External links
- BPPA British Pitch and Putt Association
- FIPPA Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations website
- EPPA European Pitch and Putt Association website
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| Great Britain | |
|---|---|
| Association | British Pitch and Putt Association |
| Confederation | FIPPA, EPPA. |
| Head coach | Rone Cope |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 3 (First in 2004 ) |
| Best result | 4th place (2008) |
| 6 | |
| Appearances | 6 (First in 1999 ) |
| Best result | 6 |
The 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 (BPPA), one of the founders of the European Pitch and Putt Association, the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages the 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 the World Cup Team Championship.
| World Cup | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1st World Cup | Chia (Italy) | 5th place |
| 2006 | 2nd World Cup | Teià (Catalonia) | 7th place |
| 2008 | 3rd World Cup | Papendal (Netherlands) | 4th place |
| European Championships | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1st European Championship | Chelmsford (Great Britain) | 2nd place |
| 2001 | 2nd European Championship | Lloret de Mar (Catalonia) | 6th place |
| 2003 | 3rd European Championship | McDonagh (Ireland) | 6th place |
| 2005 | 4th European Championship | Overbetuwe (The Netherlands) | 4th place |
| 2007 | 5th European Championship | Chia (Italy) | 3rd place |
| 2010 | 6th European Championship | Lloret de Mar (Catalonia) | 4th place |
National team in the European Championship 2010
National team in the World Cup 2008
National team in the European Championship 2007
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Sport in Ireland plays an important role in Irish society. The many sports played and followed in Ireland include association football, Gaelic games, horse racing, show jumping, greyhound racing, basketball, fishing, handball, motorsport, boxing, tennis, hockey, golf, rowing, cricket, and rugby union.
Pitch and putt is an amateur sport very similar to, and derived from, golf, where the hole length is typically up to 90 metres (100 yd) and just 2-3 clubs are typically used. Invented in Ireland in 1929, and developed through the 1940s, it is now played in dozens of countries and has two world governing bodies.
Pitch and Putt Ireland, formerly the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland (PPUI), is the governing body for pitch and putt in Ireland.
The Pitch and Putt World Cup is the Teams championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) played every four years.
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) is one of the governing bodies for the pitch and putt in the world, along with the International Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA). It was created in March 2006 by the representatives of 17 national governing bodies and is based in Barcelona, Catalonia.
The 2004 Pitch and Putt World Cup was held in Chia, Italy, being the first time for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), with 8 national teams in competition. Catalonia won this World Cup.
The 2006 Pitch and Putt World Cup was held in Teià (Catalonia) and was the second edition for this championship promoted by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), with 13 teams. Catalonia won the World Cup.
The 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 (APPA).
The 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 (FCPP).
The 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 (FCPP), one of the founders of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA).
The 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 (DPPU), that was member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and associated member of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA).
The 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 (AFPP).
The 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 (PPUI).
The 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 (FIPP).
The 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 (PPBN).
The 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 (NPPF).
The 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 (FSPP).
The Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team represents Switzerland in the pitch and putt international competitions. It is managed by the Schweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association (SPPA). Since 2016 Swiss Pitch and Putt Federation (SPPF)
Germany men's national Pitch and Putt team represents Germany in Pitch and putt international competitions.
