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Patrick Reed provides health update as he returns from injury for the Spanish Open

Patrick Reed returned to competition at the Spanish Open just three weeks after suffering a career-first tournament withdrawal due to injury at the BMW PGA Championship. The 37-year-old’s round at Wentworth was derailed when he struck an unseen tree root on the ninth hole of his second round, swelling his hand and forcing him to exit early.

Though tests later revealed no hand damage, Reed confirmed a shoulder issue had sidelined him for a single week, leaving him far from fully recovered as he tees off in Madrid. His return comes at a critical juncture in the Race to Dubai, where Rory McIlroy’s T2 finish at Wentworth narrowed the gap between the two.

Reed, who had never finished outside the top five at the event before this season, admitted the injury was a setback but vowed to push through, emphasizing his determination to close out the year strong despite lingering discomfort. "No excuses; go out there and continue grinding," he stated, underscoring his resolve to maintain momentum in the standings.

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