Although the public expected that Patrick Reed could further strengthen the American team at this year's Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley did not trust him. The captain of the American team was in a difficult situation when choosing the best 12 players, and ultimately Reed did not find a place on his list.
However, the experienced Reed doesn't seem to begrudge Keegan Bradley too much, although he admits that he was definitely hurt by not being able to be at Bethpage Black.
It definitely hurts and I definitely feel like I could have been a huge asset to the team, especially at a place I won before.
That was his decision, but I feel like he tried to put out the best team he could.- he said, as quote by The Golfing Gazette.
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The reporter was interested in whether Reed thinks the American team would have won if he had been part of the team.
The US golfer emphasizes that the Europeans were so dominant that his presence probably wouldn't have changed anything.
Through the first two days I dont really care what team he threw out there, I dont think wed be able to hang with the way the Euros played, said Reed.
From top to bottom on Friday and Saturday it was just unreal.
Ultimately, Patrick also spoke about the reactions of the media, which were very harsh towards him, presenting him as a villain.
He also pointed out that his children were bullied at school because of it, admitting that it is really difficult to deal with certain emotions and media headlines.
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The future
These experiences can also shape you and help you in the long run.
The experienced golfer did not want to talk too much about being left off the list, aware that it was too late for any analysis. However, Reed is clearly a quality golfer who has strong motivation to dominate the next two years and potentially secure a spot on the US team at the European Club in two years.
Whether he will succeed in this remains to be seen, but he certainly has a thorny path and an interesting challenge ahead of him.
