
Three players tied at the top set up a thrilling final round at the New Giza Open
Egypt, March 2nd, 2025 – The second round of the 2025 New Giza Open concluded today at the stunning New Giza Golf Club in Cairo, Egypt, with a tightly contested leaderboard setting the stage for an exciting final round tomorrow.
Three players share the lead, while a total of 40 golfers have made the cut and will compete in tomorrow’s decisive round to crown the champion.
At the top of the leaderboard, Gato Bertinotti of Argentina, Quentin Debove of France, and Javier Barcos of Spain sit tied at 12-under-par with a total score of 132. Bertinotti carded a 65 in the first round followed by a 67 today, while Debove and Barcos each posted matching rounds of 66-66, showcasing consistency and precision on the challenging New Giza layout.
Just one stroke back at 11-under-par are Hugh Foley of Ireland (66-67) and Juan Salama Monsalve of Spain (67-66), who remain in strong contention heading into the final day. Rocco Repetto of Spain holds sixth place at 9-under-par (68-67) while a trio of players: Alessandro Nardini of Italy (69-67), Paul Elissalde of France (70-66), and Jose Luis Adarraga Gomez of Spain (71-65), with the best score of the day, are tied at 8-under-par.
ROUND 2 PLAYERS QUOTES
Gato Bertinotti, 29, from Argentina, turned professional in 2018 and has been a consistent presence on the Alps Tour since then. While he has not yet secured a victory on the Alps Tour, his steady participation reflects persistence and growth. Today, he finished his morning round with a score of five under par, maintaining the top of the leaderboard. After completing his round, Bertinotti shared his thoughts:
“My round today was solid, just like yesterday. I stayed focused on my strategy, taking it shot by shot. Unfortunately, I struggled a bit off the tee and wasn’t able to hit the ball well. However, I managed to make some great recoveries, which I believe were the key to staying positive and capitalizing on my good shots. I made an eagle on the 3rd hole after a great second shot with my six-iron to three meters, and I took full advantage of that opportunity. I’m super excited for tomorrow. The game plan will remain the same as it has been for the past two days and the last two weeks. I’ve been in similar positions before, both as an amateur and as a professional, and I believe I’m much more mature and prepared for whatever comes tomorrow.”
Quentin Debove, a 23-year-old Frenchman, turned professional at the end of last year. He is in his first season on the Alps Tour and, in Egypt, he is proving his ability. After a 15th-place finish at the Ein Bay Open and a second-place finish earlier this week at the Red Sea Little Venice Open, he is once again making an impact in Cairo. Here’s what he told us after completing his second round:
“This afternoon, I started from hole number 10, and I got off to a pretty good start. I made six birdies in a row (from the 17th to the 4th). I was in a similar position last week, so I’m quite excited for tomorrow. I’m just going to focus on getting off to a good start. My ball-striking is solid enough, so if I keep doing everything right, I’ll do my best.”
The Spaniard Javier Barcos, 23, recently turned Professional and has begun his season on the Alps Tour. His experience in Egypt started with a 20th-place finish at the Ein Bay Open and a 4th-place finish this week at the Red Sea Little Venice Open. Here are his statements after today’s round:
“The start on the Alps Tour has been very solid and I’m very happy. I turned pro mid September just for the DP World Tour Q School first stage. My game has felt pretty good which it is what I was looking for before coming to Egypt. I’ll play tomorrow with the same mindset as today, but golf it’s a complicated game so it might need to change through the round. I am confident.”
FINAL ROUND
The final round of the 2025 New Giza Open will start from 08:00 to 09:06 from the 1st and the 10th. The flight of the leaders will start at 09:06 from the 1st hole.
- Javier Barcos co-leader after Round 2 at the 2025 New Giza Open. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
- Quentin Debove co-leader after Round 2 at the 2025 New Giza Open. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
TOURNAMENT PROMOTER
FORMAT
120 player field including 15 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.
PRIZE FOUND/1st
€42,500 / €6,200
ODM POINTS/1st
45.000,00 / 6.525,00
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Gato Bertinotti takes the lead after the first round at New Giza Golf Club
Egypt, March 1st, 2025 – The Alps Tour kicked off the 2025 New Giza Open today at the prestigious New Giza Golf Club under warm conditions, with winds picking up in the afternoon. After an exciting first round, Argentina’s Gato Bertinotti emerged as the early leader, carding an impressive 7-under-par to take a one-shot advantage heading into the second day.
