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Patrick Reed Clinches First LIV Golf Title in Dramatic Playoff in Dallas

Reed recovered from a late stumble to sink a 15-foot birdie on the opening extra hole and secure his breakthrough win at Maridoe Golf Club.

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American Patrick Reed reacts after sinking the winning putt on the first playoff hole to capture LIV Golf Dallas for his first victory in 41 starts on the Saudi-backed series

Overview

  • Reed carded a 3-over 75 in the final round to relinquish his overnight lead before forcing a four-man sudden-death playoff.
  • On the first extra hole, Louis Oosthuizen drove into the water and Paul Casey and Jinichiro Kozuma failed to convert their birdie opportunities, setting up Reed’s decisive putt.
  • The victory represents Reed’s first LIV Golf triumph since joining the Saudi-backed tour in 2022 and his first professional win in his home state of Texas.
  • Reed and teammate Harold Varner III had shared the opening-round lead and helped 4Aces GC build a commanding team advantage throughout the event.
  • Brooks Koepka withdrew during the first round with illness, underscoring the tournament’s unpredictability and the depth of competition on the circuit.