Day still undecided on Rio Olympics

Australian world No.1 Jason Day says he's yet to make a final decision as to whether he will compete in the Rio Olympics.

Australian world No.1 Jason Day

World No.1 Jason Day says he's yet to make a decision as to whether he will compete at the Olympics. (AAP)

Hot on the heels of Rory McIlroy's snubbing of the Olympics, world No.1 Jason Day remains undecided on whether he will take part in the Rio Games.

Australian Day confirmed his busy schedule would include the Canadian Open in between the British Open and defense of the US PGA Championship title next month.

He was also looking forward to teaming up with Adam Scott at the World Cup in Australia, but he remained unsure about Rio.

McIlroy announced on Wednesday that he was skipping the Olympics because of health concerns over the Zika virus - and it was the first question Day faced from reporters at the PGA Championship Media Day at Baltusrol Golf Club.

"Him (McIlroy) and Erica (Stoll) are looking at getting married soon, and obviously looking to start a family. I'm past that, but also looking to have some more babies," said Day, who has a son Dash and infant Kim with his wife, Ellie.

"I respect his decision because obviously it's a tough one going from trying to represent your country and trying to win a gold medal but also understanding that it's a life decision that you have to make just in case there's a small percentage that it will happen.

"Family for me is priority number one, so I've got to make sure that they're happy and then probably I'll make the decision."

McIlroy joined a number of other big names, including Fiji's Vijay Singh and Charl Schwartzel of South Africa, in withdrawing from August's Olympic golf tournament because of the Zika virus.

The mosquito-borne virus can cause crippling birth defects and, in adults, has been linked to the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre.

Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the Games did not need to be moved or postponed because there is "a very low risk" that holding the event in Brazil will cause further spread of the virus.


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