
Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel of South Africa has opted out of this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, joining a fast-growing list of elite players that also includes compatriot Louis Oosthuizen. Schwartzel's decision has been announced by team captain Gary Player who said it weakened the country's chances of a medal in Brazil. "I am sad and disappointed that several top players have withdrawn from the Olympic Games in Rio," Player said in a statement.
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