15th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa from Italy wins the 2025 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or!
Metz, June 15th, 2025- Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa maintained his lead to claim victory at the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, finishing with a three-day total of 13-under-par. Just one stroke behind in solo second place was fellow Italian Luca Memeo, while France’s Julien Quesne secured third place with a total score of 11-under-par. Rounding out the top five, a three-way tie for fourth place at 10-under-par featured Italy’s Flavio Michetti, Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, and France’s Augustin Holé.
The Final Round of the 22nd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or at Golf Domaine de la Grange aux Ormes, near Metz, France, began at 9:25 a.m. local time with a two-tee start from the 1st and 10th holes. However, at 10:13 a.m., play was suspended due to thunderstorms in the area. Following a delay of just over two hours, play resumed at 12:30 p.m., and the leaders teed off at 1:14 p.m. local time.
Final Round Player Quotes
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, from Italy, returned to the winner’s circle at the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or. He has previously earned multiple victories on the Alps Tour, including winning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit, which granted him status on the now HotelPlanner Tour. Vecchi Fossa surged into the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with a 2-under-par 68 in today’s final round, finishing with a three-day total of 13-under-par. He delivered a steady performance on the final day, carding birdies on holes 4, 6, and 12, before closing with an unfortunate bogey on the 18th hole to secure the win in a tightly contested leaderboard. With today’s victory, Vecchi Fossa moves to the top of the Order of Merit standings and reflects on his composed approach to the final round. “Today I began my round just trying to hit the greens and make two-putts for par—that was my mindset,” he said. “I made two good birdies on the front nine, and after hole 11, it was the first time I looked at the leaderboard. I saw I was tied for the lead with Memeo, but my focus was still on shooting the lowest round I could, not on what the others were doing. I made some clutch par putts coming in, which is always a nice feeling.” Reflecting on the final hole, he added, “On 18, I was in the fairway and knew I had a two-shot lead. The pin was short left, and I hit the green on the right side. I had about a 30-meter putt and unfortunately three-putted, but it was okay. I played a bit more conservatively today compared to the first two rounds, but overall, it was a great week and a great tournament. I’m very happy to be back in the winner’s circle.” Vecchi Fossa closed by dedicating the win to those closest to him: “This win is for my team, my family, and my girlfriend Matilde. They are with me through the good times and the bad.”
Fellow Italian Luca Memeo, just 19 years old, delivered an impressive final round of 5-under-par 65 to finish the tournament in solo second place, just one stroke shy of the win. He got off to a blazing start with four consecutive birdies on holes 1 through 4, then added an eagle on the par-5 10th hole. Despite a bogey on the 16th, Memeo handled the pressure with maturity, securing his best professional finish to date.
France’s Julien Quesne,44 claimed solo third place with a total score of 11-under-par. The experienced pro posted the lowest round of the day, a bogey-free, 8-under-par 62, making a strong charge up the leaderboard.
Following the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa is the new Order of Merit leader with 20,631.38 points. In 2nd place, was Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela with 17,472.75 points, and in third place was France’s Quentin Debove with 15,598.65 points.
Final Round
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, winner of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, earned the winning check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Following a well-earned week of rest, Alps Tour players will resume competition at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open by Creand, scheduled from June 26th–28th at the renowned Aravell Golf & Country Club in Aravell, Lleida, Spain.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament is organized and promoted directly by the golf club, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes.
The Institutional Sponsors that support this tournament are: Région Grand Est, Département de la Moselle, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, and Fédération Française de Golf.
The Private Partners at this event are: Crédit Agricole, Mercedes Kroely, Demathieu & Bard, Centre Porsche Lorraine, Sodevam, and Opéra Théâtre.
The Official Suppliers of the tournament are: EurogolfLuxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Evian, Pernod Ricard, France Boisson, Metro, Fayard, and Cafés Richard.
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14th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa Surges Into the Lead at the 2025 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Metz, June 14th, 2025- Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa surged into the lead after Round 2 of the 2025 Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or, posting a two-day total of 11-under-par. He holds a four-shot advantage over a trio tied for second at 7-under: France’s Augustin Holé, Ireland’s Robert Moran, and Luca Memeo from Italy. Just one stroke behind them, a three-way tie for fifth place includes Spain’s Jorge Maicas, French amateur Rodolphe Cicala, and Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney, setting the stage for a tightly contested final round in Metz.
Round 2 of the 22nd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or took place today at Golf Domaine de la Grange aux Ormes, near Metz, France. Play proceeded under sunny skies and steadily increasing temperatures, providing stable conditions for the competition.
