On May 30 and 31, 2026, at the Conero Golf Club in Sirolo, amid the broom and oak groves of Conero Park, Matteo Faccioni claimed the title of 2026 Italian ProAbili Champion in the men’s Standing 3 category. He secured this victory over two 18-hole rounds played in stroke play medal scratch format, at the conclusion of an international competition counting toward the EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) circuit.
Alba Mobility is proud to be part of this story. Matteo trains and competes at the Verona Golf Club, a partner of Alba Mobility: the golf cart he uses every day on the course is the Alba GC, provided as part of the partnership with the Verona club. This relationship goes beyond simple sponsorship: it is concrete proof that electric mobility can make a difference in sports as well.
The ProAbili Italian Open is one of the most important Paralympic and inclusive golf competitions on the European scene. Now in its 26th edition, the tournament was held at the Conero Golf Club for the third consecutive year, confirming the Marche region’s course as the venue of choice for an event that grows every year in terms of both participants and media coverage.
The tournament is part of the EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) circuit, the leading European organization promoting golf among people with disabilities, featuring a system of Sport Classes that allows each athlete to compete on a level playing field based on their physical condition. The categories competing at Conero were: Standing 1, 2, 3; Intellectual 2; Visual 1; Sitting 1.
The event received support from the Marche Region as the main sponsor and was endorsed by the CIP—Italian Paralympic Committee as well as by leading institutional and private partners such as BPER Banca Private Cesare Ponti and Unipol. The awards ceremony was attended by FIG President Cristiano Cerchiai, Marche Region President Francesco Acquaroli, and numerous sports and institutional officials.
In the men’s Standing 3 category, Matteo Faccioni of the Verona Golf Club claimed the 2026 Italian Championship title, defeating a field of top-tier competitors, including defending champion Tommaso Perrino, who was forced to withdraw due to health reasons during the final round.
The tournament format two 18-hole rounds of stroke play medal scratch leaves no room for error: every shot counts, and maximum concentration is required for 36 consecutive holes. This test highlights not only the athlete’s technical skills but also their ability to manage pressure and conserve physical energy over two days of intense play.
Matteo’s result was officially reported in the Italian Golf Federation’s press release, confirming the competitive prestige and national visibility that this competition has built up over the years.
Anyone who plays golf at a competitive level knows full well how much every detail of preparation matters. The mode of transportation used on the course is not a minor detail: it affects the fatigue that builds up during training sessions, the ability to focus on the game rather than on getting around, and the overall quality of the experience on the green.
The Alba GC that Matteo uses at the Verona Golf Club is designed to meet exactly these needs:
• Complete silence thanks to the 100% electric motor: no background noise during training or pre-shot concentration
• Zero emissions on the course: environmentally friendly and gentle on the turf, with no exhaust fumes to disturb athletes and their companions
• Stability and comfort guaranteed by independent suspension and high-performance disc brakes: essential on uneven terrain like that of the Verona course
• Design by Walter De Silva: premium aesthetics that blend seamlessly with the setting of a world-class golf club
The Alba GC was created for golf clubs that refuse to compromise: it is not a repurposed industrial golf cart, but a premium electric vehicle designed with the same attention to craftsmanship that sets the entire Alba lineup apart.
The partnership between Alba Mobility and the Verona Golf Club did not come about by chance. We share a common vision: that of an accessible sport, in which technology and the quality of the equipment available can break down barriers and allow every athlete to reach their full potential.
The EDGA, with its Sport Classes system, works precisely toward this goal: creating the conditions so that everyone, regardless of their physical condition, can compete in golf at a competitive level. This is an approach that Alba Mobility fully embraces, believing that high-quality electric mobility should be a tool for inclusion—not exclusion.
The title won by Matteo Faccioni is therefore a victory that also belongs to those who, like us, have contributed—even in a small way—to creating the best conditions for his training. It confirms that the value of a partnership is not measured solely in numbers, as the Verona Golf Club writes, but in the concrete ability to contribute to the growth of people and the sport.
For golf clubs seeking a premium-quality solution—for their members, competitive athletes, or in-club services—Alba Mobility offers the Alba GC, the 100% electric golf cart designed by Walter De Silva, created exclusively for mobility within golf course grounds.
The strengths that set Alba GC apart from the competition:
• State-of-the-art 100% electric powertrain with regenerative braking to maximize range during the longest gaming sessions
• High-strength self-supporting chassis: stable and safe even on the bumpiest or steepest terrain typical of championship courses
• Independent suspension for a smooth ride that doesn’t tire the athlete during training sessions
• Configurable lead-acid or lithium batteries: range for a full day of intensive use with just one overnight charge
• Integrated onboard charger: no additional equipment needed—simply plug the vehicle into a standard electrical outlet
• Design by Walter De Silva: the master of European automotive design created the aesthetic that makes Alba vehicles instantly recognizable
The Alba GC is available in three colors: Absolute White, Blaugheur, and Royal Blue. It also comes with a range of dedicated accessories: a touchscreen tablet with the Alba Vision app for course tracking, an onboard ball washer, a fold-down windshield, and a bag cover.
Matteo Faccioni’s victory at the 26th Italian ProAbili Open is much more than just a sports title. It is the story of an athlete who did not let difficulties stand in his way, of a club—“Il Golf Club Verona”—that believed in him, and of a partnership that helped create the best conditions for competing at the highest level.
Alba Mobility believes that electric technology should be a tool for freedom and inclusion: on the golf course as well as in the city, in historic parks as well as in rehabilitation centers. Every vehicle that leaves our facility in Alba (CN) embodies this philosophy, built on Italian quality, design excellence, and respect for the environment and for people.
Congratulations to Matteo, the Verona Golf Club, and all the athletes who made the 26th Italian ProAbili Open an unforgettable day for Italian golf.
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