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Kevin Kisner reveals the level of hatred former college teammates have for Patrick Reed
Patrick Reed hasn’t made many new friends recently after he was the fulcrum of the messy fallout after the USA’s heavy defeat in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Reed’s outspokenness at the time didn’t provoke Tour players to voice their personal opinion on the current Masters Champion, but this week Kevin Kisner aired a stark revelation of how the Texan is view by his former college teammates.
Speaking to Golf Digest, Kisner talked about the level of animosity that Reed’s ex-college teammates still have for him, stating
“They all hate him — any guys that were on the team with him (at Georgia) hate him and that’s the same way at Augusta. I don’t know that they’d piss on him if he was on fire, to tell you the truth.”
In a book written in 2016 by author Shane Ryan, it was revealed that there had been cheating and stealing accusations leveled against Reed from his teammates at Georgia while he was playing for the university. Reed denied the claims, though was subsequently removed from the team in 2009.
It’s worth noting that, Kisner, though a graduate of the University of Georgia, did not attend the school at the same time as Reed, and none of Reed’s teammates from his time in college, including Tour pros Brian Harman, Harris English, and Russell Henley would confirm Kisner’s view to Golf Digest.
Kisner’s revelation comes after an anonymous member of the U.S. Ryder Cup side told the New York Times after this year’s team event that Reed “is so full of shit” and that the 28-year-old “has no clue how to play team golf”.
Reed held his tongue following those incendiary remarks, but whether or not he will do the same after Kisner’s statement remains to be seen.
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
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- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
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WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Tour Rundown: Six-pack of tourneys follows Masters
Brazil and Texas were kindred souls this week, at least when it came to weather. Both regions experienced torrential delays, and three tournaments were held up. The LPGA, PGA Tour Americas, and PGA Tour Champions were compelled to reduce play or work extra holes into Sunday. As if that weren’t enough, South Carolina and the PGA Tour fell victim to nature’s wrath, with lightning postponing the conclusion of the event to Monday.
The year’s first women’s major championship was celebrated in Texas. The Chevron is gaining a bit of tradition in its second year after relocation. This year’s event culminated in the continued coronation of the game’s current best. The Korn Ferry Tour saw a top-twenty performance from a 15-year old amateur, while the second event of the week on the big tour found a winner in the Dominican Republic. Six events is more than a handful, so let’s get right to it, with this week’s (delayed) Tour Rundown.
LPGA @ Chevron Championship: Korda corrals second major title
The winter of 2022-2023 seems so distant for current Nelly Korda. A mysterious ailment sapped all of her energy, just as the world appeared to have finally emerged from the pandemic. We never quite secured the complete information that we desired, but no one can say that any of us deserved to know more than Nelly wished to share. One thing is for certain: Nelly Korda has returned to top form, and the world number one golfer is at least one level above anyone else on tour.
Korda began her 2024 campaign with a January victory in the Drive One Championship. In her next start, in March, she continued her assault on the record books, with a win at the Se Ri Pak. She won again the following week, at the Ford, then defeated Leona Maguire in the final match at the T-Mobile Match Play, for a fourth consecutive victory. Would the increased hype around a major championship have an impact on her game? Well, no.
Korda began play at the Chevron Championship with a score of 68. She trailed Lauren Coughlin by two after 18 holes, but caught her with a second-round 69. Coughlin would ultimately tie for third spot with Brooke Henderson. Henderson played with Korda on day four, but the middle third of the round was her undoing. Making a late move was Maja Stark. House Stark closed with birdies at 17 and 18 to reach 11 under par. Both Korda and Strak played the final three days in identical numbers: 69 each day.
Korda held a firm hand on the tournament over the course of the final day. She stood minus-four for the round through ten holes, before a bit of sloppy play made things competitive again. Bogeys at 11 and 15 opened the door a wee bit for Stark. Korda was equal to the test, however, and closed stylishly with birdie at 18.
Safely around the green on the 72nd hole
Watch @NellyKorda‘s historic finish now on NBC! pic.twitter.com/1zaAYtbaCz
— LPGA (@LPGA) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour 1 @ RBC: Scottie, so hottie!
Nelly isn’t the only golfer on fire, although Scottie Scheffler still has a ways to go to match her. Scheffler proved this week that he has a game for all courses. After winning comfortably at lengthy Augusta National, Scheffler shifted gears and game to the wee Sea Pines course, and won again. That’s two weeks in a row for the man from New Jersey/Texas, so let’s learn how he did it.
