July 11 (Reuters) - Golf's return to the Olympics for the first time since 1904 has been hit by several high-profile pullouts due to fears over the Zika virus but for American world number 13 Patrick Reed, it's a risk worth taking.
The 25-year-old will replace U.S. Open champion and world number two Dustin Johnson, who, on Friday, pulled out of Aug.5-21 Games citing concerns over the virus.
American world number seven Rickie Fowler has confirmed his participation at Rio.
"I got the email and phone call from Team USA," Reed told British media after finishing tied 10th at the Scottish Open on Sunday.