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IGF BIENNIAL REPORT 2017 2018 CONTENTS 2 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 CONTENTS IGF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IGF MEDICAL IGF GOVERNANCE COMMISSION & ANTI-DOPING COMMITTEE IGF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016 IGF GOLFERS IGF BOARD WITH DISABILITIES WORLD AMATEUR COMMITTEE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 IGF ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE IOC RELATIONS YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES IGF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUENOS AIRES 2018 ASOIF RELATIONS IGF ATHLETES’ COMMISSION OLYMPIC GAMES GAISF RELATIONS TOKYO 2020 IGF COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE IPC RELATIONS IGF FINANCIAL REPORT 2016 IGF DEVELOPMENT & SPORT FOR ALL COMMITTEE IGF MEMBERSHIPS IGF FINANCIAL REPORT 2017 INTERNATIONAL GOLF FEDERATION Tel +41 216 23 12 12 Avenue de Rhodanie 54 Fax +41 216 01 64 77 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland www.igfgolf.org IGF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 IGF President’s Message “The Olympics have helped to nourish our sport with record TV audiences in numerous global markets, particularly in those places where golf would not normally be seen.” By any measure, 2016 and 2017 when golf received the green light, have been momentous years for the those privileged to be in attendance International Golf Federation. at Reserva de Marapendi for the men’s and women’s competitions – and Only the formation of the World Amateur millions more watching on television Golf Council (the fore-runner to the IGF) sets around the globe – must surely in 1958 can carry a comparable weight PETER DAWSON have shared a collective sense of of importance to the extraordinary unbridled joy and exhilaration. events that unfolded at the Olympic a colossal amount of time, resources, Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro in August energy, hard work and persistence to We experienced raw emotion as two 2016. re-establish golf as an Olympic sport. Brazilians – one male, Adilson da Silva, The end result was more than worth and one female, Miriam Nagl – both Golf had not graced the Olympic Games the effort. bursting with national pride, struck since St Louis in 1904 – longer, in the the opening tee shots to signal golf’s case of the women, who had not been Seven years on from the historic successful return after an absence of involved since Paris in 1900. It required 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen, more than a century. READ MORE IGF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 26.7% In 1904, a total of 77 players competed, ambassadors for our sport, and Justin The growth in the 74 from America and three from and Inbee can be deservedly proud to number of National Canada. Rio 2016 was, thankfully, a be the first Olympic gold medallists of Federations since 2009, more cosmopolitan occasion. Of the the 21st century. when golf returned to the 120 athletes, 60 men and 60 women, Olympic programme a total of 41 different National Olympic The many favourable comments passed Committees (NOCs) across all five on the Olympic golf competition by the continental regions were involved, athletes themselves are revealing. They revelled in the tumult of the Athletes’ with the six medallists representing confirm that the golfers embraced and Village. six different countries spanning four of cherished their Olympic experience. those geographical regions. Many glowed with pride during the If diversity in terms of participation unique experience of entering the was important, no less so was the We applaud the achievements of Olympic Stadium for the Opening recognition that the game of golf has medallists Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson Ceremony as part of a team, not as prospered on the back of that Olympic and Matt Kuchar, who delivered a an individual athlete. Two – Mohammad experience. The Olympics have helped compelling men’s contest, and Inbee Rahman of Bangladesh and Paraguay’s to nourish our sport with record TV Park, Lydia Ko and Shanshan Feng, Julieta Granada – were honoured to audiences in numerous global markets, who represented the women’s game be their country’s flag bearers, while particularly in those places where golf with equal aplomb. All six proved fine over 80 per cent of the competitors would not normally be seen. IGF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 Those new audiences, with a younger, Those partners – Augusta National, the sport. All of the NF Members have fresh fan-base, can drive the sport European Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, become members of their NOCs and forward thanks to the Olympics’ unique PGA TOUR, The R&A and the USGA have received recognition of golf as a ability to showcase golf’s appeal and – have ably resourced and supported worthy member of the Olympic Family. increase participation. To this end, the IGF along the way. the IGF is providing more support Of course, 2016 was not just about the to its member federations to build They have enabled us to complete