Brazil 'set to see golf growth'

Golf has been tipped to keep on growing as a sport in Brazil, something that may encourage those looking to buy properties associated with the sport.

Director at the Brazilian Tourist Office for UK and Ireland Glauco Chris Fuzinatto remarked that this form of tourism already exists.

He stated: "Golf in Brazil is growing quite rapidly and there are quite a lot of people now that combine a holiday with playing golf in Brazil."

Mr Fuzinatto added that the best courses tended to be in the states of Bahia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with the latter set to receive major investment in golfing facilities with the sport returning to the Olympics in time for the 2016 games.

Those keen on investing in golf property may find the combination of these factors leads to a growth in that market in the years between now and 2016.

Columnist for the Professional Golfers Association Tour website John Maginnes suggested that Rio's Olympic course could be designed by a legendary figure of the game, mentioning Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer or Greg Norman as possible candidates.

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