IGF News
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Two-time Olympian, 2016 Gold medalist and LPGA Hall of Fame member Inbee Park was announced as one of 32 candidates for the IOC Athletes’ Commission (IOC AC) election which will take place during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The IOC AC, which ensures athletes’ viewpoints remain at the heart of the Olympic Movement decisions, consists of a diverse representation from various sports and National Olympic Committees to ensure their peers are supported in every aspect of their careers. -
With major tour schedules winding down towards the end of the calendar year, many players will carry their current positioning in the Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR) into 2024. But several players on the men’s and women’s side took advantage of events over the past month to move inside the OGR top 60 as they continue to push for a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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The Emirates Golf Federation hosted the 2023 World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) at the National Course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The 33rd men’s championship for the Eisenhower Trophy was held from 18–21 October 2023 Watch the event Highlights here: Highlights Part 1 - 2023 Eisenhower TrophyHighlights Part 2 - 2023 Eisenhower TrophyHighlights Part 3 - 2023 Eisenhower Trophy The 30th women’s championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy was held from 25-28 October 2023.
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When: 28 October 2023 What: 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy Where: Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates @OlympicGolf | #WATC2023 | #Rolex | igfgolf.org/watc Rapid Recap: World No. 4 Minsol Kim’s 4-under 68 and a 71 from Kyrorim Seo led the Republic of Korea to the gold medal in the 30th World Amateur Team Championship Saturday at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. It is Korea’s fourth Espirito Santo Trophy victory in the last seven competitions and their fifth all time.
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30th Espirito Santo Trophy: 25-28 Oct. 2023 Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates @OlympicGolf | #WATC2023 | #Rolex | igfgolf.org/watc When: 27 October 2023 What: 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy Where: Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Rapid Recap: Hyosong Lee, 14, posted a 5-under 67 on Friday to propel the Republic of Korea into a share of the lead with Spain after Round 3 of the 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship. The Koreans, who started the day two shots off the lead, and the Spaniards stand at 17-under-par 415, with Thailand one stroke back in solo third.
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30th Espirito Santo Trophy: 25-28 Oct. 2023 Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates @OlympicGolf | #WATC2023 | #Rolex | igfgolf.org/watc When: 26 October 2023 What: 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy Where: Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Rapid Recap: Australia and Thailand posted a pair of 10-under 134’s to surge into a three-way tie with Spain halfway through the 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The Aussies and the Thais jumped six spots on the leader board for a share of the top spot at 13-under 275 after Round 2.
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30th Espirito Santo Trophy: 25-28 Oct. 2023 Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates @OlympicGolf | #WATC2023 | #Rolex | igfgolf.org/watc When: 25 October 2023 What: 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy Where: Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Rapid Recap: Spain, bolstered by two of the top-5 ranked amateurs in the world, holds a one-stroke lead over Canada following Wednesday’s opening round of the 30th Women’s World Amateur Team Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Cayetana Fernandez Garcia-Poggio, No. 2 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR®, posted a 4-under-par 68 and 2023 European Ladies’ Amateur champion Julia Lopez Ramirez (No. 5) added a 69 to position Spain at 7-under-par 137, one head of the Canadians and two in front of Ireland.
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NUMBER OF TEAMS – 36 teams will compete for the Espirito Santo Trophy in 2023. DEFENDING CHAMPION – Sweden will try to become the first team to win consecutive WWATC titles since the Republic of Korea accomplished the feat in 2010 and 2012.
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When: 21 October 2023 What: 33rd World Amateur Team Championship for the Eisenhower Trophy Where: Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Rapid Recap: The United States of America surged to its 16th Eisenhower Trophy win, and its first since 2014, on Saturday in the 33rd World Amateur Team Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. David Ford, the No. 5 ranked amateur in the world, posted an 8-under 64, while 2023 U.S.
