Another big name will miss out on golf's return to the Olympics, as world No. 1 Jason Day announced his decision Tuesday to not partake in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The Aussie released a statement, revealing that concerns regarding the Zika virus will prevent him from going for gold:
Day joins Rory McIlroy on the sideline after the Northern Irishman withdrew from the Olympics last Wednesday due to Zika virus concerns as well.
The 28-year-old Day is the reigning PGA Championship winner, and with three wins to his credit in 2016, he may well have been the favorite in Brazil.