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mikeintopeka News Flash: Patrick Reed acts like a prick. His antics with the hand to ear (I can't hear you) and then mimicking using a shovel to move sand walking off the green was bush league - after he made a putt to go 2 DOWN.

Apparently the crowd hasn't been very kind to Reed and I think it was his way to inject some humor back at the crowd. This whole Reed sand issue has been blown out of proportion and should just be put to bed. The crowd should not boo anyone at an event like this. I can imagine some "over served" USA fans booing someone if it was played in the US but not the internationals.

      Rickochet

      exactly what I was thinking. If our fans were booing them (on our soil) I’m not supporting that. Even for that prick Sergio if you don’t like him just stay quiet. No need to boo or say shitty things.

      I can remember Montgomerie being booed at a event (in the US) and some of our pros said that’s enough.

        I think Maybe Reed enjoys playing the bad guy. Obviously a Green jacket gets you certain amount of fame, but he's got a "brand" that stands out now. I mean a movie about a villain, The Joker, was huge this year, so why not be a "bad guy"?

        Rickochet Apparently the crowd hasn't been very kind to Reed and I think it was his way to inject some humor back at the crowd.

        I watched him do it and he wasn't smiling. If he was smiling or laughing and gave the fans a 'thumbs up' like it's all in fun or it's all good, he may have endeared some to him. I'm sure Patrick Reed doesn't have a Dale Carnegie course completion certificate on his wall. (Ed note: I don't either as most of you have surmised.) 😁 👍️

            mikeintopeka I watched him do it and he wasn't smiling. If he was smiling or laughing and gave the fans a 'thumbs up' like it's all in fun or it's all good, he may have endeared some to him.

            I watched it all live as well and I thought he did it with a bit of a grin. I haven't seen it shown again so maybe the press is letting it go. Here is the clip. I really can't tell by the vid but apparently the crowd was jeering at him to miss the putt. The jeering and the shoveling weren't necessary.

            https://www.golfchannel.com/news/patrick-reed-jabs-back-aussie-crowd-fake-shovel-dig-2019-presidents-cup

                So, Reed and Simpson haven't sniffed a point in their first two matches. Tiger sends them out together AGAIN this morning and they've been down 3 for a long time and they are on the 9th hole. I wonder what his reasoning was on that gem of a decision.

                Surely there is someone else on the team that would play with Patrick? More importantly, why hasn't he sat down yet??

                  Rickochet I just watched the clip and I think it was done in fun and with humor. They've been out and out booing him, so I think he was justified. I was watching today and when he was introduced and it got quiet some guy yelled something like " don't worry Patrick, in 4 and a half hours you can get a sandwedge"

                    garyt1957 Tiger should take it on himself and play with Reed

                    Should have done it earlier, or teamed with an inexperienced guy, instead of taking the best guy as his partner so he wouldn't lose. That's what real Captains do.
                    Leishman has been doing that. Team guy and all.
                    JMO

                      garyt1957 Tiger should take it on himself and play with Reed

                      I think Reed needs benching for the afternoon round. He just hasn't performed. He can then shine in the final individual round. 🤣

                          Geez,the drama/controversy never ends with P.Reed.
                          Seems his caddy (BIL) got into an altercation with a fan and won't be allowed to
                          loop for Reed in his singles match.

                            darpar

                            Reed and his caddy are a dumpster fire. Bad look for USA.

                              Reed's caddy today will be his swing coach.

                              The Kardashians' must be so excited they have a new member for their Affluent Trailer Trash club.

                              darpar

                              I agree that the drama never stops but it’s what the captain wanted lol.

                              seriously though, it would be nice if if the thought of good being a “gentlemen’s game” would be more embraced by all
                              parties involved.

                                Just watched the last round draw. What kind of confrontation did Reed's caddy have with fans to get tossed?

                                  Rickochet

                                  from what I read the fan said to reed “you f$cking suck!”

                                  reeds caddie claimed he pushed the fan. The fan says the caddie punched him.

                                      colej reeds caddie claimed he pushed the fan. The fan says the caddie punched him.

                                      Personally, it's about time a fan got his comeuppance for something like that.
                                      Getting an escort off the grounds is apparently not enough of a deterrent.
                                      Punches to the face seem to work better.