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9th October 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Andrea Romano claims fourth Alps Tour title of the season at the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni

Como, Italy, October 9^th, 2025 – Rain once again played its part at the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON on Friday, delaying the start of the final round by an hour. However, the conditions did little to trouble overnight leader Andrea Romano, who delivered another impressive performance to secure his fourth Alps Tour title of the 2026 season.

The Italian, already a three-time winner earlier this year, got off to a fast start with a birdie on the first, followed by three more on the front nine. He continued to build his advantage on the back nine, recording three birdies and two bogeys to sign for a final-round 65 (-5). Romano finished the tournament at 17-under-par, claiming his fourth victory of the season and the sixth of his Alps Tour career.

Spain’s Pablo Alperi kept the pressure on until the end, carding an excellent 64 (-6) to finish two shots behind the champion. His compatriot Mario Galiano Aguilar secured third place with an outstanding 63 (-7), while Álvaro Morales produced the round of the day, an impressive 61 (-9), to finish fourth on his own.

With the victory, Romano earns €7,000 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving to the top of the season standings ahead of France’s Alexandre Vandermoten and Maxime Legros. Alperi’s runner-up finish lifts him to fourth in the Order of Merit, just ahead of fellow Spaniard Mario Galiano Aguilar. Ireland’s Robert Moran, in sixth, and France’s Paul Franquet, in seventh, remain within striking distance of the top five as the battle for promotion reaches its decisive stage.

The season will come to a conclusion next week at the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final, taking place from October 15–17. The top 50 players in the final Order of Merit will compete for the last title of the season, with promotion to the 2027 HotelPlanner Tour at stake for the top five in the final standings. With the Order of Merit battle still wide open, the Grand Final promises a decisive finish to the 2026 Alps Tour season.

Round 3 Player Quote

Andrea Romano : “I’m so happy with my fourth win. It’s not easy to win on tour, but when you do, it feels twice as good. I’m so happy with that. Now I’m back at the top of the Order of Merit, and I’m delighted. I’ll try to play well at the Grand Final to stay up there. I’m also really glad to have had my coach on the bag. He helped me a lot over the past three days. I have a great feeling with him, and I feel very comfortable on the course.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Memorial Giorgio Bordoni is held under the patronage of Regione Lombardia and has AON as its presenting sponsor.

The tournament is promoted by the Italian Pro Tour, the Italian Golf Federation’s professional golf circuit, which is supported by Buccellati as Presenting Sponsor, Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking as Official Bank, Enel and Unipol as Official Sponsors, GTZ Distribution – Nike as Official Technical Supplier, Gazzetta dello Sport as Media Partner and Infront Italy as Official Advisor.

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8th October 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Andrea Romano heads into the final round chasing a fourth title

Como, Italy, October 8^th, 2025 – Who can stop Andrea Romano? The Italian, already a three-time winner this season, has put himself in the best possible position to claim a fourth Alps Tour title in 2026 at the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON.

Romano followed up his opening-round 64 (-6) with another 64 (-6) at Golf Club La Pinetina, this time without a single mistake on his card. He now takes a two-shot lead into the final round.

Robert Moran matched Romano’s 64 (-6) to move into second place at -10. The Irishman, who has finished runner-up three times earlier this season, will have a two-shot deficit to overcome if he is to claim his first Alps Tour title.

Five players share third place at -9: Italian amateur Matteo Manini, Dutchman Lars Keunen, and Spaniards Gonzalo Leal, Pablo Alperi and Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela.

The final round will begin at 9:40 a.m. local time, with players teeing off from both the 1st and 10th tees at Golf Club La Pinetina. In the event of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Andrea Romano: “I’m very happy with my game. I was pretty solid tee to green. On the first nine, I didn’t hole many putts and didn’t have a good feeling with my putting. Then, on the back nine, I tried something different with my setup and it felt really good. So I’m very happy, and I’ll try to win my fourth event.

“When you’re up there, you obviously hope to win. I came here mostly to get back into the game because I’m preparing for the second stage of the DP World Tour Q-School, but it would also be nice to win the Order of Merit of the Alps Tour. I don’t know if I can win it or not. It will change next year because I think the three of us who have won three tournaments will get a different category, but it’s always nice to win.”

Robert Moran : “I’m pretty happy with the last couple of days. To make only one bogey in two rounds is pretty good, and the 18th hole yesterday was playing pretty difficult. So I’m pretty happy with my golf.

