The Executive Committee of IPPA held a two day meeting in Madrid, 20 and 21 November, 2009.

The meeting began with a Pitch and Putt competition for the Executive Committee members, Committee members from Competition and Communication as well as Juan Redondo from Madrid Golf Federation Pitch and Putt committee. Juan Redondo was the winner on 59, followed by Elia Casali and Alvaro Garnica, both on 60.

Angel Boix was elected as the new Treasurer treasurer@i-pp-a.org and Mr Alvaro Garnica Sainz de los Terreros as the new legal advisor of IPPA, both members of the Executive Committee.

Among many issues, the meeting approved the Strategic Plan for 2010 – 2013, with its four cornerstones: vision, mission, values and players. The objectives, key strategies and major goals were also unanimously approved.

The Competition Calendar for 2010 will be published during December, the first tournament being the IPPA World Invitational in Valencia, Spain, on 26 and 27 March.

Finally, the meeting agreed on the importance of focusing on the player’s requirements and that R&A rules of Golf should apply to IPPA tournaments, except for the distances and number of clubs.

During the meeting, Mr. Gonzaga Escauriaza, President of EGA, came to greet the Executive Committee and he confirmed his support to IPPA and our initiatives.