Francesco Molinari the latest to withdraw from Rio Olympics

Francesco Molinari has withdrawn from Italy's Olympic team due to family reasons.

The two-time Ryder Cup winner was in the field for Rio alongside compatriot Nino Bertasio. Matteo Manassero is next in line for qualification.

Sono molto dispiaciuto di annunciare che ho deciso di rinunciare alle Olimpiadi di Rio a causa di motivi familiari. Non avrei mai voluto mancare al ritorno del golf alle Olimpiadi, ma sono sicuro che Matteo terrà alti i colori italiani al mio posto Unfortunately I have decided to withdraw from the Italian Olympic team due to family reasons. I am very disappointed to miss out on golf's return to the Olympics however, I am confident that Matteo will do a fantastic job in my place.

A photo posted by Francesco Molinari (@chiccogolf) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:01am PDT

"Unfortunately I have decided to withdraw from the Italian Olympic team due to family reasons," said Molinari in a statement on his Instagram account.

"I am very disappointed to miss out on golf's return to the Olympics, however, I am confident that Matteo [Manassero] will do a fantastic job in my place."

Molinari is the latest golfer to decide not to compete in Rio, with the world's top four -- Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy -- among more than 20 male players to have already withdrawn.