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25th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Augutin Holé takes one-shot lead into the final round of the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA

Biarritz, July 25, 2026 – Challenging weather conditions played a major role during the second round of the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA. Strong winds tested the field throughout the day before a thunderstorm suspended play for nearly two hours during the afternoon.

Playing in the morning wave, Augustin Holé mastered the difficult conditions to post a solid 2-under-par 67, despite making three bogeys. The member of Golf de Biarritz Le Phare moved into the outright lead at 8-under par.

Backed by the home crowd, Holé will take a one-shot advantage into Sunday’s final round over fellow Frenchman Théo Brizard, who climbed into second place after carding an impressive 3-under-par 66. Overnight leader Romain Buttarazzi battled to a 2-over-par 71 and shares third place with Spain’s Jorge Maicas, the co-holder of the course record.

The final round will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the 1st tee. At the conclusion of the tournament, the winner will receive €8,100 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, the title will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

Round 2 Player Quote

Augustin Holé : “It was a real battle today. From the very first hole, my caddie Franck Médale and I knew it was going to be extremely difficult. Our strategy was simple: hit as many greens as possible and leave ourselves the shortest putts we could because, with the wind, every putt was moving. I think we did a very good job sticking to our game plan. I never tried to force things, and a couple of good putts made the difference.

Yesterday’s round was already a good performance, but today’s was just as satisfying even though it’s four shots higher. That’s golf—weather conditions can completely change how a round plays. The greens are also getting firmer, making it very difficult to stop wedge shots. I enjoy playing in these conditions because I like to hit lower ball flights. It’s a great challenge, and I’d be happy if we get the same conditions tomorrow.”

Tomorrow will be special. There will be plenty of spectators, and my family will be here too. I’ll definitely feel the excitement, but I’ll have to embrace it, settle myself and enjoy the moment. I’m chasing a victory, and winning the Biarritz Cup here at home would make it even more meaningful. It’s a tournament that means a lot to me and one I’ve never won. But there are still 18 holes to play.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Biarritz Cup by ARKEA is promoted and organized by the Association Sportive des Golfs de Biarritz.

The event is supported by Arkéa Banques Entreprises et Institutionnels, C&S Partners, Golf Plus, Srixon, Ecoalf, Maison Adam, Volvo Sipa Automobiles, Société des Golfs de Biarritz, Alain Afflelou Biarritz, Eiffage, Zaporeak, Ville de Biarritz and the French Golf Federation.

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24th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Amateur Romain Buttarazzi and Italy’s Luca Memeo share first-round lead at the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA

Biarritz, July 24, 2026 – French amateur Romain Buttarazzi and Italy’s Luca Memeo share the lead after the opening round of the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA, both carding an impressive 8-under-par 61 at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare.

Playing in the morning under calm conditions, Buttarazzi produced a spectacular round featuring one eagle, eight birdies and two bogeys. The player from Nîmes set the clubhouse target before being joined later in the day by Memeo, who matched the score despite facing significantly windier afternoon conditions. The Italian delivered a flawless bogey-free round, highlighted by three consecutive birdies on holes 14, 15 and 16.

Another amateur impressed on the opening day, as Tom de Herrypon fired a 7-under-par 62 to claim solo third place. Fellow French Augustin Holé sits alone in fourth after signing a bogey-free 6-under-par 63. Seven players are tied for fifth place at 5-under par.

Round 2 will begin at 7:40 a.m. local time from both the 1st and 9th tees at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the leading 30 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut, who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Romain Buttarazzi : “Two days ago, I picked up a slight injury and was very close to going back home to Nîmes. I received treatment yesterday, so I arrived here with a relaxed mindset, just wanting to enjoy the course that I already know well. All the work I’d done beforehand finally paid off.

Mentally, it’s been a difficult period. I had a few unlucky breaks in recent tournaments that affected my confidence, so I’ve been working hard on that aspect of my game. I came here with no pressure, just looking to enjoy myself and rebuild that confidence, and today everything came together. I also recently had a lesson with a new putting coach, which really helped restore my confidence on the greens.”

