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12th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round 3 Player Quote

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

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

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

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

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11th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten heads into final round chasing fourth Alps Tour title

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

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

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

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

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

Round 1 Player Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

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10th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round 1 Player Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

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8th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Field

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

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

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

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

The Course

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

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

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

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6th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round 3 Player Quote

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

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

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

Tournament Promoter and Sponsors

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

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4th September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten takes commanding lead at the Longwy Alps Open

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

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

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

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

Round 2 Player Quotes

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

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

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

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

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3rd September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Alexandre Vandermoten takes the lead at the Longwy Alps Open

Longwy, France, September 3rd, 2026 – In excellent conditions for the opening round of the Longwy Alps Open, Frenchman Alexandre Vandermoten made the most of his opportunity on Thursday. The third-ranked player on the Order of Merit carded a superb 65 (-7), including two eagles, to take the outright lead. A two-time winner on the Alps Tour this season, Vandermoten could secure direct promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour with a third victory in 2026.

The competition remains wide open, however, with five players just one shot behind. Italians Alessandro Nodari and Manfredi Manica, Frenchmen Lucas Abrial and Victor Veyret, and Spain’s Esteban Vazquez Martin share second place at -6.

Another notable performance came from handigolf player Issa Nlareb A Amang, who carded an impressive 68 (-4) despite making three bogeys. A total of 19 players broke 70 in the opening round.

Round 2 will begin at 8:10 a.m. local time from the 1st tee at UGolf Longwy International. 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

Alexandre Vandermoten : “I was very solid all day. I didn’t make a single bogey. I had a few missed shots, but never any serious mistakes. I scored really well on the par 5s with two eagles. Whenever I had putts from inside two or three metres, I managed to hole them or come very close. I stayed very consistent mentally and remained focused throughout the day. At times, I was thinking a little too far ahead, but I quickly brought myself back to the present.”

Alessandro Nodari : “Yes, it was a good round. I started well and felt very confident off the tee with the driver. I always found the centre of the fairway. I also played the irons very well and gave myself quite a few birdie opportunities, especially on the first nine. On the back nine, I continued to play very well off the tee. Unfortunately, I lost a few shots on the greens and missed a few too many putts, but overall, I would say it was an excellent day. I have good feelings heading into tomorrow.”

Manfredi Manica : “I’m very happy with the round overall because, to be honest, I didn’t play that great. I didn’t hit only very good shots, but I found a way during the round to keep the ball in play. I think that’s one of the most important things on this course because afterwards you have a lot of birdie opportunities. I think the best club in the bag today was the putter. It was pretty solid throughout the round. I was pretty straight off the tee. Maybe it wasn’t a striking clinic, but I kept it in play, hit some good iron shots and played the par 5s solidly. There was a bit of luck as well, to be honest, but overall it was a good, simple round.”

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1st September 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

The Alps Tour returns to action at the 2026 Longwy Alps Open

Longwy, France, September 1st, 2026 – After a month-long summer break, the Alps Tour returns to competition this week for the third edition of the Longwy Alps Open, taking place from September 3rd to 5th at UGolf Longwy International.

Located in eastern France, close to the Luxembourg border, the tournament will mark the 17th event of the 2026 Alps Tour season and the return to competition for players with the final stretch of the season now underway.

Ahead of the tournament, the Pro-Am will take place on September 2nd. Around 20 teams will compete in a shotgun-start scramble format, offering local players and partners the opportunity to experience the course alongside Alps Tour professionals.

The event will offer a minimum prize fund of €53,000, along with 45,000 Order of Merit points, including €7,700 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 top 40 professionals and ties, including all amateurs within the cut. In the event of a tie after 54 holes, the champion will be decided by a sudden-death playoff.

The Field

The battle for a place in the top five of the Order of Merit promises to be another closely fought one this week, with all the players currently in contention for promotion to the HotelPlanner Tour in the field.

Fresh from victories in the two most recent Alps Tour events, Flavio Michetti (Alps de Las Castillas) and Jorge Maicas (Biarritz Cup by ARKEA) will look to continue their strong form. Both players have moved closer to the top of the Order of Merit and will be looking to make another step forward in Longwy. The field will also feature Romain Wattel, a winner on the DP World Tour after claiming the 2017 KLM Open.

A total of 132 players, including 17 amateurs, will tee it up this week. The field features competitors from 15 different nations: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cameroon, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Monaco, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and Wales.

The Course

Located at the crossroads of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, UGolf Longwy International offers a unique golfing experience in the heart of Longwy, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of north-eastern France.

Built on a former industrial site, the course opened in 2015 and combines the region’s rich steelmaking heritage with a modern golfing environment. Traces of Longwy’s industrial past remain visible around the course, including a historic blast furnace located near the practice area.

