Pitch and putt
Encyclopedia
Pitch and putt is an amateur
sport
, similar to golf
. The maximum hole length for international competitions is 90 metres (98.4 yd) with a maximum total course length of 1200 metres (1,312.3 yd). Players may only use three clubs
; one of which must be a putter
. The game is played from raised artificial teeing surfaces using a tee and it has its own handicap system.
The game was developed mainly in Ireland
since the 1940's, but is today a growing sport all over the world. It is organized internationally by the European Pitch and Putt Association
since 1999, by the International Pitch and Putt Federation since 2006 and by the International Pitch and Putt Associations
since 2009. In all cases pitch and putt has its own handicap system and applies the rules of FIPPA with the exceptions that are specifically approved in each country.
(EPPA) was founded at a meeting in Dublin in 1999 by representatives from Ireland, Great Britain
, Catalonia
, France
, the Netherlands
and Italy
. Later, the Norway
, Switzerland
, San Marino
, Denmark
, Andorra
and Germany
joined the EPPA. The European Pitch and Putt Association stages a biennial European Team Championship
.
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
was created in March 2006 in a meeting in Barcelona
by representatives of 17 pitch and putt associations. FIPPA members are Ireland, Catalonia, Netherlands, Norway, Great Britain, Switzerland, Australia, Chile, Andorra and the United States. Canada, China and Germany are associated members. The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations stages a biennial Pitch and Putt World Cup
and, since 2009, FIPPA the Pitch and putt World Strokeplay Championship
.
In 2009, France, Italy, San Marino and Denmark vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and founded the International Pitch and Putt Association along with Spain and Portugal.
Andorra
Pitch and putt in Andorra
is managed by the Associació Andorrana de Pitch and Putt, and is played on two courses -"El Torrent" and "Vall d'Ordino". Andorra was the runner-up in the 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
.
Australia
Pitch and putt in Australia
is managed by the Australian Pitch and Putt Association (APPA), one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA). South Australia played the 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
with a 13th place.
Belgium
Belgium participated for the first time in the World Cup in the third edition, played in Papendal.
Chile
Pitch and putt in Chile
is managed by the Federación Chilena de Pitch and Putt (FCPP).
"Federación Chilena de Pitch and Putt" is one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA). Chile has played once in the Pitch and Putt World Cup
, in 2006, with a 8th place.
Denmark
Pitch and Putt in Denmark
is managed by the http://www.danskpitchputtunion.dk Dansk Pitch and Putt Union (DPPU).In 2006 the "Danish Pitch & Putt Union " participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA)
"Dansk Pitch and Putt Union" was one of the founders of International Pitch and Putt Association http://www.i-pp-a.org IPPA, after vacating their associated membership of FIPPA
and EPPA
.
Denmark has played once the Pitch and Putt World Cup
, in 2006, with a 12th place.The first Pitch & Putt Danish Open was held at Nivå Pitch&Putt Club 2009.
France
Pitch and putt in France
is managed by the Association Française de Pitch & Putt (AFPP).
In 1999 the "Association Française de Pitch & Putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
, where France reached the third place in 2003.
In 2006 the "Association Française de Pitch & Putt" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
. France obtained the third place in 2004.
In 2009 vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA.
Germany
Pitch and Putt in Germany
is managed by Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband e.V. (DPPV).
"Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband e.V." is associated member of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, and associated member of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA).
Great Britain
Pitch and putt in Great Britain
is managed by the British Pitch and Putt Association (BPPA).
"British Pitch and Putt Association" was in 1999 one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
, where Great Britain reached the second place in 1999.
In 2006 the "British Pitch and Putt Association" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
.
Ireland
Pitch and putt in Ireland
is managed by the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI).
"Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland" was In 1999 one of the founder members of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
. Ireland has won the 5 European Championships (1999
, 2001
, 2003
, 2005
and 2007
). In 2008 Ireland won the World Cup
.
Also in 2006 the "Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland" created the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
.
Italy
Pitch and putt in Italy
is managed by the Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt (FIPP).
