24th February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
Italy’s Andrea Romano claims the 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open after a thrilling final round battle
Egypt, February 24, 2026 – The final round of the Red Sea Little Venice Open delivered a highly competitive finish, with ten players still in contention within two shots of the lead. Thanks to an excellent closing round of 66 (-6), featuring seven birdies and just one bogey, Italy’s Andrea Romano made the difference at the right time to secure his third Alps Tour title, following his victories at the Alps de Andalucía–Roquetas de Mar and the Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera last season. Having surged back into contention with a remarkable 62 (-10) in the second round, equalling the course record, the 25-year-old sets the tone for a strong start to his season.
Romano earns €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points,
On the B&C courses at Sokhna Golf Club, France’s Nicolas Calvet and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar applied pressure until the very end, eventually finishing just one shot behind the winner. France’s Benjamin Kedochim and Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela shared fourth place, one stroke further back.
The players will return to action on Friday, February 27th, for the 2026 New Giza Open at New Giza Golf Club in Cairo.
Round 3 Player Quotes
Andrea Romano : “I made a solid start, hitting good shots over the first five holes, making two birdies and holing a chip on the fourth. My putting felt really good, especially after yesterday’s round of -10, which I believe was key to winning this week. After yesterday’s round, I just told myself to keep playing the same way, and it paid off. The closing holes were a bit tricky. I made a mistake off the tee on 15 and ended up making bogey, but I bounced back with a great birdie on 17. On the 18th tee, I knew it was very tight at the top of the leaderboard, so I decided to stay aggressive.
I’m really happy with this victory. I’ve realised that when my short game is in good shape, I can put myself in contention very often. Before coming here, I felt okay but not at my best. I had been watching videos of my swing and knew it was good, but I wasn’t feeling it on the course. My long game didn’t feel strong enough to win. But day after day, I became more comfortable and confident with my game.”
Nicolas Calvet : “I feel a bit frustrated, but overall it’s still a good day. I’m quite pleased with my game, especially going bogey-free again despite the windy conditions. I managed to stay disciplined with my routines and stick to my game plan for all 18 holes, which was my main objective. I just tried to remain patient and not get carried away. I did that well, but unfortunately I didn’t putt very well from two to four meters, which cost me a few shots — especially on holes 12, 16 and 18.
It’s still a strong result to start the season, and I’ll definitely take it. There are a lot of positives to build on. My ball-striking wasn’t exceptional in terms of feeling, but I kept the ball in the right areas, giving myself chances. Even with some average shots, I stayed in play and managed things well. All in all, it’s a better result than the sensations suggested, and a solid foundation for what’s ahead.”
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.
Photo : Egyptian Golf Federation
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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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16th February 2026 | Alps Tour Golf
The 2026 Alps Tour Season Begins in Egypt
Egypt, February 16th, 2026 – The Alps Tour returns to Sokhna Golf Club to open its 2026 season, as the Ein Bay Open and the Red Sea Little Venice Open once again host the first events of the year. This edition carries additional significance, marking the start of the Tour’s 25th anniversary season.
Introduced in 2013, the Egyptian tournaments have become a well-established fixture on the Alps Tour calendar, providing a demanding early-season test and attracting a strong international field year after year.
The 2026 Ein Bay Open will be played from February 17th–19th on courses A&B, followed by the Red Sea Little Venice Open from February 22nd–24th on courses B&C. The traditional Pro-Am will take place on February 20th at Sokhna Golf Club.
The Field
Both tournaments will feature 120 players, representing 18 nations, including 16 amateur competitors.
Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, winner of the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open, returns to Sokhna as one of the standout names in the field. He is joined by multiple winners from the 2025 season, including Italy’s Andrea Romano, who claimed the Alps de Andalucia–Roquetas de Mar, and Spain’s Jorge Maicas, winner of the Gösser Open. The return of Benjamin Kedochim, the 2024 Order of Merit winner, further reinforces the depth and competitiveness of the field at the start of this milestone season.
