Sport in India - Pitch and Putt

Pitch and Putt

Pitch and Putt is the newest form of Golf but completely independent and separate competitive sport, is spreading as most favored outdoor sport worldwide. Royal and Ancient Golf Course of St. Andrews (R&A) which is the highest ruling authority of Golf in the world recognized IPPA (International Pitch and Putt Association) in December, 2010. According to a rough estimate approximately 65% - 70% under construction Golf properties in India are mainly Pitch and Putt Courses; this will support growing culture of Golf in India.

Indian Pitch and Putt Union is apex body of Pitch and Putt Golf in India, member of International Pitch and Putt Association.

"The Spirit, Regulations and Essence of the game is the same as in conventional Golf, but as Pitch and Putt is played on reduced courses POWER and DISTANCE do not play an important part; making Tactics, Strategy and Accuracy the core principal of the game. As power is not fundamental; women and men can compete on same foot, making this a Truly Universal and Fair Sport."

At present China and India looks like complementing each other in the development of Golf in Asia, China is focused on Championship Golf Courses whereas in India developers are targeting Pitch and Putt because it require lesser land and cost effective, which perfectly match with urban scenario because in India acquiring land in urban areas is not so easy task.

Pitch and Putt is Golf with difference; often called 'Chip and Putt' or 'PAR-3' its shorter, faster and Cheaper