Luca Memeo: “From tee to green I was really solid, and I managed to hole a few putts as well. On the second nine I kept playing well, even though a few putts didn’t drop early on. Then I made three birdies in a row on 14, 15 and 16, taking advantage of those holes.

There was definitely a little more wind than in the morning, especially on the back nine, but it was consistent. It was probably worth one or two clubs, and since it didn’t change direction, it wasn’t too difficult to manage.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Biarritz Cup by ARKEA is promoted and organized by the Association Sportive des Golfs de Biarritz.

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22nd July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Biarritz Cup by ARKEA brings together top amateurs and Alps Tour professionals

Biarritz, July 22^nd, 2026 – For the second consecutive year, the Alps Tour heads to Golf de Biarritz Le Phare for the prestigious Biarritz Cup by ARKEA, one of the oldest and most historic tournaments in European golf. The special event, the 16th tournament of the 2026 Alps Tour season, will take place from July 24–26 and will once again bring together leading amateur players and Alps Tour professionals from across Europe and beyond.

First played in 1899, the Biarritz Cup boasts an outstanding list of past champions, including José María Olazábal (1983), Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (2001), Mike Lorenzo-Vera (2003), Álvaro Quirós (2004), Jorge Campillo (2007) and Alejandro Del Rey (2014).

The tournament will be played over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the leading 30 professionals and ties, including any amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, the title will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

A minimum prize fund of €50,000 will be on offer, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points, including €8,000 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner.

Adding to the week’s festivities, the ARKEA Pro-Am, will take place on Thursday, July 23^rd, with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. local time, featuring 25 teams.

The Field

This year’s Biarritz Cup by ARKEA will feature a 120-player field, made up of 60 top amateurs and 60 Alps Tour professionals. In a separate event, 36 elite amateur women will also compete throughout the week.

Defending champion Victor Dubuisson returns to Biarritz after making a memorable comeback to professional golf with his playoff victory here last year. Runner-up Jorge Maicas is also back and knows the course better than most, sharing the course record of 59 (-10).

Fresh off his maiden Alps Tour victory at the Alps de Las Castillas, Italy’s Flavio Michetti arrives in excellent form. Meanwhile, Alexandre Vandermoten, currently third in the Order of Merit, could clinch promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour with a third victory of the season

The Course

Nestled on France’s Basque Coast, Golf de Biarritz Le Phare is one of continental Europe’s oldest and most prestigious golf courses. Founded in 1888 and designed by renowned architect Willie Dunn, it combines history, elegance and championship-calibre golf.

Though not long by modern standards, Le Phare rewards precision, strategy and a sharp short game. Immaculately maintained fairways wind through a beautiful parkland setting lined with century-old trees, while Atlantic views and coastal breezes add both beauty and challenge. Undulating greens, strategically positioned bunkers and demanding approach shots ensure a true test of golf.

Located just minutes from the centre of Biarritz, the course blends historic charm with modern facilities. With more than a century of competitive heritage, it remains one of France’s most iconic golfing venues.

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The Biarritz Cup by ARKEA is promoted and organized by the Association Sportive des Golfs de Biarritz.

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11th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Flavio Michetti captures maiden Alps Tour title at the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas

Burgos, July 11th, 2026 – Italy’s Flavio Michetti claimed his long-awaited first Alps Tour title after producing another outstanding performance at Golf Lerma. After recording numerous top-10 finishes and several podiums over the past five seasons, the 22-year-old finally lifted his first trophy thanks to a tournament total of 24-under-par. Michetti, who shared the lead after the opening round and remained at the top throughout the week, closed with a brilliant 64 (-8) featuring one eagle, eight birdies and two bogeys.

France’s Théo Brizard, who began the final round two strokes behind, mounted an impressive charge with a flawless 64 (-8). Despite applying pressure until the closing holes, he finished runner-up, two shots behind the Italian.