Scheffler totaled 69 on day one, and found himself six shots behind leader J.T. Poston. Scheffler revealed that his teacher, Randy Smith, would tell him that he didn’t need to be the best 15 year-old; just the best 25 year-old. It was easy, then, to play the long game and consider all 72 holes, instead of just 18. Scheffler improved to 65 on Friday, and then went even lower on Saturday. His 63 moved him to the top of the board, and caused the golfverse to wonder if Scheffler would win for a second consecutive week.
Sunday saw all the chasers fall away. Scores between 70 and 72 from Patrick Rodgers, Collin Morikawa, and Sepp Straka meant that others would need to seize the day, if Scheffler were to do more than coast. Wyndham Clark and Justin Thomas each moved inside the top five with fourth-round 65s, but no one ever got close enough to the world number one. The win was Scheffler’s 10th on tour, and made him the betting favorite for next month’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Scottie Scheffler can save par from just about anywhere.
Including the water ?
(Presented by @CDWCorp) pic.twitter.com/RUqL2sBrr9
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 22, 2024
PGA Tour 2 @ Corales Puntacana: Baton Boy claims 8th Tour triumph
If you’ve ever seen Billy Horschel toss a club, you know that he doesn’t do so in anger. More likely is a calculated, soaring arc, paired with a look of fractured disbelief, followed by a quick catch of the cudgel. Ergo, Baton Boy. This week on the island of Hispaniola, the native of Grant, Florida, outworked and outhustled everyone else on Sunday. Horschel gathered seven birdies and an eagle, on the way to a 63 and a 23-under par total.
The former Florida Gator zipped past the four golfers in front of him, and left the remaining field in the rear-view mirror. Horschel’s round was two shots better than anyone else, and moved him two shots ahead of third-round leader Wesley Bryan. One of the famed Bryan Brothers, Wes closed with birdie at the last to post a 68 that would have won the week on any other day.
Walking it in with a fist pump ?@BillyHo_Golf is 9-under on the day and leads by two @CoralesChamp. pic.twitter.com/N6rjL1GGGA
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 21, 2024
Korn Ferry Tour @ LeCom Suncoast: It’s Widing in extra holes
Miles Russell probably won’t have to serve detention for ditching class on Thursday and Friday. The high school freshman made his KFT debut, survived the 36-hole cut, and toyed with a top-ten finish. He ultimately tied for 20th at 14-under par, six shots behind the three co-leaders. My guess is that Epstein’s Mom will write him a note, and he’ll get a pass. By finishing top-25, Russell earned a spot in next week’s event. Yikes!
Back to the top of the board. Patrick Cover, Steven Fisk, and Tim Widing all found their way to the magic number of -20. Fisk made birdie at the last, after bogeys at 16 and 17. Cover had three bogeys on the back nine, but a birdie at 14 was enough to get him to overtime. Widing was plus-one on the day through four, but played interstellar golf over the final 14. Six birdies moved him from Russell-ville to extra time.
The trio scurried to the 18th tee, where Cover drove into a fairway bunker. He was unable to reach the green with his approach, made bogey, and exited the overtime session. Widing and Fisk returned to the final deck once more, and matters were resolved. Fisk was unable to convert a long par putt, and Widing (pronounced VEE-ding) tapped in for his first KFT title.
The feeling of relief when you know you won. ???
Tim Widing is now a champion on the #KornFerryTour. pic.twitter.com/K0vgiZ21UG
— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour Americas @ Brasil Open: Mr. Anderson finds a way
Golf is a funny game. Matthew Anderson held a lead with one round to play. He made six pars on Sunday, and sprinkled the rest of his card with birdies and bogeys. In complete contrast, Ollie Osborne played consistently on the day, posting four birdies and zero bogeys. Connor Godsey was not far off Osborne’s pace, with seven birdies and but two bogeys on the scorecard. So, of course, Matthew Anderson won by a stroke over Osborne and Godsey.
Not how, but how many, is another one of those platitudes that we all learn early on. Despite five bogeys through his first 14 holes, Anderson summoned the defiant grit to make birdie at the 71st and 72nd holes. After making deuce at the penultimat hole, Anderson’s swerving effort at the last looked as if it should miss low, but it had enough pace to stay inside the hole and fall for a closing four at the par-five finisher.
