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Patrick Reed struggles after missed cut at Spanish Open amid injury recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Patrick Reed struggles after missed cut at Spanish Open amid injury recovery

Summary

Patrick Reed missed the cut at the Spanish Open after returning from a shoulder injury, significantly impacting his Race to Dubai standing. Previously leading the standings, Reed withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship due to injury, allowing Rory McIlroy to narrow the gap with a strong finish at Wentworth. Reed's decision to compete in Spain, despite not feeling fully healthy, has been criticized as it may have compromised his performance for upcoming crucial events. He may now face challenges as he aims to recover and compete effectively in the DP World Tour playoffs.

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•Reed withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship due to a shoulder injury.
•He was previously leading the Race to Dubai standings before his injury.
•Reed finished two over par at the Spanish Open, resulting in a missed cut.
•McIlroy closed the gap after a strong T2 finish at Wentworth.
•Reed may need to focus on recovery to compete effectively going forward.

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Reed has made a costly decision that may prevent him from beating Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai

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Patrick Reed’s hopes of beating Rory McIlroy to the Race to Dubai title have taken a major blow in the last month. Reed was in pole position to prevent McIlroy from tying Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Race to Dubai titles.
— Yahoo Sports

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