Golf's Olympic inclusion questioned after high-profile no shows

Australian swimming great Dawn Fraser reignited the debate about whether golf deserved to be part of the Olympics after she criticized compatriot Adam Scott's decision to skip the Rio Games. A gold medalist at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics, Fraser accused the world number seven golfer of putting money ahead of national pride. "Very sorry to hear that Adam Scott cannot fit it into his schedule to play for Australia at the Olympics," Fraser, 78, wrote on Facebook. "Well done Adam... great to put your country on hold so that you can fulfill your own schedule. "How much money do you want in life? Not showing much for your country... I guess working three jobs a week to secure my place as a Olympic swimmer has given me the strength to say what I feel about sportsmen and women that do this." Scott announced this week he would not compete in Rio, where golf will return to the Olympic program after a 112-year absence, because of scheduling conflicts "and other commitments, both personal and professional".

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