# Patrick Reed leaves tournament after injury

> Patrick Reed exits BMW PGA Championship due to hand injury, shares painful reason.
- Title: Patrick Reed leaves tournament after injury · Golf | Shortify
- Summary: Patrick Reed exits BMW PGA Championship due to hand injury, shares painful reason. Patrick Reed withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship after injuring his…
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- Published: 2026-10-07T15:31:15+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Patrick Reed withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship after injuring his left hand during play, citing a shoulder issue rather than a broken hand.