Olympics Should be For Amateurs

Adam Scott looking forward to teeing off in Rio but thinks Olympics should be for amateurs 

ADAM Scott would happily forfeit his prized Olympic spot in 2016 if it meant golf’s much heralded return was for the world’s best amateurs instead.The world No.3 dropped the bombshell at last night’s official dinner before tomorrow’s start to the Australian PGA on the Gold Coast 

The Olympic event in Rio de Janeiro is trumpeted as a tournament for 64 top pros.

Ever the practical mind, Scott said he felt uncomfortable with the fit for golf.
When American pro Boo Weekley said the Olympic event should be for amateurs, Scott endorsed his view.
“People watch us (as pros) play 45 weeks a year,” Scott said.
“If you really wanted to grow the game you’d have the Olympics for amateurs.”
The defending Australian PGA champion said earlier at a private cocktail party that he has a huge regard for the Olympic ideals.
“Rio is not something I’ve thought a lot about, but it is something I have a desire to be part of,” Scott said.
“I’m not going to change my focus ... it will be on the four majors.
“The Olympics will not be my priority. I’ll prefer going to see the guys running fast.