In 1999 the "Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
, where Italy reached the third place in 1999 and 2001.
In 2006 the "Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
.
In 2009 vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA.
In 1999 the "Nederlandse Pitch and Putt Bond" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
, where The Netherlands reached the second place in 2005.
In 2006 the "Nederlandse Pitch and Putt Bond" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
. The Netherlands obtained the second place in 2004.
Norway
Pitch and putt in Norway
is managed by the Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund (NPPF).
"Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund" is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA) in 2006.
Norway reached the 4th place in the 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup
and the 7th place in the European Pitch and putt Championship
in 2003.
Portugal
Pitch and putt in Portugal
is managed by the Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG
).
"Portuguese Golf Federation" is one of the founders of the International Pitch and Putt Association
San Marino
Pitch and putt in San Marino
is managed by the Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt (FSPP).
"Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt" is member of IPPA, after vacating their membership of FIPPA
and EPPA
.
San Marino reached the 6th place in the European Pitch and putt Championship
in 2005 and the 8th place in the Pitch and Putt World Cup
in 2004.
Spain
Pitch and putt in Spain
is mainly played in Catalonia
(more than 14000 players in 2007), where it is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP) and has been played since the eighties when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius (Santa Cristina d'Aro
, Girona
). Catalonia
, being the most important Spanish region where pitch and putt is played, is also the seat of the ASEPP, the not as important Spanish National Association for Pitch and Putt. Other regions where it is played, though not so widely, are Valencia
, Andalusia
and Galicia, each with their own regional federations (AVPP, APPA, ASGAPP respectively), as well as the Canary Islands
, Basque Country
and Madrid
, where pitch and putt is integrated into the golf regional associations.
Pitch and putt in Catalonia
is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP) and has been played since the eighties when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius (Santa Cristina d'Aro
). In 2007 the number of federated players was more than 14,000.
In 1999 the "Associació Catalana de Pitch and putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a European Team Championship
, where Catalonia has won in 2010.
In 2006 the "Federació Catalana de Pitch and putt" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
. Catalonia has won 2 World Cups (2004
and 2006
)
Switzerland
Pitch and putt in Switzerland
is managed by the Schweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association (SPPA).
"Schweizerischer Pitch and Putt Verband" is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association
, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
(FIPPA) in 2006.
Switzerland reached the 7th place in the Pitch and Putt World Cup
in 2004 and the 9th place in the European Pitch and putt Championship
in 2005.
Amateur
An amateur is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science, without pay and often without formal training....
sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
, similar to golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
. The maximum hole length for international competitions is 90 metres (98.4 yd) with a maximum total course length of 1200 metres (1,312.3 yd). Players may only use three clubs
Golf club (equipment)
A golf club is used to hit a golf ball in a game of golf. Each club is composed of a shaft with a grip and a clubhead. Woods are mainly used for long-distance fairway or tee shots; irons, the most versatile class, are used for a variety of shots; Hybrids that combine design elements of woods and...
; one of which must be a putter
Putter (golf)
A putter is a club used in the sport of golf whose design differs from that of irons and woods. They are generally used from very close distances to the cup, generally on the putting green, though certain courses have fringes and roughs which are suitable for putting. While no club in a player's...
. The game is played from raised artificial teeing surfaces using a tee and it has its own handicap system.
The game was developed mainly in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
since the 1940's, but is today a growing sport all over the world. It is organized internationally by the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
since 1999, by the International Pitch and Putt Federation since 2006 and by the International Pitch and Putt Associations
International Pitch and Putt Associations
The International Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for the sport of Pitch and Putt in the world.IPPA was founded on 2 April 2009 in Madrid and includes all organizations that develop and maintain the sport of Pitch & Putt at a national and international level...
since 2009. In all cases pitch and putt has its own handicap system and applies the rules of FIPPA with the exceptions that are specifically approved in each country.
International associations
The European Pitch and Putt AssociationEuropean Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
(EPPA) was founded at a meeting in Dublin in 1999 by representatives from Ireland, Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. Later, the Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, San Marino
San Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, Andorra
Andorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
joined the EPPA. The European Pitch and Putt Association stages a biennial European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
.
