Scott opts out of Olympics
Adam Scott has announced that he will focus on the PGA Tour instead of competing at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Golf returns to the Olympics for the first time in 112 years at this year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Australia had hoped that Scott, a former Masters champion and regularly ranked in the top 10 places in the world, with current world number one Jason Day would be playing in Brazil.
However, after previously describing Olympic golf as an "exhibition", the 2013 winner at Augusta National has now confirmed that he won't be traveling to Brazil.
"My decision has been taken as a result of an extremely busy playing schedule and other commitments, both personal and professional," the 35-year-old said in a statement to the press.
Golf Australia (GA) voiced their disappointment and Scott's decision but admitted that they understood his stance on the matter.
"We're obviously disappointed Adam will not play because he's one of the best players in the world but we understand his position," GA Chief Executive Stephen Pitt said
Fiji's former world number one Vijay Singh withdraw from the event last week over fears of the Zika virus.
Latest
-
NewsRyder Cup day one: Rory McIlroy confident Europe can recover from 6-2 down
Padraig Harrington’s side lost both sessions on the opening day 3-1 and won just one match outright.
-
NewsRory McIlroy reduced to a spectator as Europe struggle in Ryder Cup
The four-time major winner will not appear in the Saturday foursomes, with Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia sent out first again.
-
NewsRyder Cup day one: Rory McIlroy confident Europe can recover from 6-2 down
The Northern Irishman lost twice in the same day for the first time and did not even reach the 16th hole.
-
NewsEurope face mammoth challenge to retain Ryder Cup after poor opening day
Rory McIlroy stayed optimistic in Wisconsin, however, with the Northern Irishman saying his side ‘can come back from 6-2’.
-
NewsBryson DeChambeau adds power to United States after strong start by hosts
The hosts led 3-1 after the morning foursomes.
-
NewsBryson DeChambeau rewarded for 417-yard drive in afternoon fourballs
The American made eagle to draw him and partner Scottie Scheffler back to all-square.
-
NewsJordan Spieth almost ran into Lake Michigan playing shot from side of a bank
The grass on the bank was also ankle high and Spieth had no sight of the green from his position.
-
NewsAdvantage United States after opening session at Whistling Straits
The hosts made a good start to the 143rd Ryder Cup.
-
NewsRory McIlroy and Ian Poulter off to nightmare start at Ryder Cup
But Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia were going rather better in their foursomes match at Whistling Straits.
-
NewsHostility in short supply as Europe tee off in the 43rd Ryder Cup
Visiting side have been on a charm offensive.