Hot on Bertinotti’s heels is a tightly packed chasing pack, with eight players tied for second place at 6-under-par. The group includes Ireland’s John Murphy and Hugh Foley, Switzerland’s Maximilien Sturdza, France’s Quentin Debove, Thibault Frestel, and Robin Roussel, Spain’s Javier Barcos, and Italy’s Ludovico Addabbo, all setting the stage for a competitive battle in the rounds ahead.
Sitting in a share of 10th place at 5-under-par are Spain’s Juan Salama Monsalve and Manuel Morugan, alongside France’s Antoine Auboin and Tom Gueant, rounding out a strong contingent of contenders after the opening day.
Gato Bertinotti, 29, from Argentina, turned professional in 2018 and has been a consistent presence on the Alps Tour since then. While he has not yet secured a victory on the Alps Tour, his steady participation reflects persistence and growth. His strong performance in the first round of the New Giza Open (7-under-par) marks a potential breakthrough, positioning him as the current leader of the tournament. After finishing his first round at seven-under-par, Bertinotti shared his thoughts:
“My round today was pretty good. I played solidly and hit the ball well, especially with my irons. I struggled a bit off the tee midway through the round, but I managed to keep it together. My putting was on fire today. I made a couple of long putts from seven or eight meters, which felt great. The eagle on the third hole was fantastic, and overall, I stayed consistent. I stuck to my strategy throughout and finished strong with a few good putts. The course conditions were amazing; the golf course is in great shape, and the staff here is doing an incredible job. The weather helped too, it was a bit hotter than last week, with some wind but not as strong as the past two weeks. I handled it well and I’m really happy with how it went.”
John Murphy, 26, is an Irish professional golfer. As a professional, Murphy has competed on various tours, including the Challenge Tour and Alps Tour, steadily building his reputation. After completing his morning round, Murphy shared the following statements:
“Today there were good conditions, not much wind. So this morning there were quite a few opportunities, and I managed to take advantage of them well. I never put too much pressure on myself and stayed pretty stress-free for most of the time. In the last few weeks, I’ve struggled in the first round to get going and basically knocked myself out of the tournament. So this time, I tried to focus more on relaxing from the start, and I did a good job with that. Overall, I’m happy with the score, but obviously there’s still a lot of golf to play.”
Maximilien Sturdza, 24, from Switzerland, turned Professional after the Alps Tour Qualifying School 2024. After completing his morning, Sturdza shared the following remarks:
“The round of this morning was very good. I started with 5 birdies within the first 7 holes which helped me carry some momentum throughout the course. The conditions this morning were nice, and the layout of the course is great! Every hole looks different which makes this course a very nice walk with not too much wind.”
The Irish Hugh Foley, 27, turned professional in 2022 after a successful amateur career. After his morning round of six under par, Foley said:
“I was out early this morning at 7.10am which is almost always good to get a little less wind and the best of the greens. I played nicely, I have been working hard with my coach (Geoff Loughrey) and it’s great to see some good signs from that work come through. The course has big greens so I thought it was key to work on pace putting this week. I started steadily and then the birdie on 18 (my 9th) started a nice run of chances and I made a few good putts.”
Quentin Debove, 23, from France, earlier this week, finished second at the Red Sea Little Venice Open. After his morning round at the New Giza Open, Debove commented:
“Pretty good today. I hit nine greens on the front nine and made five birdies, so definitely a great job. There wasn’t much wind, the weather was perfect, so I took advantage of it. Then on the back nine, my game stayed solid, so I’m happy with the day. Tomorrow we start again, and I hope to repeat it.”
The Spaniard Javier Barcos, 23, completed the first round of the New Giza Open scoring a six-under-par. Earlier this week, he achieved a strong fourth-place finish at the Red Sea Little Venice Open, showcasing his consistent form. After his morning round at New Giza, Barcos commented:
“My game felt pretty good the whole day, I was hitting my driver very straight and the first 10 holes I hit my irons really good. I hit great putts the whole round and I felt I could’ve made more but really happy overall. The course was in great shape, the greens rolled very consistent which made it easier to hit good putts. We had really good weather, the temperature was perfect and there was just a little breeze that didn’t do much, so it was the perfect day to play golf.”
