Campo de golf de Río: ¿Quién juega? ¿Quién paga?

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in constructing and maintaining the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It highlights the environmental, bureaucratic, and financial hurdles encountered during construction. Post-Olympics, the course faces a dilemma due to the low popularity of golf in Brazil and high maintenance costs. With only 20,000 golfers in Brazil compared to 25 million in the US, the sport is mostly played by the wealthy. The course's future is uncertain, but it presents a unique opportunity to promote golf in the country. Marcos Díaz, a local golfer, sees the course as a key factor in developing the sport in Brazil.

What were the main reasons for the delay in constructing the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Environmental demands and bureaucracy

• Shortage of construction materials

• Unfavorable weather conditions

How does the number of golfers in Brazil compare to that in the United States?

• Both countries have a similar number of golfers

• Brazil has significantly fewer golfers than the United States

• The number of golfers in both countries is unknown

• Brazil has more golfers than the United States

What is the estimated monthly maintenance cost for the golf course in Rio de Janeiro?

• $50,000 to $70,000

• $150,000 to $200,000

• $75,000 to $100,000

• $100,000 to $150,000

What is the main concern of international golf leaders regarding the Rio golf course?

• The quality of the grass

• The financial sustainability of the course

• The course's design

• The lack of international tournaments

According to a local player, how does the availability of golf facilities in Brazil compare to the United States?

• The availability is about the same

• Golf facilities are more common in the United States

• Golf is not played in the United States

• Brazil has more golf facilities