overnight leader Maximilien Sturdza remains firmly in contention, just one shot off the lead. The Swiss player shares second place with Spain’s Alfonso Buendia and Italy’s Luca Memeo and Marco Florioli.
With low scores proving possible—illustrated by Flavio Michetti‘s superb 63 (-8) on Friday—the tournament remains wide open. Twenty players are within four shots of Keunen heading into the final round.
For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 8:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Lars Keunen: “It was obviously a great round and I’m very happy with it. It actually started with my girlfriend’s birthday this morning, so we had a fun and relaxed start to the day before heading to the course. I didn’t get off to the best start with two bogeys on holes two and three, but a birdie on the fourth gave me some momentum. From there, making two eagles on the par fives really changed the round. I love this course. I’ve been coming here for a few years now, and it really suits my eye, even if I hadn’t had my best results here before.”
Luca Memeo: “I finished five under today. My round actually started badly with a lost ball on the second hole and a double bogey, but I answered immediately with an eagle on the next hole. That helped me stay relaxed and just focus on playing my game. I hit the ball well from tee to green and holed a few putts. Tomorrow my goal is simply to stay as focused as possible, hit good tee shots and give myself a chance to win.”
Alfonso Buendia: “It was a really good round today. I started with a three-putt and another bogey, but I stayed patient and managed to make a lot of birdies after that. The conditions were a bit different with no sun and more humidity, which made distance control trickier, but overall I think it was easier than yesterday because there was less wind. Tomorrow I’ll stick to the same strategy because everyone is playing well and you’ll need plenty of birdies to win.”
Maximilien Sturdza: “Today was good, even if a few fewer putts dropped compared to yesterday. I stayed patient throughout the round and finally saw a few putts go in towards the end. I finished with a bogey, but there are still plenty of positives. I’ve only made two bogeys over the first two rounds, which is encouraging. Tomorrow I’ll keep doing the same things: stay patient, create birdie opportunities and enjoy the day.”
Tournament Promoter and Sponsors
The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.
The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is supported by Fred. Olsen, S.A., as well as the Gobierno de Canarias, Promotur Turismo de Canarias, the Cabildo Insular de la Gomera, the Federación Canaria de Golf and Kyocera.
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25th June 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
A Tight Leaderboard Emerges After Round 1 of the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand
Aravell, June 25th, 2026 – A mostly sunny day welcomed the players for the opening round of the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand, taking place at the picturesque UGolf Aravell Andorra, located just a few kilometres from the Principality of Andorra. Now in its fifth edition, the tournament was first established in 2022 to celebrate the 25thanniversary of the host venue and has since become a regular fixture on the Alps Tour schedule.
After the opening round of the tournament, a tightly packed leaderboard sees six players share the lead at 4-under-par: Switzerland’s Maximilien Sturdza, Spain’s Anton Vazquez Muinos and Pau Sanchez Marin (am), France’s Alexandre Vandermoten, Lars Keunen from the Netherlands and Italy’s Manfredi Manica. Just one shot back, a large group of players sits at 3-under-par, ensuring a tightly contested battle heading into the next round.
At stake this week is a total prize fund of €49,700 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand winner will walk away with €7,200 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner.
Round 2 will begin at 8.00 a.m. local time from both the 1st and 10th tees. The 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand is contested over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of the final round, the tournament winner will be decided by a sudden-death play-off.
As the season progresses, the 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand marks another important stop in the race for the Order of Merit, with valuable points on offer for players looking to climb the rankings.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Maximilien Sturdza, 26, from Switzerland, said: “Today went well, from tee shots to putting. The key was to give myself plenty of birdie chances and try to convert as many of them as possible. It’s always nice to start a tournament well, both for confidence and peace of mind. Over the next two days, I’ll focus on maintaining a positive mindset and concentrating on the things I can control. I struck my irons very well today, which allowed me to create a lot of opportunities throughout the round. It’s encouraging to see that part of my game working well and giving me plenty of chances to score.”
