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The La Manga Club golf course has hosted the 17 teams participating in the 28th edition of the European Women's Team Championship, which will be held at the prestigious Murcian course from tomorrow until July 10th. The Regional Minister of Culture and Tourism of Murcia, Pedro Alberto Cruz Sánchez, has supported the tournament with her presence at the brilliant opening ceremony of the event, where the 102 participating players paraded.

The Spanish team, led by captain Macarena Campomanes, marched last, as protocol dictates. Carlota Ciganda from Navarre; Elia Folch and Mireia Prat from Catalonia; Marta Silva from Galicia; Ane Urchegui from San Sebastián; and Adriana Zwanck from Madrid are tasked with winning the title, just as they did in 1995, 2003, 2005, and 2007.

Along with Pedro Alberto Cruz Sánchez, the ceremony was attended by the President of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, Gonzaga Escauriaza, the President of the Murcian Golf Federation, José Jover, and the General Manager of La Manga Club, Julio Delgado.

La Manga Club, home to important professional and amateur tournaments throughout its brilliant history, hosts a competition in which Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and Wales will also be seeking victory.

AROUND GREEN

A pasodoble to welcome the visiting teams. A classic pasodoble accompanied the entrance of the home team in what was the highlight of the afternoon.

The tournament in numbers: 17 teams, 102 players, 28 editions played, 5 days of golf ahead, and one trophy.

The course at La Manga Club is spectacular. The work of La Manga Club's greenkeeper, Cosme Bergareche, and his team is impeccable. Days after the REALE Spanish Junior Championship, the South Course is in superb condition.

This Tuesday, the 6th, is the first day of play. Both this day and the second will be played using the Stroke Play format. Only the top eight teams will be eligible for the title!

Follow the tournament live. Through the RFEG website (www.rfegolf.esYou can follow this Women's European Team Championship live.

Opening ceremony attended by the Region of Murcia Minister of Culture and Tourism

The courses at La Manga Club have welcomed the 17 teams taking part in the twenty-eighth edition of the European Ladies Team Championship, which will be taking place at the prestigious Murcian golf resort between tomorrow and July 10th. The Minister of Culture and Tourism for the Region of Murcia, Pedro Alberto Cruz Sánchez, offered his support for the tournament, attending the brilliant opening ceremony which saw a parade of all 102 golfers taking part in the tournament.

As required by protocol, the Spanish team, headed up by captain Macarena Campomanes, stood in last position. Here to win the title for Spain, as happened previously in 1995, 2003, 2005 and 2007, are Carlota Ciganda from Navarra, Elia Folch and Mireia Prat from Catalonia, Marta Silva from Galicia, Ane Urchegui from San Sebastián and Adriana Zwanck from Madrid.

Also attending the ceremony, alongside Pedro Alberto Cruz Sánchez, were the president of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, Gonzaga Escauriaza, the president of the Royal Murcian Golf Federation, José Jover, and the Managing Director of La Manga Club, Julio Delgado.

La Manga Club, which has played host to a number of major professional and amateur tournaments over its brilliant history, is home this year to a tournament in which Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Wales will also be seeking victory.

AROUND THE GREEN

A paso doble welcomes the foreign teams. A classic paso doble accompanied the host team during what was the highlight of the afternoon.

The tournament in figures: 17 teams, 102 golfers, 28 editions, 5 days of golf and one trophy to come.

The course at La Manga Club, spectacular. The work of La Manga Club's Head Greenkeeper, Cosme Bergareche and his team is peerless. Only days after the REALE Spanish Junior Championship, the South Course is in unbeatable condition.

Tuesday July 6th, first day's play. The format for both the first and second day will be Stroke Play. Only the top eight teams will make the cut for a chance at the title.

Live tournament coverage. You can follow the European Ladies Team Championship live on the RFEG web site (www.rfegolf.es).