Round 2 Player Quotes
Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, who won various events on the Alps Tour as well as capturing the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the now HotelPlanner Tour, leads after two rounds with a two-day total of 11 under-par. He followed his opening round of 4-under-par 66 with an impressive 7-under-par 63, carding birdies on holes 1,3,4,7,8,11,12, and 17 with his only bogey of the day came on hole 10. Reflecting on his performance, Vecchi Fossa said, “My round today began straight away well as I made birdies right away on holes 1, 3, and 4. My game was good, as well as my putting, I had good feelings all around. Today I also nearly made a hole-in-one and holed out from a greenside bunker, so let’s say it was an untypical round. I only missed one shot throughout the entire day on the 10th hole where I made a bogey, but after that, I was able to make some crucial putts coming in for birdie to sign for my 7-under-par.” Vecchi Fossa added: “Tomorrow, I will play against the course and not the rest of the field, aiming to hit the fewest shots and maintain the momentum I had today. I have good feelings and will bring them into tomorrow’s round. I won’t look at the leaderboard, focus on my game, and see what happens once we end the round.”
Augustin Holé, 27, of France, winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final, moved into a tie for second place with a two-day total of 7-under-par. Holé followed his opening round of 4-under-par, 66 with a 3-under-par, 67 in the second round. Starting on the 10th hole, he opened with a triple bogey but recovered quickly, carding birdies on holes 12, 15, 16, and 17, along with bogeys on 13 and 18. After making the turn, he added four more birdies on holes 3, 4, 6, and 8 to close out his round, crediting a strong mental approach and consistent execution. “It went well, especially after my triple bogey on 10 and bogey on 13,” he said. “I tried to stay in the present—that’s something I’ve been working on recently, focusing shot by shot without worrying about the leaderboard, and I’m happy I was able to do that today.” Holéhighlighted his putting and accuracy on the back nine as key factors, noting, “My putting was extremely solid, and I didn’t miss any greens so that helps. I don’t hit a lot of drivers here. My focus is hitting fairways and greens because once you miss either, it’s not that easy. But when you’re in the fairways, you can take advantage of the opportunities.” Looking ahead, Holé plans to stick with the same approach: “Tomorrow will be the same, hit good shots, play smart golf without doing anything special—and if the putter gets going, you can score quite low out here. Then the focus remains on myself and what I can control. You can’t control what anyone else does. Now I’ll rest, prepare for tomorrow, and most importantly, have fun and enjoy the round.”
Joining Holé in a three-way tie for 2nd place with a score of 7 under-par: Ireland’s Robert Moran and Italy’s Luca Memeo.
A total of 50 players made the cut which was set at 140 (Par).
The Final Round of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or will begin at 9:25 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The leaders will begin their last round at 10:53 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, will earn the winning check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament is organized and promoted directly by the golf club, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes.
The Institutional Sponsors that support this tournament are: Région Grand Est, Département de la Moselle, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, and Fédération Française de Golf.
The Private Partners at this event are: Crédit Agricole, Mercedes Kroely, Demathieu & Bard, Centre Porsche Lorraine, Sodevam, and Opéra Théâtre.
The Official Suppliers of the tournament are: EurogolfLuxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Evian, Pernod Ricard, France Boisson, Metro, Fayard, and Cafés Richard.
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13th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Luca Galliano Leads After Opening Round at the 2025 Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or
Metz, June 13th, 2025- After the opening round of the 2025 Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or, Switzerland’s Luca Galliano holds the outright lead with a superb 7-under-par, 63. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney sits one shot back in a solo second after posting a 6-under-par, 64. In a 7-way tie for 3rd place at 4 under-par: France’s Mathieu Prost and Augustin Holé, and Italy’s Davide Buchi, Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Edoardo Giletta, Giovanni Manzoni, and Luca Memeo.