Each tournament will offer a prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points, with €6,200 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner. Both events will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes.
With five HotelPlanner Tour cards available at the end of the season, the opening events in Egypt mark the first key step in the race for promotion, which will culminate at the Alps Tour Grand Final, held for the very first time at Hulencourt in Belgium.
The Courses
Sokhna Golf Club, located in Ain Sokhna along the shores of the Gulf of Suez, will once again host the opening tournaments of the season. The venue, featuring 27 holes, has been a regular stop on the Alps Tour schedule since 2013.
The Ein Bay Open will be contested on courses A&B (Par 72, 6,968 metres), while the Red Sea Little Venice Open will be played on courses B&C (Par 72, 6,670 metres).
Designed by John Sanford and Tim Lobb, the layout combines gently undulating fairways with strategically positioned bunkers and water hazards. Its coastal setting can introduce challenging wind conditions, adding another strategic dimension to the competition.
Sokhna Golf Club is a joint venture between the Little Venice Golf Resort, part of Hassan Allam Properties, and El Ein Bay, owned by Galalah Touristic Investments Company.
Tournament Sponsors
The 2026 Ein Bay Open and the 2026 Red Sea Little Venice Open are supported by Sokhna Golf Club, the Egyptian Golf Federation, Elano, Hechter Paris, Holibees, Mercedes, and TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.
As the Alps Tour celebrates its 25th anniversary season, the opening events in Egypt once again set the stage for a new year of competition.
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26th February 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela claims his first Alps Tour victory at the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open
Egypt, February 26th, 2025 – After a battle at the top, Spaniard Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela claimed victory at the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open. The tournament, played at the Sokhna Golf Club, was won by the Spaniard with a total of 11 strokes under par (69-67-69). Finishing in second place, just one stroke behind and consistently in contention with the winner, was Frenchman Quentin Debove, who concluded the event at -10 (68-68-70). Italy’s Vecchi Fossa, co-leader after the first day and tied for the lead with the other two after yesterday’s round, took third place at 8 under par (67-69-72). Tied for fourth place at 6 under par were Spaniards Javier Barcos and Rocco Repetto, alongside Frenchman Maxime Legros. In seventh place, a trio of Italians, Ludovico Addabbo, Manfredi Manica, and Lucas Fallotico, finished tied. Another Italian, Andrea Romano, secured a share of tenth place alongside Frenchmen Tom Gueant and Aymeric Laussot, as well as Spaniard Mario Galiano Aguilar.
Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela, 28 year, Spanish golfer from Tenerife, has forged an impressive career, displaying exceptional talent from an early age. Raised sharpening his skills at Golf del Sur in Tenerife, Álvaro enjoyed a stellar junior career, culminating in the 2016 Canary Islands Boys’ Junior Ranking title, a victory that marked him as one of the region’s brightest rising stars. In 2021, while still an amateur, he turned heads at the Tenerife Open, a European Tour event. At just 24, he made the cut in his professional circuit debut, finishing at 5 strokes under par, with a standout second-round score of 65. Since turning professional and joining the Alps Tour in 2022, Álvaro has consistently excelled, securing seven Top-10 finishes, including a fifth-place result last week and a second-place finish at the 2023 Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera on home turf. Now, in a career defining moment, Álvaro has clinched his first ever victory on the Alps Tour, a breakthrough triumph that underscores his perseverance and skill.
“I’m incredibly happy! This is what I’ve been practicing for, what I’ve worked so hard to achieve, and I’m thrilled that I’ve finally secured my first victory on the Alps Tour. Hopefully, this is just the start, and I can build on it with more strong results this season. Today was tough, the wind made it really tricky. I started with six pars in a row, which I thought were solid because other players were dropping shots with bogeys. It was hard to make birdies out there, so I was happy to take pars whenever they came. Then, I made a crucial save on the 17th, which kept me in contention going into 18 with a real opportunity for the victory. I’m absolutely overjoyed that I pulled it off. I’m so proud of how I handled the wind and the conditions today. After coming close to winning a few times before, to finally get it done feels amazing. I’m really proud of myself and all the effort I’ve put in to reach this moment.”