Spain’s Anton Vazquez Muinos, 35, commented: “Overall, I struck the ball really well and made some good putts. I also made a few mistakes along the way—some I managed to save and some I didn’t—but I’m pleased with how I played. I made five birdies, one eagle and three bogeys. The greens here at UGolf Aravell Andorra are quite undulating and the grain has a significant effect, so it’s very important to leave your putts on the correct side. More than the score itself, what I’m most proud of is the way I stayed committed to every shot and managed to remain focused on the present. Looking ahead, my goal is to keep following my routine and maintaining that same level of commitment. I holed some good putts and made a couple of excellent up-and-downs today. If I can improve a little with the driver over the next few rounds, that could make a difference.”
Alexandre Vandermoten, 25, of France, one of this season’s winners, was pleased with his opening round, saying: “I think the key for me is to stay steady and stick to my routine on every hole. I try not to think too much about the score. What’s more important is the battle with myself to stay focused and remain in my own process. I finished well, which was really positive, and I did a good job of keeping my emotions under control and staying level throughout the round. A second win this season is somewhere in the back of my mind, but I’m focused on staying in process mode rather than thinking about results. My goal over the next few rounds is to keep doing that and, as much as possible, stay committed to my routine.”
Lars Keunen, 29, of the Netherlands, commented: “It’s always nice to get off to a good start. I played pretty solidly from tee to green, and my only bogey came from a three-putt on the 3rd hole. For the next two days, I want to stay patient and give myself as many birdie opportunities as possible.”
Italy’s Manfredi Manica, 30, said: “I got off to a really good start and tried to stay as patient as possible because there are a lot of scoring opportunities out there. That said, I’m not entirely pleased with how I played the par 5s today, as I didn’t manage to make a birdie on any of them. I think the key on this course is patience. The par 5s are the holes you need to take advantage of, while on the par 3s you have to be careful and avoid mistakes. Over the next two rounds, I’ll do my best to remain patient and keep putting the way I did today, apart from the 18th hole, where I had an eagle chance and ended up making par.”
Also in the share of the lead is Spanish amateur Pau Sanchez Marin, 22, who birdied his final hole of the day to join the group at the top.
Tournament Promoter
The 2026 UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand is promoted by former DP World Tour winner, Spain’s José Manuel Lara.
The economic promoter of the tournament is UGolf Aravell Andorra, and the main sponsor of this week’s event is the bank, Creand.
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28th May 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
French rookie Alexandre Bauduin shines early at the Open de Roissy – Grand Prix PGA France
France, May 28th, 2026 – The warm temperatures in the Paris region did little to slow down Alexandre Bauduin on Thursday. The 23-year-old French rookie, in his first professional season, carded an impressive 64 (-8) to take the opening-round lead at the Open de Roissy – Grand Prix PGA France.
On the demanding layout of Golf International de Roissy, the C&S Golf Team player recorded nine birdies and just one bogey, coming at the 17th hole.
Playing also in the afternoon wave, fellow Frenchman Xavier Poncelet also impressed, signing a flawless 66 (-6) to sit two shots back. A group of three players shares third place at -5: Spaniard Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, Dutchman Lars Keunen and Frenchman Louis Darthenay.
For Round 2, play will begin at 7:45 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties, who will advance to the final round (including all amateurs within the cut).
Round 2 Player Quotes
Alexandre Bauduin: “I’m very pleased with my game today. Every part of it was solid, and I managed to stay calm despite the heat. I really focused on my process, taking it one shot at a time, and it worked well. I honestly didn’t know where I stood during the round, which helped me stay relaxed and simply enjoy the day.”
Xavier Poncelet: “It was a really good round, especially in these hot conditions. My putting was solid, I managed some important up-and-downs, and I played the par fives well. I stayed out of trouble and gave myself plenty of birdie chances, so I’m happy to be back near the top of the leaderboard.”