The 18-hole, par-72 course stretches across a wooded and gently hilly landscape, offering a varied and technical challenge. Players must negotiate strategically positioned fairways, undulating terrain and fast, demanding greens, where precision and course management will be essential.

The combination of natural features, technical design and industrial heritage gives UGolf Longwy International a character of its own, making it a memorable venue for the Longwy Alps Open and an exciting challenge for both professional and amateur golfers.

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4th August 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Qualifying School for the 2027 Season – Entries are now open

The road to the 2027 Alps Tour season starts here. The 2026 Alps Tour Qualifying School will return to Italy in November, giving players the opportunity to earn their playing status for next season. Open to male professionals and male amateurs with a Handicap Index of 2 or better, the Qualifying School will once again be contested over two stages.

The First Qualifying Stage will take place on November 4th and 5th over 36 holes at three venues: Golf Club Le Fonti, Conero Golf Club and Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico. Players required to compete at First Stage can select their preferred venue, subject to availability.

The Final Qualifying Stage will follow from November 11th to 13th at Golf Nazionale and Terre dei Consoli Golf Club. The 156-player field will compete across both courses for the opening 36 holes, with the top 65 and ties advancing to the final round at Golf Nazionale.

At the end of 54 holes, the top 35 players and ties will earn Category 6 membership for the 2027 Alps Tour season, while players finishing from 36th to 65th will receive Category 8 and those from 66th to 156th Category 9.

The entry fee is €750, covering both stages and yardage books for all courses. Entries close on Monday, October 19th, 2026, with a special deadline of November 3rd at 18:00 CET for players eligible under exemption Category G (players participating in the 2026 DPWT Qualifying School-Second Stage).

Entries must be submitted through the Alps Tour Golf app. Players should download the app, select “Players” — not “My Fan Zone” — and log in to their existing Alps Tour account. Players who do not yet have an account will need to create a new Player account before registering for the Qualifying School.

Once logged in, go to “Schedule” and then “Q-School” to complete your entry.

For complete details on eligibility, exemptions, categories and tournament procedures, find the full Qualifying School regulations here.

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26th July 2026 | Alps Tour Golf

Jorge Maicas claims dramatic Biarritz Cup by ARKEA victory

Biarritz, France, July 26, 2026 – A tightly contested leaderboard, leaders cancelling each other out, and challengers charging from behind made for a thrilling final round at the Biarritz Cup by ARKEA, which ultimately required a three-man sudden-death playoff to decide the champion.

After losing in a playoff at this event last year, Jorge Maicas earned his revenge by birdieing the first extra hole to capture the title. The Spaniard signed for a superb 5-under-par 64 to finish the tournament at 11-under par, tied alongside France’s Benjamin Kedochim and Switzerland’s Maximilien Sturdza after 54 holes.

Italy’s Luca Memeo finished alone in fourth, just one shot outside the playoff, while defending champion Victor Dubuisson shared fifth place with Spain’s Víctor García Broto.

With the victory, Jorge Maicas earns €8,100 and 6,525 Order of Merit points, moving significantly closer to the leading group in the season standings. Meanwhile, a seventh-place finish was enough for Mario Galiano Aguilar to climb into fifth place in the Order of Merit.

With only a handful of events remaining, the Order of Merit is becoming increasingly competitive, with every point proving crucial in the race to qualify for the 2026 Hulencourt Alps Tour Grand Final and secure one of the coveted promotion spots to the HotelPlanner Tour.

The race resumes at the 2026 Longwy Alps Open, taking place from September 3–5 at UGolf Longwy International in France.

Round 3 Player Quotes

Jorge Maicas : “I’m obviously very happy. The day didn’t start the way I wanted, and I wasn’t playing my best early on. But as the round went on, I started playing better, making putts and getting myself into contention. On the last hole I had a chance to win it in regulation, and it came very close, so I was pleased just to make the playoff.

I looked at the leaderboard on the last hole, but I didn’t really know how many players were tied at the top. I knew I was in contention, but not exactly where everyone stood.

My season started slowly. Then I began playing better, even if the results didn’t always show it. After a small dip, I decided not to play last week’s tournament in Burgos so I could rest, practise at home and come to Biarritz fully recharged. This win changes my season because the Order of Merit is so tight. If you don’t win tournaments, it’s very difficult to move up the rankings.”

Maximilien Sturdza : “It was a really good day. I got off to a great start and was four under after six or seven holes, which gave me a lot of confidence. Then the finish was really good: birdie on 15 and eagle on 16 some very solid shots. It was a great round.

I decided not to look at the leaderboard today. The first time I saw it was on the 15th hole, and that’s when I realised I was right near the top.

Overall, I’m feeling very positive. It’s my best result on the Alps Tour so far, and for the last few tournaments I’ve felt that my game has really been coming together. Of course, it would have been nice to leave with the trophy, but it’s still a very encouraging week.”

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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