Patrick Reed has a successful PGA Tour career. The 2018 Masters Tournament was one of many PGA Tour competitions that Reed won. However, in 2021, he went on to swicth leagues and officially joined LIV Golf. among its initial defectors. Since then, there have been other issues surrounding the American professional golfer.
Reed is undoubtedly well-known in the golf industry. His controversial conduct and behavior, meanwhile, still cast a shadow over his sporting successes. He has, once again, landed himself in a mess surrounding one of his pics posted online.
Patrick Reed caught playing blackjack
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From a burner twitter account in his name to cheating on the course, Reed has been into a lot of controversies. The cheating accusations on him led to the 32-year-old filing a defamation lawsuit against Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee, and CBS analyst Peter Kostis.
Although the majority of people may have believed that the former Green Jacket winner has a large fortune because of his affiliation with LIV Golf, it does not appear to be the case. In a recent incident, Reed was seen playing blackjack for a mere $20. Regarding Reed’s LIV funds and his solicitors in the defamation lawsuit, suspicions have been raised after Tour Golf posted the image on their Twitter account. The tweet read: “All of that LIV money and Reed is playing at a $20 BlackJack table. Lawyer fees are expensive.”
All of that LIV money and Reed is playing at a $20 BlackJack table. Lawyer fees are expensive. pic.twitter.com/WoY69nnK8L
— Tour Golf (@TuorGolf) April 19, 2023
The nine-time PGA Tour champion has endured a barrage of accusations. But Reed has undoubtedly avoided the media’s gaze since he joined the league supported by Saudi Arabia. But this most recent incident has undoubtedly made him a household name and revived some old controversies. The moment the image was posted online, admirers started talking about it everywhere.
Fans react to Patrick Reed’s controversial image
The 32-year-old LIV golfer has been at the brunt of backlash and trolling owing to a picture of him playing blackjack. Fans have heavily reacted to the picture and have let their views known. Some of the fans reactions are:
What are the odds he cheats at the card tables too?
— EJ Miller (@EJMiller707) April 19, 2023
All his wife will allow him to play.. obviously he needs her permission
— Tom Van Hammond (@metommyv) April 19, 2023
Meanwhile, some fans were curious as to how much his wife, Justine actually gave him.
Wondering? Justine put him on an allowance? 🤫
— Cliff Bradford (@bradford_cliff) April 19, 2023
Why would he even feel the need to gamble altogether 🤷🏽♂️
— David white (@david_white40) April 19, 2023
Justine only gave him $40 for the weekend.
— Johnny Utah (@scottduryea11) April 19, 2023
so what??? WHY does it bother you so much???
— Cyndi Vaughan (@cc2b) April 19, 2023
Does he cheat at cards too?
— seancallan (@Buddychrist20) April 19, 2023
Let a human enjoy his life as he wishes… then look in the mirror!!
— Anton Johnson (@Antonjohnson24) April 19, 2023
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Even in Blackjack, no one wants to see him win.
— ChiSoxAZ (@ChiSoxAZ) April 20, 2023
This incident has put Reed back in the limelight. With this incident, the Reed’s cheating controversy and defamation lawsuit are back in the news too. Fans have also mostly taken a jibe at the 32-year-old for being a cheater. Some fans even dragged his wife Justine in the talks too. However, there were some who were on his side too. On the other side, it surely puts a question on his money holding and his worth.
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