Tournament Sponsors
The Open de Roissy-Grand Prix PGA France is promoted by the PGA France and benefits from the support of the following partners: Commune de Roissy-en-France, Ugolf, Bluegreen, Groupe Duval, Département du Val d’Oise, Communauté d’Agglomération Roissy Pays de France, Alsea, OÜI FM, France Pro Golf, Académie Jean Van de Velde, Team Spirit Agency, ABVV, Asahi, Lacoste, Journal du Golf, Practice, and ffgolf.
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15th May 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Austria’s Jakob Lotschak eyes breakthrough win on home soil
Austria, May 15th, 2026 – Austria’s Jakob Lotschak has put himself in a strong position to claim the first title of his career after moving into the lead at the Gösser Open.
Playing in conditions similar to those of the opening round, the 21-year-old amateur carded an impressive 67 (-5) despite a double bogey on the 10th. Competing in his first tournament of the season, Lotschak showed composure throughout the day to take control heading into Saturday’s final round.
However, nothing is decided yet at Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, a course known for producing low scores. Italy’s Filippo Grossi sits just one shot behind after a solid 68 (-4).
Fellow Italian Andrea Romano made a strong move up the leaderboard thanks to a bogey-free 65 (-7), climbing into a share of third place alongside the Netherlands’ Lars Keunen and Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu.
For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 8:15 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €7,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Jakob Lotschak: “I did everything the same as on any tournament day — had a good warm-up, something good to eat, and got off to a smooth start with a birdie on the first. After that, I kept giving myself chances, and it turned into a really wonderful day. We had a few rain showers here and there, but overall everything went really well.
Playing an event like this in my home country is amazing. Having a home event and playing in front of local crowds is really special, and I hope lots of people come out tomorrow and enjoy the day. I think I will feel pressure tomorrow — that’s completely natural — but I’ll try to use it to my advantage, stay shot by shot, not get ahead of myself, and just enjoy everything.”
Andrea Romano: “I played really good golf today. Tee to green, it was very solid. I just missed a few putts, but I’m happy with the round because a bogey-free score is always nice. For sure, I had the tougher draw yesterday with the rain, so it was difficult to stay dry and score in those conditions. Today was much better weather, and I’m happy with how I played both days. Let’s see what happens tomorrow.
I try not to think too much about a third win because when you’re up there, of course you want to move to the HotelPlanner Tour as soon as possible. I’m trying to stay focused on my golf, but it’s hard not to think about it.”
Tournament Sponsors
The eighth event of the 2026 season is promoted by the Murhof Gruppe, which manages more than 30 golf courses across Austria, including this week’s venue in Maria Lankowitz.
This week’s main sponsor is Gösser Beer. Main tournament partners include Steiermark Tourismus and Erlebnisregion Graz.
The Pro-Am partners are Gösser, Steiermärkische Sparkasse, Antenne Steiermark and Murhof Gruppe. Supporting federations are the Österreichischer Golfverband (ÖGV) and the Steirischer Golfverband (StGV), while media partners include Kleine Zeitung, Antenne Steiermark and GEPA Pictures.
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14th May 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Italy’s Davide Buchi storms into the lead at the Gösser Open
Austria, May 14th, 2026 – Morning starters enjoyed sunny and calm conditions at Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, while the afternoon wave faced rain throughout their round. Unsurprisingly, most of the early leaders came from the morning draw.
Among them, Italy’s Davide Buchi stole the show in the opening round of the Gösser Open. The 29-year-old matched the course record with an outstanding 62 (-10), highlighted by ten birdies.
Representing Golf Club Varese, Buchi already holds a commanding four-shot lead over a group of six players at -6, including Victor Veyret, Lars Keunen, amateur Jakob Lotschak, current Order of Merit leader Maxime Legros, Filippo Grossi, and Adrien Bonnet, the only player from the afternoon wave inside the top five.
For Round 2, play will begin at 7:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties, who will advance to the final round (including all amateurs within the cut).
Round 2 Player Quote
Davide Buchi: “I played pretty solid from the tee and into the greens, and I managed to make some putts early in the round, which gave me confidence to keep going. When you’re a lot under par, you always want more, but you have to stay patient and trust your decisions and targets. That’s what I did today, and I’m pretty proud of it. Tomorrow, I’ll try to keep the same mindset and hopefully hole a few more putts.”
