Brendon de Jonge of Zimbabwe has withdrawn from the Olympics because he doesn't want to miss two tournaments as he tries to keep his PGA Tour card.
De Jonge is 12th player to pull out of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where golf makes its return after a 112-year absence. He is the first player to specifically cite the schedule as it relates to keeping his full playing privileges next year.
Only the top 125 reach the FedEx Cup playoffs and keep full status. De Jonge is at No. 160. To play in the Olympics would mean to skip the Travelers Championship and John Deere Classic.