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IGFR-International World Golf Championship

The World Championship takes place over a one-week period in a different country each year.  The week is full of activities to promote fellowship and comradery among Rotarians from around the world.  See the world, golf courses you never played before and make new life-time friends.

 Saturday

Welcome Participants & Registration

Hospitality/Friendship Room – Open all week


 Sunday Hospitality/Friendship Room – Open all week

Welcome Participants & Registration

Practice golf round - (Optional)

Flag Raising Ceremony

Players Meeting, AGM, Non-golf Partners Briefing

Welcome & Cocktail & Buffet Reception


 Monday

Transportation to Competition & Practice Facilities

Fellowship “4 Ball Best Ball” Competition – All Divisions


 Tuesday

Transportation to Competition & Practice Facilities                                                                           

1st Round World Championship – Rotarian Division 1 & 2 & 3

1st Round World Championship – Partners & Guests Division 1 & 2

Partner’s Program Event (Non-golfers)

Home Hospitality Event – for All participants

Announcement of Winners – Fourball Competition


 Wednesday

 Day off


 Thursday

Transportation to Competition & Practice Facilities

2nd Round World Championship – Rotarian Division 1 & 2 & 3

2st Round World Championship – Partners & Guests Division 1 & 2

Partners Program Event (Non-golfers)


 Friday

Transportation to Competition & Practice Facilities

3nd Round World Championship – Rotarian Division 1 & 2 & 3

Partner’s Program Event (Non-golfers)

Cocktail Reception

Gala Dinner and Awards Night



Membership Eligibility

To participate in IGFR Championships, you must:

  • Be a member Rotarian
  • Belong to a Rotary Club
  • Possess a World Handicap Index
  • Be a member of the IGFR 

    Rotarian Divisions

    • Div. I: 0-12.4 handicap - Medal play
    • Div. II: 12.5 to 19.4 handicap - Stableford
    • Div. III: 19.5 to 28 handicap - Stableford (higher handicap up to 36 may compete, but given a maximum of 28 for competition)
    Rotarians play Partner Fourball + 3 Rounds of Competition

    Partners & Guests Division 

    • Div. I: 0 to 18.4 handicap - Stableford
    • Div. II: 18.5 to 36  handicap - Stableford (Maximuim handicap of 36 for competition)
    Partners & Guests play Partner Fourball + 2 Rounds of Competition

    Tournament rules

    • Any participant 70 years or older may also compete for the President’s Cup.
    • Trophies are awarded for both net and gross in all categories.


      IGFR-International Sponsor


      IGFR - INTERNATIONAL GOLFING FELLOWSHIP OF ROTARIANS | Route des Ronquoz 10, CH-1913 Saillon, Switzerland, secretary@igfr-international.com


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