France’s Alexis Leray Takes Top Honors at the 2025 Q-School Final Stage

Rome, November 14^th, 2025- France’s Alexis Leray emerged victorious at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, claiming top honors with a three-day total of 10-under-par. Spain’s Josep Maria Serra Busquet secured solo second place at 9-under-par. Finishing in a three-way tie for third were France’s Hermes Ferchaud, Italy’s Luca Cavalli, and Irish amateur Sam Murphy, each posting a total score of 8-under-par.

The final round of the 2025 Qualifying School Final Stage was scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10^th holes at Golf Nazionale. However, Tournament Director Alessandro Pia was forced to delay the start of the round due to persistent heavy fog. Play was able to commence after a 1-hour and 45-minute delay, with the first official tee time at 9:45 a.m. Following yesterday’s 36-hole cut, a total of 70 players (51 professionals and 19 amateurs) advanced to today’s final round, where they competed for the opportunity to earn a playing category on the Alps Tour for the 2026 season.

 “As we close the 2025 season, I want to thank all the Federations supporting the tour, players, venues, sponsors, partners, and fans who have made this year another milestone for the Alps Tour,” said Estelle Richard, Alps Tour Chief Executive & Operations Director. “The 2025 season has been a remarkable journey filled with passion, hard work, and inspiring performances. Every season showcases new talent and reinforces our mission of #RaisingGolfStars. We’re proud to provide a platform that helps players take their next step toward the highest levels of the game, and it’s been rewarding to see so many exceptional golfers emerge this year. The Alps Tour continues to grow stronger each season, and as we turn the page to 2026, we remain fully committed to discovering and developing the next generation of golfing stars,” concluded Estelle Richard.

Final Round Player Quotes

France’s Alexis Leray, 28, who was in a two-way tie for third after the second round, shot a final-round 3-under-par 69 at Golf Nazionale to claim top honors at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage with a three-day total of 10-under-par. Leray started his round with a birdie on the first hole, added two more birdies on holes six and eight, and continued his strong play on the back nine with a birdie on the 11^th hole. He faced a setback with a double bogey on 13 but bounced back with a birdie on 14 before another bogey on 16. Leray finished his round with a closing birdie on 18 to secure first place on the final leaderboard. After his round, he commented: “I’m very happy with the result of this week and being able to earn a full playing category on the Alps Tour for 2026. This was my first time on the Alps Tour, so being able to get the full playing status, I’m very happy. My mentality this week was great, and I’m very happy with how I managed the golf courses and the ups and downs. That’s something I’ll be taking away from this week, as I feel I did well. It’s not my last event of the season, so I’m excited to keep going, but I’m already looking forward to beginning the 2026 season in Egypt.” 

Final Round

At the conclusion of today’s final round, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score received Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season, which represents a full playing card. The remainder of the players who made the cut and finished between the 36^th and 65^th positions are eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who concluded the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position will be eligible for membership in Category 9.

With the conclusion of this week’s Qualifying School Final Stage, the 2025 season officially comes to an end. Players can now enjoy a well-deserved winter break before the 2026 Alps Tour season commences in February in Egypt, marking the beginning of another promising year for our #RisingGolfStars.

The Alps Tour extends its warmest holiday wishes to everyone. We look forward to seeing you all in 2026 for another exciting season of golf.

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Irish Amateur Sam Murphy Takes the Lead After Round 2 at the Q-School Final Stage.

Rome, November 13^th, 2025- Sam Murphy of Ireland (amateur) leads the way after Round 2 at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage with a two-day total of 11-under-par. In solo second place is Italy’s Luca Cavalli at 9-under-par, while a two-way tie for third place at 7-under-par features the French duo Hermes Ferchaud and Alexis Leray.

