the world’s largest pairs golf tournament
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tenerife
world final 30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
AT THE WORLD FINAL
DIRECT ENTRY OPTIONS
THE INTERNATIONAL PAIRS WORLD FINAL is now open to direct entrants throughout the world with three exciting categories: the Mixed Pairs and Women’s Open Championship,, and exclusive Ryder Experience offering a remarkable opportunity for golfers to showcase their skills on a global stage.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Played in 2-person team formats – Players handicaps vary from 0-54 at the world final, making it a fun yet competitive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just picked up the game, this is your chance to join the ranks of golfing legends and compete against club golfers from 27+ countries across the globe.
THE 2024 VENUE
From 30 September – 30 October 2024, Tenerife pulsates with cultural vibrancy, with a warm climate year-round and a wealth of activities to suit all interests, Tenerife truly embodies the spirit of paradise found, making it the perfect host destination for the International Pairs 2024 World Final.
ABOUT THE WORLD FINAL
The International Pairs World Final is played as a Better Ball Stableford 2-person team format over 3 days of 18 Holes per day. (36 Holes total).
1x Practice Round
2x Tournament Rounds.
There is always an official practice round the day before the first tournament round.
The 2024 World Final will take place in the heart of the Canary Islands, Tenerife.
30 September – 4 October 2024
CHAMPIONSHIP & RYDER EXPERIENCE VENUE:
GOLF DEL SUR
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
- All transfers throughout. (Tenerife’s Airports & Return)
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration
TYPICAL ITINERARY
Monday check in to check out Friday
MONDAY
14:00 – 21:00. Arrival, check in and registration. (transfers from Tenerife’s airports to venue incl)
19:30 – 21:00. Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening.
TUESDAY
07:00 – 10:30. Breakfast.
08:30. Practice Round tee times start.
After Golf: Lunch.
19:00. Flag Ceremony.
20:00. Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening.
WEDNESDAY
07:00 – 10:30. Breakfast.
08:00. Tournament Round 1.
After Golf: Lunch
Evening at Leisure – a chance to explore the surrounding areas.
THURSDAY
07:00 – 10:30. Breakfast.
08:00. Tournament Round 2
After Golf: Lunch.
20:00. Gala dinner & Prize presentation (local entertainment)
FRIDAY
Check Out (transfers to Airport incl)
Championship Division – National Winners & Qualifiers.
Women’s Open Championship – Women teams from national qualifiers or direct entry in countries where women’s events are not available.
Mixed Pairs Division – Only Mixed Pairs national qualifiers or direct entry in countries where mixed pairs events are not available. (Man & Woman pairings).
Ryder Experience – A new and exciting division for Licensees, Sponsors & Guests with direct entries available for all players looking to experience the International Pairs World Final in a team format with past Ryder Cup players as team captains.
1. Click on the Sign up buttons below
2. Select if you would want to play in the Mixed Pairs or Women’s Open Championship, or Ryder Experience.
3. Entries are first come first serve basis – limited spots available.
4. Once entered you’ll receive confirmation & further details leading up to the International Pairs World Final.
enter for the
WOMEN’S OPEN CHAMPIONSIP
30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
The International Pairs World Final gives regular amateur golfers with an official golf handicap a chance to experience what it’s like to play on a world stage with fellow players from all around the globe.
The International Pairs Women’s Division launched in 2019, in spirit of growing the game of golf. There is now a direct Entry option available at the International Pairs World Final in the Women’s Open Championship. Team up with your golfing buddy and hit the big stage.
With cameras, videographers, evening entertainment, past Ryder Cup Players, and superb golf courses, this promises to be lifetime’s worth of memories.
” The overall attention to detail in the organisation was very impressive (down to even having our names and flags on the golf buggies / lanyards – great touch). The International Pairs team on the ground were super helpful, and always had a smile on their faces – so just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone!! “
Kush from Kenya
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PAIRINGS MUST CONSIST OF 2 WOMEN
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COURSE: golf del sur
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€ 2195.00 eur PER PAIR (2X PLAYERS -sharing)
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€1450 Per Player – (single accommodation)
What's included?
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Barcelo 5 Star hotel.
- All transfers throughout.
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration - 24/7 International Pairs on site staff support
enter for the
MIXED PAIRS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
The International Pairs World Final offers amateur golfers with an official golf handicap an extraordinary opportunity to partake on a global stage, where they can experience the thrill of playing alongside fellow players from various corners of the world.
The International Pairs Mixed Pairs Division launched in 2022, after extreme popularity of mixed pairings being present at the World Final . There is now a direct Entry option available at the International Pairs World Final in the Mixed Pairs Open Championship. Team up with your partner and hit the big stage.
