International Golf Federation

International Golf Federation
SportGolf
JurisdictionInternational
AbbreviationIGF
Founded2 May 1958 (1958-05-02)
AffiliationInternational Olympic Committee
HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland
PresidentAnnika Sörenstam
Vice president(s)Ty Votaw
Official website
www.igfgolf.org

The International Golf Federation (IGF) was founded on 2 May 1958 and is the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the world governing body for golf. The IGF has two membership categories representing the administration of golf internationally:

  • 132 National Federation Members from 126 countries
  • 22 Professional Members, mostly professional golf tours and Professional Golfers Associations