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
was created in March 2006 in a meeting in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
by representatives of 17 pitch and putt associations. FIPPA members are Ireland, Catalonia, Netherlands, Norway, Great Britain, Switzerland, Australia, Chile, Andorra and the United States. Canada, China and Germany are associated members. The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations stages a biennial Pitch and Putt World Cup
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
and, since 2009, FIPPA the Pitch and putt World Strokeplay Championship
Pitch and putt World Strokeplay Championship
Pitch and putt World Strokeplay Championship is most definitely not the single world competition organized by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biannually.-World Strokeplay Championship 2009:...
.
In 2009, France, Italy, San Marino and Denmark vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and founded the International Pitch and Putt Association along with Spain and Portugal.
AndorraAndorraAndorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
Pitch and putt in AndorraAndorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
is managed by the Associació Andorrana de Pitch and Putt, and is played on two courses -"El Torrent" and "Vall d'Ordino". Andorra was the runner-up in the 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
The 2006 Pitch and Putt World Cup was held in Teià and was the second edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 13 teams...
.
- see also Andorra men's national pitch and putt teamAndorra men's national pitch and putt teamAndorra men's national pitch and putt team represents Andorra in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Associació Andorrana de Pitch and Putt, established in 2007....
AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
Pitch and putt in AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
is managed by the Australian Pitch and Putt Association (APPA), one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA). South Australia played the 2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
The 2006 Pitch and Putt World Cup was held in Teià and was the second edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 13 teams...
with a 13th place.
- see also Australia men's national pitch and putt teamAustralia men's national pitch and putt teamThe Australia men's national pitch and putt team represents Australia in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Australian Pitch and Putt Association ....
BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
Belgium participated for the first time in the World Cup in the third edition, played in Papendal.- see also Belgium men's national pitch and putt teamBelgium men's national pitch and putt teamBelgium men's national pitch and putt team represents Belgium in pitch and putt international competitions.The first international appearance was in the 2008 World Cup.-National team:-Players:National team in the World Cup 2008*Antoine Ferdin...
ChileChileChile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
Pitch and putt in ChileChile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
is managed by the Federación Chilena de Pitch and Putt (FCPP).
"Federación Chilena de Pitch and Putt" is one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA). Chile has played once in the Pitch and Putt World Cup
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
, in 2006, with a 8th place.
- see also Chile men's national pitch and putt teamChile men's national pitch and putt teamThe Chile men's national pitch and putt team represents Chile in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Federación Chilena de Pitch and Putt , one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations .Chile reached the 5th place in the 2008...
DenmarkDenmarkDenmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
Pitch and Putt in DenmarkDenmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
is managed by the http://www.danskpitchputtunion.dk Dansk Pitch and Putt Union (DPPU).In 2006 the "Danish Pitch & Putt Union " participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA)
"Dansk Pitch and Putt Union" was one of the founders of International Pitch and Putt Association http://www.i-pp-a.org IPPA, after vacating their associated membership of FIPPA
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
and EPPA
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
.
Denmark has played once the Pitch and Putt World Cup
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
, in 2006, with a 12th place.The first Pitch & Putt Danish Open was held at Nivå Pitch&Putt Club 2009.
- see also Denmark men's national pitch and putt teamDenmark men's national pitch and putt teamThe Denmark men's national pitch and putt team represents Denmark in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Dansk Pitch and Putt Union , that was member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and associated member of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt...
FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
Pitch and putt in FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
is managed by the Association Française de Pitch & Putt (AFPP).
In 1999 the "Association Française de Pitch & Putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
, where France reached the third place in 2003.
In 2006 the "Association Française de Pitch & Putt" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
. France obtained the third place in 2004.
In 2009 vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA.
- see also France men's national pitch and putt teamFrance men's national pitch and putt teamThe France men's national pitch and putt team represents France in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Association Française de Pitch & Putt ....
GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Pitch and Putt in GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
is managed by Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband e.V. (DPPV).
"Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband e.V." is associated member of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, and associated member of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA).
- see also Germany men's national pitch and putt teamGermany men's national pitch and putt teamGermany men's national Pitch and Putt team represents Germany in Pitch and putt international competitions.It is managed by the DPPV - DEUTSCHER PITCH & PUTT VERBAND e.V. and the GPPGA - German Pitch & Putt Golf Agency....
Great BritainGreat BritainGreat Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
Pitch and putt in Great BritainGreat Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
is managed by the British Pitch and Putt Association (BPPA).
"British Pitch and Putt Association" was in 1999 one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
, where Great Britain reached the second place in 1999.
In 2006 the "British Pitch and Putt Association" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
.
- see also Great Britain men's national pitch and putt teamGreat Britain men's national pitch and putt teamThe Great Britain men's national pitch and putt team represents Great Britain in the pitch and putt international competitions.It is managed by the British Pitch and Putt Association , one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and...
IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
Pitch and putt in IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
is managed by the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI).
"Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland" was In 1999 one of the founder members of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
. Ireland has won the 5 European Championships (1999
1999 Pitch and putt European Championship
The 1999 Pitch and putt European Championship held in Chelmsford was the first edition for the European Pitch and putt Championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 6 teams in competition.Ireland won the championship....
, 2001
2001 Pitch and putt European Championship
The 2001 Pitch and putt European Championship held in Lloret de Mar was promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 6 teams in competition.Ireland won their second European Pitch and putt Championship.-Qualifying round:...
, 2003
2003 Pitch and putt European Championship
The 2003 Pitch and putt European Championship held in McDonagh was promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 8 national teams in competition.Ireland won their third European Pitch and putt Championship.-Qualifying round:...
, 2005
2005 Pitch and putt European Championship
The 2005 Pitch and putt European Championship held in Overbetuwe was promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 9 teams in competition.Ireland won their fourth European Pitch and putt Championship.-Qualifying round:...
and 2007
2007 Pitch and putt European Championship
The 2007 Pitch and putt European Teams Championship held in Chia was organized by the Federazione Italiana Pitch and Putt and promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , with 10 teams in competition...
). In 2008 Ireland won the World Cup
2008 Pitch and putt World Cup
The 2008 Pitch and putt World Cup was held on the Papendal course, close to Arnhem and was the third edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 14 national teams...
.
Also in 2006 the "Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland" created the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
.
- see also Ireland men's national pitch and putt teamIreland men's national pitch and putt teamThe Ireland men's national pitch and putt team represents Ireland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland ....
ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
Pitch and putt in ItalyItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
is managed by the Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt (FIPP).
In 1999 the "Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
, where Italy reached the third place in 1999 and 2001.
In 2006 the "Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
.
In 2009 vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA.
- see also Italy men's national pitch and putt teamItaly men's national pitch and putt teamThe Italy men's national pitch and putt team represents Italy in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt ....
The Netherlands
Pitch and putt in The Netherlands is managed by the Netherlands Federation of Pitch and putt (NPPB).In 1999 the "Nederlandse Pitch and Putt Bond" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
, where The Netherlands reached the second place in 2005.
In 2006 the "Nederlandse Pitch and Putt Bond" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
. The Netherlands obtained the second place in 2004.
- see also Netherlands men's national pitch and putt teamNetherlands men's national pitch and putt teamThe Netherlands men's national pitch and putt team represents the Netherlands in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Netherlands Federation of Pitch and putt ....
NorwayNorwayNorway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
Pitch and putt in NorwayNorway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
is managed by the Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund (NPPF).
"Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund" is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA) in 2006.
Norway reached the 4th place in the 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup
2004 Pitch and Putt World Cup
The 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup was held in Chia , being the first time for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 8 national teams in competition...
and the 7th place in the European Pitch and putt Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
in 2003.
- see also Norway men's national pitch and putt teamNorway men's national pitch and putt teamThe Norway men's national pitch and putt team represents Norway in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Norges Pitch & Putt Forbund ....
PortugalPortugalPortugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
Pitch and putt in PortugalPortugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
is managed by the Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG
).
