Spieth pulls out of Olympics over Zika worries (Reuters)

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Jul 1, 2016; Akron, OH, USA; Jordan Spieth of the United States tees off on the on the third hole during …TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - World number three Jordan Spieth has pulled out of next month's Olympics because of fears over the Zika virus, officials said at a news conference held at the British Open on Monday.

American Spieth's withdrawal means the Olympic golf tournament will be without the world's top four players.

Number one Jason Day, second-ranked Dustin Johnson and number four Rory McIlroy had all previously said they would not be competing in the event.

"It was out of concern at health issues we have been talking about (recently)," International Golf Federation…