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Nothing subpar about Rio Games' course, Brazilian golfers say

Late but worth the wait.

That was the assessment of nine Brazilian golfers Wednesday after they got the first official look at Reserva de Marapendi, the Gil Hanse-designed course in Rio de Janeiro for the first Olympic golf competition in 112 years.

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Alexandre Rocha and Rodrigo Lee tied for the low score among five men with 3-under par 68s. Miriam Nagl led four women with a 4-under-par 67.

"This is the future for us," Rocha said.