The first round of the 22nd Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or teed off this morning at its traditional venue, Golf Domaine de la Grange aux Ormes, near Metz, France. Players were greeted with sunny skies and warm conditions as the competition got underway.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Switzerland’s Luca Galliano, 39, leads after the opening round of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, with a 7 under-par, 63. Galliano got off to a hot start with a birdie on the 3rd hole, an eagle on the 4th, and another birdie on the 5th. He added a fourth birdie on the 8th hole before making the turn with a bogey on the 9th. A birdie streak from holes 10 through 13 pushed him further up the leaderboard, and despite a dropped shot on the 14th, he bounced back with a birdie on the 15th before making a closing bogey on the 18th to sign for his 63. Galliano, who won the season-opening 2025 Ein Bay Open and currently sits 11th in the Order of Merit standings. “I played really well today. I had plenty of birdie chances and managed to convert a lot of them. I’m very happy with my putting and the way I handled my first round,” said Galliano. “Strategy is always important, but being accurate off the tee is even more crucial on this golf course. I’m really looking forward to testing myself again tomorrow. It’s always a great feeling to be in contention and I’m looking forward to the next two rounds.” Commenting on the conditions, he added: “The weather was quite pleasant early on this morning, but from the 8th hole onwards, it got really hot. I think that’s something all of us will have to manage it as best we can as it will affect everyone.”
Ronan Mullarney, 29, from Ireland who captured two titles during the 2023 season, which propelled him to win the Order of Merit and secure his promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly known as the Challenge Tour) for the 2024 season is in 2nd place after the first round of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or. He shot a bogey-free 6 under-par, 64 with birdies on holes 3, 6, 8, 9,12, and 14. “I was happy with how I played this morning,” said Mullarney. “My warm-up wasn’t great, but I settled into the round with a few nice iron shots early on, which helped. Overall, my game is in good shape. It was more of a methodical round today, with no real highs or lows. I was able to take advantage of some of the easier holes and kept it in the short grass which is important here.” Reflecting on his comfort with the host venue, he added: “I played on the Alps Tour in 2023, and a few of the courses are the same, including this one, so that definitely helps. I also think this course really suits my eye.” As for the conditions: “It’s so warm! It helped playing in the morning, but I’ll get a taste of it tomorrow afternoon, it’ll be warm but it’ll be warm for all of us.”
In a 7-way tie for 3rd place with a first-round score of 4 under-par,66: France’s Mathieu Prost and Augustin Holé, and Italy’s Davide Buchi, Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Edoardo Giletta, Giovanni Manzoni, and Luca Memeo.
Round 2
The second round of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or will begin again at 7:30 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole.
Once Round 2 is completed, a cut will be made to the top 40 professional players and ties, plus any amateurs who fall within the cut line. In case of a tie after 54 holes, a sudden-death play-off will determine the winner.
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of € 42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, will earn the winning check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament is organized and promoted directly by the golf club, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes.
The Institutional Sponsors that support this tournament are: Région Grand Est, Département de la Moselle, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, and Fédération Française de Golf.
The Private Partners at this event are: Crédit Agricole, Mercedes Kroely, Demathieu & Bard, Centre Porsche Lorraine, Sodevam, and Opéra Théâtre.
The Official Suppliers of the tournament are: EurogolfLuxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Evian, Pernod Ricard, France Boisson, Metro, Fayard, and Cafés Richard.
Alps Tour Media Contact- Alice Barbieri: [email protected]
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11th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
The 22nd edition of the 2025 Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or begins on Friday.
Metz, June 11th, 2025- The Alps Tour season continues as it heads to France’s Northeastern Grand Est Region for the 22nd edition of the Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or. The tournament will take place from June 13th until 15th at its traditional venue, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes near Metz, France. The tournament has been a part of the Alps Tour schedule since 2005.
At the beginning of May, a qualifier was held at Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes where four amateur players earned their spot in this week’s event.
On June 12th, the traditional Alps Tour, Tour Scramble, (best net and best gross per hole) pro-am will be played with approximately 20 teams competing.
The Field
A strong field is set to compete in France this week, featuring the majority of this season’s winners. Among those scheduled to play are Switzerland’s Luca Galliano, winner of the 2025 Ein Bay Open; Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela, the current Order of Merit leader and champion of both the 2025 Red Sea Little Venice Open and the 2025 Tunisian Golf Open; Javier Barcos of Spain, winner of the 2025 New Giza Open; Asier Aguirre Izcue, also from Spain, who won the 2025 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by AON; fellow Spaniard Jorge Maicas, winner of the 2025 Gösser Open; Javier Calles Roman, who claimed the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open title; and Italy’s Andrea Romano, the most recent winner at last week’s 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar.
All the players currently ranked inside the Top 10 of the Alps Tour Order of Merit are set to compete except for Spain’s Rocco Repetto Taylor, winner of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour in March. Repetto secured a victory at the 2025 Challenge de Cadiz on the HotelPlanner Tour earlier this month and has since earned playing rights on the higher-level tour.
Among the players in the field, Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney will also be competing. He captured two titles during the 2023 season, which propelled him to win the Order of Merit and secure his promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly known as the Challenge Tour) for the 2024 season.
