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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23rd May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open ends with a three-way tie for the lead.
Lacanau-Océan, May 23rd, 2025– After two rounds of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the competition remains fierce, with the leaderboard tightly packed heading into the final day. France’s Quentin Debove, Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, and Spain’s Jorge Maicas share the lead at 8-under-par. Close behind, a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under-par featuring England’s Luca Houlgate, France’s Augustin Holé, and Italy’s Luca Cavalli, all well within striking distance as the tournament moves into its decisive final round.
Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open continued today at its traditional host venue, UGolf Lacanau in Lacanau-Océan, France. Players competed under mostly sunny skies with light to moderate winds.
Round 2 Player Quotes
France’s Quentin Debove, 23, who was tied for the lead after the opening round, continued his strong form with a 3 under-par, 69 in today’s second round to remain in a share of the lead at the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a two-day total of 8-under-par. Currently ranked fifth in the Order of Merit, Debove has already recorded two runner-up finishes in Egypt earlier this season and is still searching for his first win on the Alps Tour. He got off to a challenging start in his second round, making two bogeys in the first three holes, but quickly rebounded with five birdies over the remaining holes to close out his round. “Today was another solid day,” Debove said. “I was 2-over through three, which isn’t ideal, but I’m very proud of how I fought back and managed to shoot 1-under on my front nine. Then I played very solid on the back nine. I hit a lot of greens, gave myself chances, and made no mistakes. I believe the key today was missing in the right spots, which allowed me to make a bunch of easy pars. For tomorrow, I’m not going to change anything. I want to be smart and stay in my own game. I’ll try to take advantage of the easier holes again, and on the tougher ones, stick to my game plan and miss in the correct spots.”
Spain’s Javier Calles Roman, 23, who turned professional in May 2024, moved into a share of the lead with a two-day total of 8-under-par after round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. He followed his opening round of 4-under-par, 68 with another 4-under, 68 in round two, which featured five birdies and a single bogey on the 9th hole, his final hole of the day. “Today I stuck with my strategy, which I adjusted slightly from yesterday, especially off the tee, and it paid off,” said Calles Roman. “I’m very happy with the changes. I managed to miss in the right spots, which allowed me to recover well. Overall, it was a very positive round with some strong putting. I’m looking forward to tomorrow, it’s a new day and a new opportunity.”
Co-leader after Round 2 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, Javier Calles Roman from Spain. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Jorge Maicas, 27, from Spain, co-leads alongside Debove and Calles Roman. Maicas, the most recent winner on the Alps Tour after capturing last week’s 2025 Gösser Open, carded a 4-under-par 68 in today’s round, making five birdies and one bogey for a two-day total of 8-under-par. “Today, I played a bit better than yesterday, especially on the greens, but it was a good battle with the wind,” said Maicas. “It was stronger and definitely more in play, but overall, a fun day. I’ve felt very comfortable with my tee shots this week and have adapted well to the greens. I have good sensations and I’m making a solid number of putts. Of course, this is a new week, and I’m fully focused on this tournament and where I stand, but last week’s win gave me a nice confidence boost. That said, the past is the past, and I’m ready for a new day and hopefully a new opportunity to perform at my best.”
Spain’s Jorge Maicas, co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
England’s Luca Houlgate, 22, made a significant move up the leaderboard in round two. After starting the day tied for 23rd place following his opening round, Houlgate carded a 5 under-par, 67 to climb into a share of fourth place at 7-under-par overall. His round included six birdies and just one bogey, showcasing a well-rounded and composed performance. “I’m really happy with today’s round and how I hit the ball,” said Houlgate. “I holed some really nice putts and made some great par saves that kept the momentum going. I’m looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow, playing the course again, and hopefully continuing what I’ve been doing the last couple of days. We’ll see where that puts me come tomorrow afternoon.”
Augustin Holé, 27, from France, winner of the 2023 Alps Tour Grand Final, surged into a tie for fourth place alongside Luca Houlgate with a two-day total of 7-under-par. Holé followed his opening round of even-par 72 with an impressive 7 under-par, 65 in round two, which included birdies on holes 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 18, offset by bogeys on holes 1 and 12. “My mindset has been the same all week long so far, being patient and playing the game of golf,” Holé said. “I saw three of my coaches earlier this week, Benoit Teilleria, David Ames, and Franck Rigole, and each of them gave me some work to do, so I’m just trying to put it all together. I was happy to shoot even par yesterday after being 2-over with two holes to play. I’ve felt close to a low score for a while but kept making too many mistakes, and today finally felt like the day I’ve been waiting for.” While Holé credited solid ball-striking, he highlighted another key to his low round. “What helped me a lot today was my short game. This course is a lot about shaping the ball and seeing curves, and I enjoy these golf courses. Tomorrow, I want to keep working. I know there might be some nerves, but I’ll focus on controlling what I can. The rest, we’ll see. Today, a good friend, Nathan Cardet, came to caddy for me, and it was nice to share such an enjoyable round with him.”
Joining Houlgate and Holé in a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under-par is Italy’s Luca Cavalli, who backed up his opening round of 4-under-par 68 with a 3-under-par 69 in today’s second round.
