USAThe American earned the nickname “Captain America” with his stellar exploits in three Ryder Cup appearances, including the U.S. victory at Hazeltine in 2016. The highlight of his nine career wins came at the 2018 Masters, where he took the 36-hole-lead and never relinquished it, to win by one stroke. Reed, who has been in the world top 50 since 2014, has top-10 finishes in all four Majors. Earned five top-5 Individual finishes on the LIV Golf League in 2023, and finished fourth in the Individual Champion standings in 2022, helping 4Aces GC claim the Team Championship.
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? Wife and mother-in-law
Golfer you most admire? Lee Trevino always talks to me about “hard work and work ethic”
Number of holes-in-one? 5
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Augusta National
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? Winning 2018 Masters
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Ryder Cup match against Rory at Hazeltine
Your perfect golf shot? High, tight draw
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? 1999 Tiger Woods iron play
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? None. I don’t think about negative shots
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? Traveling the world
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Winner of nine tournaments worldwide, including the 2018 Masters.
Achieved highest world ranking at No. 6 in June 2020.
Has top 10 finishes in each of the four majors.
Represented U.S. in three Ryder Cups, earning nickname as Captain America.
Has been a world top 50 player since January 19, 2014.
In 2014 in a professional tournament in California, opened with rounds of 63-63-63 to play the first 54 holes in 27 under.
Won at least one tournament in eight of the previous nine years.
WINS (1)
2018 Masters - Led for each of the final three rounds at Augusta National, winning by one stroke at 15 under ... Made 13 birdies and two eagles in the middle two rounds while shooting 66-67 to take control of the tournament ... Said Reed: "Every time you think about it as a kid growing up, it's always, you know, this putt is to win a green jacket; this putt's to win the Masters. I think that's just because of the history and everything that's gone on here at Augusta National and how special it is to all the golfers and special it is to just golf in general around the world."
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 11
Best finish: Win (2018)
Top 10s: 4
Cuts made: 9
PGA Championship
Starts: 11
Best finish: 2nd (2017)
Top 10s: 1
Cuts made: 9
U.S. Open
Starts: 9
Best finish: 4th (2018)
Top 10s: 1
Cuts made: 8
Open Championship
Starts: 9
Best finish: 10th (2019)
Top 10s: 1
Cuts made: 6
RYDER CUP HISTORY (Team USA)
Appearances (3): 2014, 2016, 2018
Record (wins, losses, halves): 7-3-2
Total matches: 12
Singles (W-L-H): 3-0-0
Foursomes (W-L-H): 1-0-2
Four-balls (W-L-H): 3-3-0