Victor Veyret: “It was a great day. Tee to green, it was probably one of my best rounds of the year so far. My putting wasn’t at its best, but I managed to hit the ball very close to the hole and made seven birdies. The conditions this morning were perfect — almost no wind and beautiful weather, so it was a real pleasure to play this course. Tomorrow, I’ll stick to my usual process, try to execute my plan and accept whatever comes. The tournament has been great so far — we really enjoy the organisation, the people at the clubhouse are very welcoming, and the food is good too.”
Tournament Sponsors
The eighth event of the 2026 season is promoted by the Murhof Gruppe, which manages more than 30 golf courses across Austria, including this week’s venue in Maria Lankowitz.
This week’s main sponsor is Gösser Beer. Main tournament partners include Steiermark Tourismus and Erlebnisregion Graz.
The Pro-Am partners are Gösser, Steiermärkische Sparkasse, Antenne Steiermark and Murhof Gruppe. Supporting federations are the Österreichischer Golfverband (ÖGV) and the Steirischer Golfverband (StGV), while media partners include Kleine Zeitung, Antenne Steiermark and GEPA Pictures.
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23rd February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Dutchman Lars Keunen takes the lead heading into the final round
Despite strong winds in the afternoon that led to a suspension of play for nearly 40 minutes, Lars Keunen moved into the lead just before nightfall. The Dutchman, who previously won the 2020 Ein Bay Open on the A&B courses at Sokhna Golf Club, signed a 66 (-6) on Monday.
Everything remains wide open at the Red Sea Little Venice Open. Spain’s Agusti Quinquilla and Josep Maria Serra Busquet sit just one shot behind the leader. A group of eight players — including defending champion Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela (Spain) and Andrea Romano (Italy), who fired a remarkable 62 (-10) earlier in the day — are two shots back.
Play was suspended due to darkness, and the cut will be confirmed on Tuesday morning. Following the completion of the second round, the final round will begin at 8:00 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the tournament, the winner will earn €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Lars Keunen : “It was a very solid round, with no bogeys on the card. The conditions became quite tricky after eleven holes, especially with the wind picking up following the delay. My game has been very strong from tee to green, giving myself plenty of opportunities. That’s key on this course, because without the wind, it can be quite scorable. I’ll probably need another low round tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela : “I’m coming off a bad first tournament, so it feels really good to have put together two solid rounds this week. I made a few small adjustments to my ball position and swing, and my driving has been very strong over the past two rounds. My approach shots have also been very consistent. Putting has been a bit mixed, I’ve made some good putts but also missed a few short ones. Overall, I’m very pleased to be back in contention and in a position to defend my title.”
Tournament Sponsors
The 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open is supported by Sokhna Golf Club, the Egyptian Golf Federation, Elano, Hechter Paris, Holibees, Mercedes, and TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.
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22nd February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Spain’s Serra Leads After Impressive Opening Round in Egypt
Egypt, February 22, 2026 – Playing in the morning wave, Filippo Grossi set the early benchmark with a superb 64 (-8), carding a bogey-free round. The Italian made a flying start with five birdies in his opening six holes, putting himself in a strong position from the outset.
In the afternoon, Josep Maria Serra Busquet went one better with a brilliant 63 (-9). The 22-year-old Spaniard, runner-up at last year’s Q-School, recorded nine birdies — four on the front nine and five on the back — to take the outright lead on the B&C courses at Sokhna Golf Club.
The Netherlands’ Lars Keunen, France’s Mathieu Prost, and Italy’s Davide Buchi share third place, two shots behind the leader.
For Round 2, play will begin at 7:00 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties (excluding amateurs), who will advance to the final round.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Josep Maria Serra Busquet : “My whole game was solid. I drove the ball well, hit my irons consistently, and made a few key putts at important moments. I stayed calm because I knew I was playing well and creating opportunities. I just tried to take advantage of that feeling and remain aggressive. I made five birdies on the front nine, and on the back nine I kept hitting driver, which worked out well. I’m very happy with today’s round.”
