Rickie Fowler is a popular guy, which is why he received a gracious response from other athletes in Rio for the Olympics.
"I have had a very warm welcome from fellow U.S. athletes and other athletes around the village, almost thanking me for being here," Fowler said in a news conference. "It's a really cool feeling to see them, and them kind of reaching out. Like I said, not just from the U.S., but other countries as well.
"Just they, in a way, appreciate that we wanted to make the trip down and wanted to represent our country. So it gives you a little bit more appreciation for what the Olympics is."
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Fowler is one of four Americans representing the U.S. at the Rio Games. He will be joined by Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar and Patrick Reed when the tournament starts on Thursday.
Many high-profile golfers opted to stay home instead of playing in this week's competition, citing the Zika virus and the format among the reasons.
Americans Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson withdrew from Olympic consideration, as did Australians Jason Day and Adam Scott. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen and Branden Grace are other notables who took a pass.
"We all respect the decisions that were made; whether it was anything around schedule or health concerns or worried about security, and that's possibly one thing I've relayed back since we've been down here," Fowler said.
"I haven't had a problem and I definitely feel safe here. Whether I'm in the village venues getting transported back and forth; I know mosquitos were brought up earlier. I've seen a couple but nothing crazy."
Known as someone who likes to be easily recognized by his wardrobe, Fowler won't be hiding from anyone while he's wearing his star-spangled hat.
Tonight's dinner squad! @sam_dorman1 @davidboudia @bubbawatson congrats again to David & @steele_johnson on silver👍 pic.twitter.com/GYxzM08L96
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) August 9, 2016