French Thibault Frestel, 22, who finished third in the 1st Stage of the School last November, commented after completing his morning round at six under par:
“Yeah good round today, 18 greens in regulation so long game on point, the course here is very similar to my home course in France so feels like home a bit. Not too much wind so it helps to play in the morning sometimes! Putting was good but nothing amazing on that part.”
The French Robin Roussel, 31, has competed extensively on the Alps Tour from 2017. Roussel has also participated in the HotelPlanner Tour with a victory in 2019 at the Hauts de France – Pas de Calais Golf Open. After finishing his first round at the New Giza Open at six under par, Roussel shared his thoughts on his performance:
“Today, I started from the 10th hole. I’ve been hitting the ball solidly since arriving in Egypt, though I struggled a lot on the greens in the first two tournaments. I’ve been striking it really well distance-wise. On the 11th, I nearly made a hole-in-one and had a tap-in for birdie. My iron play was excellent today, so I didn’t face many long putts. By the turn, I hit every fairway and green, landing a few iron shots very close. I holed two good putts, one from six meters and another from two and a half meters, with the rest being tap-ins for birdies. I’m very happy with my game so far. The key here is positioning yourself well on the greens because putting isn’t easy.”
After finishing the first round at six strokes under par, Italian Ludovico Addabbo, 26, commented:
“Today was a windy day, but the course was in great condition. It’s quite long, so the wind made it a nice challenge. I played really solid golf, hitting 16 greens, and I’m happy with both my score and the position I’ve put myself in. Tomorrow, with the same mindset, I’ll try to maintain this pace.”
SECOND ROUND
The second round of the 2025 New Giza Open will start at 07:00 to 08:30 from the tee of hole 1 and the tee of hole 10. The afternoon block will be from 11:20 to 12:50, also from both starting tees.
TOURNAMENT PROMOTER
FORMAT
120 player field including 15 amateurs.
54-hole Individual stroke play, with a cut to the top 40 professionals and ties after 36 holes.
PRIZE FOUND/1st
€42,500 / €6,200
ODM POINTS/1st
45.000,00 / 6.525,00
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Rookie Scalise is the Master of New Giza
It took only four tournaments to Italian rookie Lorenzo Scalise to catch his first win as a pro in the first edition of New Giza Open, on the spectacular New Giza course in Cairo (Egypt), with a total of -12 and one stroke advantage, the same he had after the second round. It was not an easy path for Scalise, though, because Dutch Lars Keunen had no intention of giving up at any time, after he signed a 65 yesterday, and so they went head-to-head scoring both 70 (-2) on the last round ; Spaniard Xavi Puig Giner popped up from behind – he was tied 9th at -4 after 36 holes – matching the course record 65 and joining the two leaders for a short time, and then settling for second place tied with Keunen.
Scalise, 23, turned pro at the end of last year and gained access to the Alps Tour at the Qualifying School last December with a category 6 which gave him right to play all the tournaments in the 2019 schedule, and now he has jumped to category 1 – those of winners. « If it had been the first round, I must say I wouldn’t be too happy about my game because it was kind of crappy at times – said Scalise – I hit two balls in the water on 11 and 14, but in the end I won the tournament! So I’m really happy and it was a good fight until the end, when the birdie on 17 gave me the advantage I needed to win. It is such a nice feeling, last time I won it was back in 2017 as an amateur, a college tournament in the U.S.A., so being able to be solid at the beginning of my pro career makes me very happy ».
Keunen, 21, is on his second season as a pro, and last year had two top 5 out of 12 tournaments played : « Today it was a really close fight between Lorenzo and me, and when on 13th we saw that another player had reached us on -11 I told myself ‘come on, we’re going to catch that guy !’. In the end Lorenzo finished one stroke better than us, a well deserved win for him. It was a very good tournament in all, on a great course with probably the best conditions we’ve ever had on Alps Tour lately ».
Xavier Puig Giner, 30, from Barcelona (Spain), scored a bogeyfree round : « I knew there were many players in contention, and that with a lot of wind anything could happen, so the chip in at the first hole gave me a lot of confidence. I really played well the whole round, always on the fairway with my drives and on the greens in regulations, I’ve also made a very long putt from 15 metres ; it was one of those days when all goes well. I worked especially on the mental side of the game, sometimes you need to forget about the result and concentrate shot by shot, and I’m happy because I was able to do that and finish with a birdie on 18 » – so to tie the course record 65 (-7) signed yesterday by Keunen.