Filippo Grossi : “I felt really confident with my game, especially on the greens. Starting with five birdies in the first six holes helped me stay aggressive throughout the round. I’ll try to keep that confidence going into the next rounds.”
Tournament Sponsors
The 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open is supported by Sokhna Golf Club, the Egyptian Golf Federation, Elano, Hechter Paris, Holibees, Mercedes, and TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.
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21st June 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Keunen captures his 2nd Alps Tour title at the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.
Final Round Notes
Buenavista del Norte, Spain
19th-21st June 2023Alps Tour Media Contact: [email protected]Leaderboard
| Pos. | Name | Score |
| 1 | Lars Keunen (NED) | -22 |
| 2 | Jack Floydd (ENG) | -18 |
| 3 | Paul Murphy (ENG) | -17 |
| 4 | Benjamin Kedochim (FRA) | -16 |
| 5 | 2 players tied at | -14 |
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Keunen captures his 2nd Alps Tour title at the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.
Buenavista del Norte, June 21st 2023- Netherland’s Lars Keunen comes from behind to win by 4 strokes his 2nd Alps Tourtitle, the co-sanctioned event with the Pro Golf Tour, the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open. He eagled the 18th hole of the day to shoot a 9 under-par bogey-free final round and tie the course record. In 2nd place, 4 strokes back, the season opener winner, England’s Jack Floydd. Only 1 stroke back, Ireland’s Paul Murphy with a three-day score of 17 under-par. To round out the top 4 spots, France’s Benjamin Kedochim in 4th place with a three-day total of 16 under-par.
The final round of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf, co-sanctioned event with the Pro Golf Tour being played at the beautiful Buenavista Golf near Buenavista del Norte, Tenerife, Spain started this morning under sunny skies, a warm temperature and windy conditions. The players had the opportunity to compete under optimal scoring and weather conditions throughout the tournament.
The final round of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf began at 8:30 am local
Final Round Player Quotes
Twentysix years old, Netherland’s Lars Keunen who represents The Dutch Golf Club, captured his 2nd Alps Tour title at the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open co-sanctioned event with a three-day score of 22 under-par. He wins by 4 strokes after a bogey-free 9 under-par, 62 final round tying the tournament course record. The record was previously established by Peter Nygren and tied during the 1st round of the tournament by England’s Jack Floydd and in the 2nd round by Italy’s Gianmaria Rean Trinchero. During today’s round he made 1 bogey, 6 birdies and 2 eagles, which one occurred on the 18thhole to seal the victory. Keunen has been close to the top of the leaderboards in the majority of the events this season and is happy to have captured his 2nd win. After he sealed his 2nd win, Keunen commented: “I kept playing good golf and this week I finally was able to capture the win. It’s been a really nice week, a really nice course, beautiful views and it was easy to enjoy it. I’m definitely very happy to have captured the trophy.” When asked about his plans, he added: “I’m going to keep focusing on the Alps Tour events and then maybe play a few Pro Tour events in August when we don’t have any Alps Tour events. Right now, I’m really happy with the way I played. I stayed patient throughout the past few weeks where I was close and wasn’t able to get it done but now I’m glad it payed off! It feels really good.”
Lars Keunen, winner of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf
Jack Floydd from England, winner of the season opener 2023 Ein Bay Open in Egypt concluded the tournament in 2nd place, 4 strokes from the title. After being in the lead at the end of the 1st round, he was tied for 3rd place at 13 under-par after yesterday’s second round. He shot a bogey-free 5 under-par,66 round today with 5 birdies. He is 26 years old and represents Haywards Heath Golf Club. When he finished, he was pleased of his “bogey-free final round today especially as the wind was blowing stronger than the first two rounds. My game is in a good spot even though I’m always trying to get better with my coaches and there are definitely a few things I will take away with me from this week moving forward. However, I’m overall happy with the week for sure.”