Quentin Debove, 23, rising star from France, is steadily carving out a name for himself in the world of professional golf. He turned pro in September, just in time for Q School and the young golfer marked his Alps Tour debut in Egypt with a promising performance.
Reflecting on his experience, Quentin shared: “I feel good, but not quite good enough yet. Overall, it’s been a solid week. I enjoyed the weather, and the course was great, so I can’t complain. I’m already looking forward to next week. My long game was strong; honestly, I thought it would carry me to a win all day. But I missed some key putts, and I’m a bit disappointed in myself.” This was only his second tournament as a professional, following his debut the previous week. He continued: “I felt like I had the win in my grasp, but the other guy played brilliantly, so I have to give him credit and congratulate him.”
Despite not sinking as many putts as he’d hoped, Quentin remains optimistic. “Over these two weeks, I’ve been playing really well. I have made too many putts, but I feel good otherwise, and I know it’s going to come together soon. I’m excited for next week, the course seems like it’ll suit my game perfectly.”
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, Italian from Reggio Emilia, has built an impressive career highlighted by three Alps Tour victories in 2020 and 2021: the Italy Open, the Abruzzo Alps Open, and the Golf Nazionale Alps Open. Alongside these wins, he has secured numerous top-10 finishes. His exceptional 2021 season culminated in winning the Alps Tour Order of Merit, which earned him a spot on the HotelPlanner Tour in 2022. Vecchi Fossa has also claimed victory at the Italian National Open Championship in 2018 and 2021, as well as the PGAI Championship in 2019 and 2023. Here’s what he shared about his round today:
“Today was a bit of a tough day because I didn’t play well at all. Neither off the tee nor with my irons. Still, I’m happy with how it turned out. I managed to make two birdies on the last two holes, which helped me finish alone in third place. After a while out there, that became the goal I set for myself because the other players pulled ahead pretty quickly, and I no longer had a chance to catch them. All in all, I’m pleased with how it ended up, especially considering how the morning started.”
Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, winner of the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open earned the winner’s check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The next tournament on the calendar is scheduled in just a few days. The players will travel to Cairo for the conclusion of the Egypt Swing with the 2025 New Giza Open, which will be played at the New Giza Golf Club course from Saturday, March 1st, to Monday, March 3rd.
TOURNAMENT PROMOTER
FORMAT
120 player field including 12 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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25th February 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Tight battle at the top after Second Round of the Red Sea Little Venice Open
Egypt, February 25th, 2025 – The leaderboard is heating up after the second round of the Red Sea Little Venice Open, played on the A&B courses at Sokhna Golf Club in Egypt. A trio has emerged at the summit, sitting at 8-under par: Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela (69-67), France’s Quentin Debove (68-68), and Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa (67-69), still leader. Wales’ David Boote, who shared the top spot with the Italian after yesterday’s opening round, slipped back to 12th position.
Hot on the leaders’ heels is France’s Aymeric Laussot, last year’s Ein Bay Open champion on this same course combination, climbing the ranks with a 6-under total (70-68). A chasing pack of four sits at 5-under in fifth place: Dutchman Bob Geurts, Frenchman Maxime Legros, Italy’s Lucas Fallotico, and England’s Robert Holden, all poised to strike as the tournament heads into its Final Round.
Last year’s winner, Spaniard Jose Antonio Sintes Navarro, who triumphed as an amateur, is currently tied for 27th place with a total of 1 stroke under par (72-71).
The French amateur Paul Franquet posted the best score of the day with a 66.
The Red Sea Little Venice Open was played on the A&B course combination, unlike the Bay Open, which featured the B&C layout.