The players scheduled to compete this week represent 16 different nationalities. Furthermore, the players will contend for a prize fund of € 42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or, will earn the winning check of €6,200 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The format of the tournament is a 54-hole stroke play, where a cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 players and ties which will then compete during the final round scheduled for June 15th, 2025. In the event of a tie after the final round, the tournament winner will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.
To view the most up-to-date entry list, click here.
The Course
Located in Metz, France, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes is a 6,436-meter course designed by Philippe Gourdon. Set on gently undulating terrain, it presents a variety of challenges for players of all levels. The course is framed by century-old trees and water hazards while offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and the Val Messin.
The estate’s signature view is the historic château that overlooks the grounds. While the fairways are relatively generous, the dense rough can severely penalize errant tee shots, demanding precision from the outset.
Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes features 27 holes, comprising the 18-hole course “Le Bois Brûlé” and the 9-hole “Le Breuil.” “Le Bois Brûlé” has long served as the prestigious host of the Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament is organized and promoted directly by the golf club, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes.
The Institutional Sponsors that support this tournament are: Région Grand Est, Département de la Moselle, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz, and Fédération Française de Golf.
The Private Partners at this event are: Crédit Agricole, Mercedes Kroely, Demathieu & Bard, Centre Porsche Lorraine, Sodevam, and Opéra Théâtre.
The Official Suppliers of the tournament are: Eurogolf Luxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Evian, Pernod Ricard, France Boisson, Metro, Fayard, and Cafés Richard.
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6th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Italy’s Andrea Romano wins the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar.
Roquetas de Mar, June 6th, 2025 – Italy’s Andrea Romano wins his first professional event at the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar with a total score of 12 under-par. Finishing just one stroke behind in second place, Spain’s Javier Calles Roman. In a 5-way tie for 3rd place at 9 under-par, Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez and Alfonso Buendia from Spain, France’s Quentin Debove and Paul Margolis and Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa.
The Final Round of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar played at the beautiful, Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Spain began at 8:30 a.m. local time from both the 1st and 10th hole. The final pairing began their last round at 9:58 a.m. local time from the 1st tee. The final round was held under a mostly sunny sky and warm temperatures.
This year marked the first time the tournament’s name included both “Andalucía” and “Roquetas de Mar” in its official title.
Final Round Players Quote
Andrea Romano, 24, from Italy, claims his first professional title at the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar. He moved into the lead after the second round of the tournament and concluded today’s final round with an even par, 70 round, finishing the tournament with a three-day total of 12 under-par. He had a steady final round making just 1 birdie on hole 7 and a bogey on hole 17 to secure his first professional victory. Reflecting on the emotional milestone, Romano said: “Today was a special day. My last win, and it was as an amateur, happened in 2019. It was an important amateur event but winning as a professional is something different. My long game held up nicely, but my putting helped me a lot, especially on my front nine holes. I was struggling at the beginning, but thanks to my putter I was able to avoid making bogeys. Unfortunately, my bogey on hole 17 happened, and I was okay with it. To be honest with you, I never checked the leaderboard for the entire day. Walking to 18 tee, I saw I had a one-shot lead even after making the bogey on 17, therefore I decided to play safe and make a par to win my first professional event.” A very emotional Romano added: “This week was strange, I knew where I was and what I was doing, but my mind didn’t want to understand it. It was a bit strange. The past three years have been tough for me on the course, but this win is really special. I still need to process exactly what happened, to be honest. This win is for everyone who stood by me and supported me, especially in the past three years. I also want to dedicate it to the President of the Italian Golf Federation, Franco Chimenti, who passed away, but he always believed in me and never stopped believing in me. Now I want to enjoy the win and try to refocus before the next tournament starts Friday.”
Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, 23, who turned professional in May 2024, and claimed his first professional title at last week’s event in France, concludes this week’s event in 2nd place with a three-day total of 11 under-par. Calles Roman shot a bogey-free final round of 7 under-par, 6,3 making 7 birdies.
Following the ninth event of the season, the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar, Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela continues to lead the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 16,318.95 points. Quentin Debove from France climbed into second place with 14,902.65 points, while Spain’s Javier Calles Roman moves into 3rd place with 14,548.41 points.
Andrea Romano from Italy, this week’s tournament winner made a significant leap in the rankings, jumping 25 places to break into the top 10. He now sits in 10th place.
Final Round
Andrea Romano, winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar, earned €6,200 and 6,525 points.