A cool morning that gradually gave way to warmer temperatures and mostly sunny skies set the scene for the second round. A field of 156 players is competing for 2026 Alps Tour playing privileges across two venues: Golf Nazionale (Par 72) and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club (Par 72). For today’s round, the players switched courses from those played yesterday.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Irish amateur Sam Murphy, who opened the tournament with a 3-under-par 69 at Terre dei Consoli, delivered a stunning bogey-free 8-under-par 64 at Golf Nazionale during today’s second round to move into the lead with a two-day total of 11-under-par. He carded birdies on holes 2, 3, 7, and 11, then added three consecutive birdies from holes 14 to 16 before closing his round with another birdie on the 18^th hole. Murphy now finds himself at the top of the leaderboard heading into tomorrow’s final round. Reflecting on his strong performance, Murphy said, “I played really good today; it was nice and solid all around. I struggled a little bit yesterday but found a few feelings coming home and was able to keep that momentum throughout today, and it was nice to put together a bogey-free 8-under-par round.” He went on to explain how strategy played a key role in his round, adding, “This course is much more about placement compared to yesterday’s course, especially in relation to the pins. I spoke to my caddie, and you have either green- or red-light putts around here, and today I was able to have a lot of green-light putts, which was nice.” Looking ahead, Murphy shared his plans and mindset for the final round: “I plan on probably turning pro after this week. I’m still competing as an amateur as we wanted to see how this week would go — and it’s obviously going well so far. I’m going to do what I did the past few days: go home and rest a bit, then go to dinner and look back at today to see what I did well and what I need to improve on for tomorrow. I’m very much looking forward to the round.”

Luca Cavalli, 20, of Italy, continued his impressive form during today’s second round. After opening the tournament with a strong 6-under-par 66, he added a steady 3-under-par 69 at Golf Nazionale to hold solo second place at 9-under-par heading into the final round. Cavalli began his day on the 10^th hole, making birdies on holes 11, 14, and 16 before dropping a shot on the 17^th hole. After the turn, he added another birdie on the 1^st hole to complete another consistent performance as he stays firmly in contention for the 2026 Alps Tour card. “I played really well today again; I putted very well, that was probably the best. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done over the past two months that got me to this point. I want to keep the same feelings for tomorrow and try to put together another good round,” said Cavalli. 

Tied for third place at 7-under-par after two rounds are France’s: Hermes Ferchaud and Alexis Leray. Ferchaud, 24, began his second round on the 1^st hole at Golf Nazionale and opened with a birdie. He added another on the 7^th before a setback bogey on the 8^th hole. On the back nine, he went on an impressive birdie run from holes 14 through 18 to close with a 6-under-par, 66. Leray posted a solid 4-under-par, 68 at Terre dei Consoli in Round 2, carding five birdies and a single bogey.

France’s Matthieu Bey, made a hole-in-one during his Round 2 at Golf Nazionale on the 148-meter, 3^rd hole with an 8-iron.

Final Round

A total of 70 players (51 pros and 19 amateurs) made the cut, which was set at 146 (+2).

They gained access to tomorrow’s final round which will be played at Golf Nazionale. The tee times will begin again at 8:00 am local time from the 1^st and 10^th holes. The final pairing will tee off at 10:01 am local time from the 1^st hole.

At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season. The remainder of the players who made the cut and finished between the 36^th and 65^th position will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th position, will be eligible for membership in Category 9.

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Spaniard Pardo Benitez Takes Early Lead After Round 1 at Qualifying School Final Stage.

Rome, November 12^th, 2025- Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez leads with a 7 under-par at the end of the 1^st round at the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. Italy’s Luca Cavalli is in 2^nd place at 6 under-par. French amateur Ewan Le Tennier is in 3^rd place at 5 under-par, while France’s Mateo Bardou, Ylan Guerin-Pozzalo (am,) and Alexandre Bauduin (am), Austria’s Jakob Lotschak (am), Spain’s Agusti Quinquilla, and Christoph Bleier from Austria share 4^th place at 4 under-par.

A beautiful sunny morning in Northern Rome welcomed the 156 players who began their quest to earn one of the 2026 Alps Tour Playing Cards that is up for grabs at this week’s event. For the first two rounds, the players are split between Golf Nazionale (Par 72) and Terre Dei Consoli Golf Club (Par 72) and will play one round on each course.  After Round 2, a cut will be made, and the players who qualify for the final round will compete in the last 18 holes at Golf Nazionale.

