While he’s facing off against much lighter competition, Reed is taking care of business, winning two tournaments and placing second in another, and finishing no lower than T-29 in six starts this season.
Patrick Reed of the United States reacts following his second shot on the third hole on day two of the Joburg Open 2026 at Houghton GC on March 06, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Getty Images
As of this writing, Reed is well outside the top-tier of Masters contenders in the eyes of oddsmakers, sitting at 33/1 to win the tournament at FanDuel Sportsbook, which is tied for the 12th-best odds.
Reed has proven over the years, to say nothing about how he’s playing of late, that he deserves more respect than that.
Last April, Reed finished alone in third place at The Masters behind McIlroy and Justin Rose during that epic tournament.