Ireland’s Paul Murphy concluded the tournament in 3rd place with a total score of 17 under-par. He is 25 years old and represents Rosslare Golf Links. He shot a bogey-free final round with 4 birdies and 1 eagle on the par 5, 5th hole. After his bogey-free final round, Murphy was proud of how he “played flawless in the final round, proud of myself for that. Few more putts would have been nice but I gave it my all. Starting the tournament with a 63, I knew and believed I’d be there come the end of the last day. All I had to do was put up a score and see what happened. Congratulations to Lars! It wasn’t an easy day. To win in style with a 62 is something else. I really enjoyed the overall experience of the tournament. Each week I have the opportunity to be the best I can be as a golfer. The coastal scenery was pretty spectacular this week also.”
France’s Benjamin Kedochim, who was tied for 14th place after round 2, had a bogey-free final round of 8 under-par,63 for a three-day total of 16 under-par. He concluded the tournament in 4th place. He made 8 birdies in his final round. Kedochim is 28 years old and currently represents Biarritz Le Phare. His best finish so far this season is a 2nd place at last week’s event at the Alps de Andalucía. After his bogey-free final round, he feels like “there wasn’t anything different from the past two rounds other than I got a few lucky bounces on 2 holes, I got a good bounce on 16 which then I was able to birdie and on 18 even if I didn’t make birdie. I stayed really focused, I made a clutch putt on the 4th hole and then took advantage on the 5thhole and 9th hole, two easy par 5.” He believes that he “didn’t play great but the putts dropped and I was able to score so it was a good day overall.” Kedochim added that his biggest takeaway from the past two weeks is that “I believe sometimes you only need to wait and your time will come. Do your best, don’t complain and stay in the present. You also must enjoy playing golf. I’ve never enjoyed playing like I currently am and the results are coming.”
After the 9th event of the season, Netherland’s Kiet Van der Weele keeps the Alps Tour Order of Merit lead with Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney in 2nd place and this week’s winner, Netherland’s Lars Keunen who jumped into 3rd place. England’s Jack Floydd is in 4th place and Spain’s Quim Vidal closes out the top 5 spots.
Final Round
Lars Keunen winner of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open, earned the winning check of € 5.000 and 5,000 Order of Merit Points.
The next Alps Tour scheduled event is set for June 29th– July 1st at Aravell Golf & Country Club in Aravell, Lleida, Spain for the 2023 Aravell Golf Open by Creand. This will be the 2nd edition of the tournament.
Tournament Promoter
The co-sanctioned 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open is promoted by the Pro Golf Tour and organized also by the Alps Tour Golf Association.
It can count on the support of the Turismo de Tenerife as well as the host club, Buenavista Golf.
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20th June 2023 | Alps Tour Golf
Gianmaria Rean Trinchero holds a 1 stroke lead at the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.
Round 2 Notes
Buenavista del Norte, Spain
19th-21st June 2023
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Leaderboard
| Pos. | Name | Score |
| 1 | Gianmaria Rean Trinchero (ITA) | -15 |
| 2 | Christian Braunig (GER) | -14 |
| 3 | Jack Floydd (ENG) | -13 |
| Lars Keunen (NED) | -13 | |
| 5 | 3 players tied at | -11 |
Quick Links
Gianmaria Rean Trinchero holds a 1 stroke lead at the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.
It began as another beautiful day in the Canary Islands with sunny skies and warm temperatures for the 2nd round of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open. The tournament is currently being played in the Canary Islands at Buenavista Golf near Buenavista del Norte, Tenerife, Spain. The 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open is co-sanctioned with the Pro Golf Tour, therefor the field is split between players belonging to both tours.
