Patrick Reed Reveals Hand Injury Behind BMW PGA Withdrawal
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Patrick Reed withdrew during the second round of last month's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club after a hand injury compounded existing neck and shoulder pain.
- He had opened with a 4-under 68 but was 9-over for nine holes before leaving on the par-3 10th tee.
- Tests back home in Texas revealed a shoulder issue rather than the broken hand he initially feared.
- Reed missed two DP World Tour events but remains the circuit's season-long points leader; the top 10 in that race earn 2027 PGA Tour cards.
- He returns this week at the Spanish Open, his first start since the withdrawal.
Patrick Reed withdrew during the second round of last month's BMW PGA Championship after a hand injury compounded preexisting neck and shoulder pain, he said Wednesday ahead of his return at this week's Spanish Open.
What happened to Reed at the BMW PGA Championship?
Reed was contending at Wentworth Club, the DP World Tour's showcase event, after an opening round of 4-under 68. He then played nine holes over the next round at 9-over before withdrawing on the par-3 10th tee. Reed said his neck and shoulder had been hurting from the start of the round, and he aggravated his left hand hitting off a cart path on the third hole and a tree root on the ninth.
His hand swelled to the point he could no longer make a normal golf swing. "I thought the best thing was to go in," Reed said.
What is Reed's diagnosis?
Reed said he feared he had broken his hand, but tests near his home in Texas instead revealed a shoulder issue. The injury cost him two DP World Tour events.
Where does Reed stand on the DP World Tour?
Despite the layoff, Reed remains the season-long points leader on the DP World Tour, where he has played since leaving LIV Golf in January. The top 10 players in that points race earn 2027 PGA Tour cards. This week's Spanish Open marks his first start since the BMW PGA withdrawal.
A swollen hand, not the shoulder pain he started the week with, was what finally ended Reed's round.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Patrick Reed withdraw from the BMW PGA Championship?
Reed left during the second round after a hand injury, on top of existing neck and shoulder pain, made it impossible for him to make a normal golf swing.
What is Patrick Reed's current injury diagnosis?
Tests revealed a shoulder issue. Reed had initially feared he broke his hand.
Is Patrick Reed still leading the DP World Tour points race?
Yes. Despite missing two events, Reed remains the season-long points leader on the DP World Tour.
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