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.
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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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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26th February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Three players are tied for the lead after Round 2 at the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open.
Another beautiful day with sunny skies, a warm temperature, and some moderate winds welcomed the players at Sokhna Golf Club for the 2nd round of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. Play began at 7:00 am from both the 1st and 10th hole.
Twenty-seven years old, Edoardo R Lipparelli, from Italy, continues his good performance as he is one of the three co-leaders at the end of round 2 at the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. He shot two fabulous rounds of 6 under-par,66 for a two-day total of 12 under-par. During today’s 6 under-par round, Lipparelli made 3 birdies and 1 bogey on the front nine holes and 6 birdies and 1 bogey on the back nine. He is a past winner on the Alps Tour, won the 2018 Alps Tour Order of Merit, and has collected a number of top 3 finishes over the years. After his strong performance, Lipparelli commented: “today I played really well, it was a good round where I played really solid my shots were all very good and make some important putts. I also hit it very close to the pin on some holes which facilitated making the birdies. Tee to green, my game was overall very solid.” He has been performing well since the beginning of the season, even if he found that “my iron play was slightly more precise than the prior rounds. This makes me happy for sure.” Looking ahead to tomorrow’s final round, Lipparelli plans on “working on my putting a little bit more to make sure it is more consistent, and for my long game I will just keep working on the same aspects to make sure it is tidy throughout the round.” He added that this offseason he focused on “improving my driving and my putting as those were the two aspects that weren’t allowing me to shot low scores so to see the results so early in the season it is gratifying.”
Lukas Lipold, thirty years old from Austria, who turned professional at the end of 2019 is the second player in the three-way tie for 1st place after round 2 of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. He followed his 3 under-par, 69 opening round with a fabulous bogey-free 9 under-par, 63 to tie the lead ahead of tomorrow’s final round. Lipold has earned various top finishes over the years but is looking to earn his 1st victory on the Alps Tour. After his incredible 9 under-par round, Lipold was satisfied with how “I was very consistent, I was putting very well, and it was a good round from start to finish. I am driving the ball very well this week and that allows me to have a lot of good chances on this course.” He added that he is really “looking forward to the tension tomorrow that is just there when you are in the right position on the final day. I don’t want to change my gameplan, I will try and do the same things I did today and go for it.”
Lukas Lipold, Round 2 co-leader at the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Federico Capretti
Round 1 leader, Mario Galiano Aguilar, twenty-eight years old from Spain is the third player in the three-way tie for 1st place after round 2 of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. He followed his fabulous 10 under-par, 62 in round 1 with a 2 under-par, 70 in today’s round where he made 3 birdies and 1 bogey. He has earned several Top 10 finishes on the Alps Tour throughout his playing career but is looking to break through and earn his 1st win on the tour. After his 2-under-par round, Galiano Aguilar commented: “Today was a good result even if it wasn’t as good as yesterday. I have the opportunity to win the tournament tomorrow which is always nice, and I will do my absolute best tomorrow to try and achieve it.” When asked about the difference between his 1st round and today, he explained: “I feel like I could have done better today than what I did but maybe I didn’t push too hard knowing the score I did yesterday. Tomorrow will be a new opportunity, not only for the tournament but also for myself to keep making putts and playing well. I will be focused on myself and try to do my best and see after the round how I finish. I will follow the same gameplan as I did the past two days as it worked well, and hopefully, it will work the same tomorrow.”
Mario Galiano Aguilar Round 2 co-leader at the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf / Federico Capretti
France’s Nicolas Muller, twenty-two years old finds himself tied for 4th place with a two-day total of 11 under-par after today’s round. He shot a 5 under-par, 67 in round one and a 6 under-par, 66 round 2. He is continuing his good performance as he tied for 4th place at the first event of the season, the 2024 Ein Bay Open. Muller was happy to comment: “Today was a very good day on and around the green for me, I managed to not make many mistakes with my long game but what really helped me to make a lot of birdies was my putting and chipping.” He added that he found, “a little bit of difference playing in the morning as there is no wind usually for the first 5 or 6 holes and maybe you can be more aggressive with some pin position and create more birdie opportunities.”
England’s twenty-four-year-old Arron Edwards-Hill shot a 5 under-par,67 in today’s 2nd round for a two-day total of 11 under-par and be tied for 4th place ahead of tomorrow’s final round. During today’s round, he made 6 birdies and 1 bogey. This is his first full year of playing as a professional golf player since he turned professional at the end of 2023. After he concluded his 5-under-par round, Edwards-Hill proudly commented: “It puts me in a good position at -11 total going into the last round tomorrow. I played tee to green very solid today. Unfortunately, I had two 3-putts, but I feel like I’m rolling the ball nicely on the greens and staying in the fairways as I’m not being overly aggressive off the tees. My wedge and my iron play feel good so I’m giving myself tons of chances. When asked about heading into tomorrow’s final round so close to the lead, Edwards-Hill explained: “It’s my first year as a professional, so you know, in my second event, to have a chance to put in a good performance is great. I’m looking forward to the challenge for sure.”
