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CELEBRATING 28 YEARS OF GOLFING EXCELLENCE
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THE LARGEST PAIRS GOLF TOURNAMENT THE WORLD HAS SEEN
The International Pairs is an International Golf Tournament, played globally. Since its inception, more than 1.5 million amateur golfers from over 50 countries have enjoyed competing in this exciting, friendly and hugely prestigious event.
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Joining the International Pairs as a licensee offers you the unique opportunity to bring the world’s largest pairs amateur golf tournament to your region. As a licensee, you’ll be part of a prestigious global network, offering golfers in your area the chance to compete in a professional-level event and potentially represent their country at the World Final. Licensees receive full support, from event planning to marketing resources, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience while growing local participation and community engagement.
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2026 WORLD FINAL
Tenerife – Spain
HOSTED 5–9 OCTOBER 2026
Canary Islands · Atlantic Ocean
Tenerife is one of the world’s most spectacular golf destinations — shaped by volcanic scenery, Atlantic coastline, year-round sunshine and the premium hospitality that gives the World Final its unmistakable atmosphere.
In 2026, Tenerife hosted the World Final across Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf, with Hotel Barceló Tenerife as the official event headquarters. The championship concluded on 9 October after a week of international competition and celebration.
Players from around the world came together for the 2026 World Final
SINCE 1998
The International Pairs tournament, which began in 1998 in the UK as a means to celebrate the millennium, has evolved into an esteemed platform for amateur club golfers worldwide to showcase their skills on a global stage. Originally an inter-club tournament, the event rapidly gained popularity and transformed into an international event, attracting participants from over 27 countries.
The tournament involves teams consisting of two players, players from over 27+ countries play in their national qualifiers for a chance at making it to the International Pairs World Final and being crowned the World Champions. Anyone is welcome to enter the International Pairs events, with all players competing from their official handicap in their respective countries.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
THE INTERNATIONAL PAIRS RYDER EXPERIENCE
5–9 October 2026 · Event complete
THE INTERNATIONAL PAIRS FESTIVAL OF GOLF THAILAND
24-29 March 2025 (Hua Hin – thailand)
INTERNATIONAL PAIRS IN 2026
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CHAMPIONS OF 2026
Giovanni and Tommaso Marchegiani of Italy won the 2026 International Pairs Championship in Tenerife with 87 points. Italy completed a clean sweep of the three pairs titles, while Team Manuel Piñero won the Ryder Experience.
VIEW THE FULL RESULTS
The final leaderboards record every 2026 result: Championship winners Giovanni and Tommaso Marchegiani, Mixed Pairs winners Nicoletta Ricci and Giorgio Carpani, Gross champions Christer Carling and Pier Sergio Piccinetti, and Ryder Experience winners Team Manuel Piñero.
VIEW THE GALLERY
Relive Tenerife 2026 across ten official galleries and 1,212 photographs, from the welcome evening and flag ceremony to the competition rounds, captains’ dinner, gala and awards.