The 2nd IPPA World Pairs Championship brings pairs from IPPA member nations to Golf Club Le Rovedine, in Milan, for three days of Pitch&Putt: Four Ball, Foursome and Canada Cup over 54 holes. Patronized by Peace and Sport and The R&A. Official sponsor to be announced.
How to register
Each nation’s representative registers its pairs in three steps. Entries are open until Saturday 24 October 2026 at 12:00.
- Fill in the entry form. Write the surname and name of the two players of Team 1 and Team 2 (and, if places are available, of a third team), then add the date and the federation’s signature.
- Send it by email to eventi@rovedine.com.
- Pay the entry fee: €200 per pair, including competition, green fees and party, through the Golf Club Le Rovedine online shop. Registration is confirmed once payment has been made.
A third team is confirmed after the deadline, on a first come, first served basis. Changes to the pairs are allowed if communicated to the competition committee within 30 minutes of the start of the first round; after that the pairs must remain unchanged.
Host venue
Golf Club Le Rovedine is a green oasis just 8 km from the city centre, set in a 650,000 sq m park (rovedine.com). The 18-hole Championship Course has hosted prestigious international events, including the 52nd Italian Open and the 22nd Ladies Italian Open. The 9-hole Executive Course is adapted for Pitch&Putt competition and has hosted several national championships and international opens.
Getting there and where to stay
- Airports: Linate 18 km, Malpensa 58 km, Orio al Serio 65 km.
- Partner hotels: Acca Hotels (500 m) and Golf Hotel Milano (2 km, with a free shuttle service).
Programme
Press conference
Date to be confirmed.
Friday 27 November
- 09:00–12:00: International Symposium
- Practice round
- 13:00: International Symposium
- 18:00: IPPA World Pairs 2026 opening ceremony
- 20:00: dinner “The rivers and lakes of Lombardy”
Saturday 28 November
- 09:00: first round, 18 holes Four Ball
- 13:00: second round, 18 holes Foursome
- 19:00–20:00: IPPA General Assembly
- 20:30: gala dinner “Lombardy at the table”
Sunday 29 November
- 09:30: third round, 18 holes Canada Cup
- 14:00: prize giving and cocktail
Format and rules
- 54 holes: practice round on Friday; first round (Four Ball) and second round (Foursome) on Saturday; third round (Canada Cup) on Sunday, with the order of play based on the results of the first two rounds.
- Played under the rules of the R&A, IPPA and FIP&P. Maximum of 3 clubs: the putter and two irons of the player’s choice.
- Starts from the mat. Tees are not compulsory. Rangefinders are permitted. Caddies and carts are not permitted (exception on presentation of a medical certificate).
- If a player has not holed out after 5 strokes, the ball must be picked up and 6 marked.
- The championship is played on a Pitch&Putt course approved by and affiliated with the FIP&P.
Who can play
The championship is open to pairs of 2 players selected by their own country, with the possible addition of a captain, who may also be a non-player. It is limited to a maximum of 36 pairs. Each nation regularly registered for the championship may enter two pairs and, if places are available, a third.
Prizes and ties
Prizes go to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd pairs. The Nation Cup goes to the nation with the best sum of its two pairs’ scores. Special prizes are possible. In the event of a tie, the best score in the last round decides; if the tie persists, an immediate hole-by-hole play-off is held for first place between one player from each pair involved, indicated by their captain.
The prize-giving takes place on Sunday 29 November 2026 at the end of the competition, followed by light refreshments for the participants. The presence of all winners is required.
Competition committee and complaints
A Tournament Director and a Competition Committee will be appointed and made public at the host club, together with the specific competition conditions and any additional local rules. Complaints must be submitted and justified in writing to the Competition Committee no later than 30 minutes after each round. The organisers reserve the right to make any changes necessary for the best running of the event.