our Olympic Games. In September 2016, the relationships with governments and mission, and we thank them warmly World Amateur Team Championships NOCs to capitalise on resourcing and for their unstinting support. We can were decided on the splendid Riveria funding opportunities to grow golf in a now look forward to Tokyo 2020 Maya coastline in Mexico. There were broad range of countries. and Paris 2024 with renewed vigour runaway victories in both the women’s and excitement. and men’s competitions, with the We believe that golf’s return to the Republic of Korea claiming a fourth Olympic Games has unified the sport, With unity comes growth. Since 2009, Espirito Santo Trophy by 21 strokes in a successful collaboration with our when we all awaited the IOC decision in over silver medallists Switzerland with seven ‘delivery partners’, bringing the Denmark with bated breath, the number Ireland taking bronze. Encouragingly, professional and amateur strands of National Federations (NFs) has risen a record 55 nations participated. of the game together in a way not from 116 to 151. This represents rapid seen before. expansion and globalisation within our One week later, the Eisenhower IGF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 Trophy went to Australia by a margin consider undertaking a review of the Renato won his first tournament as of 19 shots with Ireland and the United scale of the event and the fact that a professional on the European States collecting the silver and bronze fewer Members can bid to become Tour in June in 2017 when he medals respectively. future hosts. captured the Nordea Masters in Sweden at just 20 years of age. A The two courses at Mayakoka El Last – but by no means least – we should wonderful success, and one which Camaleon Golf Club and Iberostar pause to applaud the achievements of will no doubt inspire countless others Playa Paraiso Golf Club were presented one young Italian, Renato Paratore, who will participate in golf’s second in excellent condition and we say a who in 2014 won the inaugural gold appearance in the Youth Olympics in huge ‘thank you’ to everyone involved medal for golf in the Youth Olympic the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires in the Mexican Federation for their hard Games in Nanjing. in October 2018. work and superb organisation. Now we look forward to visiting the Montgomerie and O’Meara courses at Carton House Golf Club near Dublin, Ireland, for the 2018 Championships, while congratulations are in order to Hong Kong Golf Club, which has been selected as host for the Eisenhower and Espirito Santo in 2020. Staging these championships is increasingly costly and complex, and we have to IGF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 4 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 Membership The IGF consists of two membership categories representing the administration of golf internationally: National Federation Members Our Mission ANTONY SCANLON Professional Members Promote golf as an Olympic Since golf’s inclusion in the Olympic and Paralympic Sport IGF Executive Games Programme, the number of National Federation memberships of Encourage the international Director’s Report the IGF has increased from 116 to 151. development of golf Who we are Administer the statutes, There are 22 Professional Members. practice and activities of golf as the recognised International The International Golf Federation (IGF) Federation within the Olympic was established in 1958 and is the Our Vision and Paralympic Movement recognised International Federation Organise the golf within the Olympic and Paralympic TO IGNITE GLOBAL EXCITEMENT competitions at the Olympic Movement. The IGF headquarters ABOUT GOLF AND TO GROW Games, Youth Olympic Games are located near the shores of Lake THE GAME. and the World Amateur Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland. Team Championships READ MORE IGF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 4 IGF Biennial Report 2017-18 IGF’s Strategic Imperatives Our Values We remain committed to six strategic INTEGRITY imperatives which guide all of our work We are truthful and are critical to achieve our vision: and honest in all of our dealings. Golf For All – Facilitate innovative educational and developmental RESPECT programmes that provide pathways We are respectful of for athletes, coaches and officials diverse opinions and value from the grassroots to the elite levels our stakeholders equally. of golf. Engage & Excite – Creatively engage and excite the world about EXCELLENCE A Great Games – Deliver a great golf and its values. We deliver our services Olympic event and a memorable and activities experience for the athletes, fans and Sustainable & Responsible – at the highest golfing fraternity cementing golf’s Promote sustainable and possible standards. place within the Olympic programme. environmentally responsible practices within the golfing industry. SOLIDARITY Pathways – Enable access and grow We are united participation by reducing the barriers Good Governance – Provide in our philosophy, and increasing the opportunities to leadership in diversity and good objectives and approach. play golf at all levels.