10th October 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Round Two of the 2025 Parma Alps Open Concludes with a Three-Way Tie for the Lead.
Parma, October 10th, 2025 – At the conclusion of Round 2 at the 2025 Parma Alps Open, the leaderboard remains tightly contested, setting up a dramatic final day. Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Spain’s Javier Barcos, and France’s Paul Franquet share the lead at 12-under-par. Just three shots back, in a two-way tie for 4th place at 9 under-par, are Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue and Italy’s Matteo Cristoni.
As the regular season wraps up this week, players have a crucial chance to earn valuable points, either to climb the Order of Merit or to secure their current positions. With promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour on the line for the top five players in the final Order of Merit standings after next week’s event, every result now carries added significance.
Round 2 Players’ Quotes
Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 31, continues his strong performance at the 2025 Parma Alps Open. After opening with a 7-under-par 65, he followed up with a 5-under-par 67 in the second round to move into a share of the lead with a two-day total of 12 under-par. Vecchi Fossa, the winner of the 2025 Open de La Mirabelle d’Or and currently 3rd in the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 23,525.48 points, is looking to strengthen his position ahead of next week’s season finale. With multiple career wins to his name, Vecchi Fossa established himself as a top contender on the Alps Tour, including winning the 2021 Order of Merit, which earned him status on what is now the HotelPlanner Tour. In today’s round, he made 6 birdies (on holes 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, and 16) and a single bogey on hole 8. “It went really well,” said Vecchi Fossa. “I didn’t get off to the best start, but in the end, the round went according to plan. I played very solidly again today, and I’m very pleased.” With just one event remaining in the season, he acknowledged the stakes but remains focused. “There’s always pressure, but I try not to add any extra on myself since it’s one of the last events of the season. Of course, I’m thinking about the five cards up for grabs, but I do my best to block that out during the round.” Vecchi Fossa’s mindset remains steady heading into the final day. “I always try not to look around too much and just play with a clear mind. I usually avoid checking the leaderboard because it tends to distract me a little. I’ll stick with the same strategy and won’t change anything heading into the final round.” Reflecting on his game, he added, “The part of my game that satisfied me the most today was definitely the putting. I’ll spend some time this afternoon practicing mid-irons, but overall, every part of my game is at a good level right now.”
Javier Barcos, 23, from Spain, the current Order of Merit Leader and winner of both the 2025 New Giza Open and Longwy Alps Open, opened with a 3-under par, 69 to sit tied for 14th place. After a strong second round, he now shares the lead with a two-day total of 12 under par. He fired a bogey-free 9-under-par, 63 in today’s second round, carding birdies on holes 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, and 17. “It was a great day out there,” said Barcos. “The big difference was the putter. Yesterday, I had 3 three-putts that held me back, but today my putting was on point and working the whole day. That really helped me shoot a low score.” As he looks ahead to the final round and the season’s conclusion, Barcos remains focused but grounded. “I think it’s more motivation—you’ve been playing the whole year to get to this point, so I’m motivated to finish the season strong. Tomorrow, it’ll be the same plan as the past two days: try to hit the best shot possible and stay in the present. I’ll try not to look at the leaderboard until the last few holes, but sometimes it’s hard not to sneak a glance.” Despite the pressure, he remains calm and keeps things in perspective. “I’m trying to keep it simple and stay focused on the shot I’m about to hit. Off the course, I’m just having fun with the friends I’m traveling with and trying to stay away from golf a bit.” Looking ahead to what’s next, Barcos added: “I’m really looking forward to playing the final in Rome and trying to finish as high as possible in the Order of Merit. Hopefully, tomorrow I can clean up a couple of tee shots that got me into a bit of trouble today.”
