Foley second on Alps Tour
Hugh Foley @AlpsTourGolf
Hugh Foley was forced to settle for second after the 2025 Hauts de France–Pas de Calais Golf Open was reduced to 36 holes.
The Dubliner was leading by one stroke through six holes when play was suspended and the final round was cancelled.
He ended up finishing one shot behind France’s Quentin Debove, who won his maiden title on three-under par, and moved up to 16th in the Order of Merit.
Four players shared third place at 1-under: France’s Augustin Holé, Lucas Fallotico, and Manfredi Manica from Italy, and Malte Von Blankenfeld from Germany.
Adverse weather heavily impacted the tournament schedule. Play was first suspended on Friday at 2:24 p.m. due to heavy rain and flooded greens. It resumed at 4:30 p.m. and continued until 8:08 p.m., when it was halted due to darkness. Round 2 was completed this morning with play resuming at 8:00 a.m. local time.
Round 3 officially began at 11:15 a.m. as a shotgun start but was suspended at 12:51 p.m. due to inclement weather. After thorough consideration, and taking into account the course conditions, continued weather issues, and limited daylight, the Tournament Committee made the decision to cancel Round 3 and reduce the event to 36 holes.
The €42,500 prize fund will be awarded in full, while Order of Merit points will be reduced by 90% in accordance with Alps Tour regulations.
As the 2025 Alps Tour season approaches its final events, the upcoming tournaments take on heightened significance in the race for Order of Merit points. With only a couple of tournaments left before the season culminates in the Grand Final, players are fiercely battling for a top-five finish in the standings that secures promotion to the 2026 HotelPlanner Tour.
For some, it’s about maintaining momentum and defending their position, while for others, it’s a vital chance to climb the rankings and keep their dreams alive. The pressure is mounting, and every shot counts as the season reaches its decisive phase.
Spain’s Javier Barcos remains at the top of the current Alps Tour Order of Merit standings. France’s Quentin Debove moves into second place following his victory, while Italy’s Jacopo Vecchi Fossa rounds out the top three. Ireland’s Ronan Mullarney climbs into fourth place, with Spain’s Javier Calles Roman rounding out the top five.
