McDowell rules out playing Rio golf

Graeme McDowell has become the latest high-profile golfer to rule out going to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

In a statement posted on his Twitter feed, McDowell said he was not available to replace Rory McIlroy in the Ireland team. McIlroy opted out of the Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus.

But McDowell said he decided "many months ago" he would not play or travel outside the United States while wife Kristin was expecting their second child.

"Unfortunately, I will therefore not be available to replace Rory on the team. I have informed Paul McGinley and the Olympic Council of Ireland of my decision."