“I’ve kept it in play pretty well and haven’t hit too many drivers. I played quite solidly today for 15 holes. I had a birdie putt on every hole, which is nice. I was quite poor over the last three holes, but my short game and putting saved me. It was nice to know that if I don’t hit the long-game shots I’m hoping for, my short game is pretty good.

“Honestly, I’m not even thinking about the Top 5. I’ve done a pretty good job of setting really short-term goals and focusing on each hole. I just try to do the best I can on that hole and then repeat it. I haven’t really been thinking about too many other things, so that’s pretty good.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Memorial Giorgio Bordoni is held under the patronage of Regione Lombardia and has AON as its presenting sponsor.

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Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

7th October 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Amateur Matteo Manini leads after opening round of the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni

Como, Italy, October 7^th, 2025 – At home, Matteo Manini produced an impressive opening round at the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON, taking the lead at Golf Club La Pinetina.

After opening with three consecutive pars, the Italian amateur found another gear, making an incredible seven consecutive birdies from the 4th to the 10th holes. He remained bogey-free for the rest of his round to sign an outstanding 63 (-7) and take sole possession of the lead. Manini’s performance came in wet conditions that persisted throughout the day, making his score even more impressive.

Andrea Romano, back on the Alps Tour after a spell on the HotelPlanner Tour and three victories earlier in the season, also made an excellent start. The Italian carded a 64 (-6), with a three-putt on the 18th preventing him from joining Manini at the top. He shares second place with compatriot Andrea Rota and Argentina’s Grego Ferrandez. France’s Théo Brizard and Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela complete the Top 5 at -5, two shots behind the leader.

Round 2 will begin at 7:50 a.m. local time, with players teeing off from both the 1st and 10th tees at Golf Club La Pinetina. At the conclusion of the second round, the field will be cut to the top 40 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut, who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes
Matteo Manini: “I felt very good on the course today. My game has been good for quite some time, and today I also managed to hole the putts to shoot 7-under with seven consecutive birdies. I would like to thank the organisers and the greenkeeping team because the course was in very good condition despite the rain.”

Andrea Romano: “I’m so happy to be back on the Alps Tour, especially here in Italy. I played a few HotelPlanner Tour events during the summer, but I also took some time to rest because I didn’t want to put too much stress on my body. As for today’s round, I’m very happy. The game is feeling pretty solid. I also had my coach with me, which was very nice. And I was playing with Alexandre Vandermoten. We’re good friends, so I’m happy to play with him and with such a good golfer.”

Grego Ferrandez: “It was a very good day. I played very solidly from tee to green and my game worked really well. I’ve been feeling good and playing well for several weeks, so I simply tried to enjoy myself and stick to my strategy. The conditions were difficult, so I stayed patient and took advantage of the opportunities I had.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Memorial Giorgio Bordoni is held under the patronage of Regione Lombardia and has AON as its presenting sponsor.

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Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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5th October 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON set for a decisive final week of the 2026 regular season

Como, Italy, October 5^th, 2025 – Following a short break, the Alps Tour returns to action in Italy this week for the final event of the 2026 regular season, the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON. Taking place from October 7th to 9th, the tournament will be played at Golf Club La Pinetina, located between Como and Milan. This year’s edition will mark the 12th staging of the event.

With the regular season coming to an end, the tournament represents a decisive moment for the players on the Order of Merit. With valuable points still up for grabs, those fighting to improve their position will have one final opportunity to make a move, while players currently inside the qualification spots will be looking to secure their place. At the conclusion of the tournament, the top 50 players on the Order of Merit will qualify for the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final.

The tournament will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, the champion will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

A minimum prize fund of €47,000 will be on offer, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points.

The Field

After winning three tournaments earlier in the season, Italy’s Andrea Romano will make his return to the Alps Tour on home soil. He will be looking to reclaim the top spot on the Order of Merit from France’s Alexandre Vandermoten, who has won the last two events of the season at Longwy and Saint-Omer.

The battle for the Top 5 remains particularly intense, with just 1,250 points separating fourth-placed Paul Franquet from ninth-placed Alessandro Nodari. All the players still in contention for promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will be present in northern Italy, setting up a crucial final battle for the five available promotion spots.

The fight for a place in the Top 50 will be equally important, with players aiming to secure their qualification for the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final.

