
Australian swimming great Dawn Fraser reignited the debate about whether golf deserved to be part of the Olympics after she criticized compatriot Adam Scott's decision to skip the Rio Games.* *A gold medalist at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics, Fraser accused the world number seven golfer of putting money ahead of national pride.* *"Very sorry to hear that Adam Scott cannot fit it into his schedule to play for Australia at the Olympics," Fraser, 78, wrote on Facebook.* *"Well done Adam... great to put your country on hold so that you can fulfill your own schedule.* *"How much money do you want in life? Not showing much for your country... I guess working three jobs a week to secure my place as a Olympic swimmer has given me the strength to say what I feel about sportsmen and women that do this." Scott announced this week he would not compete in Rio, where golf will return to the Olympic program after a 112-year absence, because of scheduling conflicts "and other commitments, both personal and professional".
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