Spain’s Rocco Repetto, winner of the 2025 La Cigale Golf Open by Alps Tour, delivered a fabulous performance in round two, firing a 10 under-par, 62 to set the unofficial course record at UGolf Lacanau. His bogey-free round included eight birdies and one eagle, surpassing the previous mark of 9-under-par. It is an unofficial course record as players are competing with preferred lies.
A total of 45 players made the cut, set at 142 (-2). The Final Round will begin at 9:28 a.m. local time from the 1st and 10th hole. The Final Pairing will tee off at 10:45 a.m. local time from the 1st hole.
The winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will take home €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
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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Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open: Livio, Aparicio, and Debove are in the Lead
Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open: Livio, Aparicio, and Debove are in the Lead
Lacanau-Océan, May 22nd, 2025– After Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, the leaderboard is tightly packed. Italy’s Federico Livio, alongside France’s Nicolas Aparicio and Quentin Debove, lead the field with an impressive 5-under-par, 67. In a closely contested race, there is a 9-way tie for 4th place at 4-under-par, featuring Spain’s Javier Calles Roman and Jorge Maicas, Italy’s Luca Cavalli, Mattia Comotti, and Elia Dallanegra, Kiet Van der Weele and Jerry Ji from Netherland, as well as Estonia’s Sander Aadusaar and France’s Xavier Poncelet.
Players faced mostly sunny skies with some wind conditions as they battled through the first round of the tournament.This is the second edition of the Lacanau Alps Open and the second time UGolf Lacanau hosts a professional golf tournament.
Round 1 Player Quotes
Federico Livio, 26, from Italy, co-leads after the opening round of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open with a 5-under-par, 67. He recorded one birdie and one bogey on the front nine, then dropped a shot on the 10th hole before bouncing back with birdies on the 12th, 13th, 16th, and 17th hole. He ended his round in style with an eagle on the par-5 18th. Still in search of his first professional victory, Livio has consistently performed well, collecting multiple top-20 finishes in his career so far. “Today went really well,” said Livio. “I didn’t get off to the best start, but I stayed calm because I knew the round could turn around at any moment. This morning, it was a bit easier to play as there was no wind at all. Toward the end, conditions got tougher, but despite that, I still managed to make a lot of birdies. The course this week is beautiful, it’s in fantastic shape, and the greens are perfect for making putts.” Reflecting on his mistakes, he added: “As always, bogeys can be avoided, but in my case, they came from two bad shots, so they were a bit unavoidable. Overall, I’m happy with how I managed the round.” Looking ahead to the rest of the tournament, Livio remains focused on his own game. “My goal this week is to keep building on my game—and who knows? We’ll see what happens in the next two rounds. I’ll just stick to what I’m doing without worrying about what anyone else is doing. Finishing with an eagle today always gives you a great boost, especially heading into the next two rounds. I was expecting a birdie, and instead, I got something more.”
France’s Nicolas Aparicio, 32, finds himself alongside Livio in the 3-way tie for the lead with an opening round of 5-under-par, 67. He teed off on hole 1 and carded three birdies on the front nine on holes 5, 6, and 9, offset by a bogey on the 8th. On the back nine, he added two more bogeys at holes 12 and 16 but bounced back with birdies on 14, 15, and 17, before ending his round with an eagle on the par-5 18th. Aparicio is playing what he considers, for now, his final competitive tournament. “I’m really happy with this first day, I’m close to home this week and it’s a special event for me,”he said. “Especially since it’s my last tournament, I must say, I’ve been feeling really good and relaxed on the course ever since I made the decision to stop competitive golf and go back to teaching. Seven months ago, I became a father, and that played a big part in my decision to step back from competition and focus on coaching. I think I’ll still play a few tournaments each year because I want to keep the competitive edge alive so I can continue to teach young players at a high level.” Adding to the positive start, Aparicio is enjoying the support of a close friend throughout the event. “This week, playing very close to home, I have a friend with me for the whole tournament who’s caddying. It’s pretty cool to be able to share the week with him. For the next few days, I plan to keep the same mindset and to enjoy myself and have fun.”
Co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, France’s Nicolas Aparicio Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
Joining Livio and Aparicio in a three-way tie for the lead at 5-under-par, 67 is Quentin Debove, a 23-year-old from France. Currently ranked fifth in the Order of Merit standings, he has recorded two runner-up finishes in Egypt earlier this season. Today, he began his opening round on Hole 1, carding two birdies on the front nine. “I played well especially on the front nine as I didn’t make any mistakes,” he said. “Then I took advantage of the easier holes on the back nine. Overall, I must say it was a good day.” After the turn, Debove dropped a shot with a bogey on the 10th but quickly recovered with an eagle on the par-5 13th, hitting a 6-iron into the green, followed by consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th to close out a strong first round. “Today, I hit a lot of fairways and a lot of greens, which made it a stress-free round,”he added. “My course management was definitely key, I played really well in the wind and the plan is to do the exact same thing tomorrow!”
