Patrick Reed Clinches Qatar Masters, Ascends to Top 20 in Rankings

Patrick Reed has celebrated a significant triumph in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters. This achievement marks his second victory on the European Tour in a span of just three weeks.

Victory Details

Reed concluded the tournament with a score of 2-under 70. This performance allowed him to fend off challenges from competitors Jacob Skov Olesen and Calum Hill, enabling him to secure a two-shot win.

Recent Performances

• He won the Dubai Desert Classic.
• He finished as a runner-up in Bahrain, losing in a playoff.
• For the Qatar Masters, Reed finished with a total score of 16-under 272.

No other player has registered a lower 72-hole score across three consecutive European Tour events than Reed has achieved recently. His latest win will propel him into the top 20 of the world rankings for the first time since 2021.

Reed’s Reflections

At 35 years old, Reed expressed his excitement over his recent performances. “This little run I’ve had, two wins and a second, it’s awesome,” he said. “It’s special, especially to get two wins early on in the season, and I hope there’s a lot more to come.”

Future Aspirations

Initially, Reed aimed to focus on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league for the upcoming season. However, after winning the Dubai Desert Classic, he decided not to renew his LIV contract. His recent victories have fueled his ambitions to return to the PGA Tour.

Reed plans to compete on the European Tour, targeting a top-10 finish in the Race to Dubai to secure a full PGA Tour card for 2027. Currently, he leads the Race to Dubai with 2,259 points, surpassing the points earned by the last player to secure the final PGA Tour card last season.

Major Tournaments Ahead

With four majors and four Rolex Series events still on the calendar, Reed is looking ahead. “It’s always been a dream of mine to be an American who wins the Race to Dubai,” he stated. Only Collin Morikawa has previously achieved this distinction among Americans in 2021.

The European Tour will take a brief hiatus next week before resuming with a series of events in Africa. Reed’s status in the world rankings ensures him entry into all four majors, though the European schedule may complicate travel arrangements leading to those tournaments.