Patrick Reed bet on himself and won by leaving LIV and getting back to the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed, a prominent golfer, is preparing to return to the PGA Tour this week at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. This marks a significant moment in his career, as he recently decided to leave LIV Golf and rejoin the traditional golf circuit. Reed's decision to walk away from LIV Golf came after he won the Dubai Desert Classic in January, but before the league received full financial backing from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.

He then competed in the Bahrain event, where he narrowly missed a playoff win, and followed that up with a victory at the Qatar Masters.

LIV Golf's funding was abruptly halted by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, leaving numerous players to find new opportunities. Reed secured his return to the PGA Tour by ranking within the top 10 in the Race to Dubai and not already having a tour card. He currently holds the No. 3 position in the European ranking as he steps into the final week of competition.

Reed expressed satisfaction with his journey, noting the challenges faced by his peers who stayed with LIV Golf. Many of them may need to rely on sponsor exemptions to compete in European tour events, a situation that he finds distressing. He hopes that these players can replicate his success by playing solid golf and securing a spot on the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy has also weighed in on the topic, expressing thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau potentially joining the DP World Tour. McIlroy believes that DeChambeau's presence would bring both advantages and drawbacks, as the player would undoubtedly attract attention to the tour. The two golfers are set to face off in the opening round of the DP World Tour Championship on Thursday, with the event beginning at 3:30 a.m. ET from Dubai. Golf Channel will provide live coverage of the first round, starting at 2 a.m.