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).
| Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Association | Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland |
| Confederation | FIPPA, EPPA. |
| Head coach | Steven Ennegues (Lakewood) |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 2 (First in 2006) |
| Best result | Champions (2008) |
| 6 | |
| Appearances | 6 (First in 1999) |
| Best result | 6 |
It was 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 the European Team Championship. Ireland has won the 5 European Championships. Also in 2006 the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland created the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA), that stages the World Cup Team Championship. Ireland won the World Cup in 2008.
National team
edit| World Cup | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2nd World Cup | Teià (Catalonia) | 3rd place |
| 2008 | 3rd World Cup | Papendal (Netherlands) | Champions |
| European Championships | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1st European Championship | Chelmsford (Great Britain) | Champions |
| 2001 | 2nd European Championship | Lloret de Mar(Catalonia) | Champions |
| 2003 | 3rd European Championship | McDonagh (Ireland) | Champions |
| 2005 | 4th European Championship | Overbetuwe (The Netherlands) | Champions |
| 2007 | 5th European Championship | Chia (Italy) | Champions |
| 2010 | 6th European Championship | Lloret de Mar (Catalonia) | 2nd place |
Players
editNational team in the European Championship 2010
- Ray Murphy
- John Walsh
- William Sheridan
- Chris Scannell
- Kieron Dunscombe
- Eddie Carey
National team in the World Cup 2008
- Paul O'Brien
- Raymond Murphy
- Derek Courtney
National team in the European Championship 2007
- Ray Murphy
- Liam O'Donovan
- Derek Courtney
- Paul O'Brien
- William Buckley
- Sean Downes
See also
editExternal links
edit- PPUI Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland