Laetitia Beck has launched a stinging attack on her rivals ahead of the golf competition in Rio, claiming they have snubbed the Games for financial reasons.
Beck, 24, is relishing her Olympic debut in a sport that returns following a 112-year absence. She has made a solid start to her professional career and has won more than $160,000 in prize money in less than two years.
“It hurts me that some of my fellow professionals are staying away from the Olympics because of the Zika virus,” she said.
“I don’t see any danger there and I think that’s just an excuse. It’s because there is no money in the Olympic tournament.
