Louis Oosthuizen latest big name to pull
out of golf's return to Olympic Games

 

NEWS RELEASE

Louis Oosthuizen has regretfully withdrawn from the team to represent South Africa at this summer's Olympic Games in Brazil.

 

The 2010 Open Champion told his country's Olympic committee of his decision after long deliberations citing family and schedule issues.

"I have always represented South Africa with pride so didn't make my decision without a great deal of thought," said Oosthuizen.

"I would like to wish our golfers and all other athletes competing in Brazil all the very best for success," he added.
Oosthuizen is the  the third major champion to withdraw in the last week as the deadline nears to confirm participation.
Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion and No. 7 in the world, cited the busy schedule around the Olympics when the Australian said Tuesday he was withdrawing.
Vijay Singh, a three-time major winner from Fiji, said last week he was not going to play. The 53-year-old Singh has not won on the US PGA Tour for nearly eight years. By not playing, Fiji will not have a representative in Rio because no other male professional has any ranking points.
The International Golf Federation said in a statement, “We’re disappointed with the decisions, but we respect the scheduling and personal reasons they cite.”