Tied for 4th place alongside Muller and Edwards-Hill with a two-day total of 11 under-par you can find: France’s Benjamin Kedochim and Spain’s Eduard Rousaud.
Final Round
A total of 46 players (42 professionals and 4 amateurs) made the cut which was set at 139 (-5).
The Final Round of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open will begin at 8:00 am local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:30 am local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open, will earn the winning check of €5,800 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
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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21st February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Manfredi Manica moves into the lead after Round 2 at the 2024 Ein Bay Open.
It was another beautiful day for the 2nd round of the 2024 Ein Bay Open being played at stunning Sokhna Golf Club. Play began again at 7:00 am local time with sunny skies and a pleasant temperature. The scoring conditions were more favorable in the morning as the wind that picked up later in the day.
Manfredi Manica from Italy who was tied for 3rd place after round 1, has now moved into the lead after round 2 at the 2024 Ein Bay Open with a fabulous bogey-free 7 under-par,65 round with 5 birdies and 1 eagle. He is 28 years old and represents Castello di Tolcinasco Golf Club. Manica captured his first professional win on the Alps Tour last year at the 2023 Aravell Golf Open by Creand. At the conclusion of his round, he commented on how, “I had a slow start today, I made a birdie on my 2nd hole of the day to get to -5 and then I finally made a long eagle putt on hole 17, my 6thhole of the day to get things going.” Manica added: “I putted well both days, but today, my tee shots were very solid, which allowed me to have better opportunities inside of having to recover.” Most of the players in the field commented that during the day the wind picks up and swirls so you must be careful, Manica mentioned that “the wind was a big part of today’s round. It’s not the same throughout the day as it swirls so you must be careful.” He concluded by saying how he, “obviously I would like to earn as many points as possible to be in the top 5 and remain there for the season to reach my goal to be on the Challenge Tour. Last year I was close, so this year, that is my priority.”
Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa who was tied for the lead after round 1 is now in 2nd place with a two-day total of 10 under-par. He followed his 6 under-par 66 opening round, with a 4 under-par, 68 where he made 5 birdies and 1 bogey. Vecchi Fossa captured multiple wins on the Alps Tour over the years, as well as winning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to earn status on the Challenge Tour. He is 29 years old and currently represents Modena Golf & Country Club. After his round, Vecchi Fossa was pleased with the day, “I’m happy about today’s round, it was a good day. I slightly struggled at the beginning to make some birdies but then as the wind picked up a little bit later than yesterday, it was tougher on the back nine I played better and was able to make some birdies.” He found that: “in the morning it’s chillier but there is less wind. During the afternoon, there is more wind, so it could be an advantage or disadvantage.” Looking at his record, Vecchi Fossa has earned multiple top 5 finishes here at Sokhna Golf Club, he commented: “Sokhna Golf Club is a golf course I believe that if you miss it in the correct spots, you are able to recover and make a good score but if you don’t it’s easy to get penalized. I think that having a good knowledge about the course and knowing it well is an advantage.”
France’s Aymeric Laussot followed his 3 under-par opening round with a 6 under-par, 66 today for a two-day total of 9 under-par and be in 3rd place ahead of tomorrow’s final round. On the front nine he made 1 bogey and 2 birdies. On the back nine he made 5 birdies in 6 holes stretch. Laussot turned professional in May 2023 after he graduated from college. After his round, he commented: “I had a rough start with a 3 putt from 30ft to start my round and I knew it was going to be a tough day as the win picked up and the greens got really firm so thankfully, I trusted the process and things I could control, and it worked well. Tomorrow, there will be more pressure, but I’m playing this week thanks to the Alps Tour and the French Federation, so I want to be present at the moment and not go too far ahead of myself. I will keep doing what I’m doing and I’m thankful for this opportunity.”