Spain’s Daniel Berna Manzanares and Mario Galiano Aguilar shared third place at 21-under-par, while England’s Mason Essam, France’s Alexandre Bauduin and Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela finished tied for fifth at 20-under-par.

With the victory, Michetti earns €7,930 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving up to 15th in the season standings. The top five of the Order of Merit remains unchanged following the tournament.

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Friday, July 24th, at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare in France for the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Flavio Michetti: “Finally, I have my first win. I knew I was playing really well. Since the beginning of the season I’ve felt my game was there, so I just kept focusing on myself, kept working and trusted the process. Finally, it paid off.

Last week in La Gomera I played just as well, but my putting wasn’t there. This week I actually played even better, and today the putter finally got hot. I’m really happy with the way I played and, of course, with the victory.

I was checking the leaderboard almost every hole, and playing alongside Álvaro, who was also playing great. After my bogey on the 15th, my lead was down to just one shot, so there was definitely some pressure. Then I hit a really good 2-iron into the last green, made birdie, and from there I could finally relax.

My ranking before this week didn’t really reflect how well I’ve been playing. Now I can start thinking about breaking into the top five.”

Théo Brizard: “I really enjoyed this final round. Finishing the second round this morning actually helped because I didn’t have much time to think about anything. Before heading back out, I spoke with my father and told him I was simply going to keep following the same process I’ve been using over the past five or six weeks.

Throughout the round I wasn’t thinking about the score at all. My only focus was committing fully to every shot. I didn’t even know where everyone else stood until I got to the recording area after the round. I was completely focused on my own job, hitting one shot at a time, and I think that’s what allowed me to play so well.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

The tournament is supported by the Real Federación Española de Golf, Federación de Golf de Castilla y León, Federación de Golf de Castilla-La Mancha, Loterías y Apuestas del Estado, Consejo Superior de Deportes, Diputación de Burgos, Turismo y Planificación Costa del Sol, Bodegas Juan Gil, Kyocera, Mahou San Miguel, Solán de Cabras and Hotel Ceres.

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10th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Michetti and Hernández Cabezuela share the lead as weather halts play at Golf Lerma

Burgos, July 10th, 2026 – The second round of the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas could not be completed after thunderstorms reached Golf Lerma at 17:16, forcing the afternoon wave off the course. Heavy rain that followed made any resumption of play impossible.

Before the interruption, Spain’s Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela produced one of the rounds of the day, firing a flawless 62 (-10) to move into a share of the lead. He is tied at the top with Italy’s Flavio Michetti, who followed his opening-round 62 with a solid 66 (-6).

France’s Antoine Bauduin and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar both completed their rounds and share third place, just one stroke behind the leaders.

Overnight leader and amateur Grégoire Hoyeau completed eight holes before play was suspended. He sits tied for fifth alongside England’s Mason Essam, three shots off the lead.

Round 2 will resume on Saturday at 7:15, with the final round scheduled to begin no earlier than 10:45. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €7,930 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Flavio Michetti: “My game is still the same as yesterday. I actually had seven eagle chances. Two of them were from about one metre and one and a half metres, and I missed them. Apart from that, my birdies all came after very close approaches. I didn’t really make any long putts today, but my game feels very solid and I’m playing with a lot of confidence.

If you’re long off the tee and can hit the driver straight, you always have an advantage. But on this course especially, you can reach several greens and create plenty of eagle opportunities.”

Álvaro Hernández Cabezuela: “The feelings were really good today, and obviously the score reflects that. More importantly, I felt very comfortable and hardly missed any shots. I went out with the mindset of staying calm, because on a course where so many birdies are being made, it’s easy to become impatient if they don’t come early.

I think I did a really good job of staying patient. I had a slow start yesterday but managed to turn the round around with the same mindset. Tomorrow I’ll approach it exactly the same way. I know I’m playing well, but on a course like this, anyone a few shots back can shoot a really low score and suddenly find themselves in the lead.”

