[3] The headquarters of the IGF is located by the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Unlike most internationally recognized sports federations, the IGF is not responsible for developing, maintaining or administering the rules of golf.

[6] The Eisenhower Trophy is a biennial world team championship for amateur men golfers.

First held in 1958, the event is named after Dwight D. Eisenhower who was the President of the United States at the time.

The Espirito Santo Trophy is a biennial world team championship for amateur women golfers.