Marco Durante, President of the Alps Tour Golf Association, commented: “A great moment is about to start! The Final Stage of our Qualifying School opens the door to a bright future in professional golf. Hard work and passion brought our players here to build their careers. I wish each of them the very best as they take the next step in their professional journey, and I look forward to seeing the next #RisingGolfStars.” 

Round 1 Player Quotes

Spain’s Jose Manuel Pardo Benitez, 26, holds the lead after the opening round of the Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. He fired an impressive 7-under-par 65 at Terre dei Consoli, highlighted by one eagle, seven birdies, and one double bogey. A past winner on the Alps Tour (Alps de Andalucia in 2023), he will look to maintain his strong form throughout the week as he aims to secure his playing status for the 2026 season. Reflecting on his opening round, Pardo Benitez said: “My start today was perfect. I hit all the greens and made the most of my birdie opportunities, really taking advantage of the chances that came my way. I struggled on Hole 2, my 11^th hole, where I hit a poor tee shot and had some unfortunate consequences. But I knew I was playing well before that hole and overall, so I kept believing. I knew I had a chance to recover, and that’s what I did.”  He added: “I like this course a bit more than Golf Nazionalewhere I’ll be playing tomorrow, but I also have good memories there from the past, so we’ll keep fighting. I just want to keep playing my game. I’m playing really well, I trained a lot ahead of this tournament, so I need to stay patient, I’m confident it will be a good week.”

Italy’s Luca Cavalli, 20, sits in second place after the opening round. He began his tournament with an impressive bogey-free 6-under-par 66 at Terre dei Consoli, carding birdies on holes 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 17. Reflecting on his round, he was very satisfied: “Today went really well, my game was extremely solid from tee to green. I putted really well too, and even when I missed some greens, I recovered very nicely. Overall, I have great feelings, and I hope to have the same tomorrow.” Cavalli added: “I know Golf Nazionale very well, actually better than this one, so I hope to have some insight knowledge which will help me with a good score. But since I’m already playing good golf and I have good feelings, I’m optimistic for a good round. Definitely being patient,  that’s going to be the most important aspect I’ll be focusing on over the next two days.”

Round 2

For tomorrow’s Round 2, players will be alternating golf courses between Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. Play will begin again at 8:00 a.m. from the 1^st and 10^th holes at each golf course.

After tomorrow’s round, a cut will be made to the top 65 players and ties who will compete in the final round of the tournament that will be played at Golf Nazionale.  At the conclusion of the 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties ranked according to score will be eligible to receive Category 6 membership for the 2026 Alps Tour Season.

The remainder of the players who made the cut and finished between the 36^th and 65^th positions will be eligible to receive Category 8 membership. The remaining players who conclude the tournament between the 66^th and 156^th positions will be eligible for membership in Category 9.

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Top Competitors Advance from Three First Stage Venues to the 2025 Q-School Finals

Italy, November 6^th, 2025– The First Stage of the 2025 Qualifying School concluded today in Italy, where competitors at Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico fought hard to qualify for the next stage. The top 30 players from G.C. Le Fonti, the top 23 from Conero G.C., and the top 33 from Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico have now secured their promotion into the Finals.

The players who qualified from the Stage 1 events held the past two days at Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico gained access to the Final Stage of Alps Tour Q-School, which will take place at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club in Northern Rome from November 12^th-14^th. The best-ranked players at the conclusion of next week’s event will earn playing status for the 2026 season.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le Fonti

At Golf Club Le Fonti, Fiorino Clerici from Switzerland, who was tied for fourth place after the opening round, finished the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Stage 1 Qualifier at the top of the leaderboard with a two-day total of 4-under-par (138). Just one shot behind, Irish amateur Sam Murphy secured second place at 3-under-par, while Vasco Alves of Portugal claimed third place with a 2-under-par total. Valentin Wittgruber from Austria and George Ash from England shared fourth place, both finishing at 1-under-par.