A total of 120 players, including 20 amateurs, will tee it up this week at Golf Club La Pinetina. The field features players from 14 different nations: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wales.

The Course

The 2026 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON returns to Golf Club La Pinetina, located in the peaceful surroundings of Appiano Gentile, between Milan and Como. Set within the 70-hectare “Appiano Gentile and Tradate Pinewood Regional Park”, the course offers a distinctive golfing environment where the natural landscape plays an important role in shaping the challenge.

La Pinetina has evolved considerably since it first opened in 1971. The original nine holes were designed by John Harris, before the layout was completed with a further nine holes by Gianni Albertini. More recent improvements, carried out under the direction of David Mezzacane, have helped preserve the character of the course while maintaining its relevance for modern golf.

Measuring 5,761 metres and playing to a par of 70, La Pinetina does not rely on length to test the players. Instead, its constantly changing elevations and tree-lined fairways place a premium on precision and decision-making. Players will need to carefully manage their lines and distances, with an ability to adapt to the natural contours of the terrain likely to prove particularly valuable throughout the week.

The course is immersed in a varied woodland landscape, with pine, oak, chestnut, Scots pine and birch trees creating a setting that is both picturesque and demanding. Away from the fairways, the surrounding landscape opens up to impressive views towards the Lombardy Alps and Monte Rosa, adding to the distinctive atmosphere of the venue.

With its combination of elevation changes, strategic holes and a natural setting, Golf Club La Pinetina will provide a demanding but rewarding test for the Alps Tour players competing in the 2026 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni.

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Memorial Giorgio Bordoni is held under the patronage of Regione Lombardia and has AON as its presenting sponsor.

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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12th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten claims back-to-back victory in dramatic playoff

Saint-Omer, France, September 12th, 2026 – Alexandre Vandermoten was once again unstoppable at the 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Open. Fresh from his victory at last week’s Longwy Alps Open, the 26-year-old Frenchman claimed his fourth victory of the season on Saturday in northern France.

Starting the final round with a two-shot lead, Vandermoten once again produced a very solid performance in windy conditions. However, when it came time to close out the tournament, the Montpellier-based player stumbled on the difficult 18th green, dropping a bogey, his second of the back nine.

Starting the day two shots behind the leader, Ireland’s Hugh Foley put pressure on Vandermoten all the way to the finish. His birdie on the 17th brought him right back into contention, before he showed great composure to save par on the 18th and force a playoff.

But Vandermoten made the difference immediately, producing a birdie on the first extra hole to secure the title.

Italy’s Alessandro Nodari, who carded a strong 68 (-3), climbed to third place alongside Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto, three shots behind the winner. France’s Paul Franquet and Arthur Ameil-Planchin shared fifth place.

On the LET Access Series side, victory also went to a French player, with Lucie Malchirand winning by five shots from Switzerland’s Natalie Armbruster.

With the victory, Vandermoten earns €7,680 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving to the top of the Order of Merit, ahead of Italy’s Andrea Romano and France’s Maxime Legros. Thanks to his Top 5 finish this week, Paul Franquet climbed to fourth, ahead of Spaniards Mario Galiano Aguilar in fifth, Pablo Alperi Lopez in sixth and Victor Garcia Broto in seventh.

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Wednesday 7th at Golf Club La Pinetina for the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni.

Round 3 Player Quote

Alexandre Vandermoten : “My putting was once again totally up to the task. I saved a lot of pars. It was a little more complicated with my game, and I had a lot of thoughts going through my head. I doubted myself at times, especially because Hugh Foley was playing so well.

“It’s a back-to-back, which is a great achievement. Everyone tells me that I’m playing really well, but it’s something that is very difficult to achieve. Winning three times is one thing, but going back-to-back is never easy.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open is promoted directly by the golf club and is grateful for the support of the following sponsors and partners: Vittel, Welcomer – Le Pays de Saint-Omer, BFM Grand Littoral, Région Hauts-de-France, Pas-de-Calais – Mon Département, CAPSO – Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer, Sysdeco, Sopé – Business Partner Platinum, Autosphere, Najeti – Hôtels & Golfs Collection, Talence Patrival – Maison de Gestion, Sdez, Golf+, and Brasserie Bedague.

