Patrick Reed earns key world rankings points amid | Golf News

Patrick Reed, a LIV Golf star and former Masters champion, clinched the trophy at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, making a important impression on both the European circuit and LIV Golf.

Reed sailed to a four-stroke victory at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, after declaring the PGA Tour as the world’s premier tour. His win got here as a blow to Rory McIlroy, whose reminder to a reporter backfired with Reed upsetting his plans.

Trevor Immelman, the chairman of the governing board, acknowledged: “Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavoured to thoroughly evaluate the LIV Golf application,”.

“We remain committed to the OWGR’s mission, which requires honouring the meritocracy woven into the professional game. As such, discussions have been regular and remain ongoing. To be clear, progress has been made, but there is no decision to share at this time. We will continue to work closely with LIV Golf as it continues to evolve to ensure its application is handled with fairness, integrity and consistency, as stated previously.”

Reed’s DP World Tour victory was a important increase for both himself and LIV Golf, though it does not erase the fines he is collected for competing on both tours.

“I always felt like the fans have really shown some great support with me over here, and I felt like the Tour has, as well, because of that, I’ve always come back,” Reed said before changing into just the fifth American to seize the title.

“I love being that one American that comes over and tries to be a thorn in everyone’s side when all the Europeans are out playing. It’s fun, it’s fun coming over and playing, and hey, if I play like I’m supposed to, that will take care of the fines.”

Reed acknowledged the victory was hard-fought, but famous he is now positioned to settle his DP World Tour fines after LIV Golf discontinued its financial help.

“I just couldn’t really get anything going on the front nine,” the world No. 44 mirrored after his triumph.

“I learned a lot about the round today. Instead of just keeping the foot on the gas early, I tried to protect that lead since I had a four-shot lead, and next thing you know, David goes and birdies 8 and 9 and shuts it down to two.”