Following his victory in Dubai, Patrick Reed faces a decision as his LIV Golf contract remains unsigned and the Riyadh season opener approaches.
At a press conference after his win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour, Texan Patrick Reed spoke about his future with the Saudi-backed golf league LIV Golf. When asked whether he would participate in the LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh in early February, Reed—who has played since June 2022 on the LIV Golf team 4Aces GC—initially said he should be \”ready\” for the next LIV season, but further questioning followed.
LIV Golf Contract Not Yet Renewed
It emerged that the 35-year-old has not yet renewed his contract with LIV Golf and aims to finalize the terms with the Saudi league within about two weeks before the LIV Golf Riyadh event 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 during tournament phases, he focuses little on business matters: \”I don’t like to talk business or similar things while playing. That’s why Monday through Wednesday is the only time for that,\” he added. \”When I came here this week, I knew that from Thursday on I would focus only on golf. As of tonight and tomorrow, we can talk about other things again.\”
Patrick Reed: \”I Plan to Compete in Riyadh for Now\”
Patrick Reed is also in the field for the next DP World Tour event, the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship. Despite uncertainty, Reed expects to renew his contract: \”I haven’t yet talked to the team at home or anything,\” he said. \”But right now, I plan to play in Riyadh, and I would be surprised if we didn’t.\”
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