Scalise’s cheque is worth 5,800 euros, and the young Italian is now leading the Order of Merit with 9,295.38 euros and a very small margin over Austrian Lukas Nemecz.
Alps Tour schedule will resume in just three days for the last of the Winter Series tournaments, Katameya Dunes Open (4-6 April), on another great venue in Cairo and for the same prize money, 40,000 euros.
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Italian rookie Scalise leads by one at New Giza
Weather conditions were milder today in Egypt at New Giza Golf for the second round of the New Giza Open, although still not what you would expect in this part of the world, with the wind blowing at peaks of 30 km/h and temperatures fluctuating between 13° and 18°.
Whatever the weather, it was another perfect day for Italian rookie Lorenzo Scalise, who added a 66 (7 birdies and one single bogey) to the 68 he signed yesterday and is now one stroke clear of Dutch Lars Keunen. With eight birdies and one bogey Keunen, 21, at his second year on Alps Tour, climbed five positions on the leaderboard – yesterday he was tied 7th with a 70 (-2) – and is now owner of the new course record, 65 (-7).
Alone in third position at -7, is rookie Frenchman Pierre Pineau (71-66), 19, also successful at the Qualifying School last December as Scalise and Parisian Frederic Lacroix, who sits in fourth position at -6 (72-66) tied with first-round leader Julien Foret. Lacroix, winner of the first tournament of the season at Sokhna, the Ein Bay Open, today climbed 19 steps in the rankings (he was tied 25th yesterday) ; his same second-round score 66 was posted by Argentinian Martin Contini (9th place, at -4) and Spaniard Angel Hidalgo Portillo (15th place, at -3).
« I’ve played even better than yesterday – said Scalise, 23 – the quality of my shots was certainly higher and I hit my drives well, this was one of the goals I had for the day ; I’ve also made some more putts, which always helps. The first holes were the key, I’ve started strong – I was minus 3 after 6 although it was cold and quite windy, and then in the front nine (my back nine actually, since I’ve started from hole 10) from hole 2 to 5 I could save pars and take advantage of two more birdies. Now I’m exactly where I wanted to be, on top, and if I can keep this rythm it will certainly be an interesting and amusing day ».
Fifty players made the cut on level par, among them only the 4 amateurs will not share the 40,000 euros prize money at stake.
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New Giza proves to be an excellent test with Frenchman Foret leading at -5
Although the first round could not be completed due to darkness – a couple of teams will have to finish tomorrow morning – we can already say that the verdict is unanimous : New Giza is a real gem, a spectacular course and a true test of golf.
Players are enthusiastic about the new venue chosen by Alps Tour for the New Giza Open, the second tournament of the March Winter Series, taking place in Cairo, Egypt. Only four months after its inauguration, New Giza Golf is hosting its first pro tournament, and although the severe weather conditions put to the test the players – especially those playing in the morning, with wind (and sand) blowing with gusts of 45 km/h – they all had words of praise for the work of art made by designer Tim Lobb.
While Spaniard Manuel Elvira was the best of the morning draw, at -3, scores improved a bit during the afternoon with the wind calming down, and Frenchman Julien Foret could take advantage of it by posting a spotless 67 (-5) with five birdies, which becomes the first record of the course. « When you score minus 5 in those hard conditions, you are satisfied by all means – said Foret, 36, winner of Open de Fes in 2006. « Everything worked really well for me from tee to green, and in the last five-six holes the wind was less strong; of course I could have done better, but I’m really happy. The course is outstanding, since I first came here I fell in love with it, the first practice day I’ve played 27 holes! Hats off to Alps Tour for choosing such a great venue, and to the designer for the fantastic job he did».