ROUND 2 PLAYERS QUOTES
Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela, 28, Spanish golfer from Tenerife, has built a solid career showcasing remarkable talent from a young age. Growing up honing his skills at Golf del Sur in Tenerife, Álvaro enjoyed a highly successful junior career. In 2016, he claimed the Canary Islands Boys’ Junior Ranking title, establishing himself as one of the region’s top emerging talents. In 2021, still an amateur, he turned heads at the Tenerife Open, a European Tour event. At just 24 years old, he made the cut in his professional circuit debut, finishing with an impressive total of -5, highlighted by a second-round score of 65. Since joining the Alps Tour in 2022, Álvaro has notched seven Top-10 finishes, including a fifth-place result last week and a runner-up finish at the 2023 Fred Olsen Alps de La Gomera on home soil.
Reflecting on his performance after the second round of the Red Sea Little Venice Open, Álvaro said:
“It was a good round today. Honestly, I’ve been playing very well in these two tournaments. The key, I think, has been patience. Today was tricky with the wind, it was very cold this morning, conditions I’m not so used to coming from where I’m from. But I had a good warm-up, started with a few birdies, and despite a bogey with a three-putt on hole 14, I played really well on my back nine. I made a chip-in and sank a few good putts for birdies to finish at 5-under-par. I’m very happy and looking forward to tomorrow. I have a chance to win again. My main goal is to stay in contention in these events, and I’m doing that. I’m proud of how I’ve managed myself on the course, and obviously, with the scores being good, I’m even happier.”
Quentin Debove, 23, emerging French golfer, is starting to gain attention in professional golf. He recently became a professional and debuted on the Alps Tour in Egypt. Last week he began his Alps Tour experience and was happy with his 15th place scoring 8 strokes under par (68-69-71). In his second tournament, he has been playing consistently and enjoys the course, which has helped him stay focused. Today, he scored 4 under par, even though he had bogeys on holes 2 and 12. However, a great shot on the 17th hole resulted in an eagle, placing him at the top of the leaderboard. Tomorrow, he will play in the final flight with the leaders and is excited for the day ahead.
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30 years old Italian from Reggio Emilia, has enjoyed a successful career, claiming three Alps Tour victories in 2020 and 2021 (Italy Open, Abruzzo Alps Open, and Golf Nazionale Alps Open), along with numerous top-10 finishes. His standout 2021 season saw him win the Alps Tour Order of Merit, earning a card for the HotelPlanner Tour in 2022. Vecchi Fossa has also triumphed at the Italian National Open Championship (2018 and 2021) and the PGAI Championship (2019 and 2023). Here’s what he had to say about his round today:
“I started well today, but I hit a couple of poor shots and struggled with my approach and putting, missing from pretty close distance. I finished the front nine at two over par, but then I turned it around with four birdies in a row, striking the ball really well. I managed to stay steady until the end and picked up another birdie on 17th. I’m really pleased, my game felt strong. The wind shifted a bit during the round, but I consistently kept my drives on the fairway, which is crucial on this course to control the second shot into the green. My strategy for tomorrow is the same: I’ll stick to my game, not worry too much about what’s happening around me, and see where it takes me.”
FINAL ROUND
The final round of the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open will begin at 8:00 am local time from the 1st and 11th hole. There are 49 players who made the cut today at the end of the second round. The tournament leaders’ flight will start at 09:20 am local time from the 1st hole.
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FORMAT
120 player field including 12 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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24th February 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Vecchi Fossa and Boote tied at the top after first round of Red Sea Little Venice Open
Last year’s winner, Spaniard Jose Antonio Sintes Navarro, who triumphed as an amateur, is currently at even par in 50th place.
The first round of the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open, held at Sokhna Golf Club, started this morning at 7:00 a.m. local time from the 1st and 11th hole on a sunny day, with the wind beginning to pick up toward the end of the morning. In the afternoon, the sky became overcast with a northerly wind blowing at 20 km/h and gusts reaching up to 30 km/h, and a temperature of 15°C.