We now head to France, where 144-players will compete from June 13th-15th at Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes near Metz for the 2025 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar is promoted and organized by JGolf.
The event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Real Federación Española de Golf and Real Federación Andaluza de Golf, with the support of the Consejo Superior de Deportes, Junta de Andalucía, Roquetas de Mar Town Council, Kyocera, Viñas Familia Gil, Mahou San Miguel, and Solán de Cabras.
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5th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Andrea Romano Moves Into the Lead After Round 2 in Spain.
Roquetas de Mar, June 5th 2025 – Italy’s Andrea Romano leads the field with a two-day total of 12 under-par. Just two strokes behind, in solo second place Paul Margolis from France with a score of 10 under-par. Italy’s Francesco Santoni is in solo third place at 9 under-par and will keep the pressure on the leaders heading into the final round.
Round 2 of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar continued today at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar, Spain. The day began overcast but quickly cleared, turning into a warm, sunny day with light to moderate winds.
For the first time, this year’s tournament includes both “Andalucía” and “Roquetas de Mar” in its official name.
Round 2 Players Quote
Italy’s Andrea Romano, 24, who was tied for second place after yesterday’s opening round, carded another beautiful 6-under-par, 64 in today’s second round to move into the lead with a two-day total of 12 under-par. He opened his round steadily, carding a bogey and a birdie on the back nine, his front nine. However, momentum quickly shifted as he found his rhythm on the front nine, making birdies on holes 1, 5, 7, and 8, all highlighted by an incredible eagle on the par-4, 6th hole. “The course was much easier this morning compared to yesterday, but I knew that going in as it wasn’t supposed to be as windy,” he said. “I had a slow start today, I don’t think there are many birdie chances on the back nine, which was my front nine, so I’m happy with how it went as I kept it together. I made a three-putt on the 11th hole, which was unfortunate, but after that I told myself to stay patient because I knew I was playing well and could put together a good score.” That patience paid off with the birdie on 17, followed by chip-ins on holes 1 and 2 for birdie and par. “From there, my round took a turn for the better and the momentum shifted,” Romano continued. “I missed a short birdie on the par-5 3rd, saved par on 4 from 60 meters, made a short birdie on 5, and for sure the highlight of my day was on hole 6 where I holed out from 70 meters in the fairway for eagle. Then came two more birdies on 7 and 8 before saving par on 9 with what might be one of the best approach shots I’ve ever hit.” Looking ahead to the final round, Romano added, “I want to take with me into tomorrow the attitude I had all day. I had fun, a lot of fun, and while it was hard not to with everything that happened, it was really about the mindset. I don’t want to think too much about others or the fact that I’m currently leading. Tomorrow is a new day, another 18 holes, and I want to focus on my game and try to make as many birdies as possible.”
Paul Margolis, 26, from France, who was in the lead after yesterday’s opening round, fired a 3 under-par, 67 in today’s second round to move into 2nd place with a two-day total of 10 under-par. He made three birdies on his front nine holes and then went on to make one bogey on the 14th hole before closing out his round with a great birdie on the last, the 18th hole. Margolis has previously won on the Alps Tour and has earned various top 10 finishes since including his win. Reflecting on his round, he said the conditions were challenging but familiar: “This afternoon was playing very similar to yesterday morning. The pins were much tougher, but I played really well. Maybe I didn’t make as many putts as I did yesterday, but it was a great round and I’m happy with what I produced. I’m glad I finished with a birdie on 18, I had a lot of chances on the back nine that I wasn’t able to convert. I kept trying to stay patient, knowing I could make one at the end, and I’m happy I did.” Margolis added: “Honestly, I’m looking forward to bringing the same mindset to the course as I’ve had the past two days. I just want to stay patient and play my game. I know I’m two strokes back right now, but in golf, things can change quickly. I just want to be able to look back tomorrow night and be proud of my three rounds. Hopefully it’ll be enough — but regardless, I want to be proud of what I put out there.”
Italy’s Francesco Santoni, 26, who was tied for 2nd place after the opening round, moves into a solo third place with a two-day total of 9 under-par. In his second round, he carded 1 eagle, 3 birdies and 2 bogeys in his second round. “I just finished playing and I already can’t wait to tee it back up tomorrow morning. It’s my first time being in this position, I’m close, only a few strokes off, and I’m really looking forward to tomorrow,” Santoni said. “Now I’ll spend some time putting, as I struggled a bit today on my mid- to long-range putts, and then rest. Tomorrow I’ll fight until the 18th hole, there’s still a lot of golf to be played, and anything can happen.”
Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, 30, from Italy, who won various events on the Alps Tour as well as earning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit title, which allowed him to gain status on the now HotelPlanner Tour, is in a 3-way tie for 4th place after two-rounds with a two-day total of 8 under-par. He followed his opening round of 1-under-par 69 with a bogey-free, 7-under-par 63, carding birdies on holes 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 16. “Today went really well,” he said. “I hit the ball well, and I’m happy to have the lowest round of the morning/day so far. My putting worked great—maybe even better than yesterday. The wind was really gusty in the first round, which made it quite complicated compared to today, which was definitely easier.” Vecchi Fossa credited his accuracy off the tee as a key to success on this course: “You need to be in the fairways to control your approach shots into the greens, and I did that well. I like the layout too, it’s different but it suits my eye.” Looking ahead, his plan remains simple: “Tomorrow I want to play like I did today, shot by shot, and I’ll take what comes my way. I worked well on the range yesterday and got some good feelings, which made me feel at ease. More importantly, I had fun, and when you’re having fun, working is always great. Now I’m going to rest and enjoy the beach. Tomorrow, I just want to enjoy the day like I did today and not pay attention to what the other players are doing.”
Joining Vecchi Fossa in a three-way tie for fourth place are Italy’s Manfredi Manica and France’s Quentin Debove.
A total of 53 players (51 pros, 2 amateurs) made the cut which was set at 140 (par).
The Final Round will begin at 8.30 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 9:58 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will earn €6,200.00 and 6,525 points towards the Order of Merit standings.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar is promoted and organized by JGolf.
The event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Real Federación Española de Golf and Real Federación Andaluza de Golf, with the support of the Consejo Superior de Deportes, Junta de Andalucía, Roquetas de Mar Town Council, Kyocera, Viñas Familia Gil, Mahou San Miguel, and Solán de Cabras.
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4th June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Paul Margolis Leads the Field After Round 1 of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar.
Roquetas de Mar, June 4th, 2025 – After the opening round of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar, the leaderboard is close. France’s Paul Margolis is in the lead with a 7-under-par 63. In a closely contested tournament, there is a two-way tie for 2nd place at 6 under-par with Italy’s Francesco Santoni and Andrea Romano. At 5 under-par, Italy’s Manfredi Manica and Spain’s Alfonso Buendia.
The first round of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar teed off this morning at its host for the second consecutive year, Club de Golf Playa Serena, in Roquetas de Mar, Spain. The day began mostly sunny, with moderate winds that intensified by mid-morning, eventually becoming gusty as the afternoon progressed.
For the first time, this year’s tournament includes both “Andalucía” and “Roquetas de Mar” in its official name.
Round 1 Players Quote
Paul Margolis, 26, from France, who has previously won on the Alps Tour, is in the lead after the 1st round of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía – Roquetas de Mar with a 7 under-par, 63. He turned professional at the end of 2021 and has since earned various top-10 finishes, including his win. Margolis began his round on the 10th hole and quickly found momentum, making birdies on holes 11, 14, 16, 17, and 18, with his only front-nine bogey coming on the 13th. After making the turn, he added four more birdies on holes 2, 5, 7, and 8, offset slightly by a bogey on the 4th hole. After his round, Margolis reflected on his performance and the favorable conditions: “Today everything just clicked, I did everything well. I was in the zone and focused on sticking to my game. I had a good start and felt really confident over the ball. Fortunately, we didn’t have any wind for the first 12 holes, which was an advantage. That strong start helped me stay in the right mindset even when the wind picked up later, so I’m really happy with how this opening round went.” He also acknowledged the benefit of being in the early wave: “Being in the morning wave definitely gave us an edge over the afternoon groups. The course looks wide, but it actually plays quite narrow. If you’re in the rough, it’s hard to judge distances, which makes the fairways, and the holes feel even tighter — especially when the wind is up. I don’t expect to see too many low scores this afternoon, so I’m glad I was on the right side of the draw.” The 26-year-old Frenchman added, “Honestly, today is just a reflection of what I’ve been doing over the past two months. I’ve been working hard, especially on my attitude and staying patient on the course. I think that will be key over the next two rounds, particularly with the wind we’re expecting.”