With cameras, videographers, evening entertainment, past Ryder Cup Players, and superb golf courses, this promises to be lifetime’s worth of memories.
” Great experience that you were able to talk and mingle the former pros. Great accomodation and tournament – absolutely joining next season. “
Morten from Denmark
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PAIRINGS MUST CONSIST OF 1 MAN & 1 WOMAN
-
COURSE: golf del sur
-
€ 2195.00 eur PER PAIR (2XPLAYERS)
-
€1450 Per Player – (single accommodation)
What's included?
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Barcelo 5 Star hotel.
- All transfers throughout.
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration - 24/7 International Pairs on site staff support
enter for the
RYDER EXPERIENCE
30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
Introducing the Ryder Experience, where we welcome past Ryder Cup Players at the World Final who will be captaining 4 teams.
The Ryder Experience is an event like no other, players are split in teams of 4, with personal on course time with the past Ryder Cup players over 4 days & 3 rounds of golf.
Enter for the International Pairs Ryder Experience and be captained by past Ryder Cup Legends Manuel Pinero, Costantino Rocca, Ronan Rafferty or Eddie Polland.
Players will be drawn into 4 teams, captained by past Ryder Cup Legends at the International Pairs World Final Ryder Experience in Portugal. Play competitive Ryder formats alongside players from 27+ other countries
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SINGLE OR PAIR ENTRY AVAILABLE
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COURSE: golf DEL SUR
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€ 1550.00 eur SINGLE Entry
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$ 2295.00 eur PER PAIR (2X PLAYERS)
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Open to women, mixed, and men’s pairings.
What's included?
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Barcelo 5 Star hotel.
- All transfers throughout. (Lisbon Airport & Return)
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Golf Buggy / Carts for each round.
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- 2 Tournament Team Shirts
- Tips, tricks, and time with the past Ryder Cup players
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration - 24/7 International Pairs on site staff support
enter for the
WOMEN’S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
The International Pairs World Final gives regular amateur golfers with an official golf handicap a chance to experience what it’s like to play on a world stage with fellow players from all around the globe.
The International Pairs Women’s Division launched in 2019, in spirit of growing the game of golf. There is now a direct Entry option available at the International Pairs World Final in the Women’s Open. Team up with your golfing buddy and hit the big stage.
With cameras, videographers, evening entertainment, past Ryder Cup Players, and superb golf courses, this promises to be lifetime’s worth of memories.
-
PAIRINGS MUST CONSIST OF 2 WOMEN
-
COURSE: golf del sur
-
€ 2195.00 EUR PER PAIR (2X PLAYERS)
-
€ 1450 Per Player – (single accommodation)
” The overall attention to detail in the organisation was very impressive (down to even having our names and flags on the golf buggies / lanyards – great touch). The International Pairs team on the ground were super helpful, and always had a smile on their faces – so just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone!! “
Kush from Kenya
What's included?
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Barcelo 5 Star Hotel.
- All transfers throughout. (Airport & Golf transfers)
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration - 24/7 International Pairs on site staff support
” Great experience that you were able to talk and mingle the former pros. Great accomodation and tournament – absolutely joining next season. “
Morten from Denmark
enter for the
MIXED PAIRS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
The International Pairs World Final offers amateur golfers with an official golf handicap an extraordinary opportunity to partake on a global stage, where they can experience the thrill of playing alongside fellow players from various corners of the world.
The International Pairs Mixed Pairs Division launched in 2022, after extreme popularity of mixed pairings being present at the World Final . There is now a direct Entry option available at the International Pairs World Final in the Mixed Pairs Open. Team up with your partner and hit the big stage.
With cameras, videographers, evening entertainment, past Ryder Cup Players, and superb golf courses, this promises to be lifetime’s worth of memories.
-
PAIRINGS MUST CONSIST OF 1 MAN & 1 WOMAN
-
COURSE: golf del sur
-
€ 2195.00 EUR PER PAIR (2XPLAYERS)
-
€1450 Per Player – (single accommodation)
What's included?
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Barcelo 5 Star Hotel.
- All transfers throughout. (Airport & Golf transfers)
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration - 24/7 International Pairs on site staff support
enter for the
RYDER EXPERIENCE
30 sept. – 4 oct. 2024
Introducing the Ryder Experience, where we welcome past Ryder Cup Players at the World Final who will be captaining 4 teams.
The Ryder Experience is an event like no other, players are split in teams of 4, with personal on course time with the past Ryder Cup players over 4 days & 3 rounds of golf.
Enter for the International Pairs Ryder Experience and be captained by past Ryder Cup Legends Manuel Pinero, Costantino Rocca, Ronan Rafferty or Eddie Polland.