We caught up with Italian leader Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, who sits at -5 after the morning round. Despite breaking his putter last week and switching to a new one, he quickly found his rhythm with the new club. Here’s what he shared about his round:
“I played really well today and made very few mistakes. I had some uncertainty off the tee with my driver, but I capitalized on the right holes. The putter worked great, I’m thrilled because I wasn’t too confident after switching putter following last week’s break, but it turned out to be a good fit. It was colder than last week; this morning we were bundled up in heavier clothes and wool hats, but thankfully it wasn’t too windy. I’m happy and ready to attack tomorrow!”
David Boote battled chilly conditions to get off to a strong start. Here’s what he had to say:
“It was very, very cold today. The guys at the driving range said they’ve never seen this cold here and it was a big change from last week. The wind picked up in the afternoon, but I started solidly with a few pars, then I’ve made some birdies around the turn. I struck the ball really very well with my driver, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the week.”
ROUND 2
The Welshmann David Boote will begin his 2nd round at 7:50 am local time from the 11th hole and the Italian Jacopo Vecchi Fossa will begin round 2 at 12:20 pm local time from the 1st.
FORMAT
120 player field including 12 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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19th February 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Two players lead at -8 after Round 1 at the 2025 Ein Bay Open
Round 1 Player Quotes
The Italian Giovanni Manzoni shares the leaderboard after the first round with a total of 8-under par. Giovanni scored 8 birdies and an eagle on the 17th hole after encountering a double bogey on the 15th. The 25-year-old, winner of the 2023 Qualifying School, turned professional after a long stint representing the Italian National Golf Team. Here are his statements at the end of the round:
It was a great round. I got off to a strong start, hitting three shots close to the hole and making three birdies. I had other chances, missed a putt on the 7th hole, but then I made four birdies in a row. I made a small mistake on the 15th hole, which cost me a double bogey, but then on the par-5 17th, after a great drive, I hit a 5-iron to two meters from the pin for an eagle.
Rocco Repetto, who started from the 10th hole, shares second place after an afternoon round with windy conditions in which he recorded 7 birdies, an eagle, and a bogey. Repetto, 22, is a young professional Spanish golfer from Málaga, Andalusia. He turned pro just a few weeks before winning his first professional tournament in 2024:
It was really tough from the start, the wind kept changing. I stayed patient, hit the right shots, and made good putts. They just went in. I don’t think I missed many shots today. I’m very happy. I made an eagle on the 7th hole, my 16th, right after a three-putt. I really wanted to score well on that hole.
Mario Galiano Aguilar is one of four players sharing third place. The Spaniard, who already claimed victory on the Alps Tour in 2024 at the Hauts de France-Pas de Calais Golf Open, set the course record last year on the B&C course of the Sokhna Golf Club at the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open with a score of 62 (-10).
I had a great feeling today! I played really well from the tee, hit many greens, and created a lot of birdie opportunities. On the back nine, I made five birdies. My game feels strong right now, and I’m very confident. I’ll give my best effort tomorrow. The conditions were excellent in the morning and the wind was calmer compared to the afternoon. Hopefully, tomorrow afternoon will be similar.
Tied for 3rd place at 7-under par, with Galiano, are Michael Hay from England, Spaniard Jose Luis Adarraga Gomez, and Luca Galliano from Switzerland. Defending champion Aymeric Laussot from France is currently in 40th place.
Round 2
Repetto will begin round 2 at 7:40 am local time from the 1st hole and Manzoni will start his 2nd round at 12:00 pm local time from the 10th hole.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Ein Bay Open, as well as the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open, appreciate the support of Sokhna Golf Club, Ein Bay, Hassan Allam Properties, TPC-Touristic Promotion Company, Jaz Hotel Little Venice and The G Hotel Ein for hospitality, and Al Hayat Company for Soft Drink & Mineral Water.
Rocco Repetto co-leader after Round 1 at the 2025 Ein Bay Open. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
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17th February 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Sokhna Golf Club marks the start of the Egypt Swing and the 2025 Alps Tour Golf season
Egypt, February 17th, 2025 – Since 2022, the Ein Bay Open and the Red Sea Little Venice Open have kicked off the new Alps Tour season at the Sokhna Golf Club.
