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Thu3December 2020

Annika Sorenstam appointed president of International Golf FederationFormer women's world No.1 Annika Sorenstam has been elected president of the International Golf Federation Board following current incumbent Peter Dawson's decision not to seek re-election following a 10-year spell in the role.

Fri5August 2016

Cleverly Meets Challenges to Have Olympic Golf Course Ready for PlayGolf Course Superintendents Association of America member Neil Cleverly earns highest praise for his dedication to preparing the Rio de Janeiro course

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Mon20July 2015

Rio Olympics: Test event likely to be one-day competition in first quarter of 2016Peter Dawson, President of the International Golf Federation, and Ty Votaw, Vice-President, are confident that IGF is ‘in great shape’ to stage a first-class golf event in Rio at the Olympic Games in August 2016

Thu22January 2015

All Systems Go For Golf’s Return to Olympic Games in Rio de JaneiroSeveral prominent figures behind golf’s eagerly-awaited return to the Olympic Games have provided an upbeat assessment of the state of play with only 19 months left until the first tee shot in Rio de Janeiro

Tue15July 2014

IGF Confirms Qualification System for Golf in 2016 Olympic GamesInternational Golf Federation officials confirmed today the qualification system that will be used for golf in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro

Thu16December 2010

Dawson is IGF President & Votaw Vice PresidentThe Board of the International Golf Federation has named Peter Dawson as IGF President and Ty Votaw as IGF Vice President. Both appointments are for two-year terms commencing on 1 January 2011.

Mon12October 2009

O’Grady welcomes Golf’s return to The Olympic GamesThe Chief Executive of The European Tour said, “For golf to be associated again with the Olympic Games is a perfect fit in terms of honour and integrity, pride and passion, sportsmanship and goodwill.”

Golf approved for 2016 OlympicsGolf will return as an Olympic sport in Rio de Janeiro, selected as site of 2016 Games, along with rugby sevens following their approval by the International Olympic Committee membership during the IOC’s 121st Session in Copenhagen.

Mon5October 2009

IGF calls Golf Stars to meet IOC in CopenhagenPadraig Harrington of Ireland, Suzann Pettersen of Norway and Michelle Wie of the United States, with 16-year-old Amateur Champion Matteo Manassero of Italy, will participate in the International Golf Federation’s final presentation before the International Olympic Committee on 9 October.