Gary Player will lead the South African team at the Olympics, but he's hoping a player from Ireland will reconsider his decision to skip the Rio games.
Player released a statement Friday after Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Branden Grace became the latest players to announce they are skipping the Olympics.
"It is very disappointing to hear that one of my favourite players in today’s game, Rory McIlroy, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Olympic Games in Rio," Player said in his statement. "We obviously wish him the very best, and hope he might perhaps reevaluate his position before the 60 golfers are finally selected.