After his victory in Dubai, Patrick Reed faces a decision: his LIV Golf contract remains open, and the season start in Riyadh draws near.
At a press conference following his win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour, Texan Patrick Reed addressed his future with the Saudi-based golf league LIV Golf. Reed was asked if he would participate in LIV Golf’s season opener in early February in Riyadh, as he had previously given evasive answers. Reed has been competing since June 2022 with LIV Golf in the 4Aces GC team. He initially said he \”should be ready\” for the next LIV Golf season, prompting further questions during the press conference.
LIV Golf Contract Not Yet Renewed
It emerged that the 35-year-old has not yet renewed his contract with LIV Golf and wishes to finalize the details with the Saudi league within about two weeks before the season opener event, LIV Golf Riyadh, from February 4 to 7. \”We are still working on the contract details,\” Reed said, adding, \”We are not finished yet.\”
Patrick Reed says he has not yet re-signed with LIV Golf for the 2026 season, but that he would be \”surprised\” if he isn’t playing at LIV’s season opener in Riyadh. pic.twitter.com/2mwUQzzWdz
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Reed explained that he prefers not to talk business during tournament phases: \”I don’t like discussing business or similar things while playing. That’s why Monday through Wednesday is the only time to talk about it,\” he added. \”When I came here this week, I knew from Thursday on I’d focus only on golf. Starting tonight and tomorrow I can talk about other things again.\”
Patrick Reed: \”I am Currently Planning to Play in Riyadh\”
Patrick Reed is also listed for the next DP World Tour event, the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship. Despite the uncertainty, Reed expects to renew his contract: \”I haven’t talked with my team at home yet or anything,\” he said. \”But at the moment, I plan to play in Riyadh and