11th November 2022 | Alps Tour Golf
Lars Van der Vight wins the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage.
Leaderboard (Golf Nazionale Par 72)
| Pos. | Name | Score |
| 1 | Lars Van der Vight (am) | -11 (206) |
| 2 | Robin Dawson | -9 (208) |
| 3 | Stuart Easton | -7 (210) |
| T4 | Giovanni Manzoni (am) | -6 (211) |
| Theo Boulet (am) | -6 (211) | |
| Luca Galliano | -6 (211) |
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Rome, November 11th 2022– Netherland’s Lars Van der Vight (am) wins the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage with a three-day score of 11 under-par. In 2nd place with a total score of 9 under-par, Ireland’s Robin Dawson. In 3rd place at 7 under-par Scotland’s Stuart Easton. There was a 3-way tie for 4thplace at 6 under-par: Giovanni Manzoni (am), Theo Boulet (am) and Luca Galliano.
The final round of the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage began at 8:00 am from the 1st and 10thhole and the leaders teed off at 9:50am from the 1st tee. After yesterday’s cut was made, the 65 players (42 pros and 23 amateurs) who qualified for today’s final round, competed at Golf Nazionale (Par 72) to earn their 2023 Alps Tour playing card. Today was a much warmer day compared to the last 2 with clear skies and a beautiful sunshine and some wind which allowed players to take advantage of good scoring opportunities.
Final Round Players Quotes-
Netherland’s amateur Lars Van der Vight wins the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage with a three-day score of 11 under-par. He was in a tie for 3rd place after yesterday’s second round. He shot a final round 5 under-par that included 5 birdies on the front nine holes and 2 bogeys and 2 birdies and 2 bogeys to close out his round. After his win, Lars commented: “I was three shots behind the lead ahead of the round today, so I was just trying to do my own thing. Keeping it to my process and see how far I could go. I got off to a really good start being 4 under after 6 holes and from there I just played really well until the end.” He went on to add how much he enjoyed playing Golf Nazionale: “it is a really good course, you need to have good short game and putting and luckily, I putted well the past two rounds so I’m happy.” When asked about his plans about turning professional ahead of next year’s season, Lars explained he will “remain amateur for at least a few more years and then decide what is best.”
Ireland’s Robin Dawson who was near the top of the leaderboard for the entire tournament, ended his week in 2nd place with a total score of 9 under-par.
In 3rd place at 7 under-par Scotland’s Stuart Easton. He shot a 3 under-par final round that included 4 birdies and 1 bogey. After his round, Stuart commented on his day: “It was nice to know ahead of today’s round that my job here was done so I could play more at ease. I had a great group today, we all played nicely and were comfortably feeding off each other. After 9 holes, I was relieved that I realized that the job was officially done and I have a job for next season. It was a great day.” When asked to it meant to him to have full status for the 2023 season, he went on to add: “I didn’t have a great year this year so now it’s great I have a full category so I can plan my year.”
There was a 3-way tie for 4th place at 6 under-par: Giovanni Manzoni (am), Theo Boulet (am) and Luca Galliano.
Final Round-
Once today’s final round ended, 36 players received Category 6 membership, which is a full playing card for the 2023 Alps Tour Season and will be ranked according to their score. The remaining 29 players who made the cut, received Category 8 membership for next year’s season. The remaining 91 players are eligible for membership in Category 9 for the 2023 Alps Tour Season. All of the players that will be in categories 8 and 9 will be subject to the 2023 Alps Tour committee re-rank policy.
The 2023 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage draws the 2022 season to an end. Now players can enjoy their winter break, until the 2023 Alps Tour season which will most likely begin in February 2023.
We wish everyone a great holiday season and look forward to seeing everyone in the new year for another great year of golf!
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10th November 2022 | Alps Tour Golf
Luca Galliano leads after Round 2 at the 2022 Q-School Final Stage.
Leaderboard (Olgiata GC Par 73/ Golf Nazionale Par 72)
| Pos. | Name | Score | Course |
| 1 | Luca Galliano | -9 | Golf Nazionale |
| 2 | Louis Bellan | -7 | Olgiata GC |
| T3 | Paul Murphy | -6 | Golf Nazionale |
| Theo Boulet (am) | -6 | Olgiata GC | |
| Lars Van der Vight (am) | -6 | Golf Nazionale | |
| Giovanni Tadiotto | -6 | Golf Nazionale | |
| Robin Dawson | -6 | Olgiata GC |
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Rome, November 10th 2022– Luca Galliano from Switzerland leads with a two-day total of 9 under-par at the end of the 2nd round of the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. In 2nd place France’s Louis Bellan with a total score of 7 under-par. There is a 5-way tie for 3rd place at 6 under-par: Paul Murphy, Theo Boulet (am), Lars Van der Vight (am), Giovanni Tadiotto and Robin Dawson.
A warmer but overcast day was the backdrop of today’s second round in Northern Rome for the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. The 156 players are competing to earn their 2023 Alps Tour playing card on two different courses: Golf Nazionale (Par 72) and Olgiata Golf Club (Par 73). Compared to yesterday’s round, today players switched between the two courses.