The second- round action began at 8:00 am local time this morning from both the 1st and 10th hole.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Gianmaria Rean Trinchero from Italy shot a bogey-free 9 under-par, 62 round today for a two-day total of 15 under-par and holds a one stroke lead ahead of tomorrow’s final round at the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open. He turned 28 years old yesterday and represents Golf Club Monticello. With his 9 under-par, 62 in today’s round, Rean Trinchero ties the tournament course record which was previously set by Peter Nygren. When he signed for his incredible bogey-free round, he was very satisfied: “I barely made any mistakes today which is very satisfying. I never had the opportunity to make bogey which is something that doesn’t happen every day. I’m very proud of my round today, I can tell you that the main difference is that I was able to clearly see more lines on the greens today so maybe some putts I missed yesterday, today I was able to make them. The par 5s are relatively short therefor you must take advantage and today I was able to accomplish that making 1 eagle and 3 birdies. I’m very satisfied on how I handled the par 5s but most importantly on how I putted today.” He plans on “hitting every fairway and every green tomorrow and must take advantage of the par 5s. If I can make 5 birdies on the par 5s I’m pretty confidence I’ll have a good chance tomorrow. My caddie today helped me tremendously helping me with the lines and my strategy so part of today’s result is thanks to her.”
Germany’s Christian Braunig who was tied in 3rd place after yesterday’s 1st round, now finds himself only 1 stroke off the lead. He followed his opening-round of 7 under-par, with another 7 under-par in the second round for a two-day total of 14 under-par. During today’s round, he made 1 eagle, 7 birdies and 2 bogeys. He concluded his round an eagle on the par 5, 9thhole, “Today I had a slow start making some crucial up and down on the first few holes. I tried to stay patient and then on my back nine, the course back nine, I hit some very good shots and some putts finally dropped. I finished with an eagle on 9, my 18th which was very satisfying. Tomorrow I want to try and take as much advantage from the par 5 and as many birdies as possible.”
England’s Jack Floydd, winner of the season opener 2023 Ein Bay Open in Egypt, is now in a two-way tie for 2nd place after the 2nd round of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open. He is 26 years old, represents Haywards Heath Golf Club and currently 4th in the Order of Merit standings. Floydd turned professional in 2020 and is playing his 3rd season on the Alps Tour. He finds himself with a two-day total of 13 under-par after his 4 under-par, 67 in round 2 with 2 eagles, 3 birdies and 3 bogeys.When he concluded his round, he commented that he found, “the conditions very similar to round 1, the pins were a little trickier though. I am happy with my round today and I’m looking forward to having a chance at winning my second event of the season tomorrow. Winning my second event would not change anything. I try to go out each week and give myself a chance to win so I am definitely looking forward to tomorrow.” Floydd added that he believes “tomorrow’s winning score to be -18.”
Lars Keunen from Netherland who was tied for 6th place after the first round, now finds himself in the two-way tie in 2nd place at 13 under-par. He made 4 birdies and 2 bogeys on his front nine and 5 birdies on the back nine for a second round of 7 under-par, 65 and holds a two-day total of 13 under-par. He currently is in 9th place in the Order of Merit ranks and has been constantly near the top of the leaderboards in the majority of the events this season while he looks to capture his 2nd win. Keunen is 26 years old and represents The Dutch Golf Club. After his round, he commented on how special it was to “finish my round with three straight birdies. That was very good. I found the course to be playing pretty similar to yesterday. However, I believe that some pin positions were definitely trickier than in yesterday’s first round.” He went on to add that “Tomorrow I think the winning score will be 20 under-par or better.”
There is 3-way tie for 5th place with a two-day total of 11 under-par with a Finish duo: Alex Hietala and Eemil Alajarvi and Ireland’s Paul Murphy.
Final Round
A total of 40 players made the cut which was set at -6.
The final round of the 2023 Tenerifo Pro Golf Open will begin at 8:30 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The final group will tee off at 9:30 am local time from 1st hole.
The winner of the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open, will earn the winning check of € 5.000,00 and 5,000 Order of Merit Points.
Tournament Promoter
The co-sanctioned 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open is promoted by the Pro Golf Tour and organized also by the Alps Tour Golf Association.
It can count on the support of the Turismo de Tenerife as well as the host club, Buenavista Golf.
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