Erich Schärer
Erich Schärer is a 78-year-old Swiss Olympian, best known for winning a gold medal in the two-man bobsleigh at the 1980 Olympics. A passionate golfer, he is currently leading a controversial initiative to establish a new golf training facility in Herrliberg, located on the Zürcher Goldküste. This project has met with significant opposition from local conservationists and residents concerned about the environmental impact and loss of agricultural land, making Schärer a polarizing figure in the community.
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Erich Schärer, an Olympic champion, faced resistance against his proposed golf project.
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Switzerland· 2025-08-01
Erich Schärer, a former Olympic champion in two-man bobsleigh, proposed the construction of a mini-golf facility in Herrliberg.
Olympiasieger Erich Schärer gewinnt AbstimmungSwitzerland· 2025-06-26Erich Schärer is a 78-year-old Olympic champion who is advocating for a new golf training facility in Herrliberg.
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