Mario Galiano Aguilar: “It felt very similar to yesterday. The difference was that I missed a couple of easy shots around the greens, and my putting wasn’t quite as sharp. It was still good overall, but if you want to shoot a really low score here, you have to putt exceptionally well.

I think the winning score will probably be around 22 or 23 under par. If I want to have a chance tomorrow, I’ll probably need another round between six and nine under. We’ll just see what happens and count everything up at the end.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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9th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

France’s Grégoire Hoyeau sets the pace with stunning opening 61 (-10) at Golf Lerma

Burgos, July 9th, 2026 – Just as it was during the Alps Tour‘s previous visit to Golf Lerma in 2024, low scoring was the order of the day. A remarkable 107 players bettered the par-72 layout during the opening round of the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas.

Amateur Grégoire Hoyeau, playing in just his third Alps Tour event, produced the standout performance of the day. Despite making a bogey on his final hole, the Frenchman carded a superb 61 (-11) to take the first-round lead.

Several players came close, but none could match Hoyeau’s score. Italy’s Flavio Michetti, France’s Alexandre Vandermoten, and Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar share second place after posting excellent 62 (-10) rounds.

Round 2 will begin at 8:30 a.m. local time from the 1st tee at Golf Lerma. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties (including all amateurs within the cut), who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Grégoire Hoyeau: “This morning I wasn’t even feeling that good. I had a bit of a stomach ache, but in the end I think it actually helped because I had fewer expectations and played more freely. Once I got going, I just focused on my technical keys, made sure I ate well and stayed present.

Everything worked today. Putting is usually one of my strengths, my iron play was really solid, and every time I had a chip on a par five, I left myself inside two metres. It was just a very complete round.

I’ve rarely been in this position before. It’s only my third Alps Tour event, so the goal now is to rest well tonight and tomorrow just stay in the present again. Shot after shot. Even if I feel nervous, that’s normal. I know my swing is working, and I know what I’m capable of.”

Alexandre Vandermoten: “I played solid golf all day. I just kept things simple and holed the putts. On the 17th I hit it inside a metre for eagle and made it. On 18, I was happy to take par because I wasn’t in a great position. I just did my job.

I really tried not to think too much about the future or the past. There were a few moments where my mind wandered, but overall I stayed focused on the present, and I’m really pleased with how I managed that.”

Flavio Michetti: “I played really, really solid. I hit every green in regulation, my driver was amazing and my irons were very good. I had six eagle chances, and every birdie I made was from inside one metre, so it was a really good day. I actually missed a few putts, so hopefully tomorrow will be even better. During the practice round I shot nine under on the back nine when the putter was working well, so I’m feeling really confident heading into the second round.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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7th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Golf Lerma welcomes the 15th event of the season with the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas

Burgos, July 7th, 2026 – The Alps Tour heads to northern Spain this week for the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas, the 15th event of the season, which will be played from July 9th to 11th at Golf Lerma, located around 30 minutes south of Burgos.

This will mark the fourth Alps Tour visit to the venue. After hosting the Peugeot Tour de Lerma in 2011, Golf Lerma welcomed the Alps de Las Castillas in both 2016 and 2024, and now returns once again to the schedule.

A minimum prize fund of €53,000 will be on offer, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points, including €7,900 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner.

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

The Field

Although Andrea Romano and Maxime Legros have already secured promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour thanks to their third victories of the season, the battle for the remaining promotion places is still wide open.

Fresh off his victory at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera, Dutchman Lars Keunen arrives in Lerma full of confidence after climbing to seventh place in the Order of Merit.

Ahead of him, Alexandre Vandermoten (3rd), Robert Moran (4th), Pablo Alperi (5th) and Enrico Di Nitto (6th) will all be looking to strengthen their positions as the race towards the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final intensifies.

