Rags fly and also a tee between Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy. This is what was documented by TenGolf and ended up on the social networks of half the golfing world. The Spanish site has in fact immortalized a not exactly elegant approach between the number one in the world in the field and the number one in the world in sympathy.
Rory McIlroy, statements
It happened in Dubai, on the eve of the first day of the Hero Desert Classic, the second 2023 tournament of the Rolex Series organized and played on the DP World Tour. During a break on the driving range, Patrick Reed can be seen in the footage approaching the Northern Irish team and saying hello to Harry Diamond, Rory’s caddy.
The American waits for a few seconds to greet and/or shake hands with McIlroy who instead does not seem to have the slightest intention of reciprocating. In fact, grappling with his bag, Rory doesn’t even look at the American.
The American gets the hint, goes into a boil and, as he walks away, turns around and throws a tee in the direction of the Northern Irishman. A gesture that has not gone unnoticed thanks to the social tam tam and that McIlroy explained this way.
“I was sued by his lawyer on Christmas Eve, just as I was peacefully spending time with my family. I therefore think that Reed is out…