-
SINGLE OR PAIR ENTRY AVAILABLE
-
COURSE: Golf DEL SUR
-
€ 1550.00 eur SINGLE Entry
-
€ 2295.00 eur PER PAIR (2X PLAYERS)
-
Open to women, mixed, and men’s pairings
What's included?
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Barcelo 5 Star Hotel.
- All transfers throughout. (Airport & golf transfers)
- All meals — breakfast, lunch and evening functions.
- All Golf – 1 practice round and 2 competition rounds
- Golf Buggy / Carts for each round.
- Practice Facilities.
- Players Goodie Bag
- 2 Tournament Team Shirts
- Tips, tricks, and time with the past Ryder Cup players
- Entertainment at dinner functions.
– Welcome Cocktail & Canapes Evening
– Flag Ceremony & Meet the Ryder Cup Legends Evening
– 1 evening at leisure to explore the surrounding areas
– Gala Dinner & Winners Celebration - 24/7 International Pairs on site staff support
Players will be drawn into 4 teams, captained by past Ryder Cup Legends at the International Pairs World Final Ryder Experience in Portugal. Play competitive Ryder formats alongside players from 27+ other countries
Step up to the big stage
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are you ready for the world final…
WORLD FINAL INFO & FAQS
Tournament General Info
- All affiliated golfers with an official golf handicap in their country will be eligible to participate in the World Final.
- The World Final is open to all golfers of 18 years or older at the time of the World Final who are affiliated members of an affiliated Golf Club and have an official handicap index.
- Players will compete in teams of 2 in a Better Ball Stableford format in the Open & Championship divisions.
- Ryder Experience players will be drawn into 4 teams and compete in a mix of Better Ball Stableford and Combined Stableford, with a selection of best scores to count towards each team’s total.
- The tournament comprises of 1 practice round & 2 tournament rounds.
- The World Final is conducted along the lines of a professional Tournament, with no count-outs and any “ties” being settled by way of a play-off, if possible (For the Ryder Experience, the Captain will select one pair if a play-off is required).
- The 2024 World Final will take place from 30 September – 4 October in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
- Pairs that qualify in their respective country will play in either the Championship, Women’s, and Mixed Pairs division at the World Final.
- Direct entries are open in the Women’s Open, Mixed Pairs Open, and Ryder Experience, where no qualification is needed and players can enter directly by means of pay-and-play.
- All meals are included at the World Final, except 1 off night to explore the surrounding areas.
- Carts/Buggies are inclusive at the World Final.
- Transfers from Tenerife’s airport, golf transfers and to all functions and back is included in the entry fee.
- Flights are not included and for players own expense.
How to Enter
- Select which division you would like to compete in – Womens Open, Mixed Pairs Open, Ryder Experience
- Sign up & Register on the International Pairs Website
Timeline
- The International Pairs World Final & Ryder Experience will take place from 30 Septemeber – 4 October 2024.
Format
- Open Divisions: Players will compete in teams of 2 in a Better Ball Stableford format.
- Ryder Experience: Players will be drawn into 4 teams and compete in a mix of Better Ball Stableford and Combined Stableford, with a selection of best scores to count towards each team’s total.
- The tournament comprises of 1 practice round and 2 tournament rounds.
The Prize
- Winners will be crowned respective World Champion winners of the division they competed in.
- There may be a selection of other prizes.
Player Requirments / Eligibilty
- All affiliated golfers with an official golf handicap in their country will be eligible to participate in the World Final.
- The World Final is open to all golfers of 18 years or older at the time of the World Final who are affiliated members of an affiliated Golf Club and have an official handicap index.
- Anyone under 18 is to be accompanied by the legal guardian of the minor.
- All players must be in good standing at their home club and country.
Handicap Info
- Players shall use their handicap index according to the golf handicapping system in operation, as implemented in their country as per the World Handicap system.
- During the World Final golfers will receive 85% allowance of their Course Handicap, which complies with the International Handicapping Rules of the Tournament and Rule 6.2a as per the suggested Tournament Rules by the Governing bodies.
- There is NO maximum handicap (Maximum handicap as per WHS).
- It is the responsibility of the player to ensure that he /she plays off the correct handicap index as indicated above. The organizers do not take any responsibility for possible incorrect information in this regard.
Determining The Winners
- The World Final is conducted along the lines of a professional Tournament, with no count-outs and any “ties” being settled by way of a play-off, if possible
- For the Ryder Experience, the Captain will select one pair if a play-off is required.
CONTACT SUPPORT
- FOR ANY QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS CONTACT: INFO@INTERNATIONALPAIRSGOLF.COM