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Rory McIlroy respects Patrick Reed post-LIV exit
McIlroy credits Reed’s PGA Tour return path after LIV exit.
In brief
McIlroy credits Reed’s PGA Tour return path after LIV exit. McIlroy says Reed earned respect by returning to PGA Tour after LIV exit via DP World Tour. Originally reported by Golf.
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed were rivals for over a decade on and off the golf course.
LIV Golf exit
Reed left LIV Golf in January 2026 after a legal battle with McIlroy.
PGA Tour suspension
Reed accepted a one-year PGA Tour suspension to return to the American circuit.
Race to Dubai standings
Reed won in Dubai and Qatar, securing his return to the PGA Tour in 2027.
McIlroy’s respect
McIlroy said Reed’s character earned respect after returning to the PGA Tour.
2016 Ryder Cup
Reed beat McIlroy in singles at the 2016 Ryder Cup, their last major rivalry.
2022/2023 tension
Reed’s lawyer served McIlroy a subpoena in late 2022/early 2023 over a defamation lawsuit.
Handshake incident
Reed shook McIlroy’s hand at Dubai Desert Classic in January 2023, but McIlroy ignored him.
What matters most
McIlroy says Reed earned respect by returning to PGA Tour after LIV exit via DP World Tour.
