Patrick Reed is back! After his forced break due to a wrist injury, Captain America re-enters the Race to Dubai at the Open de España presented by Madrid – and he's doing it with a bang and an elite field breathing down his neck. This move could completely reshuffle the cards in the battle for the overall title in 2026.
It was long unclear about Reed's wrist after he injured it on a tree root at the BMW PGA Championship. But instead of making his comeback at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, he's putting all his chips on Madrid. A clever move to gain crucial points with fresh momentum, as Rory McIlroy is hot on his heels in the Race to Dubai.
Heavyweights Tee Off
And the competition isn't sleeping, quite the opposite. The field at the Open de España is a true showcase: Alongside Reed, big names like Jon Rahm, Sergio García, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Francesco Molinari, and Bubba Watson are teeing off. These names alone suggest that things are about to get serious, and Madrid is transforming into a hotspot for top-tier golf.
A Trio for the History Books
As if that weren't enough, the field was further expanded on September 30th with a true Major Championship trio: Justin Rose and Ludvig Åberg join the ranks of top stars. This promises an incredible week on the greens of Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, from October 8th to 11th. The Race to Dubai pursuit takes on a whole new dimension.
