Jordan Spieth becomes the latest golfer to decide to skip the Summer Olympics

Jordan Spieth has added his name to the long and growing list of top golfers who will not play in the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics.

His withdrawal for “health reasons” was announced by an International Golf Federation official speaking to reporters at the site of the British Open on Monday.

That means none of the four top-ranked players in the world – and only four of the Top 10 – will be going to Rio de Janeiro in August.

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Pro stars such as Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy have cited various reasons for skipping the Games, including concerns about the Zika virus, security and scheduling conflicts.

Golf’s return to the Olympic program has been criticized by people who suspect a gold medal doesn’t mean much to players more interested in winning major championships.

The sport is guaranteed a spot only through 2020. The International Olympic Committee has yet to make it a permanent addition.

Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar and Patrick Reed are expected to represent the U.S. in Rio.

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