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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW RCC poised to expand again ... Banking woes easing for some legal pot businesses ... Crater Lake visitors spent $52.2 million last year ... RCC poised to expand again ... Banking woes easing for some legal pot businesses ... Crater Lake visitors spent $52.2 million last year ... GOLF Oosthuizen latest to pull out of Rio Olympics Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 21, 2016 at 8:29 PM By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 21, 2016 at 8:29 PM » Social News Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa won't be taking part in golf's return to the Olympics this year, the third major champion to withdraw in the last week as the deadline nears to confirm participation. Oosthuizen, who won the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews and is No. 12 in the world, said Thursday he was pulling out because of family and scheduling issues. "I have always represented South Africa with pride, so didn't make my decision without a great deal of thought," Oosthuizen said. Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion and No. 7 in the world, cited the busy schedule around the Olympics when the Australian said Tuesday he was withdrawing. Vijay Singh, a three-time major winner from Fiji, said last week he was not going to play. The 53-year-old Singh has not won on the PGA Tour for nearly eight years. By not playing, Fiji will not have a representative in Rio because no other male professional has any ranking points. Peter Dawson, president of the International Golf Federation said in a statement Thursday, "The IGF understands the challenges players face in terms of scheduling this summer and it is regrettable to see a few leading players withdraw from this year's Games. "The Olympics is the world's greatest celebration of sport and it is exciting and appropriate that golf features in its program again. Real history will be made at this year's Olympic competitions and it is our belief that the unique experience of competing will live forever with athletes that take part." Golf is returning to the Olympics for the first time since 1904, a 72-hole stroke-play event for 60 men and 60 women. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 21, 2016 at 8:29 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501