Top-tier European professional golf from the Alps Tour in Abruzzo
The Miglianico Alps Open is one of the most established fixtures on the Italian golf scene. Played on the course at Golf Il Cerreto in Miglianico (Chieti province, Abruzzo), the tournament is part of the European Alps Tour circuit and is included in the Italian Pro Tour presented by Buccellati, a series promoted by the Italian Golf Federation.
Each edition attracts a high-level field: 144 players representing around fifteen nations, including a strong contingent of Italian professionals. The Abruzzo green welcomes the top performers from the Alps Tour Order of Meritโthe circuit that acts as a springboard to the Challenge Tour and the DP World Tour, and which has launched the careers of numerous European golf champions.
The competition is played over 54 holes across three days, with a cut after the first 36 holes that advances the top 40 players and ties to the final round. The total prize fund is 48,000 euros, with a winner's share of 6,900 euros. The tournament is preceded by a Pro-Am using the "Tour Scramble" format, which pairs professionals with amateur players and guests for a day dedicated to hospitality and promoting the local area.
The Miglianico club, active for over twenty years, has hosted top-tier international golf for several consecutive seasons, establishing itself as one of the most reliable and appreciated venues on the Alps Tour. The course, nestled in the rolling Abruzzo countryside just a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast, offers spectators the chance to follow professional golf up close in a stunning natural setting, between the hills of the Chieti area and views of the Maiella mountains.
Beyond its sporting significance, the Miglianico Alps Open has become a major promotional opportunity for Abruzzo and the province of Chieti, attracting enthusiasts, industry professionals, and sports tourists alike. Admission to the club is traditionally free for the public, making the event accessible to anyone wanting to discover a growing sport and the region that hosts it.
The 2026 edition opened the Italian season of the Alps Tour and the Italian Pro Tour presented by Buccellati, bringing 144 professionals representing 15 nations to Golf Il Cerreto in Miglianico, including 77 Italians and 19 of the top 20 players from the circuit's Order of Merit.
On the Abruzzo par-70 course, 24-year-old Frenchman Maxime Legros dominated, finishing with a total of 199 strokes (67-66-66, -11) to claim the title and the top spot in the Order of Merit, repeating his success from a few weeks earlier in Egypt. Second place went to Italian Alessandro Nodari with 201 (-9), tied with Austrian Christoph Bleier and Frenchman Ewan Le Tennier. Among the best Italians was Andrea Romano, while 17-year-old Nicolรฒ Di Crescenzo won the title of best amateur.
Golf Il Cerreto is located at Contrada Cerreto 120 in Miglianico (CH). By car: take the Chieti-Pescara or Ortona exit on the A14 motorway, then follow signs for Miglianico. The nearest train station is Chieti; the reference airport is Abruzzo Airport in Pescara, about 30 minutes away.
Public access to the club during tournament days is generally free. For schedules, tee times, and information: contact the Golf Il Cerreto secretariat at +39 0871 305685 or email [email protected].
Numerous accommodation options are available along the Trabocchi Coast and in the nearby towns of Ortona, Chieti, and Francavilla al Mare.
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Golf Il Cerreto di Miglianico
Contrada Cerreto 120, 66010 Miglianico