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Rio de Janeiro's new Olympic golf course, slowed by numerous disputes, was handed over Sunday to organizers of next year's games.
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Rio de Janeiro's Olympic golf course -- slowed by environmental lawsuits, land ownership disputes and doubts it even needed to be built -- was handed over Sunday to organizers of next year's games.
Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes spent 15 minutes defending the course, built in the wealthy neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, where most Olympic venues will be located.