The history of these tournaments in Egypt dates back to 2013, and they have been held without interruption, reaching their 13th edition this year.
The Egypt Swing will open the 2025 season with the Ein Bay Open (19th – 21st February) on courses B&C, followed by the Red Sea Little Venice Open (24th – 26th February) on courses A&B, after which the players will head to Giza for the 4th edition of the New Giza Open (1st – 3rd March). Between the two tournaments in Sokhna, a Pro-Am event will take place on February 22nd.
The Field
An exceptional field is expected for the first two events of the Egypt Swing 2025. The players, full of enthusiasm, are determined to give their best from the start of the season in pursuit of their ultimate goal on the Alps Tour: securing one of the five cards for the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour.
Defending the title will be Frenchman Aymeric Laussot, who claimed victory last year with a total score of -14 (69-66-67) after a tight battle with Italian Edoardo Raffaele Lipparelli, who finished second at -13 (69-68-66), and Swiss player Luca Galliano, who also returns this year after finishing third at -12 with the best final round (63 strokes).
Several tournament winners from the 2024 season will be competing at Sokhna. Among them are Frenchman Theo Boulet, who achieved double victories at the Open de la Mirabelle d’Or and the Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, alongside Aymeric Laussot (winner of the Ein Bay Open) and Antoine Auboin (Lacanau Alps Open). They will be joined by Spaniards Jose Antonio Sintes Navarro and Mario Galiano Aguilar, champions of the Red Sea Little Venice Open and the Hauts de France Pas de Calais Golf Open, respectively. Rounding out the list of last season’s winners are Italians Gianmaria Rean Trinchero (Tunisian Golf Open) and Mattia Comotti (Memorial Giorgio Bordoni).
Among the 120 players competing at the first two tournaments of the 2025, approximately 20 worldwide countries will be represented. The field is made up of 14 amateur players and 106 professional players.
At the 2025 Ein Bay Open and the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open, there will be 120 players competing in each field for a prize fund of € 40,000. Both events will be played as 54 holes stroke play tournaments where a cut will be made after 36 holes.
On Saturday 22nd February, our traditional best ball aggregate to par shotgun pro-am will take place at Sokhna Golf Club with approximately 30 teams participating.
The Courses
The first two events of the Egypt Swing, the 2025 Ein Bay Open and the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open, will be hosted at Sokhna Golf Club in Ain Sokhna, Egypt, which is home to 27 holes of golf. This golf club has hosted Alps Tour events for 13 years, allowing it to become a point of reference on the Alps Tour schedule.
The players competing for the 2025 Ein Bay Open title will play on courses B&C as a 6968 meters par 72, while for the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open players will compete on courses A&B as a 6670 meters par 72.
Sokhna Golf Club is a joint venture between two premier golf resorts in Ain Sokhna: the Little Venice Golf Resort, part of the Hassan Allam Properties (HAP) portfolio, and El Ein Bay, part of Galalah Touristic Investments Company. These renowned developers have joined forces to create a fantastic new golfers paradise in Ain Sokhna.
Situated just an hour’s drive from Cairo, the Sokhna Golf Club features a championship 27-hole golf course designed by renowned golf course architects John Sanford and Tim Lobb. The course is meticulously crafted with gently undulating fairways, perfect putting surfaces, and strategically placed lakes and bunkers.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Ein Bay Open, as well as the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open, appreciate the support of Sokhna Golf Club, Ein Bay, Hassan Allam Properties, TPC-Touristic Promotion Company, Jaz Hotel Little Venice and The G Hotel Ein for hospitality, and Al Hayat Company for Soft Drink & Mineral Water.
As we are promptly awaiting the first tee shot at the 2025 Ein Bay Open to get the 2025 season underway, we wanted to wish all the players the best of luck for this new and exciting golf season.
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27th February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Spanish amateur Jose A. Sintes Navarro wins the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open.