Birdie-birdie finish to secure the ?
Mississauga-native Matthew Anderson is your 69th ECP Brazil Open Champion. pic.twitter.com/ONE8hIUjeS
— PGA TOUR Americas (@PGATOURAmericas) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour Champions @ Invited Celebrity: Broadhurst stands tall
What do you call a tournament that begins on Friday, takes Saturday off, and finishes on Sunday? Fortunate is one adjective to use. A weather system moved through Texas this weekend, and made a mess of things in Irving. After Thomas Bjorn signed for 64 on day one, rain and all things counter-productive moved through the Las Colinas resort, ensuring that Saturday would be nothing more than a rest day. When Sunday arrived, conditions had improved, and the game was on. Bjorn was unable to preserve his Friday magic, although he did record a 70 for -8. He finished in a third-place tie with Y.E. Yang.
David Toms, the 2001 PGA Championship victor, presented Sunday’s low round, and moved to 10-under par. Toms made one mistake on the day. He lived in the rough on the 9th hole, ultimately making bogey. The rest of the day was immaculate, as seven birdies came his way, resulting in a six-under par 65. Only one golfer was able to surpass Toms, and that was Paul Broadhurst.
Broadhurst nearly matched Toms for daily honors. His mistake came early, with bogey at the second. He bounced back with eagle at the third, and added three more birdies for 66 and 11-under par. Over his first three seasons on the Tour Champions, Broadhurst won five times, including two major titles. His fifth win came in 2018, making this win his first in six years. A long time coming, for sure, but well earned.
Looking at the hole is working for @PBroadhurstGolf ?
He leads by one after a clutch birdie on 15 @InvitedCC. pic.twitter.com/S0rhcVwaeE
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) April 21, 2024
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Hub jub
Jul 25, 2020 at 1:33 am
Reed stole $400 and a Scotty Cameron from a UGA teammate.
T-Bone
Jan 6, 2020 at 11:31 am
Kisner should refer to Proverbs to see how the Lord views slander and gossip.
God
Jan 10, 2020 at 11:34 am
I dont mind it that much….
geohogan
Feb 22, 2020 at 5:05 pm
T Bone: if it was slander, you can bet P Reid would have sued him already.
Not even Reid is going to court to deny the obvious.
Dave Bryce
May 29, 2020 at 1:26 pm
Yes and how does the Lord view stealing, cheating……? Kisner speaks the truth, refreshing, when most ride the fences of political correctness!
Mike Cleland
Jan 1, 2020 at 1:23 pm
I don’t have any animus toward Patrick Reed, but what he did in the bunker was clearly cheating. The penalty was not nearly serious enough.
Fatrick Reed
Dec 24, 2019 at 8:12 am
I like cheeseburgers.
Walter millet
Dec 19, 2019 at 6:52 pm
Your headline contradicts your own words: “It’s worth noting that, Kisner, though a graduate of the University of Georgia, did not attend the school at the same time as Reed, and none of Reed’s teammates from his time in college, including Tour pros Brian Harman, Harris English, and Russell Henley would confirm Kisner’s view to Golf Digest.”
I’m not defending Reed, as I wasn’t there, no have I spoken to anyone who was. But, you should be ashamed of your click bait headline and “fake news”. You’re not a journalist, and shame on you, sir.
Tyler Durden
Jan 4, 2020 at 10:37 pm
The headline says former teammates, not HIS former teammates. You should be ashamed of your low reading comprehension, and your using the term “fake news” tells me all I need to know about you.
Jack
Jul 10, 2020 at 5:14 pm
Tyler durden from bhs?
Mark Jessop
Dec 19, 2019 at 5:54 am
Kevin Kistner OWGR no 34.
Patrick Reed OWGR no 11
Sour Grapes?
Iggy
Dec 24, 2019 at 2:16 pm
I’m not sure that being #34 in the world would cause me any jealousy.
After all, you’re better at what you do than 99.999% percent of the world.
Seth
Dec 18, 2019 at 8:38 pm
Reeds performance at Presidents cup last day of singles was nothing short of spectacular!
