# In Campo con Galep: How Rapallo’s Golf Community Keeps Emanuele Galeppini’s Fairway Memory Alive

**By Amelie Fontaine**  \nPublished August 1, 2026  \nUpdated September 9, 2026

> A month after the devastating Crans-Montana tragedy, the Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo honors rising Italian golf talent Emanuele Galeppini with the 'In Campo con Galep' initiative, embedding his memory into every tournament, uniform, and bag.

When a sporting community confronts an unimaginable loss, the response often defines its character far beyond the confines of competition. For the Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo, situated along the Riviera in the province of Genova, the opening weeks of 2026 brought a sorrow that fundamentally altered the clubhouse atmosphere. Among the 41 young lives lost in the devastating alpine tragedy in Crans-Montana was Emanuele Galeppini, a rising star of Italian golf whose family ties to Dubai were matched by his deep roots and everyday presence at the Ligurian club.

In response, the club leadership, players, and coaching staff refused to let his presence fade into distant statistics. Collaborating closely with graphic designer Luca Porcu and under the guidance of club president Attilio Riola, the club unveiled a commemorative emblem bearing the words In Campo con Galep alongside a prominent heart. Far from a temporary gesture, this insignia is destined to accompany the club's competitive ecosystem throughout the season.

Abbiamo ideato con il circolo questo logo che andrà su tutte le maglie di tutte le squadre agonistiche e ci accompagneranno per tutto l’anno. Così Emanuele sarà con noi in ogni momento della nostra attività e dei nostri ragazzi, explained Alessandro Cau, sports secretary at Circolo Golf e Tennis di Rapallo, detailing how the emblem will feature on team buses, apparel, and golf bags across all youth divisions.

## The Profile of a Quiet Leader on the Greens

Before the tragedy that shocked communities from Bologna to Rome and Genova, Galeppini was recognized not merely for his technical proficiency on the course, but for a rare personal magnetism that left an indelible mark on peers and mentors alike. Although he lived abroad in Dubai with his family, the Rapallo fairways viewed him as a permanent fixture.

Coach Simone Brizzolari, speaking in a televised tribute broadcast across national programming, highlighted the trajectory of the young player: Emanuele era un astro nascente del nostro golf italiano. Molto giovane ma aveva in prospettiva tutte le possibilità per togliersi delle soddisfazioni e darle anche a noi, reflecting on a career that held immense competitive promise. Yet, those closest to him remember his character above his scorecard. Club figures and fellow competitors like Fabrizio Pagliettini described him as a leader silenzioso, noting his exemplary respect for others and consistent demeanor both inside and outside the ropes.

Memories shared by peers paint an intimate picture of daily life at the club. Flaminia, a fellow young golfer who routinely coordinated morning practice sessions with him, recalled how a stranger once smiled simply because Galeppini offered a polite, unsolicited greeting—an instinctive courtesy that set him apart. Gabriele, an ally across four years of traveling for tournaments, remembered him as a brother whose reassuring smile consistently brought levity to pressure-filled settings.

## Institutional Integration and the Broader Wave of Remembrance

The tribute at Rapallo forms part of a wider national reckoning following the Crans-Montana disaster, which also claimed the lives of young students like Giovanni Tamburi from Bologna’s Liceo Righi and Riccardo Minghetti from Rome’s Liceo Cannizzaro. Educational institutions and sports clubs alike have grappled with the absence of their youth through psychological support, commemorative assemblies, and permanent memorials ranging from flower-laden school desks to dedicated remembrance days.

For the golf community specifically, the initiative spearheaded by Rapallo has resonated across regional and national platforms. Club officials emphasize that the youth squads themselves catalyzed the creation of the emblem through their unfiltered reactions and words in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. By wearing the patch on their uniforms and carrying his name on their golf bags, the young athletes of Rapallo ensure that Galeppini remains an active participant in their collective growth.

As the competitive season unfolds across the greens of Liguria and beyond, the presence of Galep will remain a guiding force. As club representatives aptly summarize from the clubhouse: Sarà con noi nei momenti più importanti, i risultati arriveranno anche grazie a lui.

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