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11th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten heads into final round chasing fourth Alps Tour title

Saint-Omer, France, September 11th, 2026 – Alexandre Vandermoten will head into Saturday’s final round of the Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Open with a fourth Alps Tour title firmly in his sights. Fresh from his victory at last week’s Longwy Alps Open, the French rookie is now looking to make it back-to-back wins and claim his fourth title of the season.

Vandermoten carded a 69 (-2) on Friday, featuring four birdies and two bogeys, both coming at the start of his back nine. He will take a two-shot lead into the final round.

Ireland’s Hugh Foley climbed into second place with an impressive 66 (-5). He shares the position with Spain’s Victor Garcia Broto, runner-up at the UGolf Aravell Andorra Open, and Italy’s Filippo Bergamaschi. The trio sit two shots behind the leader. Three players sit just three shots off the lead, with France’s Nicolas Calvet, Italy’s Filippo Grossi and England’s Archie Smith still firmly in contention heading into the final round.

On the LET Access Series side, France’s Lucie Malchirand leads the way by three shots from Switzerland’s Natalie Armbruster and England’s Ellie Gower.

The final round will begin at 9:40 a.m. local time, with all players teeing off from the 1st tee. The winner will receive €7,680 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will determine the champion.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Alexandre Vandermoten : “It was a little more difficult today. The weather was definitely different compared with yesterday, and I felt the ball wasn’t flying as much. I missed a few greens, but my chipping was very solid today, and my putting was solid too.

I was -2 on the front nine, so I was pretty happy with that. Then maybe I forced things a little on two holes and didn’t manage to save the putts. But I recovered well. I’m very happy with another two-under round.”

Hugh Foley : “I feel like I’ve been playing well for the last few weeks without really getting any scores in. I’ve been frustrated with myself because I’ve been playing range golf rather than actual golf. I’ve just worked hard on staying in the moment for every shot and trying to actually score and play golf rather than trying to hit good shots. Today was much better.

I got off to a rubbish start and hit it in the lake on the 10th. It wasn’t a good start, but after that I relaxed. I had a bogey on the 1st and played well after that. I probably had about six up-and-downs in the first 12 holes. My short game and putting were good today and kept me in it. Then I took my chances on the easier holes.

I’ll stick with the same strategy tomorrow. I was in the final group here last year as well, and I was leading after six holes when play was called off because of thunderstorms. For some reason, I really like this golf course. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing, playing every shot as it comes. Hopefully I’m in with a chance with six holes to go, and then we can look at whether we need to change the strategy. Otherwise, I’ll just keep going the same way.”

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10th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten signs fourth consecutive 65 to take the lead at the 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Open

Saint-Omer, France, September 10th, 2026 – Alexandre Vandermoten remains unstoppable. Fresh from his impressive victory last week, the Frenchman carded another 65 (-6) to take the lead at the 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Open, marking his fourth consecutive round of 65.

Vandermoten made the difference on the front nine, making five birdies, including four in a row from the 6th to the 9th. He added two more birdies on the back nine before a bogey on the 18th completed his round.

Spain’s Eduard Rousaud also enjoyed an excellent opening round, signing a 66 (-5) featuring one eagle, four birdies and one bogey.

The third-place tie is shared by Spain’s Agusti Quinquilla, who carded a bogey-free round, France’s Arthur Ameil-Planchin, and England’s Archie Smith, all of whom teed off in the morning.

Round 2 will begin at 8:10 a.m. local time from the 10th tee at Aa Saint-Omer Golf Club. At the conclusion of the second round, the field will be cut to the top 30 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut, who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Alexandre Vandermoten : “At one point I thought, ‘What’s going on?’ Everything was going really well. On 18, I had a tricky lie and, honestly, I started thinking a little too much about making it four consecutive rounds of -7. But I’m very happy because I’m playing really well. I just need to keep going and stick to my routine. Of course I’m thinking about winning, but I want to keep the same good mindset, stay myself and stay in the present.”

Eduard Rousaud : “It’s not an easy course and the greens are very demanding. I started solidly, making pars and giving myself two putts. I set myself the goal of not making a bogey today and managed to do that. I made a birdie on the 8th and then played the back nine perfectly, without missing a shot. I had a great birdie on 14 and a good chance on 15. I’m very happy with the round, especially to go bogey-free on such a tough course.”

