The world-class Filipino hospitality will be showcased when the much-awaited 17th World University Golf Championship (WUGC) kicks off on Tuesday at the Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club in Lubao, Pampanga.
President Duterte will be represented by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Ramon Fernandez during the 4 p.m. opening ceremony of the event hosted by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP).
A total of 21 countries, including host Philippines, are taking part in the prestigious competition sanctioned by the FISU (Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire).
The participating countries are Argentina, Australia, China, Czech, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nepal, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Switzerland, Chinese-Taipei, and the United States.