The inaugural Australian tournament for LIV Golf has come to a close after three days of thrilling golf. The LIV performers finished the Adelaide event by performing the Australian tradition, despite the fact that the performance was so successful and entertaining. The 4Aces won the team competition at The Grange Golf Club, and Taylor Gooch of RangeCoats won the individual trophy.
Many players were familiar with the Australian tradition, while Patrick Reed and others were participating for the first time. The 4Aces teammate admitted that this was his first time participating in the custom. While this caught everyone’s attention, Reed’s brother-in-law has now added even more to the conversation.
Kessler Karain’s feeling on Patrick Reed doing the Australian tradition
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Reed has never personally won a trophy at LIV Golf, but he has now done so as a member of a winning team. The 32-year-old entered the stage and performed the Shoey after winning. Moreover, Reed disclosed the evaluation of his first shoe after performing the Australian custom.
While the golf community was interested in his opinion, Reed’s brother-in-law, Kessler Karain, contributed to the conversation. Karain expressed his opinions about his brother-in-law’s Shoey moment on his Instagram account. Reed’s winning and Shoey moments made Karain proud, he confessed in a story he uploaded. The caption stated: “Not sure why, but this makes me feel so proud.”
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One of the biggest and most renowned sporting customs on the Australian continent is undoubtedly Shoey. The 2018 Masters champion admitted it was his first time, but surely had a different taste. Reed, however, would want to do it more frequently in the near future.
Relationship between Reed and Kessler Karain
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Reed’s younger sister Hannah is wed to Kessler Karain. For a sizable period of time on the PGA Tour, Kessler has served as Reed’s caddie. The two of them enjoy a strong personal relationship. The LIV golfer has talked openly about his tight bond with Kessler and his sister’s family as well. Indeed, Reed has acknowledged that Kessler assisted him in winning a number of competitions, including the 2018 Masters, where Kessler served as his caddie.
The incident at the 2019 Presidents Cup where Kessler got into a physical altercation with a spectator sparked a lot of controversies, but it also highlighted their bond. In a statement, Reed defended Kessler’s conduct and expressed his gratitude for his assistance.
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It seems that Patrick Reed and Kessler Karain have a strong relationship, both on and off the golf course, despite the occasional controversy that arises.
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