Players Quotes-
Luca Galliano from Switzerland has a 2 strokes lead over France’s Louis Bellan heading into tomorrow’s final round. He shot a 5 under-par 67 today at Golf Nazionale for a two-day total of 9 under-par. Today Luca was pleased as he had a tough start to his second round but was able to turn it around midway. After he signed his card, he commented: “Today was a good round, definitely a positive round. I had a rough start being +3 after 5 holes and wasn’t playing. After that I just told myself let’s try it, I hit a good shot into the 7th hole for eagle and after that my round began. I played solid, just trying to hit every fairway, every green and make some putts.” Luca finished his round strong with an eagle on the par 5 18th hole: “I risked it off the tee on the 18th hole hitting driver and got rewarded with another good shot and made about a 20ft putt for a very good eagle to finish my round off.”
France’s Louis Bellan is in 2nd place with a two-day total of 7 under-par. Today, he shot a 3 under-par 70 at Olgiata Golf Club with 4 birdies and a single bogey. After today’s round, Louis commented: “My game was pretty solid. My driving was on point today and the putts were dropping on the front nine holes. I prefer Olgiata Golf Club out of the two courses, but it’s great to be able to play on two amazing courses.”
Ireland’s Paul Murphy who yesterday was in a tie for 3rd place at 4 under-par, concluded his 2nd round with a two-day total of 6 under-par. Today, he competed at Golf Nazionale. He is in a share for 3rd place heading into tomorrow’s final round. Paul was very pleased with his tournament so far but is tremendously grateful to his friend Harry McGeary that flew in to caddy for him during the first 2 rounds this week. After his round, Paul happily commented: “I went out there today with the intention like nothing happened yesterday and pretty much stuck to my game plan and routine but most importantly believed in myself. Every time I got down I knew I was able to get birdies along the way as I was very confident in myself so it didn’t really bug me.” When asked what he thought about starting his tournament at Olgiata GC, Paul responded: “Yesterday for me personally I had an easier start by starting on the back nine. I knew I wanted to start by going low and then the round took over itself. Luckily, I continued the momentum from yesterday’s round into the round today.” Ahead of tomorrow’s final round where 2023 Alps Tour playing cards are at stake, he said: “Tomorrow I will focus again on the same thing like today by thinking nothing happened today. Take one shot at a time and believe in myself. I put the hard work to use so far so now I just have to let it happen.”
In a 5-way tie for 3rd place at 6 under-par: Ireland’s Paul Murphy, France’s Theo Boulet (am), Netherland’sLars Van der Vight (am), Belgium’s Giovanni Tadiotto and Ireland’s Robin Dawson. An Italian 3-way tie for 8th place at 5 under-par: Adalberto Montini, Niccoló Agugiaro (am) and Giovanni Manzoni (am).
A total of 65 players (42 pros and 23 amateurs) made the cut which was set at +2 (147).
Final Round-
The top 65 players and ties players gained access into tomorrow’s final round that will be played at Golf Nazionale. The tee times will begin again at 8:00 am from the 1st and 10th hole. The leaders teeing off at 9:50 from hole 1. For the final round, it is forecasted to be a sunny day with temperatures that will reach around 20°C and 10-20km/h winds.
At the conclusion of tomorrow’s final round, the top 35 players and ties will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2023 Alps Tour Season. The rest of the players who made the cut, and finished between the 36th and 65th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership for next year’s season. The remaining players will be eligible for membership in Category 9 for the 2023 Alps Tour Season. All of the players that will be in categories 8 and 9 will be subject to the 2023 Alps Tour committee re-rank policy.
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9th November 2022 | Alps Tour Golf
Rodi Vlasveld and Marc Sabria lead after Round 1 at the 2022 Q-School Final Stage.
Leaderboard (Olgiata GC Par 73/ Golf Nazionale Par 72)
| Pos. | Name | Score | Course |
| T1 | Rodi Vlasveld | -5 (68) | Olgiata GC |
| Marc Sabria | -5 (67) | Golf Nazionale | |
| T3 | Luca Galliano | -4 (69) | Olgiata GC |
| Robin Dawson | -4 (68) | Golf Nazionale | |
| Giovanni Tadiotto | -4 (69) | Olgiata GC | |
| Kiet Van der Weele | -4 (69) | Olgiata GC | |
| Louis Bellan | -4 (68) | Golf Nazionale | |
| Paul Murphy | -4 (69) | Olgiata GC | |
| Adalberto Montini | -4 (68) | Golf Nazionale |
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Rome, November 9th 2022– Netherland’s Rodi Vlasveld and Spain’s Marc Sabria share the lead with a 5 under-par at the end of the 1st round at the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. There are 7 players in a tie for 3rd place only one stroke back at 4 under-par that includes: Ireland’s Robin Dawson and Paul Murphy.
With a brisk morning in Northern Rome, 156 players began their quest to earn their 2023 Alps Tour playing card. Players were split between Golf Nazionale (Par 72) and Olgiata Golf Club (Par 73). The weather was favorable today, allowing players the opportunity to have good scoring conditions.
