Adam Scott has pulled out of this year's Olympics in Brazil citing personal and playing reasons.
In a blow for golf's Olympic credibility, the world number seven from Australia has officially informed captain Ian Baker-Finch of his no-show for the August Games, leading to inevitable criticism from some sporting luminaries.
Legendary swimmer Dawn Fraser told her Facebook followers she had worked three jobs to fund her Olympic dream, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Scott, the 2013 Masters champion, said he had made the decision "as a result of an extremely busy playing schedule around the time of the Olympics and other commitments, both personal and professional." He said Baker-Finch and other officials understood his position.
Baker-Finch last month told a Melbourne radio station that he thought both No. 1-ranked Jason Day and Scott were excited about representing Australia at the Olympics.