Round 2 Co-Leader at the 2025 Parma Alps Open, Spain’s Javier Barcos. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Joining Vecchi Fossa and Barcos in a share of the lead is France’s Paul Franquet, 20, who continues to impress in the early stages of his professional career. Having turned pro at the beginning of September, Franquet shows no signs of nerves, following up a 6-under-par 66 in the opening round, where he was tied for third place, with another 6-under-par 66 today to reach a two-day total of 12 under-par. Already a multiple-time top-three finisher as an amateur, Franquet appears poised to make an immediate impact at the professional level. His second round included 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the front nine, followed by 4 more birdies on the back. Reflecting on his performance, Franquet said: “Today was just as good as yesterday, I’m feeling really good overall.” Entering the week ranked 52nd, he acknowledged the added pressure of playing in the final event of the regular season. “Yeah, being the last event of the regular season brought extra pressure because I knew I had to make the cut to have a chance. So, I’m proud of how I managed that.” Looking ahead to the final round, he remains confident in his approach. “I’m going to stick with the same strategy; I am very comfortable with it.” When asked about the strongest part of his game, Franquet added, “I think it’s the driver. I’ve been driving the ball well. But the other parts of my game are working great too.”
Round 2 Co-Leader at the 2025 Parma Alps Open, France’s Paul Franquet. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
A total of 51 players, including 4 amateurs, made the cut, which was set at 143 (-1).
The Final Round will begin at 8:00 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:28 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
Format & Prize Fund
The 2025 Parma Alps Open will be a 54-hole stroke-play event, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner of the inaugural edition.
The players will compete for an overall prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Parma Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
Most of the Alps Tour tournaments held in Italy, including this week’s 2025 Parma Alps Open, are organized by the Italian Pro Tour, which is a branch of the Italian Golf Federation. They are responsible for promoting the majority of professional golf events held in Italy.
The main sponsors and partners that support the Italian Pro Tour during the 2025 season include: Fideuram Intesa SanPaolo Private Banking (Official Bank); Enel (Official Sponsor); Kappa (Technical Supplier); Poste Assicura (Official Supplier); Gazzetta dello Sport (Media Partner); and, as an Official advisor, Infront Italy.
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4th September 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Round 1 Suspended at Longwy Alps Open with Italy’s Mattia Comotti Leading
Longwy, September 4th, 2025 – Round 1 of the 2025 Longwy Alps Open was suspended at 7:12 p.m. local time due to flooded greens, and play was officially called for the day at 7:45 p.m. by Tournament Director Mr. Alessandro Pia, due to continued course flooding and fading daylight. With several groups still on the course, Italy’s Mattia Comotti holds the current clubhouse lead after posting an 8-under-par round. Play is scheduled to resume at 8:00 a.m. Friday morning, as the second round gets underway shortly after.
As the 2025 Alps Tour season heads into its final stretch, this week’s tournament takes on added significance, with players competing not only for the event title but also for crucial Order of Merit points that could dramatically impact the season standings.
With only a few events remaining before the Alps Tour Grand Final, the battle for a coveted top-five position in the standings and the career-changing promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour is more intense than ever. For many, this is a chance to solidify their standing; for others, it’s a final push to break through. Every shot matters as the stakes continue to rise in this pivotal moment of the season.
Now in its second consecutive year on the Alps Tour calendar, the tournament returned this week following a successful inaugural edition in 2024, where France’s Damien Perrier claimed the title with a three-day total of 14-under-par. With Round 1 now complete, the 2025 edition is already shaping up to deliver another exciting chapter in the event’s young history.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Mattia Comotti, 25, from Italy, winner of the 2024 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON, is the clubhouse leader with an 8 under-par, 64 as round 1 was suspended due to flooded greens and darkness. He turned professional at the end of July 2023, so this is his second full playing season on the Alps Tour as a professional player. He carded two birdies on the front nine (holes 6 and 8) before going on a remarkable run on the back nine, where he made four consecutive birdies from holes 12 to 15 and capped it off with an eagle on the 16th hole. “Obviously, today the round was really good, I played really solid from the tee and took advantage of the opportunities on the greens,” said Comotti. “I played the DP World Tour Q-School in Belgium last week, so it didn’t really feel like a summer break. That helped me keep the game sharp and ready to compete again.” Reflecting on his performance, he added, “The mindset for the next two rounds will be the same as today’s. It’s a long tournament and we’re just getting started. Unlike the beginning of the season, I didn’t make any stupid mistakes today and I putted very well. I had a great stretch of holes from 12 to 16, four birdies and an eagle. On hole 14, I holed a 12-meter putt, and that gave me a lot of energy and momentum going forward.” Looking ahead, Comotti emphasized the importance of strategy at UGolf Longwy International: “This week, the key to success will probably be patience and accuracy off the tee. You really need to place the ball well.”
