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Patrick Reed achieved a rare albatross at the U.S. Open, hitting a 286-yard shot on the 4th hole that went in, marking only the fourth such feat in tournament history, and it significantly improved his score in the first round.
Patrick Reed shot a remarkable 59 during the third round of the Link Hong Kong Open, taking a three-shot lead in the Asian Tour event. Despite a poor warm-up, Reed made 11 birdies on the par-70 course at Hong Kong Golf Club. This performance marks a significant moment for Reed, who hasn't won since the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open. Although the score won't be an official record due to preferred lies, Reed's round is a highlight in his career, especially after joining LIV Golf in 2022.
Rory McIlroy denies rumors of joining LIV Golf, expressing his commitment to the PGA Tour, while Greg Norman claims unanimous support for the league during his Masters trip. Nelly Korda aims to win her fifth straight LPGA Tour tournament at The Chevron Championship, which has increased its purse to $7.9 million. Patrick Reed's performance at the Masters has boosted his world ranking, potentially securing an invitation to the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler's classy gesture of waiting for his caddie after the Masters win stands out, and the final round of the Masters saw a slight drop in ratings and viewership compared to last year.
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed golfer Patrick Reed's $750 million defamation lawsuits against the Golf Channel, various commentators, and media outlets. The judge ruled that Reed's complaints did not provide sufficient evidence of actual malice, and many of the statements in question were not specifically about Reed or were matters of opinion. Reed had accused the defendants of conspiring to destroy the LIV Golf Tour and labeled him as a cheater, liar, thief, murderer, and someone who accepts blood money from terrorists. The judge will decide whether the defendants are entitled to recover attorney's fees and court costs from Reed.
Cameron Smith wins the LIV Golf competition in London with a 3-under 68, finishing at 15 under and one stroke ahead of Patrick Reed and Marc Leishman. Smith's victory comes just before he defends his Open Championship title later this month.
A badly damaged Porsche 911 GT2 RS has appeared on Copart, and there is speculation that it may belong to professional golfer Patrick Reed. The car, which has just 361 miles on the clock, shows serious damage to every panel, including the roof. Evidence suggests that the car is Reed's, including a VIN match and similarities to a car he previously posted on Instagram. The GT2 RS is a highly sought-after machine, with a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine capable of churning out 690 horsepower. It's unclear whether the car will be restored or used as an engine donor.
Eddie Pepperell has criticised LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed tour, for spending an unprecedented amount of money to attract players like Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cameron Smith. Pepperell responded to a tweet that claimed LIV's future growth was unlimited, saying that if you spend in a year a significant chunk of what another institution has spent in nearly a century, it shouldn’t be surprising you’d get players like Cameron Tringale in return. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau has mocked the USGA in a TikTok video after blasting the "atrocious" ball rollback plan.