Alone in second position is Italian rookie Lorenzo Scalise, at -4 (one eagle, 5 birdies and 3 bogeys), also playing in the afternoon. « I’ve started solid with a birdie on the first hole, I knew I had to attack on the front nine because the strong wind was actually helping to reach the greens. I made a couple of stupid mistakes from the tee, a lack of concentration maybe, and I’ve hit fairway bunkers – something you really cannot afford to do here, but I’ve also made some 2-3 metres putts, something you cannot take for granted in the wind », conceded Scalise, 23, with a strong amateur career in the Italian team. « On the back nine I’ve played better, even if I left a couple of shots here and there ; I’m very happy with my 68, which would be a good score in the sunny weather and even more so today ». The course? «Fantastic and in great conditions, although it is very young ».
In third position at -3 (69), together with Elvira, are Italian Edoardo Lipparelli, Swiss Arthur Ameil-Planchin and Dutch Lars Van Meijel.
Final results of the first round will be finalised when the six players who had to leave the course due to darkness will play the last couple of holes, tomorrow morning at 7:00.
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Egypt & Pyramids on stage for the Second Swing of the Winter Series
In a couple of days, the Alps Tour schedule will rhyme with great golf and spectacular views on Egyptian pyramids. After a three-weeks break, our Rising Stars are gathering again for the Second Swing of the Winter Series: three tournaments in a row, played from March 25th to April 6th, with a field of 132 players for each venue; three different courses around Caire, with breath-taking sights of the pyramids: Dreamland Pyramids Open from 25 to 27 March on Dreamland GC, New Giza Open from 30 March to 1 April on New Giza GC – a new spectacular venue inaugurated last October – both on the West side of Cairo; and Katameya Dunes Open from 4 to 6 April, on the Lakes Course of Katameya Dunes (a Sir Nick Faldo’s design), on the East side of the Egyptian capital.
Our players are coming from all over the world, literally, with 19 nationalities represented, to test two courses for the first time, New Giza and Katameya, which are new additions to the Alps Tour schedule, while Dreamland is an « old friend » of Alps Tour, having hosted one of our tournaments the last time back in 2016, when our most brilliant rising star – Matt Wallace – won the first of his six titles of that year and started his stellar career towards Challenge and European Tour, where he is now 10th in the Race to Dubai.
All of the hottest players of the moment are already at Dreamland Golf Course, looking to accumulate points and high rankings from the start of the season; all eyes are on the first two winners of 2019, Frenchman rookie Frederic Lacroix, 24, and more experienced Englishman Ben Wheeler, 26, but also Italian Edoardo Lipparelli, 22, looks in great shape having just won the French Qualifying School with a large margin – 6 strokes – over Spaniard Xavi Puig Giner, and 8 strokes over fellow compatriot Michele Cea: they will all be admitted to play the four Challenge Tour events hosted in France this year, and of course they’re all in Egypt competing in the three Alps Tour tournaments, which boast a 40,000 euros prize money each.
The venues
DREAMLAND PYRAMIDS OPEN, 25-27 March
The Dreamland Golf Course is a world class facility located just a few minutes away from the Great Pyramids. The layout of the course was designed by the world renowned architect, Karl Litten and in 2010 the course was redesigned by popular Irish architect David Jones. At present it consists of 36 beautifully manicured challenging holes. The Championship Course in total measures an impressive 7,205 yards that can be played from five sets of tees, as well as a floodlit driving range. http://dreamlandgolf.com/
NEW GIZA OPEN, 30 March-1 April
The highly anticipated New Giza signature golf course is well worth the wait. The 200-acre, 18-hole designer golf course is designed by award-winning Thomson, Perrett and Lobb and seamlessly melds the natural terrains creating an inspiring environment for all players, professionals and amateurs alike. Teeing off with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza is no longer a fantasy. As a particularly exquisite touch, the course is surrounded by a 4km walkway encouraging people to walk for health and leisure.
http://www.newgiza.com/life#golf-clubs-6-october-newgiza
KATAMEYA DUNES OPEN, 4-6 April
Created by nature – designed by golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo. Katameya Dunes is a masterpiece of golf course design, from the spectacular to the subtle. Katameya Dunes comprises the Lakes Course (7,435 yards) and the Palms Course (6,767 yards), with five tee positions to provide a challenge suited to any standard of golfer, from the beginner to the mid-handicappers and tour players. The rolling fairways, spectacular views from elevated tees and the challenge of raised greens are just part of the golfing experience at Katameya Dunes. As the unbroken sunshine sparkles off lakes and fountains, take your golfing enjoyment to a new level. http://www.katameyadunes.com/
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