Federico Livio from Italy, who represents Golf Club Bergamo l’Albenza, shot a 2 under-par 70 in today’s round for a two-day total of 8 under-par. He finds himself in a two-way tie for 4th place alongside Manuel Morugan. He made 6 birdies and 4 bogeys in today’s round. Livio turned professional in 2020 and is 25 years old. When he completed his round, Livio was overall satisfied even though “I missed a couple more putts and irons today compared to yesterday, which didn’t allow me to make as many birdies as I made yesterday and, unfortunately, a few more bogeys.” He went on to add that he found, “the conditions were different today as there was more wind and early this morning was much chillier.” Livio also added: “To be honest, I didn’t expect to see the results I’m seeing so early in the season in such a short amount of time. I strongly believe that it’s a result of the work I’ve put in with my coaches and a personal change I’ve experienced.” Looking ahead to the final round, Livio plans on: “continuing my routine of shot by shot, hole by hole and I will see where I stand at the end of the 18th hole.”
Spain’s Manuel Morugan, who is in the two-way tie for 4th place alongside Livio, shot a bogey-free 4 under-par,68 for a two-day total of 8 under-par. He is 33 years old, represents RCG Guadalhorces, and won his first title on the Alps Tour at the 2022 Abruzzo Alps Open.
As we are promptly awaiting the first tee shot at the 2024 Ein Bay Open to get the 2024 season underway, we wanted to wish all the players the best of luck for this new and exciting golf season.
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20th February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
Two Italians are in the lead at -6 after Round 1 at the 2024 Ein Bay Open.
Egypt, February 20th, 2024– After round 1 of the season-opening event, the 2024 Ein Bay Open, we have a packed leaderboard. Co-leading at 6 under-par Italy’s Federico Livio and Jacopo Vecchi Fossa. There is an 8-way tie for 3rdplace at 4 under-par.
The first round of the 2024 Ein Bay Open, being played at Sokhna Golf Club in Suez, Egypt, began with pleasant weather conditions. It was a sunny day with some light winds and temperatures that reached a high of around 20°C. Play started from the 1st and 11th hole at 7:00 am local time for the morning wave and at 11:20 am local time for the afternoon wave. The forecast for the remainder of the week is expected to be similar to today’s round. Therefore, players are able to compete with perfect scoring conditions for the season-opening event.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Italy’s Federico Livio, who currently represents Golf Club Bergamo l’Albenza co-leads at the conclusion of the 1st round of the 2024 Ein Bay Open. He shot a 6 under-par 66 round today with 2 bogeys and 8 birdies. Livio is 25 years old and turned professional in 2020. After his round, he was pleased, “Today was good, I played well since the beginning of the round except for the two bogeys. Overall, I’m very pleased with how today went. During the off-season, I decided to change my long-game coach, and I’m now working with Massimo Scarpa. We worked a lot on my long game, but I made sure my short game wasn’t overlooked. I kept working with my putting coach, Camilla Mazzola, on what we had planned to make sure it stayed sharp. He added, “Over the next two rounds, I plan on doing like I did today, focus shot by shot and hole by hole to be able to put together two more good scores and have a chance at the top.” One of Livio’s goals for the 2024 season is to “conclude the year in the top 5 of the Order of Merit rank so I can earn one of the 5 Challenge Tour cards.”
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa from Italy who has multiple wins on the Alps Tour in addition to having captured the 2021 Alps Order of Merit title, finds himself in the lead alongside Livio after round 1 of the 2024 Ein Bay Open. During today’s opening round, he made 7 birdies and 1 bogey. Vecchi Fossa is 29 years old and currently represents Modena Golf & Country Club. After his 6 under-par, he pointed out on how, “I didn’t play very well today, I struggled a little bit to find the center of the clubface, but I know this course very well, I’ve played here numerous times and I’m aware of the critical spots of this golf course. Today I was able to miss in the right spots when I missed a shot, and the good shots came on the good holes.” Vecchi Fossa also specified that, “this offseason I really focused a lot on going on the golf course and finding my rhythm and really spending as much time as possible on the golf course.” He captured various title on the Alps Tour, however “adding another win would be great, I’ve earned numerous titles throughout my career but starting the season with a win is definitely a goal of mine.”
Round 1 co-leader at the 2024 Ein Bay Open, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa. Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf.
A past winner on the Alps Tour, Spain’s Manuel Morugan is one of the 8 players tied for 3rd place at 4 under-par making 5 birdies and 1 bogey throughout his day. He is 33 years old, represents RCG Guadalhorces, and won his first title on the Alps Tour at the 2022 Abruzzo Alps Open. After his round, Morugan commented on how today, “I played so so, it was a bit of up and downs like a rollercoaster. However, I believe the good thing was that my misses weren’t big misses. My recovery shots were very good, so that was also the key for today’s round. Overall, I’m happy with how today went, I didn’t play my best, but it is a good sign of where my game is at.” He went on to add “I never focus on the win, the win is there but I know to win I have to do things very well, so I need and will keep focusing on my process and routines. I’m looking forward to the next 2 days, it’s a long race!”
