Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Patrick Reed

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Patrick Reed made an impact.

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

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

June 11, 2022: Joined LIV Golf

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

2022: Joined LIV Golf

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

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.