DP World Tour will love Patrick Reed's comments ahead of PGA Tour return
Patrick Reed has revealed that winning the Race to Dubai title has been a long-standing ambition as he pledges his commitment to the DP World Tour.
Since he officially announced his decision to leave LIV Golf in January this year, Patrick Reed stated he was looking to make a return to the PGA Tour in 2027.
The American, however, has pledged to continue supporting the DP World Tour, despite his impending return across the pond.
Reed has won twice on the DPWT this season and is right in contention to win the 2026 Race to Dubai crown, currently sitting second in the standings ahead of the final two events.
Talking to the media ahead of the Abu Dhabi Championship, Reed reiterated his desire to keep playing across the globe and he has no plans on abandoning the DPWT.
“I’ll definitely still be out here playing this tour,” said the 2018 Masters champion.
It's always been a dream of mine, as well as I've always made it a priority to be the American that comes over and keeps my card and comes over and plays worldwide golf. I've really enjoyed my time not only on the DP World Tour but with the guys out here and everything.
“I'm definitely going to continue supporting this tour.”
Patrick Reed eyeing historic Race to Dubai title
Patrick Reed can become just the second American after Collin Morikawa in 2021 to win the Race to Dubai title.
He currently trails leader Eugenio Chacarra by less than 700 points heading into the Abu Dhabi Championship and then the DP World Tour Championship.
With two wins, two runners-up finishes and five other top-15 results in 2026, Reed has put himself in a solid position to seal one of his finest achievements.
Asked about what winning the Race to Dubai would mean, Reed claimed that it had been a long-standing ambition throughout his career.
“I mean, really excited about that,” admitted the 36-year-old.
“Especially with a guy that I pride myself and coming over and being that American that consistently shows his support on the DP World Tour and playing worldwide golf.
“So for me it would mean a lot. It's always been a goal of mine to win The Race to Dubai, and hopefully we can knock that off this year.”
Reed’s form in the Middle East this year will offer him plenty of encouragement heading into the Abu Dhabi Championship, finishing in the top-two in each of his three previous events in the region.
He won the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and the Qatar Masters at the start of the year, with a second place result sandwiched in between at the Bahrain Championship.
Another strong showing at Yas Links could potentially see him narrow the gap at the top of the standings to Chacarra, although it will require the Spaniard to perform poorly this week.
Whether he claims the season-long title or not, Reed’s comments regarding his commitment to the DPWT will surely prove popular and is a welcome boost for the circuit ahead of a period of change next year.
