Head of Rio Games: Golfers skip because no money involved (Yahoo Sports)

The head of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics says the world’s top four male golfers have withdrawn from the games because there is no money to be won – not because of the Zika virus. ”They tried to blame Zika, but the media have shown that they are not coming because there’s no prize money,” Rio organizing committee President Carlos Nuzman said Saturday, speaking with the games set to open in just under three weeks. Jordan Spieth was the last of the top four to withdraw from the Olympics, citing health concerns and other matter he said were personal.