Adam Scott believes the Olympics would be better served by only being open to amateur golfers. Source: Scott Fletcher / News Corp Australia
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.
Adam Scott at the Dinner at the official dinner at Royal Pines ahead of the Australian PGA. Source: News Corp Australia
"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.
Adam Scott enjoys a practice round at Royal Pines. Source: News Corp Australia
"I do hope there is a good effect for golf. That is very important."
Scott's view is an important one because it raises again how sports like tennis fit at the Olympics when the sport also has four majors of more significance as the pinnacle.
Scott's relish to go back to back as Australian PGA champion was obvious.
"This is going to be an excellent golf course in the end," he said of the redesigned nine holes by Graham Marsh.
Scott said the forecast of more storms was more of an issue.
"We may have to grit our teeth in the wet and get it done," Scott said.
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