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Patrick Reed believes that Aronimink Golf Club stands in a class of its own, even when in contrast to Shinnecock Hills.

Reed, who is set to return to the PGA Tour this August when his eligibility for the American circuit begins — following his departure from LIV Golf months before the group announced funding cuts — agreed with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy on the course’s issue during the opening two rounds, though he famous it was no shock to him.

Criticism mounted over the pin placements during the early rounds, with the closely sloped greens drawing specific scrutiny. It comes as Justin Thomas left speechless after watching Jordan Spieth at PGA Championship.

Reed, however, was fast to spotlight the key distinctions between Aronimink and Shinnecock Hills, which is set to host the U.S. Open next month. “Oh, man. The thing is I don’t see Shinnecock in it at all,” said Reed.

“You see the slopes on the greens. You see slopes at Shinnecock. But there are so many flags this week that are either right on a crown or right in a valley where the ball — I mean, just if the ball’s two feet from the hole, it could go a complete different direction, or it could go from straight uphill to downhill. It makes it so hard on putting.”

“I mean, the rough — the rough is almost — I mean, I can’t really say a U.S. Open. I mean, it’s close. I’ve had a couple lies I’ve stood there and I can only advance 50, 60 yards. But then you get some that sit up.

“It’s just different. I imply, I believe that’s the simplest means. It’s a different problem, and that’s the cool factor about it’s it is on its own.” Reed mentioned he’s content competing anywhere, as he continues his schedule on the DP World Tour before resuming action on the PGA Tour where he’s already secured nine wins.

“But the great factor about all the golf programs we play, no matter where it’s, whatever major championship we’re taking part in, if you are hitting the ball properly and you are placing properly,” said Reed.

“You’re going to give you the chance to deal with something. We’re the best gamers in the world, so when they throw a actually exhausting problem at us, that’s when the top gamers are going to show up.”

He further noted the flag placements continue presenting difficulties as trees don’t hinder advancement in Philadelphia.

“The pin places are troublesome,” said Reed. “There’s a lot of just slopes close to the flags, a lot of change of direction close to the holes. At the same time, I imply, it is sunny. It’s been windy for three days. It’s getting crusty on the market. The greens are getting quicker and quicker.”

Reed enters the ultimate spherical of the PGA Championship tied for seventh place.