AKRON, Ohio (AP) " Jason Day pulled out of the Olympics on Tuesday because of the Zika virus, costing golf its No. That makes six golfers, including two of the most prominent athletes in Day and McIlroy, to specifically cite Zika for not going to Rio. Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, also said Zika will keep from competing in Rio de Janeiro. Day had been among the strongest proponents of competing in the Olympics, as had McIlroy and other young stars. Australia has three players in the top 50 in the world, and all of them have withdrawn " Day, Adam Scott (No.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 28, 2016 12:14 UTC