San Marino | |
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Association | Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt |
Confederation | IPPA |
Head coach | Giulio Caramaschi |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 3 (First in 2004 ) |
Best result | 8th place, 2004 |
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Appearances | 3 (First in 2003 ) |
Best result | 3 |
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).
It was member of the European Pitch and Putt Association, and associated member of the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA). 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.
In 2009, vacated their membership of FIPPA and EPPA and joined another international association, IPPA. [1]
World Cup | |||
Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
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2004 | 1st World Cup | Chia (Italy) | 8th place |
2006 | 2nd World Cup | Teià (Catalonia) | 11th place |
2008 | 3rd World Cup | Papendal (Netherlands) | 9th place |
European Championships | |||
Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
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2003 | 3rd European Championship | McDonagh (Ireland) | 8th place |
2005 | 4th European Championship | Overbetuwe (The Netherlands) | 6th place |
2007 | 5th European Championship | Chia (Italy) | 9th place |
National team in the World Cup 2008
National team in the European Championship 2007
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