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Patrick Reed leaves tournament after injury
Patrick Reed exits BMW PGA Championship due to hand injury, shares painful reason.
In brief
Patrick Reed exits BMW PGA Championship due to hand injury, shares painful reason. Patrick Reed withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship after injuring his left hand during play, citing a shoulder issue rather than a broken hand. Originally reported by Golf.
Patrick Reed withdraws from event
Patrick Reed had to leave the BMW PGA Championship after injuring his left hand during play.
“I mean, I would have rather gone out and shoot a million, than actually withdraw.”
Injury details
Reed injured his left hand on the 9th hole at Wentworth Club, hitting a tree root and causing swelling.
“My hand swelled up. I couldn’t even hit a normal flop shot and couldn’t hit a normal iron shot.”
Medical assessment
Tests near his home in Texas revealed a shoulder issue, not a broken hand.
“I had feared that I had broken the hand, but tests revealed a shoulder issue.”
Tour status
Reed remains the season-long points leader on the DP World Tour after missing two tournaments.
“The top 10 in the points race receive 2027 PGA Tour cards.”
Reed's reaction
Reed said it was hard to manage emotions at Wentworth due to the event's quality and his form.
“I was in form, I was playing really well, hitting the ball great.”
What happens next
Reed will compete in the Spanish Open after taking a week off for recovery.
“I feel like I’m healthy enough to come back out here and play and compete.”
The short version
Patrick Reed withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship after injuring his left hand during play, citing a shoulder issue rather than a broken hand.