Tied for 3rd place alongside Manuel Morugan at 4 under-par there is: Italy’s Manfredi Manica and Filippo Bergamaschi, Scotland’s Rory Franssen, Netherland’s Bob Geurts and France’s Arthur Ameil-Planchin, Antoine Santarelli and Gregoire Luck.
The 120 players are competing for an overall prize fund of €40.000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2024 Ein Bay Open will earn €5,800 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Round 2
The second round of the 2024 Ein Bay Open will begin again at 7:00 am local time from the 1st and 11th hole. After round 2, a cut will be made to the top 40 players and ties.
Italy’s Federico Livio will begin round 2 at 7:10 am local time from the 11th hole and his fellow countryman Jacopo Vecchi Fossa will begin his 2nd round at 7:40 am local time from the 1st hole.
Tournament Promoter
The 2024 Ein Bay Open, as well as the 2024 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 Coca-Cola Egypt.
As we are promptly awaiting the first tee shot at the 2024 Ein Bay Open to get the 2024 season underway, we wanted to wish all the players the best of luck for this new and exciting golf season.
Follow along on www.alpstourgolf.com or the official “Alps Tour Golf” app to keep up on all the latest news (available on App Store for iOS devices and Play Store for Android).
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19th February 2024 | Alps Tour Golf
The 2024 Winter Series in Egypt gets the 2024 season started.
Egypt, February 18th, 2024 – Since 2022, the new Alps Tour season gets underway in Egypt with three events that make up the 2024 Winter Series.
The first two events of the 2024 Winter Series will be played on two different courses at the magnificent Sokhna Golf Club in Suez. The first tournament, the 2024 Ein Bay Open, will be played February 20th– 22nd on courses A&B. Only 3 days later, the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open will get underway February 25th– 27th on courses B&C.
The Field
An exceptional field is expected for the first two events of the 2024 Winter Series as players are eager to start the season and chase their ultimate goal on the Alps Tour, which is to earn one of the coveted 2025 Challenge Tour cards that are up for grabs.
Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, Manfredi Manica, Gianmaria Rean Trinchero, and Augustin Holé, who all won on the Alps Tour during the 2023 season, will be in the field during both tournaments. Also, the 2021 Order of Merit winner, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa will be competing.
Last year, England’s Jack Floydd won the 2023 Ein Bay Open with a score of 17 under-par. He won’t be in the field this week to defend his title as he earned playing status on the Challenge Tour. The 2023 Red Sea Little Venice Open title was captured by Spain’s Quim Vidal in a sudden-death play-off. Like Floydd, he will not be in the field as he qualified for the major tours.
Among the 120 players competing at the first two tournaments of the 2024 Winter Series, approximately 23 worldwide countries will be represented. The field is made up of 13 amateur players and 107 professional players.
On Friday 23rd February, our traditional best ball aggregate to par shotgun pro-am will take place on courses B&C at Sokhna Golf Club with approximately 30 teams participating.
At the 2024 Ein Bay Open and the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open, there will be 120 players competing in each field for a prize fund of €40,000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of each tournament will earn €5,800 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. Both events will be played as 54 holes stroke play tournaments where a cut will be made after 36 holes.
To view the most up-to-date entry list for the 1st event of the season, click here.
The Course
The first two events of the 2024 Winter Series, the 2024 Ein Bay Open and the 2024 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 more than 10 years, allowing it to become a point of reference on the Alps Tour schedule.
The players competing for the 2024 Ein Bay Open title will play on courses A&B as a 6968 meters par 72, while for the 2024 Red Sea Little Venice Open players will compete on courses B&C as a 6670 meters par 72.
Sokhna Golf Club is a joint venture between the Little Venice Golf Resort, which is part of Hassan Allam Properties, and El Ein Bay, which is owned by Galalah Touristic Investments Company. They joined their forces to create a “real first-class golfing destination” in Ain Sokhna.
Sokhna Golf Club is located alongside the shores of the Gulf of Suez and was designed by John Sanford & Tim Lobb. The courses were built with gently undulating fairways and well-placed water and sand traps. All the courses are known for their technical difficulties and are located near the shores; therefore, players could face strong winds throughout the week.
Tournament Promoter
The 2024 Ein Bay Open, as well as the 2024 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 Coca-Cola Egypt.
As we are promptly awaiting the first tee shot at the 2024 Ein Bay Open to get the 2024 season underway, we wanted to wish all the players the best of luck for this new and exciting golf season.
Follow along on www.alpstourgolf.com or the official “Alps Tour Golf” app to keep up on all the latest news (available on App Store for iOS devices and Play Store for Android).
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