After his win in Dubai, Patrick Reed faces a decision as his LIV Golf contract remains unsigned and the season opener in Riyadh approaches.
In a press conference following his victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour, Texan Patrick Reed addressed his future with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league. During the conference, he was asked if he would participate in LIV Golf’s season opener in Riyadh in early February, following evasive responses in previous interviews. Reed, who has competed for the 4Aces GC team since June 2022, initially said he should be \”ready\” for the upcoming LIV season, prompting further questions at the press event.
LIV Golf Contract Not Yet Renewed
It was revealed that the 35-year-old has not yet renewed his LIV Golf contract and aims to settle the details with the Saudi league within the next two weeks before the kickoff event, LIV Golf Riyadh, scheduled for February 4th to 7th. \”We are still working on the contract details,\” Reed said, adding, \”We’re 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 during tournament phases, he prefers not to discuss business matters: \”I don’t like talking business or similar topics while playing. Therefore, Monday through Wednesday is the only time to discuss such things,\” he added. \”When I arrived here this week, I knew that from Thursday onwards I’d focus solely on golf. From tonight and tomorrow, we can talk about other things again.\”
Patrick Reed: \”I am Currently Planning to Play in Riyadh\”
Reed is also set to compete at the upcoming DP World Tour event, the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship. Despite the uncertainty, he expects to renew his contract: \”I haven’t spoken with the team at home yet or anything like that,\” Reed said. \”But at the moment, I plan to play in Riyadh, and I’d be surprised if we don’t.\”
Over four years with LIV Golf, Reed has finished three times in the top seven overall and celebrated his first individual LIV Tour victory last season in Dallas. Concurrently