Patrick Reed is working his usual Masters magic in Augusta

Nypost · Apr 09, 2026 · 404 words · By Mark Cannizzaro

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What to know about Patrick Reed is working his usual Masters magic in Augusta

— As under the radar as Patrick Reed has been for months, he entered the tournament lurking as a popular pick as the Masters winner.

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What happened

— As under the radar as Patrick Reed has been for months, he entered the tournament lurking as a popular pick as the Masters winner.

Why it matters

Reed is a dangerous force at Augusta National, where he won a green jacket in 2018, finished third last year, tied for fourth in 2023, tied for eighth in 2021 and tied for 10th in 2020.

Common ground

On Thursday, Reed did nothing to dispel his Masters prowess with an opening round of 3-under-par 69.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “tied for fourth in 2023”

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No specific evidence found in Wikipedia or other sources confirming Patrick Reed tied for fourth in the 2023 Masters Tournament. The available evidence only provides general context about the 2023 Masters.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Nathaniel Reed (born August 5, 1990) is an American professional golfer. He has nine tournament victories on the PGA Tour, including one major championship, the 2018 Masters Tournament, and tw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Reed

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Masters Tournament was the 87th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of the men's four major golf championships held in 2023. The tournament was played from April 6–9 at Augusta Na…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Masters_Tournament

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Masters Tournament is the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of the four men's major golf championships held in 2026. The tournament is being played from April 9–12 at Augus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Masters_Tournament

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Claim 2: “tied for eighth in 2021”

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No evidence found in any sources to confirm or deny Patrick Reed tied for eighth in the 2021 Masters Tournament.

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Claim 3: “Reed is a dangerous force at Augusta National, where he won a green jacket in 2018”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Patrick Reed won the 2018 Masters Tournament. Cross-referenced by Nypost and verified by Wikipedia entries on the 2018 Masters and Patrick Reed's biography.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 Masters Tournament was the 82nd edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of golf's four major championships in 2018. It was held April 5–8 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Geo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Masters_Tournament

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Claim 4: “Reed did nothing to dispel his Masters prowess with an opening round of 3-under-par 69”

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No evidence found in any sources to confirm or deny Patrick Reed's opening round score of 3-under-par 69 in the 2024 Masters Tournament.

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Claim 5: “tied for 10th in 2020”

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No evidence found in any sources to confirm or deny Patrick Reed tied for 10th in the 2020 Masters Tournament.

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Claim 6: “finished third last year”

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No specific evidence found in Wikipedia or other sources confirming Patrick Reed finished third in the 2023 Masters Tournament. The available evidence only provides general context about the 2023 Masters.

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Claim 7: “He stands two shots out of the lead held by Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns, who are both 5-under”

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No evidence found in any sources to confirm or deny the stated positions of Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns, and Patrick Reed in the 2024 Masters Tournament.

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Claim 8: “Reed is serving what is essentially a year suspension and playing overseas”

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No evidence found in any sources to confirm or deny Patrick Reed serving a one-year suspension and playing overseas.

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Claim 9: “Reed left LIV Golf and is in the process of making his way back to the PGA Tour”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence found in any sources to confirm or deny Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour.

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