After today’s round, the top 30 players in the final leaderboard earned their spot in the field of next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage.

As there was a tie for the last available spot and the 3 alternates, a playoff occurred to determine who would qualify. After the playoff, Ivan Striganov earned the last available spot in the 2025 Alps Tour Q-School Finals field. The three alternates are: Alessandro Giovannini from Italy, who is the 1^st alternate, Alberto Brunelli from Italy, who is the 4^thalternate, and Quentin Chavaz from Switzerland, who is the 7^th alternate.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Conero Golf Club

At Conero Golf Club, Spain’s Alvaro Morales, who took the lead after Round 1, concluded the tournament in first place with a two-day total of 9-under-par. In second place was Germany’s Felix Krammer at 8-under-par, followed by Italian amateur Tommaso Ajolfi, who finished third with a total score of 6-under-par. Spain’s Alberto Dominguez claimed fourth place at 4-under-par, while France’s Nicolas Calvet and Austrian amateur Jakob Lehner shared fifth place with matching scores of 3-under-par.

At the end of today’s round, the top 23 players in the final standings earned a spot in next week’s Q-School Final Stage, where they will try and earn their playing status for the 2026 season.

A three-player playoff was required at Conero Golf Club following the conclusion of Round 2 to determine the three alternate positions. Spain’s Nicolas Moreno Lopez secured the third alternate spot, France’s Mathieu François-Mir earned the sixth alternate position, and Thomas Artigas of Spain claimed the ninth alternate place.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico

Italian amateur Eugenio Bernardi extended his lead to finish the Stage 1 Qualifier in first place with a two-day total of 11-under-par. In second place was fellow Italian amateur Alessandro Ravizza, who finished at 8-under-par, followed by Maxime Palenik of Belgium in third place with a 3-under-par total. Another Italian amateur, Alessio Battista, concluded the tournament in fourth place with a total of 2-under-par.

At the conclusion of the final round, the top-ranked 33 players in the overall leaderboard qualified for the Qualifying School Final Stage that will be played next week in Northern Rome.

The battle for the three alternate positions extended to a playoff ahead of next week’s Final Stage. France’s Noah Ruperto secured the second alternate spot, his compatriot Thomas Pesin claimed the fifth alternate position, and Jonathan Jean-Noel, also from France, earned the eighth alternate place.

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The Pursuit of a 2026 Alps Tour playing category is underway.

Italy, November 5^th, 2025– A total of 181 players are competing across three venues in Italy for 86 spots that will grant access to next week’s 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School Final Stage.

During next week’s event, players will have the opportunity to secure playing status for the 2026 season. The Final Stage of the Qualifying School will be contested at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club, located in northern Rome, from November 12^th – 14^th.

The Alps Tour would like to thank Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico for their kind hospitality and for the exceptional work done in preparing their courses for this week’s Stage 1 competitions.

This week, players are competing at Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club, and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico. At the first venue, Golf Club Le Fonti, there are 64 players in the field and 30 spots available; at Conero Golf Club, there are 48 players in the field and 23 spots available to qualify; and at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico, 69 players are competing with 33 spots to be promoted into the Qualifying School Finals.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Club Le Fonti

After the opening round of the Stage 1 Qualifier currently being held at Golf Club Le Fonti, Irish amateur Sam Murphy and French amateur Martin Frerot share the lead with a first-round score of 3-under-par 68. In second place at 2-under-par is Dean Netzel from the United States of America. There is a four-way tie for fourth place at 1-under-par that includes: Fiorino Clerici from Switzerland, French amateur Thomas Delmas, Valentin Wittgruber from Austria, and Vasco Alves from Portugal.

Tomorrow’s round, starting at 8:00 a.m. local time, will determine the 30 players who advance to next week’s Alps Tour Q-School Final Stage.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Conero Golf Club

At Conero Golf Club, Spain’s Alvaro Morales took the early lead in the Stage 1 Qualifier with a 4-under-par 67. His fellow countryman Alberto Dominguez follows closely at 3-under-par, while amateur Vladimir Orlov and Italian amateur Tommaso Ajolfi are tied for third place at 2-under-par. French amateur Enzo Desgranges completes the top five, with a first-round score of 1 under par.

