Top of Leaderboard at LIV Golf Dallas: Reed and 4Aces Advance to Final Round
Texas Showdown: Reed's Time to Shine?
He's been a force to reckon with in LIV Golf, but Patrick Reed, the San Antonio native, hasn't managed to claim an individual title—yet. With an impressive 11 top-5 finishes, including 5 podium results, and contributing to 7 team victories with his team, 4Aces GC, Reed has certainly made his mark[1][2][4]. But that elusive individual win in LIV Golf has so far evaded him, having competed in 41 regular season matches[1][2][4].
Now, as he steps up to the plate at LIV Golf Dallas presented by Aramco, Reed finds himself 18 holes from redrawing two narratives. A 4-under 68 at the formidable Maridoe Golf Club course propels him to 9 under, promising a 3-shot lead going into the final round[1]. It's his first 36-hole lead since his LIV Golf debut in Portland, 2022[1][3].
"Winning in my home state would mean a lot," says the Houston resident[1]. For him, it's about staying focused on the present, striving to win the day as if it's a Monday qualifier, and not succumbing to pressure[1]. But his pursuers are eager, and many of them share his hunger for that first LIV Golf triumph[1].
The Crushers' Paul Casey, just one of the chasing pack, shot a 5-under 67 and sits tied for second at 6 under[1]. San Antonio's own Abraham Ancer shares this position, following a stellar second consecutive 69[1]. Four others—Richard Bland, David Puig, Harold Varner III, and Tyrrell Hatton—are tightly knotted in fifth place at 5 under[1].
Hatton, a British pro, cooked up the day's low round with a sizzling 65[1]. His team captain, Jon Rahm, is alone in eighth at 4 under[1]. Rahm and four of the top seven players still search for their first LIV Golf tournament win, including Reed, Casey, Bland, and Puig[1]. It's worth noting that Puig is the only one from this group who ranks inside the top 20 in driving distance average this season[1]. The heat-friendly Maridoe course rewards shot-makers, so it's a battle for the precision-minded.
Ancer, who knows a thing or two about navigating the course, assesses the challenge bluntly: "If you're not in the fairway, you're going to struggle. Bogeys come really quickly, even if you're in the fairway[1]." Reed, hitting 78% of greens in regulation, demonstrated steadiness during his round, showcasing a blend of consistency and competitiveness that will serve him well in the final round[1].
For 4Aces GC, a team victory remains elusive since their win in London, 2023[1]. The club, captained by Dustin Johnson, boasts a four-shot lead over Jon Rahm's Legion XIII and Bryson DeChambeau's Crushers GC, who have claimed the previous two LIV Golf team titles[1].
As Reed steps up to challenge the heat, the fairways, and his rivals, the stage is set for an exhilarating finish. Will Reed seize victory and make Texas golf history? We'll just have to wait and see.
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- In the midst of the news about LIV Golf Dallas, art and sport are intertwined as Patrick Reed, a golf pro, seeks to claim his first individual title and potentially make Texas golf history.
- Despite his success in the league, with 11 top-5 finishes and 5 podium results, Reed's middle ground has been his lack of individual victories in LIV Golf.
- As the competition unfolds, it's not just about the middle of the fairway, but also the middle of the leaderboard, as Reed faces other hungry contenders like Paul Casey and Abraham Ancer, all striving for their first LIV Golf triumphs.
