Reed and Niemann finish tied for second at Irish Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Patrick Reed and Joaquín Niemann tied for second place at the Irish Open, finishing the tournament 12 under par. Reed, a former LIV Golf player, solidified his position in the Race to Dubai, while Niemann's future remains uncertain following LIV Golf's recent bankruptcy filing, where he is an unsecured creditor. Shane Lowry dominated the event, winning by eleven shots. With five events left on the DP World Tour calendar, Niemann may try to improve his status for 2027, as he is currently not a member of major tours.
- •Patrick Reed and Joaquín Niemann both finished 12 under par.
- •Shane Lowry won the Irish Open by eleven shots.
- •Reed's two wins this season boost his Race to Dubai standing.
- •Niemann is listed as an unsecured creditor amid LIV Golf's bankruptcy.
- •Niemann is not currently a member of the DP World Tour.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Reed And Niemann’s Irish Open Finish Reveals Very Different Paths To 2027
"Patrick Reed and Joaquín Niemann tied for second at the Irish Open, but their finishes carry very different implications as both look toward the 2027 golf season.
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