{
  "id": 12405788,
  "title": "Reed proud his 'clubs do the talking' and says it's the 'only way' back to the PGA Tour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/reed-proud-his-clubs-do-the-talking-and-says-its-the-only-way-back-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T15:15:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reed-proud-clubs-talking-says-151535170.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Patrick Reed's decision not to renew his contract with LIV Golf and instead pursue a path back to the PGA Tour is driving him towards a \"huge year\" on the European tour. Reed, 36, is determined to let his clubs \"do the talking\" and earn his way back, rather than having a spot handed to him. This mindset led to victories in Dubai and Qatar, as well as a runner-up finish in Bahrain earlier this year. Reed, who currently leads Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai, is aiming to make history as the second American to win the competition. He credits his mentor, Gary Player, for encouraging him to play more worldwide, which has opened doors for him both personally and professionally. Reed believes that merit through results should be the only way players can return to the PGA Tour, emphasizing the importance of earning a spot through hard work and strong performances.",
  "summary": "MADRID (AP) — There were many unknowns when Patrick Reed decided not to renew his contract with LIV Golf and start the long road back to the PGA Tour.One thing he was sure of, though, was that he wanted to let his “clubs do the talking” and earn his way back instead of having a spot given to him.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Reed proud his ‘clubs do the talking’ and says it’s the ‘only way’ back to the PGA Tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/reed-proud-his-clubs-do-the-talking-and-says-its-the-only-way-back-to-12408283",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:17:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}