Players Quotes-
Netherland’s Rodi Vlasveld is co-leading alongside Marc Sabria after round 1 at the 2022 Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage. He shot an opening round at Olgiata Golf Club of 5 under-par 68 today with 6 birdies and a single bogey. After he signed for his 5 under-par, he proudly commented: “My game felt good, all around it was pretty solid. I’m happy with the way I began the tournament. I really love this course; the design is great and we are playing it in great conditions.”
Spain’s Marc Sabria who represents PGA Catalunya is the other co-leader at the end of round 1. He began his round with 3 birdies on the front nine and then went on to make 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the back nine to score a 5 under-par 67 today at Golf Nazionale. After he finished his round, Marc proudly commented his round by saying: “I played really well, I played with a very intelligent mindset. I’ve played numerous times here before so I know the course very well. My goal today was just to hit the ball in the fairway and believe in my good iron play and it came out to be a very good round to start my Q-School.” When asked about his thoughts about the course he will be playing tomorrow, Olgiata GC, Marc explained: “Olgiata is a great golf course, well actually both of them are. I’m looking forward to tomorrow even though I think Olgiata Golf Club is slightly trickier, it’s very narrow and very long. I’m definitely pleased with my opening round to get ready for tomorrow’s round.”
Ireland’s Robin Dawson is one of the 7 players who is in the tie for 3rd place after today’s 1st round. Today, he began his round at Golf Nazionale with 4 birdies on the front nine and then went on to make 1 birdie and 1 bogey on the back nine to conclude. When his round finished Robin commented: “I’ve been pretty confident coming into this week but you never know until you have a scorecard in your hand. I got off to a good start today being 4 under after 9 holes and it could have been a few shots better. I halted a little on the back nine, I got into a defense mechanism. Pretty please with my 68 today all in all. Hopefully tomorrow another 68 would be nice but we will see it’s a great course so I’m looking forward to it.”
At the conclusion of the tournament, the top 35 players and ties will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2023 Alps Tour Season. The rest of the players who will make the cut, and finish between the 36th and 65th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players will be eligible for membership in Category 9 for the 2023 Alps Tour Season.
Round 2-
For tomorrow’s second round, players will be alternating courses between Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club. Play will begin again at 8:00am from the 1st and 10th hole at each course. The weather is forecasted to be overcast with temperatures that will reach around 20°C.
After tomorrow’s round, a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties who will gain access into the final round of the tournament that will be played at Golf Nazionale.
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7th November 2022 | Alps Tour Golf
Welcome to the 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage!
Rome, November 7th 2022– A long-awaited week for the players trying to capture a playing card for the 2023 season. A full field of 156 players representing 20 different nations, will be competing at this year’s 54 holes Final Stage. 92 players were exempt into the field, while the remaining 64 players qualified through the three Stage 1 events that were played last week.
Players exempt into the field of Final Stage are: Alps Tour members ranked in the 2022 Order of Merit but were not admitted into the 2022 Emilia Romagna Alps Tour Grand Final field, players who participated in the 2022 World Amateur Team Championship and players who competed at the 2022 European Boys and Men Team Championships.
The 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage will be played in Rome. For the first two rounds, the players will be alternating between Golf Nazionale and Olgiata Golf Club. For the final round, the players that make the cut will be competing at Golf Nazionale. The tournament will be played from November 9th until November 11th.
The format of the tournament is a 54 holes stroke play, 18 holes a day. After 36 holes a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties.
At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2023 Alps Tour Season. The rest of the players who made the cut, and finished between the 36th and 65th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership for next year’s season. The remaining players will be eligible for membership in Category 9 for the 2023 Alps Tour Season. All of the players in categories 8 and 9 will be subject to the 2023 Alps Tour committee re-rank policy.
A lot of players, like Matt Wallace and Guido Migliozzi, who began their careers participating in the Alps Tour Qualifying School, are now winners on the major tours.
Last year, the tournament was won by France’s Martin Couvra.
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The Golf Courses-
Golf Nazionale, one of the venues that is hosting this week’s 2022 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, is a 6462 meters par 72 course. It is considered one of the toughest and most challenging golf courses in Italy as well as being recognized one of the toughest courses in Europe. It was designed by George and Jim Fazio and David Mezzacane, and has hosted numerous prestigious events over the years including the 1991 World Cup. Golf Nazionale is set in the natural landscape of upper Lazio with dense forests full of ancient oaks. It is a very technical but fun golf course for all types of players.
Olgiata Golf Club is home to 27 holes of golf, the West Course and the East Course. This week the players will be competing on the west course. It was inaugurated in 1961 and designed by British Architect, C.Kenneth Cotton. The west course is the older of the two and is an 18 holes course. Prestigious events like the Italian Open have been played numerous times on this course. This is the first time that an Alps Tour event will be played on this course. In 2012, it was completely redesigned by American Architect Jim Fazio to adapt it to new requirements. The current course record for the “West Course” is held by Ian Poulter and Angel Cabrera with a score of 11 under-par (61). Both players achieved the course record during the 2002 Italian Open.
The Alps Tour wishes the best of luck to the 156 players competing this week and are eager to follow the next rising golf stars #risinggolfstars !
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