A total of 144 players, including nine amateurs, will tee it up this week. The field features competitors from 13 different nations: Argentina, Austria, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Wales.

As expected, Spain will have the largest representation with 64 players, including 47 National Field invitations.

The Course

Built in 1992 on the former 220-hectare hunting estate of La Andaya, Golf Lerma is an 18-hole course designed by renowned Spanish architect José “Pepe” Gancedo. Perfectly integrated into the Castilian landscape, the course blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, inspiring Gancedo to famously remark: “The course was already there; God made it.”

Surrounded by holm oaks, junipers and oak trees, Golf Lerma offers wide-open views while making excellent use of the site’s natural contours. Generous fairways, strategically positioned bunkers, eight lakes and two streams create a layout that is both enjoyable and demanding, with the ever-present Castilian wind often adding an extra layer of challenge.

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Alps de Las Castillas is promoted and organised by JGolf.

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4th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Lars Keunen holds off the chasing pack to win in La Gomera

La Gomera, July 4th, 2026 – Although he started the final round alone at the top of the leaderboard, Lars Keunen still had plenty of work to do at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera. The Dutchman rose to the occasion with another composed display at Tecina Golf, securing the third Alps Tour title of his career, following the 2020 Ein Bay Open and the 2023 Tenerife Pro Golf Open.

The 29-year-old, who has made every cut this season, managed the final round superbly. His flawless 65 (-6) never gave his closest challengers a real opportunity to close the gap.

Starting the day further back, France’s Paul Margolis and Italy’s Mattia Comotti both carded 66 (-5) to climb into a share of second place, four shots behind the winner. They were joined by Spain’s Eduard Rousaud and Italy’s Marco Florioli.

With this victory, Keunen earns €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving up to sixth in the season standings, just behind Alexandre Vandermoten (3rd), Robert Moran (4th), Pablo Alperi (5th), and Enrico Di Nitto (6th).

The race for qualification to the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour will resume on Thursday, July 9th, at Golf de Lerma, Spain, for the 2026 Alps de Las Castillas.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Lars Keunen: “It was obviously a great day. I felt very relaxed this morning, having breakfast with an amazing view over the Atlantic Ocean. Knowing that around 20 players were within a few shots, I knew I had to keep making birdies myself.

I didn’t have the perfect start, but I stayed patient. I took advantage of the scoring holes, especially the par fives, and tried not to look at the leaderboard too much. The birdie on the 15th was a big turning point, and after that I felt in control. By the end, it was a pretty relaxed finish.

Having my girlfriend here this week was a huge help. She kept me positive whenever I started being too hard on myself. She said she came for the vibes… and I guess she got the vibes. Now I’m looking forward to next week’s tournament in Spain and seeing what I can do there.”

Paul Margolis: “Overall, the three rounds were very similar. I played really well from tee to green, and my short game was very solid too. To be honest, every part of my game was in good shape this week. I’ve felt my game improving steadily over the last few tournaments, so this result gives me a lot of confidence. Now I just want to keep doing the same things I’ve been doing over the past three or four events: keep it simple, focus on my own game and not on what everyone else is doing.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is supported by Fred. Olsen, S.A., as well as the Gobierno de Canarias, Promotur Turismo de Canarias, the Cabildo Insular de la Gomera, the Federación Canaria de Golf and Kyocera.

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Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf/ Raffaele Canepa

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3rd July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Lars Keunen leads wide-open battle heading into final round at Tecina Golf

La Gomera, July 3rd, 2026 – The stage is set for an exciting final round at the Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera, with nearly 20 players still in realistic contention for the title. Dutchman Lars Keunen will nevertheless take a slender advantage into Saturday after carding an excellent 65 (-6) despite making two early bogeys. Keunen bounced back impressively from his slow start, making two eagles and four birdies to move to 11-under par after 36 holes.

Overnight leader Maximilien Sturdza remains firmly in contention, just one shot off the lead. The Swiss player shares second place with Spain’s Alfonso Buendia and Italy’s Luca Memeo and Marco Florioli.