Italy’s Francesco Santoni, 26, is in a tie for 2nd place with a first-round score of 6 under-par, 64. He recorded four birdies and two bogeys on his front nine — the course’s back nine, before making the turn and adding four more birdies on holes 1, 6, 7, and 8. “I had a wonderful draw this week, my front nine was played with no wind at all, so teeing off this morning definitely made things easier. It was an exceptional day — the first round where I really putted the way I wanted to, and my short game was great too, as I holed out a few chip shots. Even when I missed a shot, I usually found myself on the correct side of the course. Honestly, I didn’t miss much today,” said Santoni as he reflected on his opening round.
Andrea Romano, 24, from Italy, is the second player in the two-way tie for 2nd place alongside Santoni with an opening round of 6 under-par, 64. In today’s opening round, he began his day with birdies on holes 2, 3, 5, and 6, then made a string of pars until closing with back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18. “My long game and putting were very solid, even with the strong wind gusts that picked up this afternoon,” he commented. “It’s not easy to make putts on these greens, but I’m satisfied with how it went. I definitely didn’t expect such a low score in these conditions, but I’m pleased with the result, and I’m looking forward to tomorrow morning in hopefully calmer conditions.”
Italy’s Manfredi Manica, 29, sits in a two-way tie for fourth place after opening with a 5-under-par 65. A regular on the Alps Tour over several seasons, Manica earned his first title in 2023 and is aiming to add another this week. He began his round on the 1st hole, where he made an early bogey, but quickly settled into a strong rhythm, carding birdies on holes 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and finishing with another birdie on the 18th to close out his round. Reflecting on his performance, Manica said, “The wind affected me today, especially on my back nine, which stalled me a bit as I wasn’t able to make any birdies between the 9th hole until the last hole. The wedges here are crucial — you can miss some shots off the tees, but you need to hit it close from around 130 meters in. Today, my driving was excellent, and the only shot I slightly missed was still playable, so definitely my driving was solid. I want to keep doing the same over the next two rounds, but possibly avoid making a bogey on the 1st hole from the middle of the fairway. I hit a lot of good shots today, but my second shot with my 2-iron into the 3rd hole, with water left and a long right pin, I could say, was my highlight. It gave me good feelings and the chance to make an eagle.”
Alongside Manica in the two-way tie for 4th place at 5 under-par, 65 is twenty-eight-year-old Spain’s Alfonso Buendia. He delivered a flawless performance on a blustery afternoon, making birdies on holes 2, 4, 7, 11, and 16. “Today was tough due to the strong winds—you really had to control the ball well,” said Buendia. “But I stayed calm and patient all day, just focused on avoiding bogeys. I’m very happy with how I played. My putting was excellent, I didn’t have a single three-putt, and when I missed greens, I was able to chip and putt to save par.” Looking ahead, Buendia remains focused on consistency. “Tomorrow, I just want to keep doing what I did today: hit as many greens as possible to give myself chances, and if I miss them, recover with solid short game.”
At stake this week is a total prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar will walk away with €6,200.00 and 6,525 points towards the Order of Merit standings. Once Round 2 is completed, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties, plus amateurs within the cut.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Alps de Andalucía-Roquetas de Mar is promoted and organized by JGolf.
The event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Real Federación Española de Golf and Real Federación Andaluza de Golf, with the support of the Consejo Superior de Deportes, Junta de Andalucía, Roquetas de Mar Town Council, Kyocera, Viñas Familia Gil, Mahou San Miguel, and Solán de Cabras.
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2nd June 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
30th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Alps Tour Announces Reelection of Board of Directors for New Four-Year Term
May, 30th 2025 – The Alps Tour is pleased to announce the reelection of its Board of Directors. This leading team will guide and support the Tour over the next four years, reaffirming a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and the continued growth of professional golf throughout Europe and beyond.
The reelected Board of Directors includes:
- Marco Durante, President
- Eric de Saint-Louvent, Treasurer
- Pablo Bernárdez, General Secretary
- Niki Zitny, Board Member
- Paul Margolis, Players’ Representative
Paul Margolis, the elected Players’ Representative in the Board of Directors.
Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Federico Capretti
This experienced and dedicated group will continue to work aiming to create opportunities to bring Alps Tourplayers to the highest level of professional golf, through tournaments expansion and greater engagement with fans, partners, and stakeholders.
“We are deeply grateful for the continued trust and support placed in our Board,” said Marco Durante, President of the Alps Tour; “We extend our sincere appreciation to all our players, sponsors, tournament promoters, volunteers, and fans for their unwavering support and dedication. Together, we look forward to shaping an even brighter and more dynamic future for the Alps Tour players.”
The Alps Tour would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the supporting Federations, sponsors, promoters, and clubs that help host, organize, and promote our events. Their continued support is essential to the success and growth of our Tour.