Egypt, February 27th, 2024 – After three days of fabulous golf, Spanish amateur Jose A. Sintes Navarro wins the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open with a total score of 16 under-par. In a three-way tie for 2nd place at 15 under-par: Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto, Spain’s Eduard Rousaud and Austria’s Lukas Lipold.
Another beautiful day with optimal scoring conditions hosted the Final Round of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open which is being held at the gorgeous Sokhna Golf Club near Suez, Egypt. Play began at 8:00 am local time from the 1st and 10thhole and the leaders teed off 9:30 am local time from the 1st hole.
Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto, 31 years old shot a bogey-free final round of 5 under-par, 67 to conclude the tournament in a three-way tie for 2nd place at 15 under-par alongside Spain’s Eduard Rousaud and Austria’s Lukas Lipold. He made 3 birdies on his opening front nine and then added another birdie on the 12th and 18th hole to end his day. Di Nitto is a past winner on the Alps Tour and has achieved good results in the past here in Egypt. After his bogey-free round, he commented on how: “My iron play today was outstanding; however, my short putts were horrible. I missed seven putts under 10-ft and that’s unfortunate otherwise my round would have been even better. For the event next week I plan to work a lot on my short putts within 3 meters so I try and put together even better scores.”
Eduard Rousaud, twenty-three years old from Spain is the second player who concluded the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open in the three-way tie for 2nd place at 15 under-par. During today’s 4 under-par, 68 round, Rousaud made 2 bogeys and 6 birdies. After his round, he commented: “I fell just short from having a chance to win today unfortunately as I made a big mistake on the last hole, I hit a bad wedge shot and bogeyed. Overall, today I must say I didn’t start well but I tried to stay focused on what I could control and I’m very proud of how I stayed in the present and how my putter worked all day. Obviously, now I’m a bit disappointed falling just one shot short, but overall, I’m very happy with how the tournament went. I can say that today my driving was beautiful today, much better than yesterday and my putting was also very solid.” Rousaud added that he plans on, “focusing playing on mainly on the Alps Tour this season and try to do my best and maybe play a few Challenge Tour event if I’m able to get some invites but we will see. Definitely, I will be playing the Alps Tour season and trying to earn as many Order of Merit points as possible.”
Thirty years old, Lukas Lipold from Austria, who turned professional at the end of 2019 is the third player in the three-way tie for 2nd place after the final round of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. He shot a 3 under-par,67 in today’s final round with 2 bogeys and 5 birdies. Lipold has earned various top finishes over the years but is still looking to earn his 1st victory on the Alps Tour. After his round, Lipold was: “happy with the tournament but I’m unfortunate to be short by just 1 shot. Today was a bit tougher to play to be honest, there was more wind, at times even 2 clubs of wind. Today I didn’t drive the ball so well, so I found myself recovering a lot and didn’t give myself a lot of birdie chances. My putting is still pretty good, and I gave myself a good chance on the last hole but, unfortunately, just missed it. Overall, like I said I’m happy. There are a lot of positive feelings coming from these two weeks. I look forward to continuing to work on what I did prior to these two weeks for hopefully even better results in the tournament to come.”
After the first two events of the season, the Alps Tour Order of Merit rank has France’s Aymeric Laussot in the lead with 7,285.50 points. Spain’s Jose A. Sintes Navarro (am) and Italy’s Edoardo R Lipparelli close out the top three spots. In 4th place, Austria’s Lukas Lipold and in 5th place Spain’s Eduard Rousaud.
Final Round
Jose A. Sintes Navarro (am) winner of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open, earned 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The third and final event of the 2024 Egypt Winter Series, the 2024 New Giza Open will get underway March 1st-3rd at New Giza Golf Club, Cairo, Egypt.
Tournament Promoter-
The 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open appreciates the support of: Sokhna Golf Club, Ein Bay, Hassan Allam Properties, TPC- Touristic Promotion Company, Jaz Hotel Little Venice, and Coca Cola Egypt.
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