The 60-man field was set Tuesday based on the world ranking with a half-dozen late withdrawals, a list that included U.S.
The men’s field still has four of the top five in the world ranking, and five of the past six major champions.
He was followed by four Americans _ Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau.
Three other Americans — Patrick Cantlay, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed — are among the top 10 in the world and didn’t qualify.
Garcia, who tied for eighth in Rio Olympics, posted to social media on Monday that his priority to Spain on an international stage was the Ryder Cup.
Oosthuizen, who flew from San Diego to Germany to compete on the European Tour, said on Twitter that he wanted to focus on a strong finish to the PGA Tour season and to honor family commitments.
Fitzpatrick narrowly lost out on what would have been the second qualifying spot to Paul Casey at the U.S.
14 in the world when the pandemic shut down golf in March 2020, and ultimately postponed the Olympics.
155 in the world, and Sweden’s two spots went to Alex Noren and Henrik Norlander.
The men’s field will be represented by 30 countries, with newcomers such as Poland and Slovakia, which has Rory Sabbatini.