Famously Known as Captain America, Patrick Reed Reportedly Makes a Shocking Statement Against His Home Fans

Patrick Reed’s tangles with lawsuits are well known. The 32-year-old has been at the forefront of many court battles in the LIV versus PGA Tour conflict. But on the day of judgment of his DP Tour membership, the golfer has conveyed his compassion for the tour’s fans, claiming that the Europeans are “wittier and kinder” than the Americans.

Patrick Reed throws American fans under the bus in his latest claims

The 2018 Masters champion has often played the role of a divisive figure in the sport. His switch to the LIV Golf Series has made things worse, but that hasn’t stopped Reed from subpoenaing his colleagues.

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But recently, Reed and eleven other LIV players’ legal cases against the DP Tour fell on deaf ears. The official statement claimed that the Tour sanctioned the golfers for committing ‘serious breaches’ of its code of behavior by playing without permission in the LIV Golf Series.

To request a pardon over the decision, Reed gave evidence in person at the Sports Resolution hearing in February, details of which have come to light today. According to the 90-page finding, Reed made a vehement appeal to extend his DP Tour membership, but not before making a mockery of his home supporters.

“Mr Reed, in elegiac live evidence before us, explained why as an American he had always loved playing on the European Tour, for the different feel of its golf courses and the banter of the spectators, which he found both wittier and kinder than their U.S. equivalents,” the statement read.

Patrick Reed’s history of accusations

The two-time World Golf Championship winner has been a controversial figure since his college days. But his actions on the tour, such as false accusations of cheating, have tarnished his image, despite his early heroics on the prestigious Ryder Cup, which earned him the popular nickname of ‘Captain America’.

His recent ‘teegate’ controversy involving Rory McIlroy also made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Allegedly beginning after Reed tossed a tee in the direction of McIlroy, the story spiraled out of bounds. The latter even revealed that the LIV defector had subpoenaed him on the celebratory occasion of Christmas day.

Yet, the ongoing Masters Tournament provides Reed with a remarkable opportunity to squash the accusations around him. He shot one-under par in the opening round of the event, six strokes behind the early leader.

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