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 Rashan Gary Jersey 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 countriesas 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."MORE: | Fowler is one of four Americans representing Gerhard De Beer Jersey the U.S. at the RioGames. 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 inthis week's competition, citingthe Zika virus and the format among the reasons.Americans Jordan Spieth Jim Taylor Jersey and Dustin Johnson withdrew from Olympic consideration, as did AustraliansJason Day and Adam Scott. NorthernIreland's Rory McIlroy andSouth Africa's Louis Oosthuizen and Branden Grace are other notables Jaire Alexander Jersey who tooka pa s."We all respect the decisions that were made; whether it was anything around schedule or health concerns or worried about security, and that's po sibly 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 Preston Smith Jersey 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'swearing his star-spangled hat.Tonight's dinner squad! congrats again to David on silver Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler)