In what’s quickly becoming one of the most controversial moments in recent golf memory, Patrick Reed has reportedly been “unofficially banned” from spending extended time near Scottie Scheffler and several top players at Bethpage Black during pre-Open Championship preparations — all due to what insiders are calling a “toxic locker room presence.”
🚫 The Tension Boils Over
According to multiple sources on the ground at Bethpage, tensions between Reed and other PGA Tour stars have been quietly simmering for months, but exploded this week when Scheffler’s team made a formal request to tournament organizers to restrict Reed’s presence near their practice area and locker zone.
“It’s not personal — it’s cultural,” one anonymous caddie shared. “Reed walks in and the energy just drops. Guys get uncomfortable. It’s like he brings a storm with him.”
💬 Veteran Analyst Drops a Bomb
Legendary golf analyst David Feherty didn’t mince words when asked about the situation live on Golf Today:
“Let’s be honest — Patrick Reed has always played the villain, but now it’s like he’s not even welcome in his own movie. The room doesn’t want him. That says a lot.”
Feherty went on to suggest that Reed’s past controversies, including accusations of rule-bending, LIV Golf tensions, and fractured relationships with American teammates, have “finally caught up with him in a real and unavoidable way.”
👀 Not an Official Ban – But Very Real
Tournament officials stopped short of confirming any official disciplinary action, but multiple reports confirm that “logistics were adjusted” to minimize interactions between Reed and other key players. One source described it as a “quiet quarantine”.
“It’s like he’s part of the field… but not part of the family,” one former PGA pro commented.
🧨 Reed’s Response?
So far, Patrick Reed has remained silent, refusing interviews and keeping a low profile during his early practice rounds. But fans are watching closely, waiting for the next chapter in what some are calling “golf’s coldest civil war.”
🏌️ All Eyes on Bethpage
As the 2025 Open Championship draws near, the drama off the course may prove just as compelling as the action on it.
One thing’s certain:
Patrick Reed’s name is once again at the center of the storm — and this time, it’s not just the media stirring it.
