After his Dubai win, Patrick Reed faces a decision: his LIV Golf contract remains open as the Riyadh season opener approaches.
In a press conference following his victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour, Texan Patrick Reed spoke about his future in the Saudi-backed golf league LIV Golf. Reed was asked whether he would participate in LIV Golf’s season opener in Riyadh in early February, after giving evasive answers before. Reed has been playing for LIV Golf’s 4Aces GC team since June 2022 and initially stated he should be \”ready\” for the next LIV season, prompting further questions during the press conference.
LIV Golf Contract Not Yet Renewed
It emerged that the 35-year-old has not yet extended his contract with LIV Golf and aims to resolve details with the Saudi league in the roughly two weeks before the season-opening LIV Golf Riyadh tournament from February 4-7. \”We are still working on 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 avoids business discussions: \”I don’t like to talk about business or similar stuff while playing. That’s why Monday through Wednesday is the only time to discuss it,\” he added. \”When I arrived here this week, I knew from Thursday onwards I would focus only on golf. Starting tonight and tomorrow, we can talk about other things again.\”
Patrick Reed: \”Currently Planning to Compete in Riyadh\”
Patrick Reed is also set to participate in the upcoming DP World Tour event, the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship. Despite the uncertainty, Reed expects to renew his contract: \”I haven’t yet spoken with the team at home or anything,\” he said. \”But at the moment, I am planning to play in Riyadh, and I would be surprised if we don