Patrick Reed Wins First LIV Golf Title in Dallas Playoff

Patrick Reed secured his first LIV Golf title at the LIV Golf Dallas event after a dramatic four-man playoff, marking his first victory since joining the Saudi-funded league in 2022. Reed started the final round with a three-shot lead but faltered with a 3-over 75 before sinking a crucial 15-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole against Jinichiro Kozuma, Paul Casey, and Louis Oosthuizen. Despite a tough final round, Reed expressed relief and pride in winning in his home state of Texas, highlighting the emotional significance of the win after previously going 0 for 41 in LIV Golf events. Bryson DeChambeau's final hole birdie notably pushed Jon Rahm out of the LIV Golf top 10 standings, while Sergio Garcia finished fifth in points, earning a spot in the British Open at Royal Portrush. Reed plans to build on this momentum by competing next in Germany on the DP World Tour, seeking world ranking and Ryder Cup points, before heading to the British Open. His solid recent performances at major championships have boosted his confidence heading into these upcoming events.