Agusti Quinquilla : “I played very well and stayed very consistent and organised. I felt good mentally today and everything flowed nicely. I had a few bonuses along the way, including a chip-in, and I was a little lucky too! I really respect this course, and I think positioning off the tee is very important. You also need to understand the greens and be smart with your approach shots, especially with some muddy lies after the rain.”

Arthur Ameil-Planchin : “I wasn’t actually supposed to play this week, I got into the field quite late. It’s a year where I’ve been fighting a bit. I don’t have a sponsor, so I can’t play many tournaments, but I’m in a good place with my team. We’ve worked well with my coach Seb Gandron and gone back to more natural things. I’m feeling better and enjoying the game more. I’m trying to simplify things and focus on myself. If I’m here, it’s because I deserve to be.”

Archie Smith : “It was a steady round. I hit 16 greens and only missed two fairways, so I was never really in danger of making too many bogeys. It was the complete opposite of last week, which was more of a rollercoaster, so it was nice to have a steady start. The main challenge here is controlling spin on approach shots, especially with some pins on slopes. I’ve also been driving it well, which helps on the tee shots where you can’t see much.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

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8th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

The Alps Tour and LETAS join forces for the 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open

Saint-Omer, France, September 8th, 2026 – The Alps Tour stays in France this week, heading north to the Hauts-de-France region for the 18th event of the regular season, the 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open.

The tournament will take place from September 10th to 12th at Aa Saint-Omer Golf Club, near the town of Saint-Omer in northern France.

As in previous editions, the event is co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS) and the Alps Tour. The field will be equally divided, with 66 players from each Tour competing on the same course and under the same conditions. However, the players will compete for two separate prize funds and two separate titles, one for each Tour.

The defending champion from last year, Quentin Debove, is now competing on the DP World Tour, underlining the tournament’s role as an important stepping stone in the development of European professional golfers.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that the event has featured on the Alps Tour schedule. The tournament has a long history on the European golf calendar, having previously been part of the MasterCard Tour, the European Challenge Tour and the DP World Tour, before joining the Alps Tour and LETAS schedules as a co-sanctioned event.

The 2026 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open will be a 54-hole stroke-play event, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 30 professional players and ties. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death playoff will determine the winner.

The event will offer a minimum prize fund of €48,000, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner will receive €7,600 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.

The Field

Fresh from claiming his third victory of the season at the 2026 Longwy Alps Open last week, Alexandre Vandermoten will be back in action at Saint-Omer. The Frenchman has enjoyed a remarkable rookie season and could now go one step further in the Order of Merit, with the possibility of taking the lead from Andrea Romano and Maxime Legros.

Currently fourth and fifth in the Order of Merit respectively, Spaniards Pablo Alperi Lopez and Mario Galiano Aguilar will be looking to strengthen their positions in the Top 5, while also chasing their first victory of the season. Galiano Aguilar is no stranger to success at Saint-Omer, having won the tournament in 2024.

Having dropped out of the qualifying places for the HotelPlanner Tour, Ireland’s Robert Moran will also be looking to bounce back and regain his position in the promotion race.

A total of 66 players, including two amateurs, will tee it up in the men’s event. The field features players from 11 different nations: Argentina, Austria, Cameroon, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.

The Course

Located in the heart of the scenic Aa Valley in Saint-Omer, France, Aa Saint-Omer Golf Club is a renowned 27-hole facility featuring an 18-hole championship course measuring 6,182 metres (par 71), as well as a 9-hole course ideal for beginners and players looking to improve their short game.

Opened in 1990, the club is the only golf course in France designed by Dutch golfer Joan Dudok van Heel. Its undulating layout blends naturally into the surrounding landscape, with mature trees and spectacular views over the Aa Valley providing a variety of challenges for golfers of all levels.

The club has built a strong reputation since its opening and is consistently ranked among the top 30 courses in Northern France. The championship course has hosted an annual professional tournament since 1997, establishing the venue as a long-standing fixture on the European golf calendar.

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6th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten seals dominant Longwy Alps Open victory and earns HotelPlanner Tour promotion

Longwy, France, September 5th, 2026 – There was Alexandre Vandermoten, and then there was everyone else at the Longwy Alps Open. The Frenchman produced a dominant display throughout the week, finishing 11 shots clear of his nearest challengers to claim his third Alps Tour title of the season.

The rookie was once again in impressive form on Saturday, signing a third consecutive 65 (-7) to finish the tournament at 21-under-par and complete a remarkable week.