IMO Patrick revved the team up to win. Patrick is a closer, and going down the stretch can beat ANYONE!…he will be eating their lunch at some point…perhaps that’s what they are afraid of…
James
Dec 24, 2019 at 2:18 pm
Winning one match. Yep, that’s spectacular
Tal
Dec 25, 2019 at 10:25 pm
You’re nuts of you think Reed deserves any credit for his Presidents Cup play. He was junk for 3 days and showed up for singles. If that was the Ryder Cup it would have been too late by Sunday.
JP
Jan 17, 2020 at 4:50 pm
He will only eat their lunch once he STEALS it…
Randy Doyal
Dec 18, 2019 at 5:49 pm
Did the National Enquirer purchase this site? Who cares about petty jealousy or spats among golfers. Journalism? Me think not.
Aussie
Dec 18, 2019 at 1:13 am
Typical Americans. Gotta tell the world all about their drama filled life of BS. Kisner is a dog for opening his mouth.
Keith
Dec 18, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Agree – Its refreshing to have a character like Reed to balance out all the vanilla characters on the PGA tour . Who cares if he cant play team golf its an individual sport
Jeremy
Jan 6, 2020 at 10:59 pm
Why do people use dog as a pejorative? Never understood that
Pelling
Jan 8, 2020 at 10:20 pm
Because they’re mutts.
HotEnoughYet
Jan 7, 2020 at 1:03 am
Typical Aussie trying to talk sh** about Americans when his country is on fire.
WS
Dec 16, 2019 at 8:36 pm
Well coming from a bunch of Georgia boys who weren’t that fond of Reed, especially being from Texas and plus he was beating the you no what out of them on the course, it doesn’t surprise me a bunch of bulldogs don’t care for him. I’ve heard rumors Reed was set up by the good old boys from Georgia. Mr. Kisner, Mr. English, Mr. Harman, along with a number of other graduates…maybe you should all go pound sand.
Charles
Jan 5, 2020 at 2:49 pm
I read somewhere players accuse him of stealing a watch out of a locker…or was that their set up? IMO watches are very personal things, can be seen, seen if sold etc. I don’t believe this for a second. Why would Patrick want a whining losers watch anyway?
The guilty keep pushing this negative story about Patrick, why???…because it was a set up and they are bathing in their own BS!
Patrick when the chips are down you excel…not steal IMO. Give these players a whopping every time on the course PLEASE!!!
GMatt
Dec 19, 2018 at 11:46 am
Where there’s smoke there’s fire. To me Reed has done nothing to cast any shadow of a doubt that he isn’t who they say he is. In this politically correct world all I see are those who don’t want to public ally say anything bad, I’m sure this will all come out over time
Philip
Jan 1, 2020 at 1:18 pm
spoken like a democrat. shez….give me a break.
Painter33
Mar 4, 2020 at 9:37 am
You mean “like a Republican”. Who is speaks disparagingly about political correctness? Certainly NOT Democrats? Who accuses others of his own failings? Sheesh, indeed. We, the public, know little to nothing about Reed’s character other than what we have actually seen. We’re not in locker rooms or in peoples’ heads/hearts.
A. Commoner
Dec 14, 2018 at 11:11 am
Why prolong this adolescent exercise? Golfers, writers, self-appointed critics, so on, let it lie. ‘I don’t like you; you don’t like me.’ Playground spat.
Gun Violent
Dec 13, 2018 at 12:01 pm
Good! Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate flow through you. Strike me down with all your hatred, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!
Tom
Dec 13, 2018 at 11:55 am
Who cares? Gianni lookin all manly with that stach!
Dan
Dec 13, 2018 at 10:26 am
Dumb article. Nothing we haven’t read 100x
ChipNRun
Dec 17, 2018 at 11:24 pm
I’m a former journalist, and the Shane Ryan book was tabloid trash. Lots of unsubstantiated rumors. Also, Reed further ruffled the UG Bulldogs when he led (then) Augusta State to a pair of national championships.
I concur with Dan!
Uglyamerican
Dec 14, 2019 at 8:11 pm
Why did you read it 101 times? Get out and golf more lol…take a Reed shovel with you!
kevin
Dec 13, 2018 at 9:36 am
Seems like Rory agrees…. as the quote was posted to Instagram and was noted as one of the user who ‘liked’ the comment.
Curt
Dec 13, 2018 at 9:43 pm
Yeah, but Rory may still be butt hurt over the good ole A__ Kickin’ he got by Reed at the Masters!!????