Golf fans shocked by what Patrick Reed did to a local caddie at US Open venue
LIV Golf's Patrick Reed had the nicest possible gesture for a local caddie ahead of the US Open.
LIV Golf's Patrick Reed reportedly gave a local caddie a $7,500 tip after being so impressed with the information he received at Los Angeles Country Club, scene of this week's US Open.
It will be interesting to see if Reed decides to share such a story with Matt Kuchar when the Americans join Si Woo Kim for the opening two rounds of the third major of the year.
For those none the wiser, we'll just leave this one here.
Reed, 32, apparently headed to LA Country Club at the start of the month to get his first taste of the course ahead of the US Open.
According to a tweet posted by the popular Flushing It account, Reed played a round of 18 holes and hired a local caddie.
Reed left the course with a lighter wallet, but plenty of helpful information to take into this week's championship.
Patrick Reed came to LACC a couple of weeks ago to get an early look at the course and hired a local caddy for his round. He was so impressed with the information he received, that he tipped the caddy $7500!! Fair play!
H/t @TheShotgunStart @useGolfFACTS
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) June 15, 2023
"Patrick Reed came to LACC a couple of weeks ago to get an early look at the course and hired a local caddy for his round," tweeted Flushing It.
"He was so impressed with the information he received, that he tipped the caddy $7500!! Fair play!"
Reed tees off at 08.14am local time (16.14 BST) in round one of the US Open today.
The 2018 Masters champion tees off alongside Matt Kuchar and Si Woo Kim.
Tommy Fleetwood's caddie tore into a golf journalist over their decision to lay-up at the 72nd hole during the Canadian Open.
"Say it to our faces"
Read more: https://t.co/lA2NpYBNmz
— GolfMagic (@GolfMagic) June 13, 2023
Reed is one of 12 LIV Golf League players in the US Open field.
It's the first tournament that LIV Golf players have competed in since their shock merger with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Although Reed has yet to win on Tour this season, he has performed well in the first two majors of the season with a tied fourth at The Masters followed by a tie for 18th at the US PGA Championship.
LIV Golf players in 2023 US Open field:
- Abraham Ancer
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Sergio Garcia
- Dustin Johnson
- Martin Kaymer
- Brooks Koepka
- Phil Mickelson
- Joaquin Niemann
- Mito Pereira
- Thomas Pieters
- Patrick Reed
- Cameron Smith
