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Francesco Molinari joins list of golfers not going to Rio

Italy’s Francesco Molinari added his name to the long list of male golfers opting out of competing in the Rio Games. The 33-year-old announced his decision Tuesday and is slated to be replaced by countryman Matteo Manassero.

“Unfortunately I have decided to withdraw from the Italian Olympic team due to family reasons,” Molinari said in an Instagram post. “I am very disappointed to miss out on golf’s return to the Olympics however, I am confident that Matteo will do a fantastic job in my place.”

Molinari is ranked No. 56 in the latest world rankings but was 19th in the latest Olympic rankings.