Matt Fitzpatrick has withdrawn from the men's Olympic golf tournament due to a pre-existing strain in his right thumb, confirmed by the International Golf Federation. After a promising second round score of 64, Fitzpatrick struggled in the third round, carding an 81 that included multiple bogeys, leading to his withdrawal. His performance left him significantly behind the leaders, as he encountered difficulties on the course, including a double bogey at 13 and a quadruple bogey at 15. Tommy Fleetwood remains the only Team GB representative, expressing sympathy for Fitzpatrick, noting the importance of the Olympics. Despite Fitzpatrick's exit, Fleetwood is in contention for a medal, only one shot off the lead. Fitzpatrick's recent form has been mixed, with no finishes better than T-36 in his last four tournaments, as he prepares for the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs.