Rio may be the city of the Olympic Games that marks the return of golf but Brazil in general is not a mature market for the sport. After getting an update on the Rio Olympic Golf Course and speaking with leaders crucial to the success of golf in the Olympic Games, CNN Living Golf tours the 2016 Olympic city with professional golfer, Victoria Lovelady, who grew up in the city.
In addition to seeing the major tourist sights, we also learn about the Brazilian culture from Victoria. She also talks about the importance of the Olympic Games for her country of Brazil and more specifically to the sport of golf. She feels that the Rio Olympic Golf Course is one of the best courses she has ever played and it will do wonders for the sports’ popularity in the country, attracting new talent to the game.
Source: CNN Living Golf
