Steve DiMeglio

USA TODAY Sports

TROON, Scotland — Jordan Spieth is not going to Rio.

Peter Dawson, president of the International Golf Federation, announced Monday that Spieth, the world No. 3, will not play for the U.S. in the Summer Olympics in August.

Spieth joins No. 1 Jason Day, No. 2 Dustin Johnson and No. 4 Rory McIlroy as players opting out of playing the Rio Games. As well, No. 8 Adam Scott and No. 10 Branden Grace will not be playing, either.

The U.S. team will now be represented by No. 5 Bubba Watson, No. 7 Rickie Fowler, who committed to play on Sunday, No. 13 Patrick Reed and No. 15 Matt Kuchar.

More than 15 players have decided not to play because of concerns about security, the Zika virus, schedule, travel and political unrest in Brazil.

“It's certainly disappointing that we've had so many withdrawals on the men's side, and wonderful that all of the women have been very supportive,” Dawson said. “I think I should say now that I don't think it's appropriate for us to discuss individual cases, especially as they're generally decisions have been taken on health grounds. Speaking collectively though, there is no doubt that the number of withdrawals hasn't shed golf in the best light. Hasn't shown golf in the best light, and we have to accept that. But we do understand why these individual decisions have been taken.

“Personally, I think there's been something of an overreaction to the Zika situation, but that's for individuals to determine, and there's certainly a great deal of concern about this issue inside the game of golf, no doubt about that.”

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Spieth, who has said all along he would love to represent the U.S. in the Olympics, voiced concerns about security and the Zika virus two weeks ago at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.

Spieth was on the golf course at Royal Troon preparing for the 145th British Open when the announcement was made. His agent, Jay Danzi, said Spieth would not comment Monday, instead choosing to take questions during his meeting with the media on Tuesday.