Reviewing Patrick Reed’s rollercoaster year

Whether you love Patrick Reed or love to hate him, he has your attention. A polarizing figure on the PGA Tour, Reed had a rollercoaster 2019. From being a captain’s pick by Tiger Woods for the Presidents Cup to getting back in the winner’s circle at …

Patrick Reed breaks his club on the 18th green during the second round of the 2019 U.S. Open. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports)

Snaps wedge at U.S. Open

June 14: During the second round of the U.S. Open, the par-5 18th proved too much when Patrick Reed snapped his wedge over his knee. Reed’s tee shot traveled 280 yards, his second went into the fairway bunker on the left, his third shot went over the green and his fourth shot traveled back across the green and into the rough. His fifth shot barely made any progress and still sat in the rough, which incited Reed to take out his frustration on his wedge. Golf Channel reported Reed was “delightfully unapologetic about the club snap.”