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Patrick Reed explains why he comes across as aloof on tour ahead of Hong Kong Open
- The fiery American says the disappointment of losing the Ryder Cup is behind him as he prepares to return to Fanling
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He has been called aloof, selfish and plenty more in recent years but for 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed a laser focus is the only way to combat his hectic schedule and unyielding drive to be the best he can.
Reed is not exactly a fan favourite and his issues with his estranged parents and sister have been well documented, while he was right in the thick of the ugly fallout after the USA was trounced by Europe in the Ryder Cup in September.
That is not to say he doesn’t hold a special place in the hearts of some golf fans – he was dubbed “Captain America” after spearheading the USA’s charge to Ryder Cup glory in 2016 – and the 28-year-old will not be straying from his tried and true methods to appease the masses.
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“I’ve always been the type that I show up to the golf course, I pop in my headphones and get in my own world and grind, get my work done and get back out and rest,” he said at the launch of the Honma Hong Kong Open on Tuesday.
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