TROON, Scotland -- Francesco Molinari of Italy has pulled out of the Summer Olympics because of family reasons.
Molinari posted the news on his Instagram account without mentioning any specifics for this withdrawal. That brings to 20 the number of male golfers who have decided not partake in the Rio de Janeiro Games. The sport is back in the Olympics for the first time since 1904.
He will be replaced by Matteo Manassero, who only moved into position as first reserve by tying for third in the Scottish Open on Sunday. That was the final event before Olympic qualifying ended for golf.
Molinari said he is confident that Manassero will do a "fantastic job" in his place.
Earlier, Angelo Que of the Philippines also gave up his spot in Rio, saying he was concerned about the Zika virus. Rodolfo Cazaubon of Mexico is next on the list of eligible players, meaning there still will be 34 countries represented in men's golf.