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 Tournament and two World Golf Championships (2014 and 2020). In 2022, he transitioned to LIV Golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: Junior Open Championship Win and State Championship

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

2007: U.S. Amateur Qualification and State Championship

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

2008: College Golf Career Begins

In 2008, Patrick Reed started his college golf career at the University of Georgia in Athens and advanced to the semi-finals of the U.S. Amateur.

2010: Jones Cup Invitational Win

In 2010, Patrick Reed won the Jones Cup Invitational, adding to his amateur golf achievements.

2011: NCAA Division I Title

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

2011: Turns Professional and PGA Tour Debut

In 2011, Patrick Reed turned professional after the NCAA Championship and played in his first PGA Tour event, the FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he missed the cut.

2013: First PGA Tour Victory

In 2013, Patrick Reed achieved his first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship in a playoff against Jordan Spieth, marking his third consecutive top-10 finish.

2014: Volvo World Match Play Championship Finish

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

2014: Humana Challenge Win

In 2014, Patrick Reed won the Humana Challenge and set a PGA Tour record for most strokes under par after 54 holes.

2014: WGC-Cadillac Championship Win

In 2014, Patrick Reed won the WGC-Cadillac Championship, adding to his list of professional victories.

2015: Hyundai Tournament of Champions Win

On January 12, 2015, Patrick Reed won his fourth PGA Tour title at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, moving him to a career-best OWGR ranking of 14th and 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), moving up to No. 11 in the world rankings.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Participation

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

September 30, 2018: Ryder Cup Controversy

Late on Sunday September 30, 2018, an article was published in The New York Times where Patrick Reed questioned Jordan Spieth and U.S. captain Jim Furyk about the breakup of the Reed-Spieth Ryder Cup pairing, leading to controversy.