While Comotti currently holds the clubhouse lead, Spain’s Borja Martin remains a strong contender at 7-under-par with three holes left to play in his first round.
France’s Paul Franquet, 20, currently sits in a tie for third place after carding a 6-under-par 66 in his first round as a professional. Having only turned pro two days ago, he showed no signs of nerves as he firmly placed himself in contention. His round featured an eagle on the 6th hole, five birdies on holes 3, 9, 10, 13, and 14, and a single blemish with a bogey on the 11th hole. Franquet, who has already recorded multiple top-three finishes as an amateur, looks poised to make a strong statement early in his professional career. Reflecting on his round, Franquet said, “The round went pretty well, I’m very happy with the way I managed the course. I was very patient all day, and the birdies came toward the end.” After taking a short break to reset mentally, he worked intensively with his coach over the past two weeks to prepare for the event. “We worked hard to be sharp for this tournament,” he added. “I think the turning point came on the third hole of my round (my 12th hole), where I made birdie to get to 3-under. That gave me a good boost for the finish.” Looking ahead, he’s staying grounded: “I just want to keep focusing on what I’m doing well for the next round and stick to the same game plan all week. The key is to stay focused on myself and my game.”
Alongside Franquet, France’s Victor Veyret, 28, and Italy’s Lucas Fallotico, 22, both concluded their opening rounds with a 6-under-par 66. After signing his scorecard, Veyret shared, “It was a nice round. I kept a really good attitude from this morning all the way to the end. I played Q-School last week, so that was a good warm-up for today. I know tomorrow will be tough, it usually is after a good round like this, but I’m ready to accept whatever happens. I believe I can make a difference with my attitude.”
France’s Baptiste Achard, 27, is also currently tied at 6-under-par but has yet to complete his first round.
Mason Essam, 26, from England, currently sits in seventh place on the provisional leaderboard after posting an opening-round 5-under-par 67. He got off to a steady start with birdies on holes 2 and 6, briefly set back by a bogey on the 7th, but bounced back immediately with another birdie on the 8th hole. On the back nine, he made a strong move with a brilliant eagle on hole 12 and added a final birdie on the 16th to close out a solid first round and stay well within striking distance of the lead. “Today was pretty steady,” Essam said. “I’ve been working a lot on my strategy and sticking to a process. During the break, I put in a lot of work on my game but also enjoyed some much-needed time at home. I played the first stage of DP World Tour Q-School and played well, so I knew my game was in a decent spot coming in.”Reflecting on his round, he added, “The eagle on 12 definitely got me going, I hit some lovely approach shots coming in after that.” Looking ahead, Essam is keeping it simple: “It’s me against the course, I will just stick to my strategy and see how I get on. Over the next few days, I’ll just focus on doing me. If I do that, whatever happens, I’ll be happy.”
Format & Prize Fund
The 2025 Longwy Alps Open is a 54-hole stroke-play event where a cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 professional players and ties including all amateurs within the cut. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner of the inaugural edition.
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €47,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The 2025 Longwy Alps Open winner will walk away with €6,900.00 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Sponsors and Promoter
The 2025 Longwy Alps Open is promoted directly by the golf course and is grateful for the support of the following sponsors and partners: Kroely Mercedes, Région Grand Est, Grand Longwy, Crédit Mutuel, Muno Charles et Fils, Santini Avocat, Proxeo, Mairie Longwy, UGolf/ Bluegreen, XL Enseigne, SLDC, Laboratoire Riefolo, Naillon MP, Swiss Life and Caradvice Garage.
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