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[[Pitch and putt]] is an amateur sport, similar to [[golf]] but organized as an independent sport, played and developed mainly in Ireland since the 1940s. The maximum length of hole for international competitions is defined up to 90 metres (with a total length of maximum 1,200 metres) and the players may only use an [[Iron (golf)|iron]] and a [[Putter (golf)|putter]]. The game is played from raised artificial teeing surfaces using a tee and it has its own handicap system.
The distances are, in some cases, somewhat different in every country as far as local competitions are concerned. Nevertheless for international competitions, compromise rules apply as per the Definition section – International Pitch and Putt defined.
In all cases Pitch and Putt has its own handicap system and applies the Rules of the Royal & Ancient St. Andrew’s with the exceptions that are specifically approved in each country.
[[Image:Pitchandputt.jpg|thumb|250px|Rigght|A Pitch and putt course in Groningen, The Netherlands]]
== European Pitch and Putt Association (EPPA) ==
:''Main article: [[European Pitch and Putt Association]]''
In October 1999, in [[Dublin]], it was agreed to form the [[European Pitch and Putt Association]] (EPPA) attended representatives from [[Ireland men's national pitch and putt team|Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland]] ([[Ireland]]), [[Great Britain men's national pitch and putt team|British Pitch and Putt Union]] ([[Great Britain]]), [[Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team|Associació Catalana de Pitch and Putt]] ([[Catalonia]]), [[France men's national pitch and putt team|Association Francaise des Pitch and Putt]] ([[France]]), [[Netherlands men's national pitch and putt team|Nederlandse Pitch and Putt Bond]] ([[The Netherlands]]) and [[Italy men's national pitch and putt team|Federazione Italiana de Pitch and Putt]] ([[Italy]]).
Later, the [[Norway men's national pitch and putt team|Norwegian Pitch And Putt Association]] ([[Norway]]), [[Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team|Swiss Pitch & Putt Golf Association]] ([[Switzerland]]), [[San Marino men's national pitch and putt team|Federazione Sanmarinese Pitch and Putt]] ([[San Marino]]) and [[Denmark men's national pitch and putt team|Dansk Pitch and Putt Union]] ([[Denmark]]) joined the EPPA.
The European Pitch and Putt Association stages a biennial [[European Pitch and putt Championship|European Team Championship]]. [[Ireland men's national pitch and putt team|Ireland]] has won the 5 European Championships played (1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007)
== Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA) ==
:''Main article: [[Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations]]''
The [[Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations]], is the world governing body of the sport of Pitch and Putt, and was created in March 2006 in a meeting in [[Barcelona]] by representatives of 17 Pitch and Putt Associations.
The members are [[Ireland men's national pitch and putt team|PPUI]] (Ireland), [[Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team|FCCP]] (Catalonia), [[France men's national pitch and putt team|AFPP]] (France), [[Netherlands men's national pitch and putt team|NPPB]] (The Netherlands), [[Norway men's national pitch and putt team|NPPA]] (Norway), [[Great Britain men's national pitch and putt team|BPPA]] (Great Britain), [[Italy men's national pitch and putt team|FIPP]] (Italy), [[Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team|SPPGA]] (Switzerland), [[Australia men's national pitch and putt team|APPA]] (Australia) and [[Chile men's national pitch and putt team|FCPP]] (Chile). Also [[Denmark men's national pitch and putt team|DPPU]] (Denmark) and [[San Marino men's national pitch and putt team|FSPP]] (San Marino) are associated members.
The Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations stages a biennial [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]]. [[Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team|Catalonia]] has won the 2 World Cups played (2004 and 2006)
==Countries playing pitch and putt==
===[[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]].
:''see also [[Andorra men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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.
:''see also [[Australia men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[Catalonia]]===
Pitch and putt in [[Catalonia]] is managed by the Catalan Federation of Pitch and putt (FCPP) and has beens played since the eighties when Martin Withelaw build a course in Solius ([[Girona]]).
The interest on Pitch and putt in Catalonia has been growing since then, with more than 14000 players in 2007.
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 biennial [[European Pitch and putt Championship|European Team Championship]], where Catalonia has reached the second place twice.
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 [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]]. Catalonia has won the 2 World Cups played ([[2004 Pitch and putt World Cup|2004]] and [[2006 Pitch and putt World Cup|2006]])
:''see also [[Catalonia men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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.
:''see also [[Chile men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[Denmark]]===
Pitch and putt in [[Denmark]] is managed by the Dansk Pitch and Putt Union (DPPU).
"Dansk Pitch and Putt Union" is member of the [[European Pitch and Putt Association]], and associated member of the [[Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations]] (FIPPA).
Denmark has played once the [[Pitch and Putt World Cup]], in 2006, with a 12th place.
:''see also [[Denmark men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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 Pitch and putt Championship|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 [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]]. France obtained the third place in 2004.
:''see also [[France men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[Germany]]===
Pitch and Putt in [[Germany]] is managed by Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband (DPPV).
Before, Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband was known as the GPPGA - German Pitch & Putt Golf Association. The DPPV is currently requesting membership information both in the FIBBA as well as in the EPPA. As the national association, the newly organised DPPV will soon try to form a national Team for international competitions. Furthermore will the DPPV organise regional and national competitions and help to continue to establish Pitch and Putt as an independent sport.
===[[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 Pitch and putt Championship|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 [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]].
:''see also [[Great Britain men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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 Pitch and putt Championship|European Team Championship]]. Ireland has won the 5 European Championships ([[1999 Pitch and putt European Championship|1999]], [[2001 Pitch and putt European Championship|2001]], [[2003 Pitch and putt European Championship|2003]], [[2005 Pitch and putt European Championship|2005]] and [[2007 Pitch and putt European Championship|2007]])
Also in [[2006]] the "Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland" created the [[Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations]] (FIPPA), that stages a biennial [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]]. Ireland reached the third place in 2006.
:''see also [[Ireland men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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 Pitch and putt Championship|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 [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]].
:''see also [[Italy men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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]], the governing body that develops the pitch and putt in Europe and stages a biennial [[European Pitch and putt Championship|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 [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Team Championship]]. The Netherlands obtained the second place in 2004.
:''see also [[Netherlands men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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.
:''see also [[Norway men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[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 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.
:''see also [[San Marino men's national pitch and putt team]]''
===[[Switzerland]]===
Pitch and putt in [[Switzerland]] is managed by the Scweizerischen Pitch and Putt Verband-Swiss Pitch and Putt Association (SPPA).
"Scweizerischen 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.
:''see also [[Switzerland men's national pitch and putt team]]''
==See also==
* [[Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations]]
* [[European Pitch and Putt Association]]
* [[Pitch and Putt World Cup|World Cup Teams Championship]]
* [[European Pitch and putt Championship|European Teams Championship]]
== External links ==
* [http://www.fippa.net/ Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations website]
* [http://www.pitch-putt.info/ European Pitch and Putt Association website]
* [http://www.dppv.de/ Deutscher Pitch & Putt Verband website - Germany]
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