With low scores proving possible—illustrated by Flavio Michetti‘s superb 63 (-8) on Friday—the tournament remains wide open. Twenty players are within four shots of Keunen heading into the final round.

For tomorrow’s final round, play will begin at 8:30 a.m. from both the 1st and 10th tees. At the conclusion of the third round, the winner will receive €6,900 and 6,525 Order of Merit points. In the event of a tie, a playoff will determine the champion.

Round 2 Player Quotes

Lars Keunen: “It was obviously a great round and I’m very happy with it. It actually started with my girlfriend’s birthday this morning, so we had a fun and relaxed start to the day before heading to the course. I didn’t get off to the best start with two bogeys on holes two and three, but a birdie on the fourth gave me some momentum. From there, making two eagles on the par fives really changed the round. I love this course. I’ve been coming here for a few years now, and it really suits my eye, even if I hadn’t had my best results here before.”

Luca Memeo: “I finished five under today. My round actually started badly with a lost ball on the second hole and a double bogey, but I answered immediately with an eagle on the next hole. That helped me stay relaxed and just focus on playing my game. I hit the ball well from tee to green and holed a few putts. Tomorrow my goal is simply to stay as focused as possible, hit good tee shots and give myself a chance to win.”

Alfonso Buendia: “It was a really good round today. I started with a three-putt and another bogey, but I stayed patient and managed to make a lot of birdies after that. The conditions were a bit different with no sun and more humidity, which made distance control trickier, but overall I think it was easier than yesterday because there was less wind. Tomorrow I’ll stick to the same strategy because everyone is playing well and you’ll need plenty of birdies to win.”

Maximilien Sturdza: “Today was good, even if a few fewer putts dropped compared to yesterday. I stayed patient throughout the round and finally saw a few putts go in towards the end. I finished with a bogey, but there are still plenty of positives. I’ve only made two bogeys over the first two rounds, which is encouraging. Tomorrow I’ll keep doing the same things: stay patient, create birdie opportunities and enjoy the day.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

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

Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf/ Raffaele Canepa

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2nd July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Switzerland’s Maximilien Sturdza sets the pace in La Gomera

La Gomera, July 2nd, 2026 – Under the Canary Islands sunshine, Maximilien Sturdza made the perfect start to this year’s Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera. Playing in the morning, the Swiss player carded an excellent 63 (-8) to take the opening-round lead.

The 26-year-old, who finished 11th last week at the UGolf Aravell Andorra Open, produced a flawless bogey-free round. He made his move with a superb stretch of five birdies in six holes between the 6th and the 11th, setting the pace after the opening day.

Despite an early bogey on the 5th, Spain’s Alfonso Buendia opened with a 65 (-6) thanks in part to an eagle on the 4th. He shares second place with fellow Spaniard Gonzalo Leal, whose eventful round included one eagle, eight birdies and four bogeys.

Round 2 will begin at 8:10 a.m. local time from the 1st tee at Tecina Golf. At the conclusion of the second round, a cut will be made to the top 40 professionals and ties (including all amateurs within the cut), who will advance to the final round.

Round 1 Player Quotes

Maximilien Sturdza: “I felt good when I woke up and just went through my normal warm-up. I got off to a good start and it was nice to finish with a bogey-free round. I was four under through nine, and then the putts just kept dropping. I only missed one or two greens all day, which shows my game is in a good place. Over the next two days, I’ll just try to do the same thing, stay consistent and remain mentally present.”

Alfonso Buendía: “I’m very happy to be back here, as I am every year. It’s a beautiful place and the course is in great condition. It was a really solid round and I’m pleased with my game. I only missed one drive all day, so overall I’m very satisfied. The goal now is to stick to the same strategy and hopefully stay near the top of the leaderboard.”

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

The 2026 Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera is promoted and organized by JGolf.

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

Photo Credit: Alps Tour Golf/ Raffaele Canepa

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