The Opening Ceremony of the 2nd European Universities Golf Championship took place on September 7th in Otočec, Slovenia at the Castle of Otočec.

The Ceremony was attended by prof. dr. Jose Savoye, EUSA EC member, Mr. Matjaz Pecovnik, EUSA Secretary General, Mr Alojzij Muhic, the Mayor of Novo Mesto, Mr. Leonz Eder, EUSA EC member and the Vice-President of the International University Sports Federation, prof. dr. Otmar Kugovnik, President of the Slovenian University Sports Association and other guests.



On behalf of the Organizing Committee, the participants were welcomed by Mr Kugovnik, congratulating the participants to successfully combining sports and studies, and wishing them best of luck.



EUSA EC Delegate Mr Savoye also welcomed the participants and wished all the teams and participants who came to test their skills and abilities great competitions. He praised the quality and difficulty of the golf course and he warmly thanked the Organizing Committee for all their hard work and their hospitality. He reminded us that European Universities Championships are a mean to a better knowledge and to create new friendships among European students.



The competition is organized by the Slovenian University Sports Association with contribution of the Municipality of Novo Mesto and the Novo Mesto Student Association, in cooperation with the Slovenian Golf Association and sponsors.



The Slovenian University Sports Association is already familiar with the organisation of European Universities Championships after organising Handball championship in 2009 in Ljubljana, Futsal in 2007 in Izola, Beach Volleyball in 2005 in Portoroz, Volleyball in 2003 in Maribor and Basketball championship in Koper in 2002.



The second edition of the European Universities Golf Championship is taking place between September 6 and 10 at the magnificent Otočec golf course, hosting 13 men’s teams and 4 women’s teams from 12 Universities from 8 countries.



More info can be found at http://golf2011.eusa.eu where also live scoring is offered.