After tomorrow’s final round, the top 23 players will advance to next week’s event. Play is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. local time.

Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico

Following Round 1 of the Stage 1 Qualifier at Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico, Italian amateur Eugenio Bernardi leads with a 5-under-par 65. Italy’s Nicolo’ Severa is in second place at 4-under-par, while French amateur Alexandre Bauduin, Irish amateur Stephen Grant, Spanish amateur Alex Verges Vila, and Italian amateur Alessandro Ravizza are tied for third place at 3-under-par.

Following the completion of tomorrow’s final round, the top 33 players will progress to the Final Stage of the 2025 Alps Tour Qualifying School, where they will compete for the opportunity to earn playing status for the 2026 season.

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Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue wins the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final.

Sutri, October 18^th, 2025 – The 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final delivered a thrilling conclusion to the season, with Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue capturing the title after a sudden-death playoff against compatriot Javier Barcos after both players finished tied at 13-under-par. Aguirre Izcue delivered a flawless final round, shooting a bogey-free round to force the playoff and secure his second win of the season in impressive fashion. The final event, held at Golf Nazionale, showcased high-level competition, emotional finishes, and a fitting end to an exciting Alps Tour season.

Spain’s Javier Barcos wins the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit with 38,698.59 points and secures himself one of the five sought-after 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards that were up for grabs this season. Alongside Barcos, Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa with 32,570.48 points, Asier Aguirre Izcue from Spain with 30,772.41 points, France’s Quentin Debovewith 28,093.03 points, and Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney with 23,305.79 points earned the remaining 4 cards that will give each of them access to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour with category 12b.

The winner’s trophy that was handed to Asier Aguirre Izcue was designed and created by artist and designer Roberta Verteramo.

Final Round Player Quotes

Asier Aguirre Izcue, 26, from Spain, emerged victorious at the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final after a dramatic sudden-death playoff against fellow Spaniard Javier Barcos. Both players finished the three tournament rounds tied at 13-under-par. Aguirre Izcue began the final round tied for 5^th place but delivered a flawless, bogey-free performance, shooting a 6-under-par 66 to force the playoff. He carded birdies on holes 6 and 7 before making the turn, and continued his momentum with clutch birdies on 11, 14, 16, and 18. The win marks Aguirre Izcue’s second title of the season, earning him 9,500 Order of Merit points and a winner’s check of €10,000. Following his playoff triumph, Aguirre Izcue was visibly emotional, reflecting the significance of the win, “I’m very happy right now, it’s awesome,” he said. “It was incredible to compete with my friend Javier in the playoff. I didn’t look at the leaderboard all day, and when I finished, I saw there were two players at -13. I thought I might have a chance for a playoff, and it was a real pleasure to go up against Javier, who’s a very good friend of mine. Today, I came out on top, maybe next time it’ll be his turn.” Aguirre Izcue also spoke about the importance of finishing the season on a high note: “I’m proud of myself. I knew that to have a chance at earning one of the cards, I needed to finish strong. I was second last week and won today; it’s very rewarding to see the hard work pay off. ” Reflecting on his journey, he added: “I’ve been on the Alps Tour for the past three seasons, and it’s helped me grow tremendously, both as a player and as a person. It pushes you to keep improving, and each season becomes more competitive. I’m really looking forward to what’s next and wish all the players on the Alps Tour the best.”

