History of Patrick Reed in Timeline

Patrick Reed is an American professional golfer notable for his nine PGA Tour wins, including the 2018 Masters, the 2014 WGC-Cadillac Championship, and the 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship. He has represented the United States in team competitions like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. In 2022, Reed joined the LIV Golf league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1967: Gay Brewer's 25-under-par

In 1967, Gay Brewer set a record of 25-under-par at the Pensacola Open.

August 5, 1990: Patrick Reed Born

On August 5, 1990, Patrick Nathaniel Reed was born. He is an American professional golfer.

1990: Born in San Antonio, Texas

In 1990, Patrick Reed was born in San Antonio, Texas.

1990: Fifth Golfer to achieve three PGA Tour wins

In 1990, Patrick Reed was the fifth golfer to earn three PGA tour wins before his 24th birthday.

2003: Ernie Els ties record with 25-under-par

In 2003, Ernie Els tied the record with 25-under-par at the Mercedes Championships

2005: Rolex AJGA All-America Honors

In 2005, Patrick Reed earned Rolex AJGA All-America honors.

2006: Junior Open Championship and State Championship

In 2006, Patrick Reed won the Junior Open Championship and led University High to a state championship.

2007: Qualified for U.S. Amateur, State Championship, State Medalist Honors

In 2007, Patrick Reed qualified for the U.S. Amateur, led University High to another state championship, and won state medalist honors.

2008: College Career and Arrest

In 2008, Patrick Reed began his college golf career at the University of Georgia and was arrested for underage drinking and possessing a fake ID, resulting in probation and community service.

2009: Pat Perez ties record with 25-under-par

In 2009, Pat Perez tied the record with 25-under-par at the Bob Hope Classic

2010: Jones Cup Invitational Win and NCAA Title

In 2010, Patrick Reed won the Jones Cup Invitational and helped lead Augusta State to an NCAA Division I title.

2010: Steve Stricker ties record with 25-under-par

In 2010, Steve Stricker tied the record with 25-under-par at the John Deere Classic.

2011: NCAA Division I Title

In 2011, Patrick Reed helped lead Augusta State to another NCAA Division I title.

2011: Turned Professional

In 2011, Patrick Reed turned professional after the NCAA Championship. He played in his first PGA Tour event, the FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he missed the cut, earning just over $20,000. He also played two events on the Nationwide Tour and earned just over $5,000.

December 21, 2012: Marriage to Justine Karain

On December 21, 2012, Patrick Reed married Justine Karain, who served as his caddie during qualifying rounds and his first two years on tour.

2012: Estrangement from Family

Since his marriage to Justine in 2012, Patrick Reed has not spoken to his parents or younger sister.

2013: First PGA Tour Win

In 2013, Patrick Reed picked up his first top-10 finish at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He then secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship in a playoff against Jordan Spieth. This win marked his third consecutive top-10 finish.

2013: PGA Tour Card Earned

In 2013, Patrick Reed played in 12 PGA Tour events, making seven cuts and earning over $300,000. He finished T-11 at the Frys.com Open and T-22 at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament to earn his PGA Tour card for 2013.

2014: Family Escorted from U.S. Open

In 2014, Patrick Reed asked security to escort his family out of the U.S. Open, indicating a continued estrangement.

2014: Volvo World Match Play Championship Finish

In 2014, Patrick Reed finished 5th at the Volvo World Match Play Championship.

2014: WGC-Cadillac Championship Win

In 2014, Patrick Reed secured a victory at the WGC-Cadillac Championship, adding to his list of professional achievements.

2014: Humana Challenge Record and Win

In 2014, Patrick Reed set a PGA Tour record at the Humana Challenge for most strokes under par after 54 holes (27-under-par) with rounds of 63-63-63. He won the tournament by two strokes over Ryan Palmer.

2015: Hyundai Tournament of Champions Win

On January 12, 2015, Patrick Reed won his fourth PGA Tour title at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, defeating Jimmy Walker. The win moved Reed to a career-best OWGR ranking of 14th. He also joined the European Tour for the 2015 season.

April 8, 2018: Masters Tournament Victory

On Sunday, April 8, 2018, Patrick Reed won the Masters Tournament, shooting 71 (−1) for a tournament total of 273 (−15). He moved up to No. 11 in the world rankings and earned $1.98 million.

September 2018: 2018 Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2018, Patrick Reed participated in the 2018 Ryder Cup as part of the U.S. team. Europe won the event, and Reed finished with a 1–2–0 record.

September 30, 2018: Ryder Cup Controversy

Late on Sunday, September 30, 2018, an article in The New York Times featured quotes from Patrick Reed questioning Jordan Spieth and U.S. captain Jim Furyk about the breakup of their Ryder Cup pairing, sparking controversy.

2018: Masters Tournament Victory

In 2018, Patrick Reed won the Masters Tournament, marking a major championship victory in his career.

August 2019: Northern Trust Win

In August 2019, Patrick Reed won the Northern Trust at Liberty National Golf Club, marking the first leg of the 2019 FedEx Cup Playoffs.

2019: Hero World Challenge Infraction

During the 2019 Hero World Challenge, Patrick Reed was penalized two strokes for improving his lie in a waste area, sparking controversy and criticism.

February 2020: WGC-Mexico Championship Win

In February 2020, Patrick Reed won his second World Golf Championship at the WGC-Mexico Championship.

2020: WGC-Mexico Championship Win

In 2020, Patrick Reed won the WGC-Mexico Championship, further solidifying his position in professional golf.

January 2021: Farmers Insurance Open Controversy

In January 2021, during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open, Patrick Reed obtained a free relief for an embedded ball, leading to controversy despite tour officials confirming he followed the correct procedure.

June 11, 2022: Joined LIV Golf

On June 11, 2022, it was announced that Patrick Reed had joined LIV Golf.

August 2022: Defamation Lawsuit Filed

In August 2022, a defamation lawsuit was filed on Patrick Reed's behalf against Brandel Chamblee and Golf Channel, alleging intentional misreporting and harm to his reputation.

2022: Joined LIV Golf

In 2022, Patrick Reed joined LIV Golf, marking a significant change in his professional golf career.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

In 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.

January 2023: Hero Dubai Desert Classic Controversy

In January 2023, Patrick Reed was involved in a controversial ruling at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where he hit his tee shot into a palm tree and identified a ball, leading to debate over whether it was his original ball.

September 2023: Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

In September 2023, Patrick Reed's defamation lawsuit was dismissed in federal court.

January 2024: Ordered to Pay Legal Fees

In January 2024, the court concluded Reed filed the lawsuit to stifle free speech, and ordered him to pay the defendants' legal fees and costs.

January 2026: Announced Plans to Leave LIV Golf

In January 2026, Patrick Reed announced plans to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour. At the time, Reed was ranked 29th in the Official World Golf Ranking. He is eligible to return on August 25, 2026.

February 2026: Success on the DP World Tour

Before the end of February 2026, Patrick Reed achieved immediate success on the European Tour, now named DP World Tour, with two wins and a playoff loss, lifting him to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings.

August 25, 2026: Eligible to Return to PGA Tour

Patrick Reed is eligible to return to the PGA tour on August 25, 2026.

2027: PGA Tour Status

In 2027, Patrick Reed's nine tour victories earned him past champion status on the PGA Tour and for the fall of 2026 the possibility of sponsors' invitations or Monday qualifiers.