French amateur Thomas Buisson signed for a 63 (-8) during the first qualifying round of the Alps Tour at Conero, taking a three-shot lead over his pursuers.
The Conero course in Italy provided a remarkable setting for the kickoff of the 2026 Alps Tour Q-School. Wednesday, the players returned to the transalpine fairways for the first qualifying stage, and it was a Frenchman who immediately made his mark.
Thomas Buisson, an amateur by trade, turned in a near-perfect scorecard with a 63, eight under par. A performance that gives him a three-shot lead over the chasing pack. This spectacular start positions the young Tricolor alone at the top at the end of this first day.
In total, forty-six French players teed it up across the three Italian courses selected for this qualification. While the strong French contingent was expected, only about one in five players managed to shoot under par during this opening. A figure that illustrates the difficulty of the selected layouts and the level of demand of this qualifying school.
The Alps Tour continues to establish itself as an essential stepping stone for European golfers seeking progression toward professional circuits. This Q-School represents a major opportunity for aspirants, whether they are amateurs or professionals seeking a regain of status. The rest of the journey promises to be decisive for the ambitions of Thomas Buisson and all the French participants.
Thomas Buisson, an amateur by trade, turned in a near-perfect scorecard with a 63, eight under par. A performance that gives him a three-shot lead over the chasing pack. This spectacular start positions the young Tricolor alone at the top at the end of this first day.
In total, forty-six French players teed it up across the three Italian courses selected for this qualification. While the strong French contingent was expected, only about one in five players managed to shoot under par during this opening. A figure that illustrates the difficulty of the selected layouts and the level of demand of this qualifying school.
The Alps Tour continues to establish itself as an essential stepping stone for European golfers seeking progression toward professional circuits. This Q-School represents a major opportunity for aspirants, whether they are amateurs or professionals seeking a regain of status. The rest of the journey promises to be decisive for the ambitions of Thomas Buisson and all the French participants.
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Source: Ouest-France