Spain’s Javier Barcos, 23, has officially clinched the top spot in the 2025 Alps Tour Order of Merit, earning one of the coveted 2026 HotelPlanner Tour cards. Barcos had an outstanding season, highlighted by victories at the New Giza Open and the Longwy Alps Open, and maintained his lead in the rankings from mid-season onward. He capped off his impressive year with a runner-up finish at the Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, narrowly missing out on the title after a sudden-death playoff against fellow Spaniard Asier Aguirre Izcue. “Today was great, being in contention is always super nice,” said Barcos. “It’s all the adrenaline you feel, that’s what we play for.” Reflecting on his season, Barcos shared his satisfaction in achieving more than he set out to do: “2025 was a great year and a great season. Winning the Order of Merit was the main goal — actually, my original goal was just to finish in the Top 5, so to win it is a little extra. I’m very happy.” He also praised the impact of the tour on his growth, both on and off the course: “The Alps Tour is just incredible, the players, the staff, everyone is super nice. We’ve had a lot of Spanish players too, which has helped me grow both as a player and as a person.” Despite the strong finish, Barcos admitted there’s still more he hopes to accomplish, “I was trying to win a third title for a while. I came pretty close these past few weeks, and especially today, I felt like I played well enough to win, but let it slip a little at the end. It leaves me hungry for more.” Sharing a final thought on the emotional playoff battle with Aguirre Izcue, he added: “Battling in the last tournament of the year with Asier, who has been my friend since I started playing golf, was very special. Hopefully next season goes just as well — and we keep having fun along the way.”

The 2026 HotelPlanner Tour Cards Recipients From Left: Marco Durante – Alps Tour President, Javier Barcos, Jacopo Vecchi Fossa, Asier Aguirre Izcue, Quentin Debove, and Ronan Mullarney.  Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa 

France’s Augustin Holé, the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final champion, secured a solo third-place finish at this year’s edition. Holé was in contention until the very end but made a costly bogey on the 18^th hole, finishing with a three-day total of 12-under-par, just one stroke shy of joining the playoff.

Asier Aguirre Izcue, winner of the 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final, earned €10,000.00 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps Tour Grand Final is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.

For this tournament, we are grateful to have Regione Lazio as the tournament’s title sponsor and for the support of the following official sponsors: Gamma Villa, Acqua San Benedetto, Golf 2.0 Megastore, and Twïntee.

Throughout the year, the Alps Tour Golf Association enjoys the support of the governing bodies of the founding and partner nations, the Federazione Italiana Golf, the Fédération Française de Golf, the Real Federación Española de Golf, and the Österreichischer Golf-Verband.

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Javier Barcos Takes Opening-Round Lead at Regione Lazio Grand Final.

Sutri, October 16^th, 2025 – After the opening round of the Regione Lazio Grand Final, the leaderboard is tightly packed. Spain’s Javier Barcos leads with a 6-under-par round. In a closely contested tournament, there is a 3-way tie for 2nd place at 5 under-par, featuring France’s Theo Brizard, Italy’s Marco Florioli, and Ludovico Addabbo. In 5^th place, Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue.

The season concludes this week as the top-ranked players contend for the coveted title of Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final Champion. At stake is more than just the trophy; five sought-after 2026 HotelPlanner Tour category 12b playing cards await the leading five players in the Final Order of Merit.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Spain’s Javier Barcos, 23, who is a two-time season winner and currently leads the Alps Tour Order of Merit, leads after the 1^st round of the Regione Lazio Grand Final. He shot an opening round of 6 under-par,66, He gained momentum mid-round with a birdie on the 6^th, an eagle on the 7^th, and another birdie on the 8^th hole. He added two more birdies on the 10^th and 14^th holes before a setback bogey on the 15^th hole, ultimately finishing strong with a birdie on the par-5 18^th. Reflecting on his performance, Barcos said: “Today I played really good from the tee to the green. Even though the putts didn’t drop at the beginning, I knew I had to be patient. I had a great momentum change where I went birdie, eagle, birdie, which helped me keep going.” Barcos is looking to close out the season on a high note. “It’s awesome to be in the lead after the opening round and lead the Order of Merit here at the Final,” he added. “It makes me want to come out here and show why I’m first overall. I’m very happy with how things went today, and hopefully the next two rounds will go just as well.” Having competed on this course multiple times, Barcos believes his experience played a role in his performance. “I played here last year during the Alps Tour Q-School and again last month at the HotelPlanner Tour event,” he said. “I strongly believe those extra rounds are an advantage, especially off the tees, as there are some holes where you really need to know where you can and can’t miss.”

