Patrick Reed has the backing of his supporters and is a strong contender for the LIV Golf Houston title, but he is still upset that the OWGR controversy prevents him from playing in the US Open.
Patrick Reed has praised the supporters of LIV Golf in Houston, Texas, saying that they gave him “energy” even though he was disappointed to miss the US Open.
Since the Saudi-breakaway league is still not recognized by the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), Reed is now one of many well-known LIV Golfers who will begin missing out on the four major competitions. After learning that their application to be considered an eligible tour had been rejected by the OWGR, LIV Golf withdrew it.
This is unlikely to change until the PGA Tour and LIV Golf can reach a merger agreement, and Reed will lose his remarkable run of 41 starts in all majors. Reed chose to ignore other events and enjoy the supporters at LIV Houston before the US Open starts on June 13.
When asked about the fans’ encouragement of him on the opening tee at LIV Houston, Reed responded in a humble way. “It was incredible. Reed remarked, “It was incredible to see all of our friends and family and the support that was coming back from Houston.
“Going out there and playing well while shooting a number for them gave me a lot of energy today. Hopefully, this weekend will bring about more momentum, and who knows, late on Sunday, you might get the chance to take the podium and win.”
Next week, a victory would help Reed decompress because he is still upset about missing the US Open. The 33-year-old has updated his transcript in advance of June 13 and has previously made several jabs at the OWGR.
Reed stated, “I don’t think the world ranking represents where I should be or the events I should be in.” However, in the end, I don’t make those decisions.
They have the final say over special exemptions. I have to accept that they are the ones who make those choices and carry on with my activities, which for me is playing golf.” Reed referred to the OWGR’s official rejection as a “broken system” and started to voice his complaints.
According to Reed, the majors are no longer as genuine because LIV Golf now boasts some of the best professionals and they aren’t competing. In addition, Reed thinks that his resume as a former Masters champion in 2018 and his recent success should allow him to play at the US Open.
The 33-year-old Reed has finished in the top 25 eight times, finished in the top ten four times, and made the cut in every major since the Dubai Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour last year, where he was beaten by one stroke by Rory McIlroy.
Reed said, “There would be no doubt that I would be in the majors if those events would carry over into a normal season throughout.” “With those kinds of finishes consistently throughout the year, I’ll be well inside the top 20, probably in the top 15 in the world.”
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