After his victory in Dubai, Patrick Reed faces a decision as his LIV Golf contract remains open before the Riyadh season start.
At a press conference following his win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour, Texan Patrick Reed commented on his future with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League. Reed, who has played since June 2022 on the LIV Golf team 4Aces GC, was asked if he will participate in LIV Golf’s season opener in Riyadh in early February. Reed initially said he should be \”ready\” for the next LIV season, but further questioning followed during the press conference.
LIV Golf Contract Not Yet Renewed
The 35-year-old has not yet renewed his contract with LIV Golf and aims to finalize the details within about two weeks before the season-opening LIV Golf event in Riyadh from February 4 to 7. \”We’re 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 discuss business matters during tournaments: \”I dislike talking business or similar things while I play. So Monday to Wednesday is the only time to talk about that,\” he added. \”When I came here this week, I knew from Thursday onward I would focus only on golf. From tonight and tomorrow, we can discuss other things again.\”
Patrick Reed: \”Right Now, I Plan to Compete in Riyadh\”
Patrick Reed is also entered 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 to the team at home or anything yet,\” he said. \”But right now, I plan to play in Riyadh, and I would be surprised if we don’t.\”