24th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Spain’s Javier Calles Roman Claims the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open
Lacanau-Océan, May 24th, 2025– Another win for Spain on the Alps Tour this week as Javier Calles Roman claims the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a total score of 11-under-par. Finishing just one stroke behind in second place, Italy’s Flavio Michetti, while Jerry Ji from the Netherlands and Italy’s Lucas Fallotico shared third place at 9-under-par. France’s Andoni Etchenique and Xavier Poncelet, along with Spain’s Jorge Maicas, completed the top five with matching totals of 8-under-par.
The 2025 Lacanau Alps Open’s final round, played at UGolf Lacanau in Lacanau-Océan, France, began at 9:28 a.m. local time from both the 1st and 10th tees. The final pairing teed off at 10:45 a.m. from the 1st tee. Players disputed the final round under mostly sunny skies with light winds.
Final Round Player Quotes
Javier Calles Roman, 23, from Spain, claims his first professional title at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. Having turned professional just last May 2024, Calles Roman surged into a share of the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with a solid 3-under-par 69 in the final round, finishing with a three-day total of 11-under-par. His final round featured a rocky start with a bogey on the 7th hole, but he quickly bounced back with birdies on the 9th and 10th holes. Further birdies on the 16th and 18th holes sealed his victory in a tightly contested field. Reflecting on the win, Calles Roman said, “I’m very emotional, I still need to process what happened. This is a dream come true. I turned professional exactly one year ago, and to win my first title within that year is truly special. This win is for my parents; I wouldn’t be here without their unwavering support through the good and bad times.” He continued, “The nerves definitely kicked in today. I knew where I stood on the leaderboard and kept being aggressive. I lipped out for birdie on 17, and when I reached the 18th tee, I kept telling myself to stay aggressive but calm simultaneously.” Calles Roman credited his mindset for the victory, “I believe my strategy made the difference this week. From day one, I played smart golf, which helped me stay composed. Going into today’s round, I had a target score in mind, which kept me focused and aggressive all day. I aimed for 6 or 7 under-par, but ultimately, 3 under was enough. That mindset helped me stay calm and in control.” Looking ahead, he said, “Now I look forward to celebrating this milestone, enjoying a week off, and spending time with my coaches to prepare for the Alps de Andalucía.”
Italy’s Flavio Michetti, 21, delivered an impressive final-round performance, carding a 5-under-par 67 to finish in second place with a three-day total of 10-under-par. His round was anything but ordinary, featuring a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Michetti opened with a birdie on the 5th hole, dropped a shot with a bogey at the 11th, then caught fire with three consecutive birdies on holes 12, 13, and 14. A double bogey on the 15th hole briefly stalled his momentum, but he bounced back spectacularly with an eagle on the par-4 16th hole, followed by back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18 to close out his round.
Following the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the eighth event of the season, Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela continues to lead the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 15,855.45 points. Spain’s Rocco Repetto holds firm in second place with 14,259.63 points, followed by fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos in third with 12,812.65 points. France’s Quentin Debove climbs to fourth with 12,688.65 points, while Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue rounds out the top five with 12,227.40 points. This week’s champion, Javier Calles Roman from Spain, jumps to 8th place in the season standings with 10,115.91 points.
Final Round
Javier Calles Roman, winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open earned the winner’s check of €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Following an exciting stretch of tournaments, the Alps Tour players will enjoy a well-earned week off before returning to action for the second edition of the 2025 Alps de Andalucía—Roquetas de Mar, which will take place from June 4th to 6th at Club de Golf Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar.
Tournament Promoter
The 2025 Lacanau Alps Open is promoted directly by the golf course and is grateful for the support of the following partners: SAS Costal, Ellipse affichage, HAKO, Arrosage System, Mabouteille, Magasin Briconautes, Unit Group, Skechers, Bonnefoi, La Canaulaise, Medoc Atlantique Tourisme, Medoc Atlantique Communauté de Communes,Kress and Team Green, Région Nouvelle Aquitaine, Ville De Lacanau, Sud Ouest, Le Bistrot Du Golf, Hôtel Restaurant La Baignoire, Association des golfs de Lacanau, Groupe Duval, UGolf, Bluegreen, TPG, Garden Grass, Lacoste, Srixon, So Bio, Carrefour, Vittel, Hubert Prive, Vital Parc, Gardengrass, Château l’Argilus du Roi, Champagne Canard Duchêne, Media Pub, Château De Camensac, Château Desmirail, Château Brane Cantenac.
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