SAN MARTIN, Calif. – Gerina Piller qualified for the American Olympic team Sunday at the U.S. Women’s Open, and Monday she confirmed she will compete in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next month as still more male stars withdraw because of Zika virus and other concerns.
“Representing my country at the world’s greatest athletic event would be an honor and privilege unlike any other, so I am excited to announced that I will be going to Rio,” Piller said in a statement. “ I look forward to playing alongside Stacy Lewis and Lexi Thompson as we try to bring glory to American golf and grow interest in women’s golf worldwide.