"Portuguese Golf Federation" is one of the founders of the International Pitch and Putt Association
San MarinoSan MarinoSan Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
Pitch and putt in San MarinoSan Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
is managed by the Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt (FSPP).
"Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt" is member of IPPA, after vacating their membership of FIPPA
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
and EPPA
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
.
San Marino reached the 6th place in the European Pitch and putt Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
in 2005 and the 8th place in the Pitch and Putt World Cup
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
in 2004.
- see also San Marino men's national pitch and putt teamSan Marino men's national pitch and putt teamThe San Marino men's national pitch and putt team represents san Marino in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt ....
SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
Pitch and putt in SpainSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
is mainly played in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
(more than 14000 players in 2007), where it is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP) and has been played since the eighties when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius (Santa Cristina d'Aro
Santa Cristina d'Aro
Santa Cristina d'Aro is a small town in the Aro valley at the junction of the road from Girona/Barcelona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Palamós. It is home to a number of workers in the nearby holiday resorts. The Costa Brava golf course is on the outskirts of the town.The municipality includes...
, Girona
Girona
Girona is a city in the northeast of Catalonia, Spain at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants and Güell, with an official population of 96,236 in January 2009. It is the capital of the province of the same name and of the comarca of the Gironès...
). Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, being the most important Spanish region where pitch and putt is played, is also the seat of the ASEPP, the not as important Spanish National Association for Pitch and Putt. Other regions where it is played, though not so widely, are Valencia
Valencian Community
The Valencian Community is an autonomous community of Spain located in central and south-eastern Iberian Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Valencia...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
and Galicia, each with their own regional federations (AVPP, APPA, ASGAPP respectively), as well as the Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
, Basque Country
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
and Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, where pitch and putt is integrated into the golf regional associations.
Pitch and putt in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP) and has been played since the eighties when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius (Santa Cristina d'Aro
Santa Cristina d'Aro
Santa Cristina d'Aro is a small town in the Aro valley at the junction of the road from Girona/Barcelona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Palamós. It is home to a number of workers in the nearby holiday resorts. The Costa Brava golf course is on the outskirts of the town.The municipality includes...
). In 2007 the number of federated players was more than 14,000.
In 1999 the "Associació Catalana de Pitch and putt" was one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a European Team Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
, where Catalonia has won in 2010.
In 2006 the "Federació Catalana de Pitch and putt" participated in the creation of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA), that stages a biennial World Cup Team Championship
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
. Catalonia has won 2 World Cups (2004
2004 Pitch and Putt World Cup
The 2004 Pitch and putt World Cup was held in Chia , being the first time for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 8 national teams in competition...
and 2006
2006 Pitch and putt World Cup
The 2006 Pitch and Putt World Cup was held in Teià and was the second edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations , with 13 teams...
)
- see also Catalonia men's national pitch and putt teamCatalonia men's national pitch and putt teamThe Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team represents Catalonia in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt ....
SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
Pitch and putt in SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
is managed by the Schweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association (SPPA).
"Schweizerischer Pitch and Putt Verband" is member of the European Pitch and Putt Association
European Pitch and Putt Association
The European Pitch and Putt Association is the governing body for Pitch and putt in Europe.It was formed in 2000 by representatives from Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland , British Pitch and Putt Union , Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt , Association Française de Pitch and Putt , Nederlandse...
, and one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations is the governing body for the Pitch and putt in the world.It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies....
(FIPPA) in 2006.
Switzerland reached the 7th place in the Pitch and Putt World Cup
Pitch and Putt World Cup
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations played biennally.-World championships:-External links:* Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations* *...
in 2004 and the 9th place in the European Pitch and putt Championship
European Pitch and putt Championship
The European Pitch and putt Championship is the team championship promoted by the European Pitch and Putt Association , and was first held in 1999.- European championships :The champions so far are:-External links :*...
in 2005.
- see also Switzerland men's national pitch and putt teamSwitzerland men's national pitch and putt teamThe Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team represents Switzerland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Scweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association ....