Mullarney finishes strong as Vechhi Fossa claims Alps Tour victory in Metz

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Ronan Mullarney climbed into the top 10 of the Alps Tour Order of Merit after a fourth-place finish, as Jacopo Vecchi Fossa took home the title at the Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or.

After a one-under front nine, Mullarney carded four birdies on the back nine, before a bogey on 18 for a final round four-under-par 66 in the searing heat in Metz. The Galway man moves to ninth in the standings after another good week, as his quest for a HotelPlanner Tour card continues.

Vecchi Fossa returned to the winner’s circle at the 2025 Open International de La Mirabelle d’Or. The 30-year-old previously earned multiple victories on the Alps Tour, including winning the 2021 Alps Tour Order of Merit, which granted him status on the HotelPlanner Tour.

The Italian surged into the lead after the second round and closed out the tournament with a 2-under-par 68 in today’s final round, finishing with a three-day total of 13-under-par. He delivered a steady performance on the final day, carding birdies on holes 4, 6, and 12, before closing with a bogey on the 18th hole to secure the win on a tightly contested leaderboard.

With the win, Vecchi Fossa moves to the top of the Order of Merit standings and reflects on his composed approach to the final round. “Today I began my round just trying to hit the greens and make two-putts for par—that was my mindset,” he said. “I made two good birdies on the front nine, and after hole 11, it was the first time I looked at the leaderboard. I saw I was tied for the lead with Memeo, but my focus was still on shooting the lowest round I could, not on what the others were doing. I made some clutch par putts coming in, which is always a nice feeling.”

Reflecting on the final hole, he added, “On 18, I was in the fairway and knew I had a two-shot lead. The pin was short left, and I hit the green on the right side. I had about a 30-meter putt and unfortunately three-putted, but it was okay. I played a bit more conservatively today compared to the first two rounds, but overall, it was a great week and a great tournament. I’m very happy to be back in the winner’s circle.” Vecchi Fossa closed by dedicating the win to those closest to him: “This win is for my team, my family, and my girlfriend Matilde. They are with me through the good times and the bad.”

It was a tough day for Robert Moran and Hugh Foley, who both carded two-over-par 72, to fall to 19th and 23rd respectively.  The Alps Tour resumes competition at the 2025 Aravell Golf Andorra Open, where Ronan Mullarney will be in action.

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