France’s Théo Brizard, 25, holds a share of 2^nd place after carding a 5-under-par 67 in the opening round. He recovered quickly from a bogey on the 1^st hole, posting birdies on the 2^nd, 7^th, 9^th, and 14^th, before closing his round in style with a spectacular eagle on the par-5 18^th. Brizard, who has recorded several top 10 finishes, came into the week ranked 42^nd in the Order of Merit. “I began with a bogey on the 1st, but it didn’t really affect me too much,” he said. “I kept a good attitude the whole day and was really focused on my strategy. I knew that if I was able to do what I wanted, the birdies would come. I missed the cut last week at the pre-Q1 but made a lot of birdies, so it really meant a lot to me to come here and make the least number of mistakes, especially off the tees. I didn’t putt great, but made a few clutch ones that made a difference.” Looking ahead to the rest of the tournament, Brizard added, “This course is very complicated to be aggressive on, so for the next two days, I want to stay focused on my strategy. You must hit as many fairways as possible and be very respectful on the greens, as downhill putts can be very complicated. I’ll focus on having my speed dialed in as much as possible, and I look forward to competing tomorrow.”

Marco Florioli, 20, from Italy, is in a three-way tie for 2^nd place with Brizard after an opening round of 5 under-par, 67. During his first round, he made 1 eagle on hole 7, 5 birdies (holes 2, 9, 11, 14, and 18), and 2 bogeys on holes 4 and 17. His best finish so far this season is a 6^th place at the Memorial Giorgio Bordoni presented by Aon. Florioli, who entered this week in 38^th place, is looking for a good performance this week to move up in the standings, and he made a confident start. “I’m pretty happy with today’s round. I played solid from the beginning of the day,” Florioli said. “I went into some trouble on hole 17 and 18, but I was able to recover well and finish with a chip-in on hole 18 for birdie. The course is tough; the fairways are firm, and the wind we had made it even more challenging. However, I love this course and it’s a great venue for the season finale.”

Italy’s Ludovico Addabbo, 27, joins Brizard and Florioli in a share of 2^nd place after carding a 5-under-par 67 in the opening round of the Regione Lazio Grand Final. Addabbo recorded six birdies on holes 2, 5, 10, 15, 16, and 18, with his only blemish coming on the 9^th hole due to a three-putt bogey. His best result this season is 4^th place at the Longwy Alps Open. “I played solid golf all round and it was a good day,” said Addabbo, who began the week in 33^rd position in the Order of Merit and is aiming to capitalize on his strong start at a course he knows well. “The sun is out, the course is in good condition, and the greens are fast, so it was a perfect start to the tournament. I think I hit every green today, so my long game was very solid. I gave myself a lot of chances, and knowing I need a good result this week, I’m very pleased with how I began.” Reflecting on the advantage of competing close to home, he added, “I’m a home player, I live 40 minutes from here and have played a lot of golf on this course. It’s important to know where you can and can’t miss, and how to take advantage of some specific holes.”

Format & Prize Fund

The 2025 Regione Lazio Alps Tour Grand Final is a 54-hole stroke-play event, 18 holes a day with no cut.

The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €55,000 and 60,000 Order of Merit points. The tournament winner will walk away with €10,000.00 and 9,500 Order of Merit points.

Tournament Promoter

The 2025 Alps Tour Grand Final is promoted directly by the Alps Tour.

For this tournament, we are grateful to have Regione Lazio as the tournament’s title sponsor and for the support of the following official sponsors: Gamma Villa, Acqua San Benedetto, Golf 2.0 Megastore, and Twïntee.

Throughout the year, the Alps Tour Golf Association enjoys the support of the governing bodies of the founding and partner nations, the Federazione Italiana Golf, the Fédération Française de Golf, the Real Federación Española de Golf, and the Österreichischer Golf-Verband.

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