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Faqs About Pitch & Putt

Frequently asked Questions about

Pitch and Putt

Q.Just what is Pitch and Putt? Or as it is often called, "Short Golf" or "Par 3 Golf.

A. Although it, is an offshoot, it is a game that can very much stand on its own merits.  It is played on a 18 hole course, a player can only use two clubs to play the game, one of which is a putter.  The maximum distance from tee box to green is 70 meters and it can't exceed this.  So all 18 holes added together can't exceed over 1,000 meters.  While these are the basic rules they are, of course, other rules govering the game and these are available in a booklet form.

Q. Where and when did it begin?

A. Pitch and Putt was first played in Ireland in the mid to late 1930's.  Cork and Dublin were the areas to show real interest but the game grew in strenght and popularity and in 1961 various representatives came together and formed the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland.  These are registered clubs in 20 counties and the game is administered through a club/provincial council/central council system ensures democratic functioning of the game.

Q.Who can play?

A. Quite literally-everyone! from six to eighty six can play the game, and sometimes longer than that.  It's relatively east to play the and if its just a social game you want you can just potter around have your chat and a laugh etc, but if its competition that you want and you want to improve your skill the more practice that you get the better you will become and there is nothing like the feeling when you win competitions and its a bonus to get prizes also.  The standard of the mens game in Ireland is outstanding and to see the best playing is fantastic.  The sport has also become more popular among women as a past time also.  The juvenile scene in Ireland is fantastic also and lots of boys and girls are making a big impact on the course.  A round of Pitch and Putt takes roughly one round to play and you get  plenty of fresh air without unduly taxing ones strenght.  Pitch and Putt scores highest in "family involvement",  it is played by entire families.  Mother and son, father and daughter combinations etc.

Q.Is there any social life in the game?

Yes there is a social life in the game!  As a registered member of the Pitch and Putt Union of Ireland, a player may participate in a wide range of competitions from club level to National Championships.  Members may also travel to any affiliated club which promotes an open event or a Scratch Cup.  These events engender many social occasions and prove great places to establish life long frienships.  As well as this most clubs have their own social occasions with varied activities while league competions give different clubs an opportunity to visit and entertain

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