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The 18th hole at Lavaux © Golf de Lavaux

Expat tournament in Vaud promotes green golf

by Marcus Berry

July 30, 2010 | 08:55

Environmentally friendly golf takes centre stage on August 20 at the Lavaux course in Puidoux, canton Vaud. The IGOLF international foundation, which promotes green practices and sustainable course management, launches its second annual tournament open to the public. Tom Rosenfield, director of tournament organizers My Golf, chips in with some commentary about the event.

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