Co-leader after Round 1 of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open, France’s Quentin Debove. Photo Credits: Alps Tour Golf / Raffaele Canepa
The players are competing for an overall prize fund of €47,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will take home €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
Round 2
The second round of the 2025 Lacanau Alps Open will begin again at 7:45 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.
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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20th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
17th May 2025 | Alps Tour Golf
Spain’s Jorge Maicas wins the 33rd edition of the Gösser Open!
Maria Lankowitz, May 17th, 2025- Spain’s Jorge Maicas captured the 2025 Gösser Open title following a two-hole sudden-death playoff. The Spaniard sealed the win with a birdie on the first playoff hole and a steady par on the second, edging out fellow Spaniard Asier Aguirre Izcue and Austria’s Timon Baltl. after the trio finished tied at 17 under-par. France’s Victor Trehet delivered the low round of the day, a flawless, bogey-free 9 under-par, 63 featuring one eagle and seven birdies to secure his fourth place.
The Final Round of the 2025 Gösser Open played at the beautiful, Golf Club Erzherzog Johann in Maria Lankowitz, Austria got underway at 9:10 a.m. local time from both the 1st and 10th hole. The final pairing began their last round at 10:16 a.m. local time from the 1st tee. Players battled through the final round beneath mostly cloudy skies, with patches of sunshine some gusty winds and a chilly temperature.
The Gösser Open occupies a distinguished place on the Alps Tour, not only as its longest-standing event but also as one of its most historically significant. First contested in 1993 at Steiermärkischer Golf Club Murhof, the tournament moved to its current venue, Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, in 2000. Since the establishment of the Alps Tour in 2001, the Gösser Open has featured prominently on the schedule and is widely regarded as Austria’s most traditional professional golf event.
Final Round Player Quotes
Spain’s Jorge Maicas, 27, captured his first Alps Tour title at the 2025 Gösser Open after prevailing in a sudden-death playoff against Austria’s Timon Baltl and fellow Spaniard Asier Aguirre Izcue. Maicas secured the win with a birdie on the first playoff hole and a par on the second to outlast his final competitor. He moved into solo third place after the second round with a two-day total of 11 under par, then delivered a flawless final round of 6-under 66, carding four birdies (holes 1, 6, 7, and 14) and an eagle on the par-5 9th. Maicas has earned several strong finishes in recent seasons and finally captured his first victory. On top of his win, he made a major move in the Order of Merit rankings, jumping 50 positions to 9th place. “I’m extremely proud of myself right now, I’m overwhelmed with emotions. The last few years have been really tough, but I’m so proud of the work I’ve done with my team to keep pushing forward and never give up. Today was a real battle, but I focused on staying calm and giving 100% to my game. I didn’t look at a leaderboard all day — I just wanted to stick to my strategy and focus on my own performance without being distracted by what others were doing. Like yesterday, I stayed patient on the greens, which was key on a course like this,” said Maicas after he secured the title. “This win is for my family, especially my mom — she’s always there encouraging me to keep going. It’s also for my team and friends, who have supported me from day one. I couldn’t have done it without them. I’ll celebrate now, it’s been a dream for a long time, but on Monday I’ll head to Lacanau for our next event. I’ll try to carry the same momentum and mindset into the week. I want to stay focused, stay calm, and hopefully have another strong performance.” Maicas added as he is enjoying the moment but looking ahead to next week.
Timon Baltl, 30 from Austria, concludes this week’s event in a 2-way tie for 2nd place alongside Spain’s Asier Aguirre Izcue with a three-day total of 17 under-par. Baltl shot a final round of 4 under-par, 68 with 5 birdies and 1 bogey, while Aguirre Izcue also shot a final round of 4 under-par, 68, making birdies on holes 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17, a bogey on hole 14, and a costly double bogey on the 18th hole, which cost him the win and forced him to dispute the playoff. Aguirre Izcue continues to show strong form at Golf Club Erzherzog Johann, where he also finished runner-up in the 2024 edition.
Following the seventh event of the season, the 2025 Gösser Open, Spain’s Alvaro Hernandez Cabezuela continues to lead the Alps Tour Order of Merit with 15,258.45 points. Rocco Repetto remains in second place with 13,773.63 points, while Javier Barcos holds onto third with 12,812.65. Asier Aguirre Izcue moves up to fourth with 12,277.40 points, and Quentin Debove rounds out the top five with 11,482.65 points.
The biggest move in the Order of Merit rank this week, came from our winner, Jorge Maicas, who jumped 50 spots in the rankings to reach 9th place with 7,947.75 points.
Tournament Promoter
The 7th event of the 2025 season, is promoted by the Murhof Gruppe. The Murhof Gruppe runs more than 30 golf courses throughout Austria, including this week’s venue in Maria Lankowitz.
This week’s main sponsor is Gösser Beer. The main tournament partners are: Steiermark Tourismus and Region Graz. The Pro-Am Partners are: Gösser, Steiermärkische Sparkasse, and Antenne Steiermark. The Federations that support the event are: Österreichischer Golfverband (ÖGV) and Steirischer Golfverband (StGV), and the media partners are: Kleine Zeitung and GEPA Pictures.
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