Yuan puts PGA ambitions on hold for Olympic duty

Young putter speaks of 'huge honor and responsibility' to represent China

China's rising star Carl Yuan Yechun is thrilled he will compete in his first Olympic Games in Tokyo next month－even if it means putting his PGA Tour aspirations on hold.

The 24-year-old Yuan will be joined by compatriot Wu Ashun at the Kasumigaseki Country Club from July 29 to Aug 1 after the list of 60 men's qualifiers was published by the International Golf Federation on Tuesday.

"It means a lot for me to represent my country in the Olympics," said Yuan.