The Italian Golf Federation (FIG), the Italian Golf Technicians' Association (AITG), and the Professional Golfers' Association of Italy (PGAI) are joining forces to make golf stronger, more accessible, and more modern. At the Golf Terre di Canossa, on the Via Emilia between the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena, during the annual meeting of the Italian PGA, the partnership between the three complementary organizations that inspire, shape, and promote this increasingly inclusive and accessible sport was renewed and strengthened. Before over 100 professionals, Presidents Cristiano Cerchiai (FIG), Federica Castellari (AITG), and Ascanio Pacelli (PGAI) discussed new projects in Italian golf, confirming a shared vision. The shared goal is to meet not only the needs of golfers but also those of all industry professionals. The renewal of the partnership—the meeting was also attended by Stefano Frigeri and Marta Maestroni, Deputy Vice President and General Secretary of the FIG, respectively—represents a significant step toward a stable and effective cooperation model, founded on dialogue, shared expertise, and the desire to build a future in which Italian golf can continue to grow in quality, numbers, and opportunities.
FIG, PGAI and AITG together
During the event, Alessandro Bellicini, coordinator of the initiative, also provided a detailed presentation of the "GOLFPOP" initiative, the Italian Golf Federation's new project designed to bring golf to a broader and more diverse audience and offer concrete opportunities for the benefit of all participating Italian clubs.
A comprehensive collaboration, therefore. The choice is to believe, together, in an even more promising future.
The Rules of Golf are a set of standards and procedures by which the sport of golf should be played. They are jointly written and administered by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, the governing body of golf worldwide, except in the United States and Mexico, which are governed by the United States Golf Association. An expert committee composed of members of the R&A and the USGA oversees and refines the rules every four years. The latest revision took effect on January 1, 2016. Amendments to the Rules of Golf are generally divided into two main categories: those that improve understanding and those that reduce penalties in certain cases to ensure balance. The rulebook, entitled "Rules of Golf," is published regularly and also includes rules governing amateur status. In Italy, the Italian Golf Federation is responsible for overseeing competitions by enforcing the rules issued by the R&A, ensuring that these rules are observed by clubs, associations, and their members, and managing the resulting sporting justice, protecting their interests abroad.
