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Golf major champion Schwartzel won't compete at Rio Olympics

Xinhua, April 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

Former golf Masters champion Charl Schwartzel of South Africa has decided not to compete at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.

Schwartzel became the fourth major champion deciding to skip the Olympics.

Last week, Schwartzel's fellow countryman Louis Oosthuizen canceled his Rio trip.

Adam Scott and Vijay Singh previously said they won't be playing.

Golf enters the Olympics in Rio for the first time since 1904. Endit