Following in the footsteps of Andrea Romano and Maxime Legros earlier this season, Vandermoten secured his third victory of the season, adding the Longwy Alps Open to his wins at the Villa Paradiso Alps Open and the UGolf Aravell Andorra Open. The achievement also guarantees his direct promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour.

Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu, winner of the Gösser Open, finished in a share of second alongside Ireland’s Sam Murphy and Spain’s Alberto Dominguez.

Another notable performance came from Cameroonian para golfer Issa Nlareb A Amang, who made the cut for the first time on the Alps Tour in Europe and finished an impressive 15th, signing a strong final-round 67 (-5) despite two penalty strokes.

With the victory, Vandermoten earns €7,820 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, consolidating his third place in the Order of Merit. Spain’s Pablo Alperi finished fifth and moved up to fourth, ahead of Mario Galiano Aguilar in fifth and Robert Moran in sixth.

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Thursday, September 10th, at Aa Saint Omer GC in France for the 2026 Hauts de France-Pas de Calais Open.

Round 3 Player Quote

Alexandre Vandermoten : “I didn’t really change the mindset I had from the beginning of the tournament: to go out there and get as many points as possible. I had a bit of pressure at the start, but I made three birdies in a row to begin the round and told myself to start playing.

“I didn’t want to just be in a position where I was enjoying it, even though I was thinking quite a lot about the future with such a big lead. I was just trying to play golf, and on the 18th, I really allowed myself to enjoy the moment.

“I’m very happy. I dreamed of this third victory, and to actually achieve it is incredible. I’m very proud to have done it in my first season. My goal now is to earn my American Tour cards and my DP World Tour card. It’s a relief to go there already knowing that I have my HotelPlanner Tour card.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Longwy Alps Open is promoted directly by UGolf Longwy International and is grateful for the support of the following sponsors and partners: Grand Longwy, Région Grand Est, Crédit Mutuel, Ville de Longwy, Caradvice, Kroely Mercedes, Garage Maurice, AKS, Espace Ciné, Metalica, Business Elements Reply, Black and White, Ligue Grand Est de Golf, Élevage de Septon, Avocat Santini, Muno Père et Fils, UGolf/Bluegreen and Groupe Duval.

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4th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten takes commanding lead at the Longwy Alps Open

Longwy, France, September 4th, 2026 – Alexandre Vandermoten is now just 18 holes away from securing promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour. The Frenchman carded a second consecutive 65 (-7) at UGolf Longwy International on Friday, featuring eight birdies and just one bogey. A victory in Longwy on Saturday, which would be his third of the season, would see him earn direct promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour.

The 26-year-old has opened up a significant lead over the field. Spain’s Alberto Dominguez moved into second place with a 67 (-5), but remains five shots behind the leader. Ireland’s Sam Murphy, Spain’s Alejandro Rodriguez Andreu and Italy’s Manfredi Manica are a further shot back in a share of third place at -6.

Another notable performance came from Cameroonian para golfer Issa Nlareb A Amang, who made the cut for the first time in his European career.

The final round will begin at 8.40 a.m. local time, with players teeing off from the 1st tee. The winner will receive €7,820 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Alexandre Vandermoten: “I felt a bit of pressure because you always have to put yourself in the game, but honestly, my goal this week is really to take as many points as possible. I’m playing good golf, I’m striking the ball well, especially my irons, and I’m putting well. So I’m not really surprised to be where I am. I’m just doing the right things, staying calm and keeping a clear mind. I’m focusing on the present, one shot at a time.

“I’m not really thinking about the third win. Of course, I know I’m leading, but for me the most important thing is taking points. The work I did in August was really focused on these next four tournaments, to earn points and get promoted to the HotelPlanner Tour next year. I’ve put myself in a good position to score as many points as possible, so I’m going to give it everything I have to get as many as I can.”

Alberto Dominguez : “Honestly, today’s round was good. I’m coming back from an injury, so the first few holes are always difficult as I need to get my right forearm warmed up. I told myself to start calmly, not to rush and to take it shot by shot because the course is very narrow and demands a lot from you.

“What worked well was being patient and keeping a cool head. The birdies would come. The key was keeping the ball in play from the tee and then taking advantage of the opportunities. With the difficult windy conditions, my short game was also very good and saved me several times. Overall, I kept a cool head, made smart decisions and played with what I had. My short game was always there when I needed it.”

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