Patrick Reed Wins LIV Golf Dallas Amid Fan Confrontation, Low Viewership

At the 2025 LIV Golf Dallas event, Patrick Reed clinched his first LIV Golf title after a dramatic four-man playoff, despite a challenging final round where he shot 3-over 75. The tournament, held at Maridoe Golf Club, was marked by low viewership numbers for LIV Golf compared to the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic and RBC Canadian Open, highlighting the struggling popularity of the Saudi-backed league among golf fans. During the event, Reed faced heckling from a fan, prompting his teammate Thomas Pieters to confront the spectator, an incident that drew mixed reactions and criticism about LIV Golf's atmosphere and professionalism. Pieters' emotional response on the course, including making multiple bogeys and double bogeys, was seen by some as a lapse in composure and fueled debate about LIV Golf's departure from traditional golf culture. Reed acknowledged that it took him too long to win on LIV Golf, but expressed pride in securing the victory in his home state and hopes that strong performances could help him make the US Ryder Cup team. Meanwhile, despite the distractions and the league's challenges, Reed maintained focus and secured the $4 million prize, though fan sentiment still heavily favors the PGA Tour.