| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sala Baganza, Italy |
| Established | 1977 |
| Course(s) | Golf del Ducato (La Rocca) |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | €40,000 |
| Month played | September |
| Current champion | |
 Jacopo Vecchi Fossa | |
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