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Golf reintroduced to Olympics for first time in 112 years
Many skeptical about sport's first inclusion since 1904
Several leading players already withdrawn
CNN
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A cloud of controversy has seemed to follow golf ever since it was announced the sport would be reintroduced to the Olympics at Rio 2016.
How would the course construction affect local land owners and wildlife? How will it fit into an already hectic calender? How seriously will the sport’s top players take it?
But there are still several leading figures in the sport who believe its reintroduction after 112 years is merited.
“Golf made an incredible pledge at the time, back in 2009,” Christophe Dubi, Olympic Games Executive Director, said of the sport’s bid.
“They presented all the added value golf could bring to the Olympic Games and when it came to reviewing the program and deciding the sports for the Rio Games, we came to the conclusion that golf would be a formidable opportunity.”
Canadian Ben Lyons was the last to receive a gold medal for the sport at the 1904 Missouri Games, and it remains to be seen whether golf will leave a lasting Olympic legacy or disappear into obscurity for another century.
Rio 2016 is 100 days away but this spectator at the city's Olympic golf course couldn't give a hoot.
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Sprint finish —
Rio has been hosting a series of test events to get ready for the Games, despite a maelstrom of political and economic upheaval gripping Brazil.
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Treading water —
President Dilma Rousseff, facing impeachment proceedings, has still made appearances at Olympic venues. She opened the aquatics venue earlier in April.
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Almost ready —
International Olympic Committee inspectors say Rio's venues are 98 percent complete, with just over three months to go. This is the aquatics venue from the outside.
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Swimming room only —
This, believe it or not, will be the whitewater venue for canoe slalom during the Olympics. Until then, it's a great place to take a dip.
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Ocean blue —
Some of Rio's venues promise spectacular views during the Games.
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Iconic backdrop —
The city's Sugarloaf Mountain is never far from view during outdoor events like the marathon, race walking, and road cycling.
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Keeping watch —
Members of Brazil's military police at the marina which will be home to Olympic sailing events. Water pollution at this venue and security concerns are just two of the issues Rio organizers face.
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Gunning for gold —
Test events in Rio have, in the main, gone smoothly. However, some venues experienced power outages. Shooting events will be held here.
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Going green —
Where London 2012 adopted blue and hot pink as its colours, many Rio events will boast a greener tinge as seen at the artistic gymnastics venue.
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Back in the swing —
The greenest of all venues might be golf. While some leading pros are opting to skip Rio, the rest will take part in the first Olympic golf tournament since 1904.
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X factor —
Inside Carioca Arena 3 at Rio's main Olympic Park, where fencing and taekwondo will take place.
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Journey begins —
Giovane Gavio, a retired volleyball star, was the first Brazilian to take a leg of this year's Olympic torch relay during a lighting ceremony in Greece this month.
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In at the deep end? —
Mexican Paralympic swimmer Luis Armando Andrade Guillen at a Rio test event last week. There are 133 days until the Rio Paralympics begin.
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Rio 2016 Olympics: Around the venues with 100 days to go
